R.I.P. Swede20 (Dave Erickson)

[Dump1567]

For those that knew Big Dave Erickson:

I am deeply saddened to report the loss of a Department family member. Deputy David Erickson unexpectedly passed away at his home Saturday morning, October 21, 2006, as a result of what is believed to be medical complications from a recent back surgery. He was a ten-year veteran of the Orange County, CA Sheriffs' Department, assigned to patrol duties.


I don't think he had competed much recently, but I know several in the shooting community knew him.
Big guy who made GM shooting a Glock 20 out of a Safariland Raptor duty holster.

.http://www.ssashooter.net/photos/people/Dave-Swede20-from-Glocktalk.jpg
That's him in the top right video clearing the plate rack.
http://www.ssashooter.net/

He will be missed.:sad:
R.I.P

[Mr Twisted]

Major Bummer

Sad news of the passing of Dave Erickson. Dave has shot with the SSA since we started at Norco and more than his share of GSSF matchs all over the country. Big,Tall,great natured,Swede of a man; a mountain sized man (the kind you look to hide behind in a bar fight), will be remembered and missed by the shooting community.

I don't thing I've ever met a nicer Glock shooting deputy sheriff; the10mm was caliber of choice and he shot it better than anyone I know. Dave was very young, I guess in his mid 30's and in good shape. Gives me pause. The good do die young.

He was found in bed by his girlfriend Erica Smith, also a SSA shooter and Law enforcement officier.

More details will be posted as I get them.

Ron Jung ( Mr Twisted)
Ceo/founder
Shooting Sports Alliance
Norco Ca

[9x45]

Dave's funeral service was this morning at his church in Yorba Linda. It was very well attended by Orange County Sheriff's Deputies and Costa Mesa PD (where his girlfriend Erika works). The service included eulogies’ by Dave’s friends and family. The service concluded with the presentation of the flag by Orange County Sheriff Michael Corona and the bagpiper playing Amazing Grace during the casket procession. He was interred in the Riverside National Cemetery having served in the US Marine Corp.

Dave will be missed by all.

[Mr Twisted]

The funeral was a lovely affair,for a equally lovely man, well attended by Law enforcementabout 400, but the shooter participation his buddys was more than disappointing to say the least.......What can you expect:sad: :sad: :sad:

[Flexmoney]

I heard about his passing on another forum. Sad news. He was one of the few to make Grand Master in Limted with a Glock. I had hoped to shoot with him one day.

Life is too short.