Tucker Mountain Maple

[Thompson's Tree Farm]

Just heard that Eric Johnson, Tucker Mountain Maple has passed. My condolences to his family and Friends.


https://www.gofundme.com/TuckerMTN

[wiam]

I found Eric to be an inspiration. Sorry to hear.

[heus]

Yes he certainly was (and is) an inspiration.

[Urban Sugarmaker]

Sad news. I was glad to see that Eric found a way to keep living and doing what he loved without being stopped by his wheelchair or his illness. Condolences.

[Maplewalnut]

Absolutely an inspiration and positive attitude I'm not sure I would maintain given the cards he was dealt. Thoughts and prayers for the family. I will miss speaking with him at Verona.

[Hop Kiln Road]

http://blogs.proctoracademy.org/the-very-best-of-proctor-dedicating-the-johnson-family-sugarhouse

[n8hutch]

Can't say enough good about the guy, I never met him in person but even in his last few years which it was a struggle every day I'm sure, he took time to Share contacts and information w/o being asked
He really loved Sugaring and I am sure he would have helped anyone be successful with it. My condolences to his family.

[sap retreiver]

I don't know what to say. Great guy and I'm honored to have met him and will wear my maplehaulics apparel proudly!

[WillSeibert]

Hi everyone. I'm Will Seibert, and Eric Johnson was my college roommate and close friend. I have helped him and his brother Keith boil sap and jug syrup over the last few years. I was with him and his wife right through the end yesterday. He was gracious and courageous to the last.

I was planning on introducing myself soon, as I am finding that sugaring is a way that I can stay connected to Eric. I plan to tap the 20 or so maples at my home in Ridgefield, CT next year, and will be checking in with you all along the way.

Anyway, it is good to see people here sharing about Eric. He loved this community, and I look forward to being a part of it.

Will Seibert

[BAP]

I am glad you have decided to take up sugaring and to join us on Maple Trader as a way to keep and honor Eric in your memories. My condolences to you and Eric's family and friends.

[maple flats]

He was truly an inspiration to all in the maple business. My prayers go out for Eric and his family.

[NH Maplemaker]

I had the pleasure of meeting Eric on more than a few occasions. The first time when buying T shirts, and most recently a few months back when I purchased a bulk tank from him, and others in between!
I was very saddened to read of Eric's passing! He truly is the definition of " a Great Guy and Maplehaulic". My thoughts and prayers go out to all his friends and family!

[Parker]

Eric was truley one of the finest most insperational people i have ever met...my thoughts and prayers to him and his familey...i wish you overflowing tanks in the great beyond my brother,,,joy, courage and peace..

[xyz5150]

Spearheaded by Kevin Sargent aka the Gov a go fund me page has been setup to raise money for Compassion Care ALS in honor of Eric. Here is the link to the go fund me page. https://www.gofundme.com/TuckerMTN

[maple flats]

I gave, let's all give what we can. Eric was a great asset to the maple industry and he was dealt a bad hand.
Rest in peace my friend.

[wally]

i'll miss eric. knew him for a long time. he was a tremendous advocate for NHTOA, and i had the priviledge of working with him on a few jobs back in his logging days.

he handled the last few years with incredible grace and courage. makes me sad nonetheless. rip, friend.

wally

[danno]

You don't see me on here very much any more as I go through the transtions of life, but I am so saddened to hear of Eric's passing. Never met him personally but talked with him now and again, he showed me some stuff, I showed him some stuff. Like so many on here, just a great guy. I still have my T and sweatshirts that he ordered for many of us and will now think of him as I proudly where mine.

[wally]

there will be a gathering to remember and celebrate eric on friday, june 9 at proctor academy in andover, nh. held at the proctor ski area. begins at 5pm.



Celebration of Eric Johnson on June 9: Heide, Annika and Britta—Eric’s family—write:
Details are coming together for the June 9th (Friday) gathering to celebrate and honor Eric. We will have a large tent set up, but keep an eye on the weather and dress for evening temperatures. We plan to start at 5pm at the Proctor Ski Area with family and some close friends speaking, and a bit of music as we remember Eric.

This will be followed by a casual cookout. We will be catering some of the mains, but if folks wish to contribute toward pot-luck options (not necessary), we suggest the following, if your last name begins with the letter:
A-I: Chips, appetizers, munchies
J-R: Salads, Sides
S-Z: Desserts
Please pass the word along! We all know that Eric loved big gatherings...

Directions to Proctor Ski Area, 60 Blackwater Ln, Andover, NH 03216
In Andover arriving from the east. Go left at "Jake's Market" onto Lawrence Street. If from the west go right at this sign. Then 3/4 mile, go right onto Blackwater Lane (there is a Proctor Ski area sign on the left).

[Parker]

If any traders are comming from away they are welcome to stay at my place