afischer
EF4
Totally stunned. I've never met Eric, only know of him as one of the best storm chasers/photographers that ever walked. Will keep him and his family in my prayers.
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Scott Olson
EF5
I'm stunned, Eric had real talent and a gift for both photography and forecasting. I remember several chase days where it would come down the pipeline that Eric was at XXX and I would always think to myself 'Why would he be there'. On 2/24 for instance, I heard he was much further NW, more towards the low center and the backside of it. Well low and behold this target
came up with some tornado warnings to, apparently a funnel while the triple point yielded corckscrew updrafts and not a single funnel. His photography was some of the best out there and he really captured the essence of chasing well.
came up with some tornado warnings to, apparently a funnel while the triple point yielded corckscrew updrafts and not a single funnel. His photography was some of the best out there and he really captured the essence of chasing well.
Sam Sagnella
EF5
Wow, I am speechless. I, like many others, have never had the pleasure of meeting Eric, but nonetheless view him as an inspiration. He has taken some of the best storm photographs I've ever seen, which, before my very own chasing days began several years ago (and even since then), helped me get through years of SDS in Connecticut. Eric has done so much to further chasing as a whole, both by inspiring others to follow in his footsteps, and through his respect for the 'total experience' that it is. My thoughts are with Eric and his family during this difficult time.
Eric, you have truly been an inspiration, and I can't thank you enough. Boomer Sooner, buddy; this game vs the 'Canes is for you.
Eric, you have truly been an inspiration, and I can't thank you enough. Boomer Sooner, buddy; this game vs the 'Canes is for you.
David Wolfson
EF5
A good person and a fine photographer/chaser. So senseless. My prayers go to him and his family.
Jim Leonard
I know what Eric's friends and family must be going through during this time. I had this type of experience some 32 years ago when a roomate took his life in our apartment all because of a break up from a girlfried. Eric's family and friends will never get over the pain of this as long as they live. I remember running into Eric over the years on the road and Rocky's chaser parties, he was always a pleasent and enthusiastic young chaser. I just hope by some miracle he pulls through..
Dan Cook
EF5
Very sad to hear this. 
Adam Lucio
EF5
I never got to meet Eric but his work is great. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Jay Cazel
EF4
I am sorry to hear this about Eric...I have never met him in the field but have always loved his work.
cdcollura
EF5
Good day all...
I was one of the first to know about this un-imaginable news last week.
I knew Eric very well, in fact, I was chasing with him less than 3 months ago.
I was devastated to hear about this, and it's really sad.
All I can say is that sometimes people have problems, and if Eric did, he sure was good at not letting anyone know about them.
I am sure we are all sad, suprised, and missing this fantastic chaser.
My prayers go out to him, his family, and all his friends / colleauges.
Eric was a great guy, and I will miss him - I am sure we all will.
If you feel depressed - Get help, period. No one deserves to go though something like this. No one.
I was one of the first to know about this un-imaginable news last week.
I knew Eric very well, in fact, I was chasing with him less than 3 months ago.
I was devastated to hear about this, and it's really sad.
All I can say is that sometimes people have problems, and if Eric did, he sure was good at not letting anyone know about them.
I am sure we are all sad, suprised, and missing this fantastic chaser.
My prayers go out to him, his family, and all his friends / colleauges.
Eric was a great guy, and I will miss him - I am sure we all will.
If you feel depressed - Get help, period. No one deserves to go though something like this. No one.
Dave Lewison
EF1
Like others, I'm stunned & saddened by this.
I didn't know Eric other than the few times we've run into each other while chasing, but he was always very modest and nice. To me, he had this air of respect surrounding him, which was well-deserved, considering his depth of knowledge and research in meteorology. I still remember going mini golfing with him (in the white shirt) after the 2002 chaser picnic...
He let me ride in his tricked-out van, which was just the coolest thing in the world to me.
His cleverness with that van inspired my hail shield design 3yrs later, which he was also willing to help with!
I think this thread is a great way to recognize Eric and all the great moments we've shared with him, however small. Like all of you, I wish his family and friends strength to get through this.
I didn't know Eric other than the few times we've run into each other while chasing, but he was always very modest and nice. To me, he had this air of respect surrounding him, which was well-deserved, considering his depth of knowledge and research in meteorology. I still remember going mini golfing with him (in the white shirt) after the 2002 chaser picnic...
