Just a little over a year ago today my world was shaken tremendously to hear that my longtime favorite musician, face, and friend in the scene had passed away. Since my teen years this man was my idol and served to be one of the most inspirational musicians I have ever met. Erik and I never met but briefly during his shows that I would attend religiously. I find that to be one of my biggest regrets. Despite all of that, I am leaving this message mostly to remind surviving friends and family that Erik was a legend in the scene and changed people's lives forever. Most of whom he had never but briefly met. I leave my deepest condolences. I still am overcome by grief anytime I think about his wife, his friends, his family, his pugs, his music and his life in general. I know that it may be hard to live without him, and I can't imagine your sadness and how it feels to lose your friend, your son, your husband, or whatever relation. Even though it may be tough, I want you all to know that Erik changed the world, and will forever live on in my heart, and yours, and Erik's thousands of friends and fans. That in its own respect is something of which to be incredibly proud. May he rest in piece and may your pain and sadness ease as time passes. - SteveP.S. I am interested in visiting Erik's grave and or an official memorial so as to pay my respects. If anyone could inform me of the address I would be forever grateful. My email is stevemize19@yahoo.com Thank you. R.I.P

Steven Mize