In Memory of Eric Bourg

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In Memory of Eric Bourg

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The Sherman College community has been deeply saddened by the loss of chiropractic student Eric Bourg in late January. Eric was a sixth quarter student at Sherman; he joined the college community in October 2016, though his connection began much earlier. His parents, Dr. James Bourg and Dr. Monica Kemp, are alumni and supporters of the college.

“On behalf of our entire Sherman College family, we express our most sincere condolences to Eric’s family, friends, and fellow students,” said Sherman College President Dr. Edwin Cordero. “His death is a loss to the college, the campus, and the community. Sherman College and chiropractic profession as a whole are dedicated to helping others, serving mankind and developing individuals’ potential for the benefit of humanity,” Dr. Cordero explained. “As a student in our doctor of chiropractic program, Eric looked forward to making life better for those he would serve. We feel this loss deeply.”

Eric was 29 years old. He was born May 16, 1988, at home near the top of Paris Mountain, SC, delivered by his dad. He was the oldest of four children, all boys, and was known for being a strong Christian and a huge Clemson Tigers fan.

He is survived by his parents, Dr. James Bourg (1983 Sherman graduate) and Dr. Monica Kemp (1981 Sherman graduate); his brothers, Alex (Clemson graduate), André (Clemson graduate and MUSC medical student) and Ian (transferring to Clemson); his aunt and uncle, Jeffrey Lamont (1986 Sherman College graduate) and Sylvia Kemp-Lamont (1985 Sherman College graduate); and other loving family members.

Eric graduated magna cum laude from Clemson University in December 2013 with a degree in biology. After graduation, he worked in his father’s office, Bourg Chiropractic Center in Greenville, SC, for nearly three years before starting the doctor of chiropractic program at Sherman College.

His father, Dr. James Bourg, said Eric was a loving and sincere young man. “Everybody would like to believe their son is the most wonderful person in the world,” he said. “Eric truly was the kindest, most caring and compassionate person you’d ever meet. He cared about everybody.”

On Eric’s first day of 3K, Dr. Bourg shared, he saw another child get hurt on the playground. “Eric took that child by the hand and took him to the teacher for help,” he said. “It didn’t take too long for us to figure out that he would be a great chiropractor, and for the perfect reason: to help people. He would have been one of the best chiropractors that Sherman could graduate. He was a great person and a great son, our first born son and our best friend.”

Eric’s roommate and sixth-quarter classmate Tony Choi of Columbia, SC, shared that sentiment, saying Eric was known among friends for being “the most kind-hearted, gentle soul around.” The two had a great roommate dynamic and Choi said Eric was a dependable friend with a huge heart. “He had such a positive energy – he was very inquisitive and wanted to know all about you. He was such a kind person.”

A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 3, at 11 a.m. at Bridgeway Church, 725 Garlington Road, Greenville, SC 29615. A visitation will be immediately following.

Sherman College has encouraged students to take advantage of counseling services through its Student Affairs staff members who are prepared to provide any needed support.

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