[Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 in New York

[Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 in New York http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r17492961 en Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:03:00 EDT Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:03:00 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17552216 CurtesyFlush : I had a lot of IMs and thumbs from Rich over the last 4+ years. I'll miss his presence greatly here at DSLR. I only wish I could have met him.

Rest in peace Rich.
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Some of the captions didn't come out.
First picture is Rich & NYTel
Second one is NYTel doing his vampire impression with Rich next to him...
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17533640 Wed, 27 Dec 2006 23:00:14 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17530366 Sweet Witch : Come on guys, any more pictures??? Funny stories, memories, anything??]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17530366 Wed, 27 Dec 2006 12:15:44 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17526221 nirvansk815 : Rest in Peace]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17526221 Tue, 26 Dec 2006 16:22:38 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17523850 draven :

said by MsTerra

said by Chinabound

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Then he spaced off his share of the bill and split. :D

That was the first time I met him as well. And I (vegetarian) ended up pitching in to pay for his steak. :D

That's what always makes these types of unexpected events more difficult to understand and accept.

When Rich left Arthurs, it didn't take us much time to deduce that it was he who had forgotten to pay up. Hey, everybody was drinking and having a fun time and it happens.

Sure enough, merely hours later we were busting his chops here in the folloup thread. And we busted his chops at the next meet and greet. And the next.

Because ribbing is expected at these things, just as is the expectation that that it will be a long time to go before there's no "next time." And then this happens, and you think of all of the other more meaningful conversations you could have had instead, but you brushed off until next time.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17523850 Tue, 26 Dec 2006 02:53:05 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17520019 Tzale : R.I.P. Rich, an Amateur Radio Operator and nice guy.

When we're both Silent Keys, we'll have that long awaited ragchew! :D

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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17513681 Sat, 23 Dec 2006 18:01:33 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17513579 Maggs : That's some great photos from Mardi Gras.
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For Thanksgiving - all diets are on hold

Just finished off a couple helpings of:
Turkey
Mashed Potatoes
Stuffing w/hots sausage, olives & walnuts
Mushrooms

no pickles - the pickle people have been absent - I need a pickle fix!!

For desert I was going to have
Hot Apple Pie
Vanilla Ice Cream
Egg Nog [non-alcoholic]

-but I'm not going to make it, going to clean up the kitchen, put away things, have the Egg Nog, then bed

Sleep well ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17513020 Sat, 23 Dec 2006 15:18:01 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17512429 NY Tel :

said by USAOwnz

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Never met him myself, but it's always a great loss when a member dies.
R.I.P. :(

Yes and Rich (I met him once) was a genuinely nice guy, you could just tell by talking to him.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17512429 Sat, 23 Dec 2006 12:58:21 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17512298 USAOwnz : Never met him myself, but it's always a great loss when a member dies.
R.I.P. :(]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17512298 Sat, 23 Dec 2006 12:24:51 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17507753 htin11 : so sorry to hear this.

My condolences to all his friends and family.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17507753 Fri, 22 Dec 2006 14:54:00 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17505219 E_V : I am so sorry to hear this. My condolences to all his friends and family.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17505219 Fri, 22 Dec 2006 03:37:04 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17503375 jaykaykay : For all those who have lost a loved one...

So many have posted images of your loved ones in the DI Forum. I posted this there and was asked to post it here too. I have no problem doing so. This is a beautiful poem and gives me shivers when reading it.

I have known of the Rainbow Bridge poem forever, but I had not heard of this one. It struck me as something to share at this time of year for those who hadn't seen it either.

"CHRISTMAS AT THE RAINBOW BRIDGE

As the midnight hour approaches on Christmas Eve, a tremendous celebration
begins. If you listen closely you will hear the
exuberant sound of Bridgekids preparing for the remarkable moment that comes
but once a year.

Puppies romp through the tall green grass, chasing butterflies and rolling
over and over until fits of giggles bring them to a
tumbling stop. The volume increases as kittens, cats, tigers and lions purr
in pure delight while the wings of snow-white doves gently caress the air.
The babbling brook that runs beneath Rainbow Bridge overflows onto the edge of
mossy banks and fins of treasured aquatic life quiver in anticipation of this
most joyous event.

Nestled in the midst of this happy choir of Bridgekids are the littlest
angel tots staring in awe at the majestic Christmas tree adorned
with flowing strands of angel hair. Effervescent, twinkling stars seesaw
elegantly from the sky and land in florious harmony upon the
stoic limbs of Heaven's most perfect Christmas tree. Swaying to and fro in
nearby rocking chairs are grandmothers, grandfathers, parents, aunts, uncles
and loved ones. The sound of their whispered lullabies permeate the air as
they sing to tiny angel babies resting quietly in their arms.

Like magic the clock approaches midnight and a great stirring is heard in
the distance. Each Bridgekid stops and listens, knowing the time is near,and
they choose a fleecy cloud on which to snuggle. The roar of purrs drops to
barely an audible hum, the babbling brook ripples hypnotically and the flutter of
downy feathered wings fall silent. Heaven's spirited toddlers climb
expectantly upon the laps of angels while babies coo in tranquil unison.

Amidst the warm glow of candlelight, which rises from the earth below, the
arm s of the Bridge Keeper envelop the heavens and into the precious hands of
each child and in front of each animal a holy gift is placed. With grand
exuberance the ribbons are removed and left to fly on a tender breeze where they
dissolve into showers of angel dust. As the golden lids of these heavenly
gifts are raised, an amazing aura fills the sky, reaching down to the very core
of the earth. Ascending from each and every box is the greatest gift of all
unending, unconditional, all-encompassing love. This blessed love gently
wraps itself around the cherished souls of heaven, warming their hearts with
beacons of radiant light and bringing forth from angels and excquisite chorus.

As the clock strikes midnight the distance between heaven and earth is
vanished. It is at this very moment on Christmas Eve that the Bridge Keeper, His
children, angels and Bridgekids send a message to their earthly loved ones on
the wings of this unbridled love.

Listening carefully with an open heart we will hear the familiar voice of
our own angel whisper softly into our ear their Christmas
message.."Let me share with you this love of mine, always and forever. When
you need me know that I am here. I have not left you for I am in your heart
where I belong. Our love is eternal, as is the brilliant glow of candlelight,
which illuminates the path to the heavens and Rainbow Bridge. I wait
patiently as do you for our inevitable and glorious reunion. I love you, I love you,
I love you."
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Age is a very high price to pay for my maturity. If I can't stay young, I can at least stay immature!

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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17503375 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 20:29:08 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17499946 Dubon : Rest In Peace, Rich.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17499946 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 11:18:17 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17499576 legendNYC : Very sad news. Our condolences to his family. I wanted to share this link from Richard Carlson's web site, "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff", who also left us recently.

Finding Life after Death]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17499576 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 10:10:46 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17499219 Wayne GphFX : RIP ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17499219 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 08:54:31 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17498800 shambler : Rest In Peace, Rich! :( My most heartfelt condolences to his family. I didn't know him, but he seems like the kind of person that you take an immediate liking to, and then count as a lifelong friend!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17498800 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 06:24:38 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17498677 M A R K : This is depressing... My condolences to the family.
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condolences to his family.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17498599 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 03:33:32 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17498511 MuDvAyNe : RIP :(]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17498511 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 02:30:21 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17498385 null : my condolences.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17498385 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 01:27:15 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17498383 drake : Very sad indeed.
My sincerest condolences to his family.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17498383 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 01:26:10 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17498368 Reese1972 : R.I.P. Rich We will all miss you.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17498368 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 01:22:49 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17497741 Jack Bauer8 : Never met him but the fact of him being a member here is a great loss for all of us. Seemed like the type of person that can make anyone smile.

R.I.P
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How about a donation to the American Heart Association in his honor. They work hard to prevent these sudden unexpected deaths and educate people on maintaining a healthy heart. If you do it in the next 11 days you can write it off on your 2006 return.

As I get older, each year I see the greatness of philanthropy more and more.

If you can't donate money you can always volunteer time. I would love to donate time but it is much harder than donating money for me. If have family issues which require my time so I donate money. If I cut back on one Starbucks coffee a day, I can come up with about an additioanal $700/yr to donate to my favorite charities. What's more important coffee or saving lives?

This is the time of year for giving. Kind words and condolences are great but philantrophy takes it to another level.

Happy Holidays to all. Best wishes for good health for everybody in the new year. Remember it is better to give than to receive.
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R.I.P buddy!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17497087 Wed, 20 Dec 2006 21:15:06 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17496858 Olias : Rest in peace.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17496858 Wed, 20 Dec 2006 20:35:17 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17496804 Fishead1 : I never met him either but people shared his picture here on
New York forum.May you rest in peace Rick_1957.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17496804 Wed, 20 Dec 2006 20:26:00 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17496763 hally : I never met him either but had I not had other plans I was considering going to the 12/2 get together. I am sorry now that I didn't get to meet him and I want to extend my condolences to his family, I will keep them in my good thoughts.

Barb]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17496763 Wed, 20 Dec 2006 20:16:47 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17496517 jons : I offer up my own humble condolences too.
I never had the pleasure of meeting Rich or getting to know him, but he sounds like a terrific person!

May he rest in peace.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17496517 Wed, 20 Dec 2006 19:33:11 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17496478 tonyfer2 : sad of a day to fine out we lose a good person....

m y sincerest condolences to the family ..... ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17496478 Wed, 20 Dec 2006 19:28:04 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17496421 aefstoggaflm : That's horrible to hear. My condolences to his family.

RIP richk_1957

#365922. :(
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RIP.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17496409 Wed, 20 Dec 2006 19:11:59 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17496262 PatrickES : Never knew the guy but I have heard of him. Always sad to see someone in the community go.
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"Lord, as we mourn the sudden death of Rich, show us the immense power of Your goodness and strengthen our belief that he has entered into Your Presence. Amen."]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17496075 Wed, 20 Dec 2006 18:15:27 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17495931 Optimized : Horrible news :(

My condolences go out to his family.

