Eric Lederman Obituary

Eric and me went to thompson every day there was as smile that would light up the hallway or if one of erics friend's were sad just seeing the. Smile would cheer anybody. Belive me when I say this if we could bring him back all of us would bring him back iam sorry for your loss we all loved him like a brother or a son.

Eric and me went to thompson every day there was as smile that would light up the hallway or if one of erics friend's were sad just seeing the. Smile would cheer anybody. Belive me when I say this if we could bring him back all of us would bring him back iam sorry for your loss we all loved him like a brother or a son.

dear Lederman family,
my brother will be graetly missed by everyone. he made my day at school everyday iwould get on the busband just start bursting into laughter. all the gret memories,in missuri, my house, your house, football, basketball,baseball, are still in our hearts. i know my words dont help your pain but i have gone thru it too. its hard and we will make it thru this difficult time together. i miss you lots. i hope to see you soon.

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Shannon Kauski

The days have been so hard and you have been brave . In honor of Eric's life I hope you feel the love of God as He works through the love and support of all your family and friends. He will never leave you.Lyle and I weep with sadness of Eric's death, but we smile remembering his smile! He was in your care and keeping for these few years..where he happily shared your love. Now he is back with his creator in Paradise where we all hope to be sharing eternal love. The pain of death is grief, Eric is free of all that. We will be here for you Cheryl,Danny,Morgan, in quiet ways but with mighty prayers. Love to you all. The Johnson's Lyle and Roberta

Brian and family-
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless.

Dear Mr. And Mrs. Lederman, and your family.
I am writing you to express my sorrow to you in the loss of your son. My own brother died in June, 1978 after being struck in the chest as he slid across home plate on a steal at Thillens Stadium in Chicago. Bobby was supposed to compete at Comisley Park as the 10 year-old champion in the "Pitch, Hit & Run" contest .each year since, norwood Park presents an award in Bob's memory to a 10 year-old player who exhibits both talent and sportsmanship. My life was changed forever, as you know. My sisters, me and my parents were very close over the years. We knew what we meant to each other. I pray you go deeper in faith in God and love than you've ever gone before because you had him. God bless. With love,

Dear Lederman Family,

We have been deeply moved and saddened by the tragic and untimely death of your beloved son Eric. We feel at least a portion of your grief as our son died three years ago, seven weeks before the birth of their first child. Life seems so terribly unfair at times. We so wish we could reach into your hearts and take away the pain.

We know that your lives have been changed forever. Our thoughts and prayers will continue, hoping that eventually - eventually - pleasant memories of Eric's brief but meaningful life will replace such enormous heartache. As you adjust to his absence in your lives, know well that the thoughts and prayers of so very many people will remain with you always.
Sincerely, Glenn and Judy Steed

I would like to say on behalf of the Lake Zurich Flames Youth Football, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of loss

I would like to say on behalf of the Lake Zurich Youth Baseball 12U Team, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of loss

Cheryle and family, I am a distant cousin on the Brady side. Carol Sutton sent me an email about your loss. Even though I did not know you, I do remember your grandfather and have many wonderful memories of my Sutton cousins. Your loss is deeply felt by all of us in the family. My prayers are with you. May Heavenly Father grant you His peace and comfort.

Maureen Brady (Mary Ellen McDonough's granddaughter)

I was so sorry to read about the loss of this sweet boy. May "the God of all comfort" (2 Cor. 1:3) be with you all at this time.

I would like to say on behalf of the Montgomery Mustangs 12U Team, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of loss.

I have a 12-year-old son who is so much like your own precious angel. I cry for your loss and hope that my warm thoughts and prayers ease just a little bit of your burden. I'm so sorry for your loss and will keep your family in my prayers.

I never knew Eric. But he's in my heart. I wish I had met him. He touched my heart with his story. I send my prayers. He may be #2 on the field but he's #1 in our hearts.

May God bless you and keep you. May he make his face shine apon u and be gracious onto you and may he bring you peace. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers every moment. I pray for healing.

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Our family in Oswego too mourns the loss of your boy. My son plays travel too. Graziano family

i am so sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. beutiful child and family

Eric, I will never forget your smile. You always bring joy to everyone! You were so nice and kind. I still remember in forth grade when we were in the same class...you were so funny!! No one ever thought that this would happen, but you will be missed. Thompson was lucky to have you there. I hope you know that you brought joy to everyone around you, and for me, your life is never-ending. You will be remembered as the genuine person you truly are! <3

There no words losing a child or pain. Eric touched so many people. God bless family.

My heart broke when I heard about the loss of Eric. As the mom of a 12 yr old travel baseball player, I couldn't begin to comprehend the pain and sorrow that you are going through. Please know the entire youth baseball community from across the suburbs are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and guide you through this unthinkable loss.

I do not know your family, I am just a person who saw on the news what happended to Eric, this story made me cry, my son who is also 12, plays 12U baseball in Oak Lawn. I am so deeply sorry for your loss, may your wonderful memories of Eric pull you through this difficult time. God Bless you and your family and Eric's baseball team.

