Eric Birnbaum's Facebook friends have been posting to his wall since mid-morning.
“Eric, I just found out that u were shot in the head, Please hang on, do not die, I love u”
"Words cannot express my sorrow. Ohav shalom my friend."
"Rest in peace, Eric. Thanks for your help over the years."
"Rest in Peace Eric."
"Eric, you are family! Rest in peace!"
Eric's "About me" blurb says:
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“Life is short! Work hard, play hard! Be kind, live healthy, enjoy life fully, and learn from your mistakes!”
According his profile:
- Eric worked since June for a personal injury firm called Terry D. Goldberg and Associates.
- For 20 years before that, he worked for Slifkin and Axe in the Willow Grove area.
- He’s a Temple Grad. Class of ’79.
- He got his law degree from John Marshall Law School
- He graduated from Central High School in 1975.