“It leaves you a great void” – VG

The first funeral after the fatal fast clay race at Gjerdrum on New Year’s Eve last year took place on Thursday this week. Seven people have been found dead after the landslide, and three are still missing, but are presumed dead.

Eirik Grønolen (31) was found on January 1.

The funeral ceremony took place in the Jeløy Chapel. It was private and only the closest family members are invited. Family members still share photos and a reminder with VG and other media.

“Our dear Eirik was suddenly taken from us in the avalanche in Gjerdrum on December 30, 2020. We will miss a loving son, an only brother, a loving partner, a warm relative, a unique friend and an inspiring person. It meant a lot to many and has left deep traces.

You took great care of those around you and you were very kind. You were a spreader of joy and easily made new friends. ”

“It leaves you a great void”

Eirik Grønolen was the first to be found dead after the rapid landslide. He lived with his partner in the residential area of ​​Ask.

According to the family, the dog Milli was found alive in the landslide after two days.

According to Romerikes Blad, Grønolen grew up in Beitostølen. He ran an IT company, where he developed websites, among other things. Entrepreneurship was something that characterized Grønolen, the family writes in the memoirs.

“You were creative and inspiring, and there were many who admired you. You had confidence in yourself and you dared to dream big. You had an entrepreneurial heart from a young age and it continued to grow. You were creative and you never let yourself be limited.

Many will miss you deeply and you will leave a great void. We find comfort in all the good memory experiences we have. No one can take us away! «

Thanks for the care

Grønolen’s relatives want to thank both the relief teams and others who have helped in the difficult time after his death.

“We want to thank you for all the attention we have received from family and friends, far and near at this difficult time. Thank you to all the rescue teams that have been there day and night, to the crisis teams, the priests, the police, the Civil Defense, Armed Forces, Red Cross, Animal Welfare, Clarion Hotel Gardermoen, Mayor Anders Østensen, Royal Family and other volunteers. Thanks to Omsorg Jessheim who reflects the enormous warmth and care of the people. Special thanks to Steffan Feterik from the domestic vet who took care of Milli and the other animals All the care and consideration has been overwhelming.

We also want to thank everyone in the press for the kind and respectful words about Eirik, and the consideration that has been given to the family who have wanted peace during this time. We continue to pray for peace in the difficult times ahead. ”

The information technology company Grønolen worked for had previously written in a memoir that he will be deeply missed:

«Eirik was a dear, skilled and dedicated colleague, and not least a warm and kind person that we have now suddenly lost and saw too soon.».

More funerals Friday

On Friday, several people are buried after the landslide. Then there is a funeral ceremony for Bjørn Ivar (40), Charlot (31) and their daughter Alma (2) Grymyr-Jansen in the church of Gjerdrum.

Charlot was pregnant when she died in the landslide. The unborn child would be named Isak Grymyr Jansen.

Eirik Grønolen’s family says in the memoirs that they will eventually “send our deepest condolences to the other relatives who have lost theirs.”

“We understand the bottomless pain and sadness you are experiencing. We highly recommend that you continue to search for those who are still missing. We know how painful it is to wait and how important clarification is.”