I do not know you nor did I know Eric, but I feel the loss of your son and your pain as well, My deepest sympathies go out to you and all who knew Eric. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find some comfort in the knowledge that even though Eric is not here, he is with God. My most sincere sympathies to you all.

Cheryl, I met you a long time ago when my niece Kathy Smith,lived next door to you in Fox Chase, I am her Aunt Debbie, Sue's sister. I heard about Eric from Sue and my sympathies are with you and your family and I will pray for all of you for peace. I am so sorry for your sadness, it breaks my heart and is truly a tragedy, God bless you, all of you, stay strong for each other, hold on to each other.

We are deeply sorry for your loss and send condolences and our deepest sympathy. We continue to pray for your family. Though we have never met know Eric has touched our lives. OBSA Pony League and PPT 8U family, The South Family, Charlie, Julie, Carter, Logan & Ava

I wish I had the privilege of knowing your son. What an incredible kid he seemed to be. His passing, but most importantly, his life, has touched so many people. I hope knowing that he is smiling down from Heaven on you provides some solace for you all. God Bless.

I am so sorry for your loss, I did not have the pleasure of knowing Eric but please know that he and your family are in my thoughts and prayers each day. Please keep the faith.

I did not know your beautiful and kind son. But I have a son on a 9u team and he plays catcher as well. When I heard your son's story I cried and so did my son. Eric has touched the lives of many people he did not know. You and your family have been in our prayers since the day we heard the news.

I wish I had the privilege of knowing your son. What an incredible kid he seemed to be. His passing, but most importantly, his life, has touched so many people. I hope knowing that he is smiling down from Heaven on you provides some solace for you all. God Bless.

May God comfort you and your family during this difficult time. I'm so sorry for your loss.

I had the pleasure of meeting Eric through Panther baseball , we would occasionally share the field house at the highschool for practice , a few weeks back we held a practice at the same time as his team, my son and i where entering the field house at the same time as Eric and another teammate , wirh our srms full of equiptment , when they had seen my struggles , he held the door for my son and myself to enter , help us in with a smile . While we where all walking to the field house i told him thank you for showing the younger boys the right way to act and to always help out , will for ever be with my son and myself from that one little act of kindness . We will never forget . God has himself an Special person in Eric . God bless the family and friends and panther baseball .

I am so sorry for your loss, I did not have the pleasure of knowing Eric but please know that he and your family are in my thoughts and prayers each day. Please keep the faith.

May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Pam Weber ( Prairie Point Elementary)

I have had the pleasure and privilege of knowing the Lederman family since the mid 1950's when I was a neighbor of Grandma Lederman in Warrenville (Eric's Great Grandmother) and Brian's uncle Dave was my next door neighbor on the other side. Growing up with Brian, his brother Doug, cousins Dave and Jimmy was truly a wonderful time.

Eric's grandfather Ron Lederman was my baseball coach for many years and Ron was truly a sweet and wonderful man. I saw quite of bit of Ron's personality in Eric when it was my joy to coach him in football. I wish there was something I could do or something I could say that would ease the pain, but sadly all we can give is our condolences and our heartfelt prayers.

So let us pray….”Eternal rest grant unto him oh Lord, and may the perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through God's mercy, rest in peace……..Amen”

Frank and Shari-Lyn Bernard and family

I'm so sorry for your loss, my daugther has some comun friends that knew Eric and played with him since he was 7, we live in Wheaton. I can't imagine your pain and I wish I can take it away,I can only said that you are so blessed to have a beautiful son that touch many lives and will be always remembered and living in our hearts. Eric is now a beautiful Angel and he will be watching over you Forever.
Sending our love and prayers to you.

I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. I dont know your family but my daughter plays softball for Plainfield Athletics 12U and they will all wear decals on their helmets to remember your son and to remember the importance of safety. I can't imagine the pain you're all going through but please remember that your community is sending thoughts and prayers your way.

I do not know your family but have children. I wish I could take away your pain. I pray that God will provide his peace to your family during this trial of life. I am deeply sorry for your loss. S Woock from New Lenox

We are Greg & Patti Lardi's aunt and uncle. We don't know you personally but I'm sure we have met you at some family functions. We are so sorry for your loss, and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time. Eric was a very special boy and God has a very special place for him. He will be loved and remembered always by many friends and family. Our sincery sympathy, Terry & Donna Hampson Gardner, Il.

Words cannot express how we felt when we heard. Eric was in class with my daughter. Please know that our families thoughts and prayers are with your family.

We have never met but the beautiful words surrounding your son touched me. My heartfelt condolences to your family during this time of loss. Your baby is with the Angels and your Angel is watching over you always.

Sorry for your loss. I didn't know Eric but he was my age and we wouldve gone to high school together. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Our deepest sympathy to the family.

We are so sorry for your loss. Eric and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We didn't have the pleasure of knowing Eric, our hearts are broken for all of you. May God give you strength to get through this heartbreaking loss.

