In Memory

Eric Engberg

Eric Engberg

Eric lived the life he dreamed of. Even in grammar school, he worked to develop the resonant voice that marked him as a radio broadcaster.  From that point on, it was a matter of honing his skills and developing the personality that would send him to the top of his profession as reporter for the Washington DC bureau of CBS.

This just an initial tribute to our friend. More will follow.

 



 
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03/30/16 05:01 PM #22    

Michael Lewis

We all remember Eric as a witty and thoughtful person -- traits that were evident early on and remained for a lifetime. But he could be a hard-nosed competitor in the field as well when he was on a story. A few years after he left college I ran into Eric in Washington when he was a local radio reporter (I recall it was for WTOP) and I was with a competitive medium from Baltimore. We were both covering a conference of state attorneys general. After a brief -- very brief -- greeting he was nose to the grindstone all the way. That's the way it was when reporting time was counted in minutes rather than hours. We talked about it at the 50-year reunion -- he was a true newsman all the way, all his life. There aren't that many good ones, and Eric will be missed.

Michael Lewis


04/04/16 10:34 AM #23    

Mary Beth Cohn (Horwood)

My first memory of Eric is from 7th grade Shop course at Edgewood. I have no idea why I was taking shop but suffice to say, I knew nothing and thank goodness, as usual, Eric knew everything and he was very nice to the only girl at his table. This and his love of good writing endeared him to me forever.

 

Years went on and we stayed in touch at various reunions and through our mutual friends the Scornavaccos. Also my career in public affairs often took me to Washington and caused me to lean on my old friend for help wading the shark-invested waters of CBS news. I like to think that some of my story ideas for him were as helpful as his introductions were to me and my clients. I didn’t even mind his calling me his “favorite flack!”

 

Conversations with Eric were always interesting, provocative and most thought-provoking. I already miss his reporter’s keen insights and acerbic wit. I am sure that before he died he had some incredible things to say about the political mess in our country. I wish he were here to see and reflect on the outcome of next November. As has been said by many of our classmates, Eric was an original and will be sorely missed.

 from Mary Beth Cohn Horwood


04/05/16 07:46 AM #24    

Bob Rubin

I REMEMBER, LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY, ERIC WAS RUNNING FOR STUDENT COUNCIL PRESIDENT.

AT EDGEWOOD.   HE, AND HIS OPPONENTS, WERE MAKING THEIR 'VOTE FOR ME' SPEECHES IN

THE AUDITORIUM.  ERIC LOST HIS CONCENTRATION AND BEGAN TO STAMMER.  HE PAUSED,

LOOKED INTO THE AUDIENCE, AND REMARKED...'I GUESS THAT IT HAPPENS TO THE BEST OF US'.

I RECALL A THUNDEROUS APPLAUSE, AND SHORTLY AFTER...A NEW PRESIDENT, ERIC ENGBERG.

WHO WOULD HAVE  GUESSED THAT HE WOULD END UP A WORLD CLASS INTERNATIONAL TV 

CORRESPONDENT.  AFTER THE 50TH, WE CONNECTED AND HE SHOWED AN UNUSUAL INTEREST IN

SOME OF THE THINGS THAT I WAS DOING.  I WAS SO FLATTERED.  

I REALLY MISS THAT SPECIAL GUY!


04/05/16 09:43 AM #25    

Michael Addison

Penny Weisskopf (Allderdice)

I'm so sorry to learn of Eric's sudden death. Like some of you, I didn't know Eric at all after high school, but I do remember the dynamic impression I had of him during HS. It's sad that he went so soon, but all the beautiful and heartfelt, humorous memories I've been reading, certainly spell out so well what an extraordinary human being he was. Much sympathy to his wife and family at this sudden loss,


04/05/16 10:07 AM #26    

Michael Addison

Geri Schinder (Yonover)

Eric was a newsman when he was in the 7th grade and on the "Edgewise" newspaper  Our faculty advisor was Miss Pond and though she seemed distant and a tad odd I think she knew then that Eric would be  successful  as a  noted journalist.  The rest of us thought so as well!   Alas...how the high ideals of journalism has declined since its glory and non-pandering days.


04/05/16 05:28 PM #27    

Michael Addison

SUSAN SCHNADIG BELGRAD

Memories past and present. At HPHS, I worked on the yearbook with Eric-funny,diligent and curious. His tireless efforts to locate alumni from our class which added significantly to our turnout. He touched many lives,personally and professionally-he will be missed.


04/06/16 12:01 PM #28    

Mary Beth Cohn (Horwood)

Did you all see Eric's obituary in Sunday's New York Times? As a journalist's journalist Eric would have appreciated being rembered by the best newspaper in the country. Very sad.

 


04/07/16 12:40 PM #29    

Susan Parker (Curra)

After reading all the wonderful thoughts, memories  and comments about Eric, I'm just sorry I never knew him well after High School.  What a terrific human being!  My condolences go out to all his friends and family.  With love, Susan( Pooka)  Parker Curra 


05/07/16 02:47 PM #30    

Michael Addison

For Nancy Wolens Cook

My condolences to the family of Eric Engberg.  Were John Wolens alive, he would join me in thanking Eric for years of interpreting our world to us and for keeping us honest! 

 


07/10/16 05:00 PM #31    

Lynne Carey (Hellman)

When I received the message that the Class of 1959 might be having a 60 year reunion, I immediately thought of Eric and the fun and excitement of working with him on the 50th anniversary issue of Shoreline.  As editor, he was  kind, helpful and very encouraging.  So much fun!  And when I subsequently learned that he had passed away, I could hardly believe it.  And its still hard to believe.  With great sadness, I want to offer my heartfelt sympathy to Judith, their children and grandchildren.

Lynne Carey Hellman 


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