Remembering Eric............... (1 Viewer)
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scsp390
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Not a day goes by that I don't think about Eric Medlen. Even on Sunday nights race from Phoenix when Mike Neff was on the telephone with John Medlen and you could hear his voice I had tears in my eyes. I will for as long as I live never ever forget the day I got the telephone call and was told that Eric was no longer with us. Even though his visitation/funerals was a beautiful event. It was by far the worse day of my life!!!!!
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force fan
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I know what you mean!!!! I was there that fateful day and I will never forget it. I was ready to give up on the sport I loved and then I seen John Medlen back out there and that changed my mind. Thank you Mr. Medlen for giving me the strength to continue to follow this sport. I will always cherish the last moment I got to spend with Eric. I took my friend with me to meet him and she was telling him that she was going to bring her kids to an NHRA event and he told her to be sure to bring ear plugs. That was typical Eric always thinking of the kids!!!!
vegasnitro
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I took these pics at the Vegas Pre-Season test sessions in '06 ... They have become some of my most cherished pics that I shot myself. He is missed ....
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Kelly
Nitro Member
Oh, y'all....this time of year reminds me of Eric and the loss. And also, the extremely emotional Houston/Baytown race, the erie missing of the Force team and the fact that everyone who knew anything about the sport endured a 3 hour rain delay that Sunday. And of course.....Capps winning and the tribute of the whole team holding up number 4 for what seemed like hours. The Winner's Circle in the dusk....all the visions I have of all the teams holding up number 4 with their hands. It was surreal.
The best part was the conversation with my kiddo on the way home.....
"Mom, this was all about Eric." And then he shook his head and looked at me. Driving, I looked at him a couple of times, then said...."Yes. It was. And we were there. Do you know how special that was?" He responded "Um, yeah...I brought it up." Teenagers.....LOL
Wow...just wow.
The best part was the conversation with my kiddo on the way home.....
"Mom, this was all about Eric." And then he shook his head and looked at me. Driving, I looked at him a couple of times, then said...."Yes. It was. And we were there. Do you know how special that was?" He responded "Um, yeah...I brought it up." Teenagers.....LOL
Wow...just wow.
paoldtimer
Nitro Member
Still missing Eric....it really hit home on Sunday when Neff was talking to John Medlen after the race....I just kept thinking and praying that John will be ok.
force fan
Nitro Member
Damn Kelly you got the tears going again!!!!
force fan
Nitro Member
I took these pics at the Vegas Pre-Season test sessions in '06 ... They have become some of my most cherished pics that I shot myself. He is missed ....
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Thanks for sharing those.
Diamond Lil
Nitro Member
It's so true! I just did a road trip from MN to Kissimmee, FL and back. As I was headed south on 75 in FL, I saw the road sign for Gainesville and immediately Eric popped into my head.
Even now just seeing that grin in a picture makes the heart wince.
Even now just seeing that grin in a picture makes the heart wince.
d'kid
Nitro Member
yeah, I think about Eric daily, his picture centered on my desk shelve, which brings me to thinking about "Eddie", which brings me to thoughts about where do we go from here.
Which brings me John Medlen, hoping things work out ok there, and Conrad.
Which bring Love for both of those very strong Men...
and Eric, maybe you and Scott can find my granddaughter and teach her about grandpa's love for this thing of ours.
d'kid
Which brings me John Medlen, hoping things work out ok there, and Conrad.
Which bring Love for both of those very strong Men...
and Eric, maybe you and Scott can find my granddaughter and teach her about grandpa's love for this thing of ours.
d'kid
Clark
Nitro Member
Yes, my wife and I think about Eric often also. We will always have such great memories about him. Back in 2004 the Wednesday night before Nitro Funny Car Q1 at Pomona was the Dave & Buster's pre-race party at Ontario Mills in Ontario. John and Eric arrived late and the place was packed and no tables. My wife Jayne asked John and Eric to join us at our table, and they did! What a night it turned out to be!!!
One great moment was when the 'Speed Freaks' had John, Eric, and Brandon Bernstein come up and play the "Who has the most Ca$h in their wallets"! John and Eric both had under $100, and Brandon had around $300. Then, John brought down the place saying, "Yah, But he doesn't my limit on his American Express card"!!!
I've posted the pics from that night on my site, here's the link.......
Public Home | ClarkOdenPhotography | Fotki.com
Hope you enjoy them!
Clark
One great moment was when the 'Speed Freaks' had John, Eric, and Brandon Bernstein come up and play the "Who has the most Ca$h in their wallets"! John and Eric both had under $100, and Brandon had around $300. Then, John brought down the place saying, "Yah, But he doesn't my limit on his American Express card"!!!
I've posted the pics from that night on my site, here's the link.......
Public Home | ClarkOdenPhotography | Fotki.com
Hope you enjoy them!
Clark
BaldyLochs
Nitro Member
You guys have some truly great pictures and memories of EM, and from the bottom of my heart, I thank you for sharing them here. He is missed by all of us. No doubt, he's "had his Pops' back" up there the last couple weeks....
Eric, we miss you.
Eric, we miss you.
HEMI6point1
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Here's some pics I took of Eric and his funny car over the years:
HEMI6point1
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4 more....
HEMI6point1
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Last 2 from Gainseville 2007:
