Today my hometown laid to rest Lt Eric Lorenz. . He was one of the greatest guys ever.. he was by all rights a hero in my hometown..
if you look up hero in the Webster's dictionary you will find the following meaning. . a person who is admired for great or brave acts or fine qualities. : a person who is greatly admired. Eric and his life showed that he was truly a hero. . When the bell rang, that call came in and he was needed he went and did his job to the best of his ability.. he took not only his job as firefighter and Ems worker serious and did it to the best of his ability, but also his job as husband, daddy and friend.. I'm not sure Eric Ever met a stranger and he always had a smile. . People looked up to him and learned so much from Him. . He was brave and possessed the greatest qualities. . Loyalty, brave, honest, dedicated, kind, loving, encouraging, helpful, Godly, family man and I could go on and on but you get the point. . His parents did a great job raising the kind of man every momma dreams of for their daughter and daddy for his kids. .
Eric married Rachel and they have two beautiful children Lillyann and Lucas Who were his world. . He and Rachel had a great marriage.. I know there are going to be tough/rough and hard day's ahead and I pray for them. . Rachel has lots of memories and I'm sure she as well as the rest of the family and friends will help his memory live on for his kids. .
Eric was a dedicated man not only to his wife and kids but to his community and God. I am forever grateful to have known him. . I am so blessed and thankful for how our hometown honored our hero as his body was laid to rest. .
We know that in the Bible we are told there is a time to live, a time to die a time to reap and a time to sow. . Eric lived 30 short years and it was his time. . He reaped the love, home and dedication from his community and family that he had sown. . We don't know why it seems the good seem to go first, but for those who believe in Christ Jesus we know Gods plans and timing are always right and we have to trust that he has a plan and a reason. .
So to our hometown Hero Lt Eric Lorenz #237 We say rest in peace.. Fly high.. watch over your dear wife Rachel, lillyann, Lucas , Your friends and family and may God send them a peace and comfort surpasses all understanding.. may he show them that he is holding them close and your ok and with him. . You will never be forgotten. . Thank you for all you have done. Rest easy.. till we see you again..