Words cannot adequately express the sadness we feel about the terrible loss of your son and brother Eric. Please accept our deepest sympathies and know that our hearts go out to your entire family.

Somonauk Bobcats 11U Travel Baseball Team

My son plays in the same league as Eric did even though he did not know your son, his death has saddened my son and both my son and myself are lifting your family in prayer. May God grant you grace and peace during this time.

Our hearts and prayers are with you--The Christiansen Family

WHAT A LOVELY CHILD...HEAVEN IS BLESSED NOW WITH HIS PRESENSE... ANGEL ERIC, SAVE A PLACE FOR MOM AND DAD AND ALL THOSE THAT LOVE YOU DEARLY...REST IN PERFECT PEACE,ERIC

Lederman Family,
my heart breaks for you over your tragic loss of young Eric, my thoughts and prayers are with you, know that Eric will never be forgotten, he will be with us as our children continue to play baseball at that same field this season and season after season - we will carry his memory with us always, please remember we will never forget......
Julia (Wheaton, Il)

Cheryle and Brian - please know you are being thought of by old friends who cannot say enough how sorry we are about your loss. While we did not know Eric, knowing he was part of you makes us know already what an amazing boy he must of been.
Thoughts and Prayers to you and your family during this time,
Michelle MacGaffey-Alvis & Christina Alvis

So sorry for your loss. May Eric's memories be of comfort in the days/ wks ahead. My grandson(Jaeden Kaus) knew/went to school with Eric. Was LOVED by all. May God's love surround you. God has a special angel now watching over all of you.

To the Lederman Family:

Please accept our heartfelt condolences and prayers on the loss of your son, Eric. We did not know Eric, but we have a son on the Aurora Starz Traveling Baseball Team; we can not imagine your heartache. Eric was in all of our thoughts and prayers this weekend at our tournament. God Bless, The Cartwright Family

We did not know your son, but as residents of the Wheaton community, would like to send you our deepest sympathy and know that our prayers and those of our community will continue for all of you. God Bless.

We didn't know Eric personally but he has touched us in away that no one can imagine.I'm sorry that the words we use can't take the pain away that your family is feeling. Eric and your family will be in our hearts this entire baseball season.We are deeply sadden by you loss, and may god be with you and your family thru this difficult time.

While we did not know Eric personally, we do know the Lederman family and feel so awful for their loss. It is a horrible reminder of how precious life...I wish there was something I could do to lessen their suffering. Please know that we are praying for Brian and Cheryl and the rest of the Lederman Family as well. May God give them strength to help them through this horrible time.
Love,
Tim and Jennifer Harrison

We knew of Eric and his family through my brother Joe. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We lost our daughter at the age of 8. Keep his memories close to your hearts.

My family and I extend our deepest sympathy and prayer go out to your family.

There is no logic or understanding that we mere mortals can grasp right now. Just know that your child was too precious to keep on earth. God needed him. Every time a child who steps out onto a baseball field, they will do so with Eric in their hearts. Eric will forever be a part of these ball players.....watching over them with his huge infectious smile. He spent 12 years bringing you joy. However short this time might have been, he is now part of heaven's joy.

The Yorkville Fury baseball organization sends our thoughts and prayers to your family, friends and teammates during this time.

Yorkville Fury

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and team during this time.

12U Wheaton Warriors

Our family sends our thoughts and prayers.
Our son, Michael is a teammate of Eric's on O.Y.T.F. & Will forever remember Eric as being a great friend and teammate.

The Alfaro Family of Aurora can not express the deepest sadness we feel. We too have a son same age that plays baseball. We will always be thinking about your family from this point on. Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family on behalf of a member of the Aurora Boys Baseball and Aurora Starz team.

I did not know Eric and his family, but I do know how you feel. I lost both of my sons at age 13 and 31. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Keep his memories close to your hearts.

Glenna, our deepest sympathies to you and your family. May God & all his angels welcome him into heaven. God bless you all.

Debbie & Kurt sorters

Word cannot express how heart broken we are for you. Praying that time will make some sense of it all. Hugs and prayers.

II don't know your family but 'm so deeply sorry for your loss and sending condolences your way. I have a child and can't even begin to imagine what you are going through at this difficult time. God bless your family.

Cheryle,

I know this is a difficult time for you and your family. Although things are difficult, please know that there is a bigger plan, and Eric is not suffering. He has been richly blessed.

I haven't seen you for years, and yet just seeing your pictures takes me back to when you and my sister, Jenny, used to drive me crazy. My thoughts and prayers are with you all....God Bless.

Maggie Hyslop Gibson

I did not know your precious boy but I have a 10 yr old who also plays on a travel baseball team and I could never express how sorry I am for your loss as well as his teammates loss may God bless and keep you, your family and Eric's teammates and friends.

Words can not express how sorry we are for your loss. Our baseball community will forever be connected through this tragedy. I truly believe Eric will continue to inspire people to be their very best! I hope their is a Feild of Dreams in heaven! God Bless.

Schricker Family U12 Wheaton