Eric was born to Hans Eric Brodersen and Karen Rosalia Nielsen, at 8 pm, on Super Bowel Sunday, 1982. He was the first of three children. He has 2 sisters, Candice, and Amanda. Eric was named after his father and his uncle. He was 10 days late and took 15 hours of hard labor before he decided to make his appearance in this world. He lived life on his terms right from the beginning. Eric lived most of his life in Arkansas, with a few years back in Kansas. He graduated from Huntsville High in 2000. He played football from the 6th grade all the way thru his senior year. he spent most of his Junior year on crutches due to a know injury, but that didn't stop him. He played his entire senior year, hurt or not. He was a tuff young man. After High school, Eric joined the Army.He went all the way to AIT, when he was forced to leave due to a knee injury. This was one of the happiest times of Eric's life. The girls and I drove to Ft Jackson S. Carolina, to watch him graduate from basic training. The difference I saw in my son was unbelievable. He was excited, happy full of life. I was so proud of him! Later on after the service, Eric started doing tree work during hurricane Katrina. That is when he found his next love. He quickly climbed the ladder and started his own business. He was a very hard worker! The next chapter in his life was when he married Samantha, she was the love of his life. They had 3 boys, Brackon and Kayden were Sams before but Eric loved them like his own. In 2009 Rylee came into this world, Daddy's life was complete. He was extremely proud of his family. Just to let everyone who is reading this, this is a work in progress.