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Posted by Lisa on 19 Aug 2008 @ 7:47 am in ♥ Purple Pleezers
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Full Name:	Eric Sheppard
Date of Birth:	March 28, 1968
Date of Death:	August 03, 2008
Country of Birth:	United States
Place of Birth:	Grand Rapids, Michigan
Place of Death:	Michigan
Memberships:	Marines Army National Guard
Biography:	After Eric graduated high school he joined the Marine Corps where he was an artillery mechanic for 4 years and was chosen as 1 of 12 people to be crossed trained as combat cannoners for operation Desert Shield & Desert Storm…. He was Honorably discharged after serving 4 years in the marine corps…. Eric decided to go to college for auto body and industrial painting where he earned his degree. At that time he also joined the National Guard where he was a heavy equipment & recovery mechanic…. He was then honorably discharged after serving 5 years in the national guard….. Eric enjoyed anything outdoors ~ Hunting and Fishing were his two favorite outdoor sports. Eric and his best buds would do deer camp each year.. He also enjoyed squirrel - rabbit - turkey season too… He liked to go camping with close friends. He has two guitars an electric and acoustic, he is a great guitar player, he enjoyed playing blues but was learning other kinds. He could just listen to a song and just start playing away , he had great talent! Eric has 4 children (all girls). He has 6 grand kids. 3 Step-kids and a Fiance’ Eric’ will be missed dearly by his: Parents, Children, Grandchildren, Step kids, Fiance’, Aunts, Uncles, Grandparents, Brothers and Sisters. Many other close family and friends!!! Eric took get pride in his Life and Work!