Hoosierhoopster 6,271 Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 All -- It is with a truly heavy heart that we let all of you know, that CC, Eric, our founder and friend, has passed away. We are collectively stunned. We learned today that he passed away yesterday. He will truly be missed by all of us, a genuinely great guy, always calm, always friendly, always outgoing, the guy who brought us together. At first, it was just to moderate a basketball board, but really, over time, it's been to help build this place for people to shoot the breeze on all things IU, and just to shoot the breeze. CC, you are missed. We miss you man. 2 30 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IU Scott 8,199 Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 My prayers with the family 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jefftheref 1,442 Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 Wow! Condolences to the family and friends. Thank you for the gift that you have given us. God Bless You! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jv1972iu 958 Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 (edited) Condolences and prayers to his family. Thanks, CC for bringing this place into existence and keeping it alive for all of us. RIP. Edited November 3, 2020 by jv1972iu 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seeking6 8,112 Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 11 minutes ago, Hoosierhoopster said: All -- It is with a truly heavy heart that we let all of you know, that CC, Eric, our founder and friend, has passed away. We are collectively stunned. We learned today that he passed away yesterday. He will truly be missed by all of us, a genuinely great guy, always calm, always friendly, always outgoing, the guy who brought us together. At first, it was just to moderate a basketball board, but really, over time, it's been to help build this place for people to shoot the breeze on all things IU, and just to shoot the breeze. CC, you are missed. We miss you man. Son of a b..... Man. To all of you formed and developed this board this has to hit heavy. In a strange way this board is such a great outlet and you feel like you get to know folks that you'll never meet. Thoughts and prayers to all...especially to those who have known CC for decades. Feel like he was just commenting on here yesterday morning. Tell your friends/family you love them. Just don't know when that day is going to happen. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IUFLA 7,448 Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 (edited) I'm so saddened...I just passed the 2 year mark on this board and am very thankful for what CC has given us. My thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones... Edited November 3, 2020 by IUFLA 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lizard 242 Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 Very sorry to see this post. What a blessing this site is... he left a strong legacy. RIP 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bluegrassIU 4,003 Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 6 minutes ago, jv1972iu said: Am I right that we're speaking of ColonialCrester?? Sorry, but he's the only CC I'm aware of, but don't want to make an error here. Condolences and prayers to his family. You are correct 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jv1972iu 958 Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 3 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: Son of a b..... Man. To all of you formed and developed this board this has to hit heavy. In a strange way this board is such a great outlet and you feel like you get to know folks that you'll never meet. Thoughts and prayers to all...especially to those who have known CC for decades. Feel like he was just commenting on here yesterday morning. Tell your friends/family you love them. Just don't know when that day is going to happen. Amen 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OGIUAndy 802 Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 Sorry to hear this. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BobSaccamanno 3,347 Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 I’m unbelievably stunned. Great guy. I feel like I just commented with him literally yesterday. I’m very saddened to hear this. I am in a state of shock. All I can say is he will always be part of us. Thoughts and prayers to his family. PS I take it that it was “natural causes” and not an accident of some sort? I don’t believe he was that old. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bluegrassIU 4,003 Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 2 minutes ago, BobSaccamanno said: I’m unbelievably stunned. Great guy. I feel like I just commented with him literally yesterday. I’m very saddened to hear this. I am in a state of shock. All I can say is he will always be part of us. Thoughts and prayers to his family. PS I take it that it was “natural causes” and not an accident of some sort? I don’t believe he was that old. He was 60ish. We honestly do not have all the details. Very sudden. I spoke him Saturday, all was great and normal. Sorry, I am numb. 1 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jv1972iu 958 Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 What a wretched year 2020 has been. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bluegrassIU 4,003 Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 6 minutes ago, bluegrassIU said: He was 60ish. We honestly do not have all the details. Very sudden. I spoke him Saturday, all was great and normal. Sorry, I am numb. Typical CC,his last text to me was about Indonesian Hookers. Love that guy! 4 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Inequality 1,000 Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 I do not want to believe this. I have no words right now. I’m sorry. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bluegrassIU 4,003 Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 Just got word. Heart attack while out at dinner. Just F$CK! 2 1 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jv1972iu 958 Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 1 minute ago, bluegrassIU said: Just got word. Heart attack while out at dinner. Just F$CK Oh man. That's awful. 😞 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
13th&Jackson 2,564 Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 This just doesn’t seem possible. Terrible news 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seeking6 8,112 Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 8 minutes ago, bluegrassIU said: Just got word. Heart attack while out at dinner. Just F$CK! Just so sorry. Guy here in Indy just went through same thing last week....sports radio guy. You just never know. My thoughts and prayers to all. Really sad to hear. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NY hoosier 59 Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 Legendary 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FWIUFan 512 Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 Very saddened to hear this. Condolences to his family. Just went thru this with my Brother-in-Law 1yr ago. Widow maker at age 60. Never forget to tell your loved ones that you love them. None of us know our expiration date. RIP. This site is a tremendous gift he help create for all of us. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hoosierfan615 176 Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 So sorry to hear this. Prayers for his family. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Hoosierhoopster 6,271 Posted November 3, 2020 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 Further to Blue’s post, a friend of the family has asked that we let everyone know that Eric - Colonial Crester was out at dinner last night with his wife, and the friend of the family, and had the heart attack. He was taken to the hospital but passed away that evening. His friend added, thoughtfully, how much this site and community have meant to Eric. We think he would like all of you to know that and that he appreciated and enjoyed all of you. 7 12 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brass Cannon 1,107 Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 This news stunned me earlier when I saw it on Facebook. And yet somehow this topic stunned me yet again. He will be sorely missed. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hoosierinbham 624 Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 So sorry to hear. Prayers for his family. Very grateful for this community of Hoosiers he created. His legacy will live on for years. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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