Howard Robinson
EF2
I am sorry to hear about Eric's passing, while I didn't get to met Eric in person, I did get to see the work he did. He will be missed and his family is in my prayers.
Eric Nguyen
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Joey Ketcham
I thought I would pass this along, Chuck Doswell wrote a very nice tribute to Eric Nguyen..
http://www.flame.org/~cdoswell/chasesums/Eric_Nguyen.html
http://www.flame.org/~cdoswell/chasesums/Eric_Nguyen.html
Karen Politte
EF5
Eric's passing marks the end of an Era. I only hope that he was comfortable throughout it and knew (as I am sure he did) just how much he was loved and had inspired those around him in the chase community and beyond. As we have seen - the world over is replete with condolencies and respect for this man's amazing life.
I am empty as far as thoughts, writings or messages - all I have has been laid out here or on my Blog or homepage. The only last thing I can add to the public outpouring of emotion at what happened to Eric is a very simple, very heartfelt, and very personal note that I received last night from my father in Scotland. My dad met Eric once during our May 4th/5th Plains excursion in 2007;
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So sorry about your news. There is a time and a place for everyone. This has no doubt been Eric's time and place just like Rosy had her time & place & I too wil have that time eventually. I only met Eric briefly but life is so precious for the young in this world - without you there is no tomorrow.
I have been around for a long time (57 years to be exact) but we all have our life to lead. Sometimes that life is short sometimes it goes on until 90+. My main concern is to make sure that your love is felt with all you meet. I am sure that Eric found out about this before his life was over.
God bless you all
W. Leszke xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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I am empty as far as thoughts, writings or messages - all I have has been laid out here or on my Blog or homepage. The only last thing I can add to the public outpouring of emotion at what happened to Eric is a very simple, very heartfelt, and very personal note that I received last night from my father in Scotland. My dad met Eric once during our May 4th/5th Plains excursion in 2007;
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So sorry about your news. There is a time and a place for everyone. This has no doubt been Eric's time and place just like Rosy had her time & place & I too wil have that time eventually. I only met Eric briefly but life is so precious for the young in this world - without you there is no tomorrow.
I have been around for a long time (57 years to be exact) but we all have our life to lead. Sometimes that life is short sometimes it goes on until 90+. My main concern is to make sure that your love is felt with all you meet. I am sure that Eric found out about this before his life was over.
God bless you all
W. Leszke xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Damon Poole
EF2
I met Eric briefly at one or two of Scott Blair's chase gatherings in Little Rock. Very sorry to hear about this loss. My sincerest condolences to all of Eric's friends here on ST. He is, and will be missed, and very fondly remembered by all in this community, both as a chaser, and as a photographer, and as a friend.
God Bless.
DCP2
God Bless.
DCP2
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Jeff Lawson
EF3
When we crested the hill and looked over our shoulders to see this storm behind us in all its glory, I remember Eric shouting, "This is the most incredible storm I've ever seen!" He could barely contain his excitement.
Of all the photos I have of Eric, this is the one I can't stop looking at. A moment like this is what he lived for. And boy, did he live.
EDIT: I've gotten some questions about the date and location for this photo... it was shot near Mosquero, NM on June 3, 2003. You can see Eric's photos from the day here: http://www.mesoscale.ws/03-documents/030603.htm
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Phillip Hurlbut
EF1
I am deeply saddened by this tragedy. I didn’t know Eric very well, but I was on a first name basis with him, and we would acknowledge each other whenever we saw each other around the School of Meteorology or out chasing in the field.
I knew of Eric’s stellar chasing reputation before I ever had the honor of meeting him. I would go to his website and check out all his wonderful pictures. Some of my favorites include his pictures from June 10th, 2004, May 29th, 2004, June 12, 2004 (Mulvane, KS), and the pictures of hail dents he has from the June 22nd, 2003 storm near Aurora, NE. If someday I can take storm photos that are even half as good as Eric’s, I’ll feel extremely blessed.
Another thing I can say about Eric was that he was always very nice to me. He was a couple years ahead of me in the meteorology program at OU, and sometimes upper classmen aren’t very nice to the lower classmen, but Eric was always very nice to me and I am very thankful for that. That seems to be the general consensus about him in the chaser community: what a great guy he was. Last March, when Brad Delp, the singer of the band Boston passed away, he was called “the nicest guy in rock and roll.” I can say the same thing about Eric, he was definitely one of, if not the nicest guy in the chaser community.
My prayers are with Eric’s family and friends during this difficult time. It is my hope that the Lord comforts you with your deep loss.
I knew of Eric’s stellar chasing reputation before I ever had the honor of meeting him. I would go to his website and check out all his wonderful pictures. Some of my favorites include his pictures from June 10th, 2004, May 29th, 2004, June 12, 2004 (Mulvane, KS), and the pictures of hail dents he has from the June 22nd, 2003 storm near Aurora, NE. If someday I can take storm photos that are even half as good as Eric’s, I’ll feel extremely blessed.
