Eric was sentenced today to 19 years and seven months imprisonment. Words cannot explain the grief and shock we are all feeling. We ask that you keep him close to your hearts. Letters of support are needed now more than ever. Please click here for guidelines. We will post a more thorough update as soon as possible. As was stated numerous times in court by Eric's attorney, we intend to move quickly in filling an appeal. To get a sense of some of the legal issues that will be raised, please check the updates page for motions filled in preparation for sentencing. Again, please keep Eric in your thoughts and take a few minutes to send him a letter of support. Let him know that he is not forgotten and that we will all be here with him every step of the way, until he is finally home.