He let me ride in his tricked-out van, which was just the coolest thing in the world to me.
His cleverness with that van inspired my hail shield design 3yrs later, which he was also willing to help with!I think this thread is a great way to recognize Eric and all the great moments we've shared with him, however small. Like all of you, I wish his family and friends strength to get through this.
Melissa Moon
EF5
I'm praying for a miracle....this is just too sad beyond words
scott r currens
EF3
Eric has been my close friend for a little over 8-years now. I have learned a great deal from him and feel very lucky to have spent so much time with him in and out of chasing. This loss is absolutely devastating, I can’t imagine my life without him. The initial shock and disbelief is wearing off and I am left with a feeling of emptiness. What makes this so hard for me to accept is the fact that the Eric I knew was not a person that would take his own life. Having traveled more than 45,000 miles with him, the Eric I knew was funny, determined, and extremely passionate about his life. When looking back, this is how I will remember my friend and be grateful for the wonderful memories he has giving me.
Various shots of Eric:
http://www.violentplains.com/EricNguyen/
Various shots of Eric:
http://www.violentplains.com/EricNguyen/
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Bobby Eddins
EF2
This terrible news just floored me. I remember when I first ran into Eric years ago. I thought, who is this clean cut kid with his own "Vortex probe"? but it soon became clear that he was for real and very dedicated. This proved itself with time as he became a Meteorologist and captured some of the most impressive images I've ever seen.
We will continue to pray for his complete recovery, regardless of what the doctors say and the strength of his family to cope with this horrible burden.
We will continue to pray for his complete recovery, regardless of what the doctors say and the strength of his family to cope with this horrible burden.
JR Hehnly
EF4
Wow, I'm very sad to hear this news. Eric is one of the nicest guys I've ever met.
I really admire him for his reasons for chasing. He wasn't out there for attention, plastering stickers, look-at-me lights, and useless gadgets on his vehicle. He wasn't out there looking to get that house destroying video then scurrying to some wifi hoping to be the first on CNN. Eric was out there to document severe weather. He did it with real weather instruments and he did it with a great eye for photos.
Eric's work did get noticed. How many of us had pictures in Smithsonian Magazine? How many of us had pictures that NASA featured as their astronomy picture of the day? How about those amazing pictures from the 2005 Weather Guide calendar? How many of us have had pictures published in a college meteorology textbook? That's right, Eric has many images in the second edition of Wallace and Hobbs' Atmospheric Science, used by meteorology students around the world.
Eric's forecasting skills? Incredible. While I'd struggle to chose a single target, I'd hear of his multi-target plans for the day. Hit the warm front early then break off to the dryline. Who does this? Just awesome...
All I can say is that I'm very, very sad.
I really admire him for his reasons for chasing. He wasn't out there for attention, plastering stickers, look-at-me lights, and useless gadgets on his vehicle. He wasn't out there looking to get that house destroying video then scurrying to some wifi hoping to be the first on CNN. Eric was out there to document severe weather. He did it with real weather instruments and he did it with a great eye for photos.
Eric's work did get noticed. How many of us had pictures in Smithsonian Magazine? How many of us had pictures that NASA featured as their astronomy picture of the day? How about those amazing pictures from the 2005 Weather Guide calendar? How many of us have had pictures published in a college meteorology textbook? That's right, Eric has many images in the second edition of Wallace and Hobbs' Atmospheric Science, used by meteorology students around the world.
Eric's forecasting skills? Incredible. While I'd struggle to chose a single target, I'd hear of his multi-target plans for the day. Hit the warm front early then break off to the dryline. Who does this? Just awesome...
All I can say is that I'm very, very sad.
Terry Tyler
EF5
man, this is terrible news...
i have ALWAYS loved erics work...and had his storm documentation page and modeling page bookmarked...
his june, 2 2005 shots of the storm in eastern colorado were among my personal favorites...
as far as storm photography goes, eric nguyen and mike hollingshead were my inspirations for storm photography...
breaks my heart to hear this news...prayers to his family...
i have ALWAYS loved erics work...and had his storm documentation page and modeling page bookmarked...
his june, 2 2005 shots of the storm in eastern colorado were among my personal favorites...
as far as storm photography goes, eric nguyen and mike hollingshead were my inspirations for storm photography...
breaks my heart to hear this news...prayers to his family...
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