Another thing I can say about Eric was that he was always very nice to me. He was a couple years ahead of me in the meteorology program at OU, and sometimes upper classmen aren’t very nice to the lower classmen, but Eric was always very nice to me and I am very thankful for that. That seems to be the general consensus about him in the chaser community: what a great guy he was. Last March, when Brad Delp, the singer of the band Boston passed away, he was called “the nicest guy in rock and roll.” I can say the same thing about Eric, he was definitely one of, if not the nicest guy in the chaser community.
My prayers are with Eric’s family and friends during this difficult time. It is my hope that the Lord comforts you with your deep loss.
Kurt Hulst
EF5
I wish i had a better picture of Eric but this is all i could find. I also have video of one of his ballons going through my timelapse of a sunset and storm June 28th.
KMcCallister
EF3
Eric Nguyen touched the lives of everybody involved in storm chasing as well as the OU meteorology community. I met Eric on a clear sky bust day back in about 2000 or 2001. He was kind enough invite an outsider to go eat with him and his fellow chasers. His kindness more than anything else encouraged me to become more involved in the chase community. His amazing success as a storm chaser has helped motivate many people, showing what was possible in storm chasing.
Since meeting Eric, I had the privilege of running into him about 20 more times over the years. Most of those were chase days gone bad, a few chaser picnics, and a few times in the maproom in Sarkeys. Over the years, I have began to look forward to chase seasons mostly for storms of course, but part of me misses the people I only see on the Plains watching storms. Whenever I tell people that, the first person on the list of people I hope to run across again has been Eric for a long time.
What I really appreciated about Eric was his passionate enthusiasm for meteorology. Few people have this kind of passion for something. This kind of enthusiasm is infectious and beautiful. Storm chasing seemed to be very much about storms for Eric. This is what I remember most vividly about Eric. Of course, nobody will forget that he was meteorology's greatest photographer. Though I did not know Eric well, I'll never forget the what I learned from Eric from his success, kindness, and class.
Kenneth McCallister
Since meeting Eric, I had the privilege of running into him about 20 more times over the years. Most of those were chase days gone bad, a few chaser picnics, and a few times in the maproom in Sarkeys. Over the years, I have began to look forward to chase seasons mostly for storms of course, but part of me misses the people I only see on the Plains watching storms. Whenever I tell people that, the first person on the list of people I hope to run across again has been Eric for a long time.
What I really appreciated about Eric was his passionate enthusiasm for meteorology. Few people have this kind of passion for something. This kind of enthusiasm is infectious and beautiful. Storm chasing seemed to be very much about storms for Eric. This is what I remember most vividly about Eric. Of course, nobody will forget that he was meteorology's greatest photographer. Though I did not know Eric well, I'll never forget the what I learned from Eric from his success, kindness, and class.
Kenneth McCallister
Richard Halter
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My prayers to his family and the chaser community
As no one knows what goes through a person's mind inspite of outward appearances, it stuns to lose someone who was so well thought of and had such great talents and a future so bright.
My prayers go out to everyone impacted by this tragic event.
As no one knows what goes through a person's mind inspite of outward appearances, it stuns to lose someone who was so well thought of and had such great talents and a future so bright.My prayers go out to everyone impacted by this tragic event.
Glenn Dixon
EF2
I will always remember the day my wife and I were stopped on Hwy. 380 somewhere between Denton and McKinney during one of our earliest chases. We couldn't help but notice this strange car across the road with all sorts of odd gadgets on the roof. Eventually the car drove over to our side of the highway and Eric introduced himself and we talked for awhile. This was sometime in 1998 I believe. He eventually began chasing with Steve Miller, Blair Kooistra and myself and eventually Amos, Scott Blair and many others.
Like others have shared, I was also privileged to be welcomed into both his family's home in Haltom City and his parent's home. I can only imagine their pain and loss.
I found several photos of those early days in my chasing history which include Eric, and he usually wasn't very far from his white Honda. I believe the opening seconds of this video I put together in 1999 shows that car in its most extreme state of gadgetry.
http://slightrisk.com/1999.rm
I will post the pics and slides I found as soon as I get a clean copy scanned in.
And to Eric, a parting word: "No, YOU da namda!"
May he rest in peace.
Like others have shared, I was also privileged to be welcomed into both his family's home in Haltom City and his parent's home. I can only imagine their pain and loss.
I found several photos of those early days in my chasing history which include Eric, and he usually wasn't very far from his white Honda. I believe the opening seconds of this video I put together in 1999 shows that car in its most extreme state of gadgetry.
http://slightrisk.com/1999.rm
I will post the pics and slides I found as soon as I get a clean copy scanned in.
And to Eric, a parting word: "No, YOU da namda!"
May he rest in peace.
Eric Treece
EF2
I'll never forget hooking up with Scott Blair, Dr. Jason Persoff and Eric and a couple of others on a chase in near Vernon, TX and the dinner at Dennys afterward in 2001. It was the only chase I had the privilage of chasing with him. Words cannot describe how surreal this feels to me. I can't imagine how this must feel to his friends and family. My thoughts are with you all......Rest in peace Eric.
cdcollura
EF5
Good day all,
I hope Eric is chasing and enjoying himself wherever he is now.
