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Eric McAuliffe Memorial Fund

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It’s been said the first step in establishing peace is through a smile. If so, it is without question that Eric Andrew McAuliffe brought an immeasurable amount of peace to others through his unwavering ability to make people smile. For 33 years, he met everyday head on with an extraordinary fierceness and passion that will prevail far beyond his time on earth. It was his infectious smile, his enormous heart, and his unshakable loyalty that bound all others to him. He took the time to let others know how much he cared for them, and he taught us not to take life too seriously. The myriad of souls he encountered and the lives he forever impacted will always serve as a testament to his life.

We lost Eric too soon, to a paragliding accident near the Truckee Tahoe airport on the afternoon of February 14, 2020.  He was taking an after-work flight, enjoying the view over the Glenshire neighborhood and the setting sun over the Sierra Nevada range at Donner Pass.  He was doing what he loved, and he was exceptional at it.

Eric lives on first and foremost through the lives of his family – his parents, Cliff & Susan McAuliffe, his oldest brother, Ryan, and younger brother, Taylor.  To honor his legacy, the family has created the Eric McAuliffe Memorial page, which you may access here: https://www.mykeeper.com/profile/EricMcauliffe/ 

We hope you find comfort in the biography of his life; in all the photos, videos, memories, and tributes shared on the memorial website. (You can also find details about Eric's memorial service at the North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach, CA. All are welcome! RSVP not required, but encouraged in order to help us plan ahead.)

Not only are we absolutely devastated by Eric’s passing, we're also struggling to cover the cost of expenses associated with his sudden loss. We hope to give Eric the memorial service he deserves, so we may honor his life and legacy with all those who cared for him.

The average cost for a funeral/memorial service in 2017 was $7,360, according to the National Funeral Directors Association. Based on our research and budget, here is a breakdown of the estimated costs involved in Eric’s cremation and memorial service:

-          Cremation, death certificate: $2,000

-          Facility and staff fees, plus all other associated costs for the memorial service: $3,000

-          All other unknown incidental fees and expenses the family may incur

Eric deeply valued the work of search and rescue, and if we happen to exceed our goal, any additional funds will be donated to a local search and rescue organization (TBD). In addition, we plan to launch a memorial fund in his name via the aforementioned Eric McAuliffe Memorial website  on the Keeper Platform. There will be more information about these efforts to come, please stay tuned. 

Please consider donating if you’re willing and able to do so. We are so very grateful for every donation during this difficult time. May our "Sky Ninja" forever rest in peace. We love you, Eric!
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