Billy and Susie,
Just found out today about Eric.
We were shocked to hear this terrible news. Hold each other close and be comforted by the fact that you raised a wonderful son.
All of our thoughts are with you and the family.

Mike, Carol, Jennifer and Mason Turner

I met Eric back in 2007 when I worked in the GO Project.  He had one of our students on his caseload and would come to our site and work with him on a weekly basis.  This student had at-ti-tude for days but Eric gave it right back to him, in that loving and special way that only he could.  Our student had such a special bond with Eric that he would check his calendar on his device on a regular basis to keep track of when he would get to spend time with him next. He and Eric would banter back and forth with each other, and things would come out of his mouth that only Eric would say and I would just chuckle.  Eric gave our student the male figure influence that he was searching for and it was a blessing to witness.  I will miss his sense of humor and wit.

Sue, Billy, Jill, Emi and Lou, I am so saddened to learn of the loss of your precious Eric.   I hope you will find comfort in knowing that so many of your friends and loved ones are keeping you in our hearts and prayers.

My heart is very heavy for Sue and Billy with the loss of their only child.   I am praying for them as well as Jill and the children.

May the Lord Jesus hold them tightly and bring them His peace and mercy during this horrible time.

My heart breaks hearing of Eric’s passing, many, many fun memories shared at the Schavrda house growing up. He will always have a place in my heart. Prayers for family and friends through this difficult time.

Dear Eric,
I wanted to take a moment to tell your family what a profound impact you had on my life. I will never forget the way you looked out for me. Being a 14-year-old blind student participating in my first Real Trex event, I walked in feeling excited but mostly timid because I had never hiked, camped, and certainly never imagined myself pitching a tent or cooking on a campfire. When I met you, your bright smile and belief in me reassured me instantly. I cherish the times we had hiking McKinney Falls and how you would tell me about what your kids were up to. Through those stories, it was evident how proud you were of your kids and how much you cherished your family.
I will never forget learning how to pitch a tent on the beach with your guidance. You were so patient with me as I tried and failed many times to drive a stake into the ground and put the rain fly on. You were amazing at letting me problem solve, but I also knew that if I needed you, you would be right there to help. You described the beauty of the ocean from hundreds of feet in the air while we were parasailing, and I will never forget that time you encouraged me to ride a horse that was taller than I am on the beach. Even though I was petrified to do it, I knew you would be cheering me on. One of my favorite qualities about you was your sense of humor. You never failed to make me smile and laugh. You affectionately named my gluten-free bread “rock bread,” a name I still use to this day.
As my twin sister Nikki eloquently stated, your ability to meet students exactly where they were at and provide guidance was what set you apart as an educator. Your patience, kindness, and compassion made my life, and this world, a wonderful place. I will miss you very much. I am so thankful for the countless memories I made with you over the last five years. Thank you for being the kind of educator who met me where I was at, encouraged me, and believed in me.
Until we see each other again,
Kendal

This guy, lucky to call him my friend and there will never be another one like him. My favorite moments with him were spent at your home, that was his happiest place. Thank you for letting me enjoy it with you. Peace and love to ya’ll, I love you so much. I’ll keep up all the things that annoyed him, getting on his nerves was my strong suit.

I’m so sad to hear of Eric’s passing. Eric was such a funny person - always quick with a sarcastic comment. He was especially fun in boring meetings and would make me giggle at inopportune times. I worked with him for a few years in Austin and thought of him often. He was such a fun colleague! I’m so sorry for your loss. He was a good man who loved life!

Dear Schavrda Family, 
	I can’t begin to express adequately what Eric meant to me, and countless other blind students who had the honor of knowing him, learning from him, and calling him a mentor and a friend. I first met him when I was fourteen as part of the Realtrex adventure group I joined alongside my twin sister. From the moment we met, I could feel Eric’s magnetic energy, larger-than-life presence, and the way he lived to serve others. Eric is the reason I know how to parasail, pitch a tent, and cook one of our famous “hobo packs” over a grill at a campsite in the middle of nowhere—so different from the hustle and bustle of city life. He taught me to truly cherish the great outdoors: the quiet tapping of my trekking poles as they carried me across rough terrain, the gentle swaying of the trees as we all exchanged countless stories and laughs, or surfing the waves of Port Aransas with the kind of fearless abandon only he could inspire.

	Now that I am a teacher, I realize that Eric had a special and unique ability to meet each student exactly where they were, and to bring out the very best in us—whether it was climbing a scary hill, repatching a tent because he just knew it was going to fall over, or instilling the confidence that anything is possible with perseverance, hard work, and, above all, an ability to laugh and try again when we failed the first time. I am forever thankful for the way he believed in me, encouraged me, and always told me to keep reaching higher mountains. The single thing he loved most in this world was his family, and he spoke of you all with the utmost awe and respect. His legacy will live on forever through the students he helped shape into the people we are today. I will continue to live each day with humor and joy and laughter, just as Eric taught us all, and he left an indelible impact on my life that I will cherish always.
With love and peace,
Nikki Lyssy

I used to work closely with Laura in Georgetown ISD in the early 2000's, which is when I knew Eric.  Although, I didn't know him too well, I remember his demeanor and attention when collaborating with others.  I'm sorry to hear of his passing and my thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

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Eric Schavrda

6 enero, 1972 – 10 febrero, 2024

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