The thing I keep coming back to with Eric is his attitude. You always hear that message about living every day; when you see somebody close to you, somebody young, in this situation, it really hits home.

It was absolute silence in that room. Everybody was blown away by his message.

He was looked upon with so much respect even before (his illness). Now, it's legendary status. He's the nicest guy you'll ever meet, and he's a hard-core worker. He has only one gear: all out.