NEW ORLEANS — Longtime WWL Louisiana reporter Meg Farris had this to say about Eric after hearing of his death. "I am absolutely overwhelmed by how wonderful and caring the people of New Orleans are. Standing in the grocery store line today, several people, who I don't know, just came up and gave me a hug to say that they love Eric Paulsen, and that they are thinking about all of us at Channel 4. How amazing everyone is. I've been on the phone with long time Channel 4 co-workers and former co-workers from all over the country since our Eric passed away this morning. And one of them said to me that we are, in many ways, even closer than family. And we are! So, I have to be happy with how fortunate I am to have coworkers who I love and are so giving. What also amazed me, in his final days, is former co-workers who were keeping vigil by Eric's side, bringing him to doctors' appointments and being there for his family. While heartbroken and in disbelief, I am just so blessed to be part of this incredible group of people and very fortunate to have known Eric for 43.5 years."
WWL's Meg Farris shares heartwarming message about Eric Paulsen
Meg & Eric were friends & colleagues for nearly 44-years.