Eric Gilmore Memorial

06/14/2022

11 years. We think of you often. Rest well Eric W. Gilmore.

09/28/2021

Well Kiera’s Sophomore season has come to a close. She made an awesome effort to moving on to districts but came up a bit short. To say I and all of us are proud is an understatement. For only playing competitively for two years she has excelled and can only improve. I would also like to recognize Coach Fetty on his coaching career coming to a close. He has been a true supporter to our outing and has remained in close contact during the season. We wish you well and know we will continue to see you around. Eric and Pap would be beyond happy seeing how Kiera has turned into an amazing young lady. Thanks to everyone who donated and played in the outing!! Again, congratulations on a great season Kiera!!

09/28/2021

Cmon Kiera! Great front nine at sectionals! Shock em on the back!!

09/10/2021

Pap and Eric would be proud! Keep it going!!

09/09/2021

Way to bounce back today Kiera! Medalist at Wheeling Park! Keep it going!

09/08/2021

Another medalist performance by Kiera tonight at Spring Hills with a 48! Keep it going!!

09/01/2021

Pilots win a wet one at Switzerland CC! Pilots shoot 214 beating Monroe Central s 246 effort. Congrats to Sierra Littleton (48) on her first medalist honors of the year, followed by Runner up medalist Kiera Saksa(49). Brielle Grimes (57) and Lacee Smith (62) rounded out Varsity scoring. Followed by Fay Salisbury (64) and Jamie Smith (71).

Due to weather, tomorrow match at Edison is canceled.

08/31/2021

Below are some pictures from a scrapbook Eric's mother (Shirley) kept for him.

The scrapbook is packed full of memories.

Many of those memories we were a part of and many we were not.

We enjoyed looking at them and I hope Kiera enjoys it as well.

I also enjoyed telling stories about Eric to Kiera...even the ones I probably should not tell!!!!

One of my favorite stories is when I went to visit Eric one day. This was circa 1991-1992.

If you knew Eric, he was always practicing golf.

I remember going to Eric's house and he was pitching balls out of the cemetery by his house. This was a common thing for Eric...however...this day was a little different.

Larry (Eric's Dad) had recently purchased a new Ford F-150.

Eric's front yard was not large but always a good landing area to hit onto.

When I arrived, much to my horror, Eric was hitting wedge shots over the hood of Larry's new F-150!

I watched him hit 2 shots over 90 yards, right over the hood and hit a very small target area. Perfect shots.

I came up to him and said "What the $% #& are you doing Eric? That's your dad’s new truck! Are you crazy?"

I remember him looking up at me, look back down, hit another shot. Over the hood it flew and landed perfectly into a 3-foot target area. He looked back at me, with that classic grin and he said, "Well bud, that's how you get good!"

Larry never parked the truck or any vehicle near this practice area. It was clear Eric had moved the truck on purpose into position in front of the target area.

Keep in mind too, the whole target area is above your feet. not on the same level or even below you. It's not an easy shot...much less to do it repeatedly.

If Eric does not carry the shot right, that new hood is toast.

I did get him to stop and there was a small lecture by me (shocker), and we went to gather up the golf balls.

When I walked up to the truck, there were clear golf mark dimples on that new hood!

Larry never said a word about it......

Perfect practice + pressure = never shooting over 39 your senior year!

Below are a few highlights of those memories.

Check them out and I hope you enjoy them!

08/31/2021

This year's EGM tournament was another great success.!

It was a special day for many reasons.

We returned after cancelling due to Covid in 2020. We had to cancel our original date due to weather. We were concerned about potential turnout and having it on a Sunday.

Eric was also taken away from us 10 years ago far too early. We wanted to have a great event to keep his memory alive and celebrate his life.

We are happy to report we were able to accomplish all our goals!

Thank you to The Boan Family, all our patrons who came out to support the event, our sponsors, and Eric's family.

Without all of your support and work, none of this would be possible.

The EGM not only gives the opportunity to celebrate Eric's life, but it also gives us the opportunity to spend time with family and friends.

For me, I know I will come home to see my Dad, family, and friends every year.

Time is not infinite, and as you get older, you realize how precious these moments are.

Please check out all our photos.

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THANKS!

08/31/2021

Pilots down Seminoles in head to head at Clair Mar tonight!
Led by career 9 hole lows by sophomores Kiera Saksa (41) and Brielle Grimes (46) they both earned medalist and runner up medalist. The Pilots were without #4 (Smith) and #5 (Salisbury) golfers, but freshman Jamie Smith also stepped up tonight with a career low 64 to contribute to the Varsity score. Senior and Team Captain Sierra Littleton rounded out Varsity scoring with a 53. Fay Salisbury carded a 70 in tonight's contest as well. We are back in action tomorrow at Monroe Central.

08/31/2021

Congratulations to Kiera on her medalist performance today with a score of 41. Keep it going!

08/30/2021