He should not "rest in peace" - But CHASE his butt off "in peace"!
Too many good memories chasing with Eric with myself and others in my trips to the plains over the years.
Everytime I eat at Pizza Hut now I get sad as that was his favorite place and we had many many lunches and dinners there whenever I chased with Eric.
I am still shocked that he is gone...
I hope Eric is chasing and enjoying himself wherever he is now.
He should not "rest in peace" - But CHASE his butt off "in peace"!
Too many good memories chasing with Eric with myself and others in my trips to the plains over the years.
Everytime I eat at Pizza Hut now I get sad as that was his favorite place and we had many many lunches and dinners there whenever I chased with Eric.
I am still shocked that he is gone...
Jim Bishop
EF4
When I first heard Eric was in the hospital, I was completely shocked, but didn't want to believe he would actually pass on. I guess I was in denial and truly hoped he'd pull through. When I heard of his passing the other day I was filled with sadness, pain and anger.
Eric was a very unique individual. I spoke to him many times during my time at OU, mostly 2003-2004 in the map room or study lounge, and even went out for a beer a time or two. But the thing that sticks out the most is how many times I bumped into him on a storm chase out of state!
When chasing with my friend Simon Brewer, we'd often times see Eric in his chase van in Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota and even Montana! I always admired Eric for sharing the same passion I have for storm chasing and making that long drive for that great storm. Eric truly had a passion for weather and it is really hard to see him pass, knowing I'll never again bump into him on a chase. There will forever be a hole in the chasing community.
My deepest condolences to Eric's family.
Eric was a very unique individual. I spoke to him many times during my time at OU, mostly 2003-2004 in the map room or study lounge, and even went out for a beer a time or two. But the thing that sticks out the most is how many times I bumped into him on a storm chase out of state!
When chasing with my friend Simon Brewer, we'd often times see Eric in his chase van in Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota and even Montana! I always admired Eric for sharing the same passion I have for storm chasing and making that long drive for that great storm. Eric truly had a passion for weather and it is really hard to see him pass, knowing I'll never again bump into him on a chase. There will forever be a hole in the chasing community.
My deepest condolences to Eric's family.
mikegeukes
EF5
I never met Eric, only knew him, a few times he visit our chat room, in the early years. He will be miss, my prayers go out to his family and friends that knew him.
Mike
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Graham Butler
EF3
I arrived back into the country late Sunday night and learned this devastating news. I am still having a very tough time comprehending this tragedy.
I remember back when I first stumbled my way into the chatroom world of #stormchase in 2001 and EricN’s name was not only the most memorable but the nicest. He treated me like I was a lifelong friend and offered up his AIM screenname without me having to ask. It wasn’t long before I was invited up to his house for a chaser “gatheringâ€, December 13th 2001 if I recall correctly, and was shown the light. Not only was I privileged to view his precious video and slides but he made sure I was included. It wasn’t but a few hours until Eric noticed how “hole†free my vehicle was and immediately started dreaming up ways to mount gear to my car. He later proved his ability to alter vehicles by masterminding Scott Blair’s hail shield. Despite this impressive display of workmanship my vehicle managed to avoid the drill and before long the trip was over; but boy did it leave me with memories. I will never forget Eric’s first encounter with the infamous blue drinks, the entertaining van ride home (Eric was not the driver), followed by his introduction to Crown Royal. His love for DOTD and that silly volleyball with the handprint will always stick in my mind. In recent years it was nothing more than a quick chat on AIM, or a wave while chasing, but he always had a smile on his face. It was that smile that gave you a glimpse into a fun, caring, and approachable guy.
We have lost not only a great meteorologist but a great person.
Graham Butler
I remember back when I first stumbled my way into the chatroom world of #stormchase in 2001 and EricN’s name was not only the most memorable but the nicest. He treated me like I was a lifelong friend and offered up his AIM screenname without me having to ask. It wasn’t long before I was invited up to his house for a chaser “gatheringâ€, December 13th 2001 if I recall correctly, and was shown the light. Not only was I privileged to view his precious video and slides but he made sure I was included. It wasn’t but a few hours until Eric noticed how “hole†free my vehicle was and immediately started dreaming up ways to mount gear to my car. He later proved his ability to alter vehicles by masterminding Scott Blair’s hail shield. Despite this impressive display of workmanship my vehicle managed to avoid the drill and before long the trip was over; but boy did it leave me with memories. I will never forget Eric’s first encounter with the infamous blue drinks, the entertaining van ride home (Eric was not the driver), followed by his introduction to Crown Royal. His love for DOTD and that silly volleyball with the handprint will always stick in my mind. In recent years it was nothing more than a quick chat on AIM, or a wave while chasing, but he always had a smile on his face. It was that smile that gave you a glimpse into a fun, caring, and approachable guy.
We have lost not only a great meteorologist but a great person.
Graham Butler
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