Our Dear Moderator Eriktheaweful Has Passed Away

Oh that sucks. I liked him. Condolences to his family, should they read this.

Good bye and sleep well bro

a reply to: Night Star

Oh my! Restin Peace Erik. He was certainly anything but awful! Relentless in moderating respect on the boards, it was clearly not just because "the rules", but becausehe believed everyone deserves respect in voicing themselves.

My sympathies to the ATS family and his teal world friends and family.

I remember your avatar and some opinions from reading. I do not think you were aweful at all.

Farewell human fellow, that shared some trips around the sun with me, although we never knew each other in person. My best wishes and condolences go out to your family and friends.

I'd been missing him on video games. I wish there was an entirely different reason for that.

He was far too young ... far too young ...

a reply to: Night Star

Thanks Night for let us know. Goodbye Erik, God bless your family.

I got the pleasure of getting to work with him behind the scenes and can tell you this.

He was a great guy and we are all lucky to have been able to interact with him.
His passing was a kick in the pills.

Seeing this thread choked me up (again) but he deserves all kudos he gets.

My first thought when he passed, was like I said, a kick in the pills, my stomach dropped and I just wished I didn't just read what I just read.....he has family, children and grandchildren.
My condolences go out to all of them.

Godspeed "Eric" and much respect to you, I think those pictures of the stars you took, might get better now that you are out there as a star yourself.




You were a good dude.

I was saddened when I saw this thread. It's a shame. He will be missed by many and loved for eternity. I didn't know him well, but so many do.
RIP Erik

Almost feels like maybe we need a memoriam forum to honor the souls we have lost. Doesnt have to be just ATS members who have passed either. Could be friends, pets, public servants, etc

a reply to: Night Star

Damn this is terrible. I'm looking at his YT channel now sheesh. I noticed he was not present here on ATS for sometime and didn't think anything of it. I had the privilege of watching his gaming videos, so if it's ok? I'd like to link his channel.

m.youtube.com...

Rest in peace good sir

Erik will be missed.
He was a wonderful member....do you remember those awesome threads he did about space.
He was a great moderator....always will to help.
He was a family man....and his family must be sad beyond belief.

He left us far, FAR too soon....

My condolences to those who knew him personally or shared a kinship with him on here.
I didn't know him but I am familiar with his work.
Great sense of humor and insight.
This is sad to hear and his presence will be missed.
Safe journey brother.

a reply to: Bigburgh

thanks for the youtube link

RIP my fellow gamer.

Sad news to hear.

Rest In Peace, Brother. Deepest condolences to family and friends.

a reply to: Night Star

I haven't known him personally, but it's always sad when one forum member departs. My sincere condolences to his family, may he rest in peace.

a reply to: Night Star

Such sad news, may his soul rest in peace! A huge loss for the ATS family, indeed.

I remember him posting in many of my threads and I always appreciated his comments and insightful replies, as I'm sure many others did as well. Good karma, good guy... he'll be missed around here. My condolences to everyone who was close to him.

a reply to: Night Star

I can only offer my most sincere condolences to friends and family.

Eriktheaweful was one of those rare people, who put family and community above all else. His death hit all of us on staff really hard and he is missed.

The pride he took in his children and family made it clear what a decent guy he really was. He kept a positive attitude while he was going through all of this, which spoke to his character.

Rest in peace Eriktheaweful.

The loss of anyone can be a sad thing. My heart goes out to him, his family, and everyone who knew him.