| Location | La Jolla,ca |
| Age | 33 years |
| Date of Birth | 10/1972 |
| Date of Death | 8/2006 |
| Visitors | 2,644 since 24/09/2006 |
| Creator |
Eric,I make this site in your memory,I am greatful of the time I had getting to know you,your beautiful,positive,loving attitude.
your sense of humour,I am thankful that you sprinkled love,joy,hope and faith over my life.Thankyou so much.
I was surprised,and yes like you found it ironic that you were researching cancer,and then it was cancer that took you home to heaven.And I am comforted knowing that you are free of pain now,smiling down upon me,upon many of us that you loved so much,and took the time to embrace.
you taught me many things,the main thing that comes to mind,well,the value of love,of friendship,thankyou so much for that eric.
I think about your precious family,though i never knew them,I hold them in my heart and prayers.
God bless you Eric..
Dudl, Eric Preston
DUDL, ERIC PRESTON October 22, 1972 to August 30, 2006 It is with heavy heart we write that our strong, brave wonderful son Eric passed away peacefully in his father's arms succumbing to a cancer that could not be stopped by all known medical treatments. He was caring to the end; the last thoughts were unselfishly for his work, family and dear girlfriend Lilia. Eric was a loveable child with a quick wit and incredible intellect. He grew up in La Jolla, graduating from La Jolla High School in 1990. He went on to earn a degree in biochemistry from the University of Illinois in 1994. He chose to continue his education at the University of Southern California where he was awarded a PhD in biochemistry and immunology in 2005. He had just begun a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the Burnham Institute following his passion for Cancer research. Eric published several research papers focusing on cancer at the cellular level. It was his wish that he could contribute lasting research that would save lives. Cancer did not stop Eric from going to work every day when he was out of the hospital. His courage in the face of pain was a source of wonder to his family and friends. Eric set his goals and standards high and achieved them in spite of great difficulties. He had a love of things intellectual, humorous, philosophical and political. The last few months of his life were filled with love, family, laughter and soccer. Our family was able to travel to the 2006 World Cup in Germany in June where he attended a match. He said it was the best trip of his life. Eric is survived by his father and mother, Robert James and Barbara Dudl; his brother, Bret; the Jasso, Gonzalas, and Diaz families, and the love of his life Lilia Castro. He will be missed by many more family members, collogues and friends. A Memorial Service will be held from 1-4 p.m., Sunday, September 10th, at the Darlington House in La Jolla, 7441 Olivetas Avenue. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the: Eric Dudl Scholarship Fund Burnham Institute, 10911 N. Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, California, 92037. COURAGE IS THE POWER TO CONFRONT A WORLD THAT IS NOT ALWAYS FAIR. IT IS THE REFUSAL TO BEG FOR WHAT WILL NEVER BE GIVEN AGAIN. IT IS LOVING LIFE EVEN IN THE FACE OF DEATH. IT IS EMBRACING FAMILY AND FRIENDS EVEN WHEN WE FEAR TO LOSE THEM. IT IS OPENING OURSELVES TO LOVE, EVEN FOR THE LAST TIME. COURAGE IS SELF-ESTEEM. IT PREFERS QUIET DETERMINATION TO WHINING. IT PREFERS DOING TO WAITING. IT AFFIRMS THAT EXITS, LIKE ENTRANCES, HAVE THEIR OWN DIGNITY. Eric was, is, and always will be our wonderful, brave, intelligent, fun, funny, loving, caring, big-hearted, son who loved and cared about all of you and us. We will miss him dearly and he will live on in our thoughts forever. Love, The Dudl Family
Thought of about you this week
I was thinking about Eric and was deeply saddened to hear of his passing. I went to U of I with him. He was a kind and gentle soul. God bless him.
I've just discovered that Eric died in 2006; and I'm sitting here crying because the light that he was, has gone out. His posts were something I looked forward to - I looked for his contributions and enjoyed them. They were so worthwhile. I hope he realises that, now - how much we who had never met him other than through his words, loved and respected him deeply. The world needs people like Eric, so much. Half the planet away, and almost two years after his death, discovering that he's gone has my tears flowing. He was so special, even to a stranger thousands of miles away. My love and condolences to his family and those he loved.
Finding out about his death so late is because in 2005 my son died from cancer, and my visits to the Robbins site have been sporadic since then until recently.
You ROCK Eric!
Today was a hard day.... I miss you so much my friend! You will always be an inspiration to me. Thank you for making a positive difference in my life. I will continue to keep your 'Quoters Thread' going for you. Thank you for that wonderful gift!
All the best to Lilia & your loving family. I'm sure they miss you very much.....
Hey Eric. I'm amazed at how you're still making a difference here in the world of space and time. Come back when you're ready - we always need good people like you here.
In Psi
I was shocked to hear the news about Eric. I had lost touch with him after college. We were fraturnity brothers at U of I. He was always a very sincere, respectful person. I enjoyed the times I spent hanging out with him. It seems by this website that he had a very loving family, some wonderful friends, and was able to find a purpose in his too short of life. He will be missed and remembered.
Love & prayers
So sorry to hear of your loss. We're praying for you this Christmas time. May the Lord wrap his loving arms around you and keep you close to him.
Condolances
I just wanted to offer my complete condolances to Eric's family and close friends, especially at this time of year. It's heartbreaking to hear of such a tragic loss. My heartfelt prayers are with you all.
God Bless
Cheryl.
don't grieve for me
DON'T GRIEVE FOR ME
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard him call,
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I found that peace at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I've savoured much;
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and share with me,
God wanted me now, He set me free.
birthday
Eric,yesterday I felt so numb inside,I felt you in my heart,and I thank you for all you helped me with too.
your 34th birthday,its so strange that you are not here in person anymore,it hit quite hard yesterday.
It was only late last night I realised why I felt so tearful.
I love you Eric ,happy heaven dayxx
Eric's words
That's when something interesting happened. "Wow", he said, "You should come by my office. We have many projects, and I'd love to hear more about what you're interested in." I had thought most academics would be turned off by the idea of someone who wants to make money. Not so, in fact it's the opposite. They love a directed person who isn't afraid to make a few bucks off of his blood, sweat, and creativity. So, I'll probably be meeting with him later this year, and I'll see what he has to offer.
I guess ol' Zig was right, you really can get what you want by helping other people get what they want.
-eric,networking superstar
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