Such an amazing person. So happy to have known you! You will be missed Ernie

What a wonderful man. Full of life and family and fun. Deep thinker with a soft touch. I relish all the times I had the pleasure of being with Cousin Ernie (Big Ern). It's still hard to digest his passing. I'm so profoundly happy that his grandkids were so close with him and have endless memories to carry with them. And life lessons as they grow. I have some of Ernie with me forever, too. He was, in many ways a model of being in tune with the interests and thoughts of his loved ones. And respectful to all. RIP Big Ern.

Condolences - Ernie will be greatly missed by many, and I am lucky to have called him a friend.

In our hearts you will always stay Ernie, thank you for being a lovely friend to us. Our love and thoughts to your beautiful family xx

My deepest condolences to you and your family in this time of sorrow. My love and prayers are with you.