I'm glad that I had an opportunity to get to know Rich at several of the NY forum M&G's.

He will be missed!
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17495923 Wed, 20 Dec 2006 17:51:41 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17495921 fegul : He passed away the monday after our Brooklyn M&G on Saturday. I was truly lucky to have met him when I did otherwise I may never have. I'm thankful for that opportunity
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Makes you realize: Here today, gone tomorrow and it could happen to any of us.
Very sad. I sat next to him at the LI meet and greet and he made me laugh with his story about his trip to LI and his attempts to take photos along the scenic parkways.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17495904 Wed, 20 Dec 2006 17:48:25 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17495504 jwersan :

said by Nymostwanted

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...so many of you are talking about how much nicer he was in person.

Put it this way...
If he had a white beard and a red suit he could have been...
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Ben]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17495500 Wed, 20 Dec 2006 16:45:49 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17495485 Nymostwanted : Open up Firefox, homepage pops up.. scroll down to see most popular posts, look out for one from the New York forum.. read the headline, tears...

This news is so hard to take in.

My condolences to his family.

Even though I never got to meet him personally, he was always kind to me on the forums, and so many of you are talking about how much nicer he was in person.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17495485 Wed, 20 Dec 2006 16:43:42 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17495352 MsTerra :

said by Chinabound

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Then he spaced off his share of the bill and split. :D

That was the first time I met him as well. And I (vegetarian) ended up pitching in to pay for his steak. :D
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pretty much said the same things to me that evening. I'll never forget that.
Then he gave me a big hug.

Then he spaced off his share of the bill and split. :D]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17495278 Wed, 20 Dec 2006 16:14:44 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17495107 PCInTech :

said by karelj

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Wow...

A lot of people dont understand the bonds that can be established via forums/online communities. Even in this day and age of where the use of such communities are widespread, people still do not understand.

I have never been to any of the meet and greets or posted in this particular Forum regularly... but I understand the connection and bond you had with the departed and I just wanted to extend my sympathies and condolences not just to his family, but to you guys as well....
I just felt that I had to say something.

Thank you so much for saying that. We are a "family", though not in the traditional sense. Those of us who know each other in RL feel that bond even more so. This thread, today, is our "wake" for dear Rich... a solemn event, and a chance to share joyous memories of someone that we all remember as being a sweet, funny, generous guy.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17495107 Wed, 20 Dec 2006 15:44:51 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17495078 karelj : Wow...

A lot of people dont understand the bonds that can be established via forums/online communities. Even in this day and age of where the use of such communities are widespread, people still do not understand.

I have never been to any of the meet and greets or posted in this particular Forum regularly... but I understand the connection and bond you had with the departed and I just wanted to extend my sympathies and condolences not just to his family, but to you guys as well....
I just felt that I had to say something.
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what else do ya need in life???]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17495078 Wed, 20 Dec 2006 15:40:26 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17495073 La Luna :

said by PCInTech

:

Here's one from Chinatown, November 2005.

That's a GREAT picture, thanks for posting it.
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said by Straphanger

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This is really sad news. Rich was a great guy to have at the M+G's. I posted a picture of the sausage that he ordered at the Forest Hills meet...man Dv had some fun jokes with that. :)

Rest in peace

We had so much fun that day. I remember that sausage. :)

{{{HUGS}}} to his family. :( :huh:
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17495065 Wed, 20 Dec 2006 15:37:40 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17494960 kw : RIP]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17494960 Wed, 20 Dec 2006 15:19:03 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17494938 Straphanger : This is really sad news. Rich was a great guy to have at the M+G's. I posted a picture of the sausage that he ordered at the Forest Hills meet...man Dv had some fun jokes with that. :)

Rest in peace
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17494938 Wed, 20 Dec 2006 15:14:44 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17494830 DC Broadband : Rest in Peace.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17494830 Wed, 20 Dec 2006 14:54:44 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17494721 jwersan : Wow again...
I met him at the LI M&G and I am SHOCKED at his passing! :o

I really liked him that day, he will be missed! :( :(
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Thank you!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17494588 Wed, 20 Dec 2006 14:15:46 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17494573 PCInTech : Here's one from Chinatown, November 2005.

Farewell to a friend...

]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17494573 Wed, 20 Dec 2006 14:13:55 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17494551 Julio : wow sad news :( he was always so energetic at the meet and greets. my condolences to the family.
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Rich was a very warm and caring man. At each of the meetings, I made it a point to share some time with him. He had a firm handshake, an even firmer hug, looked you right in the eye when you spoke to him, and never had anything unkind to say about anyone.

I am going to miss this man very much.

My sincere condolences to his family. I am certain I have more pictures of him. I will search the old notebook and desktops.

]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17494542 Wed, 20 Dec 2006 14:08:40 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17494538 rob_in_chatt : r.i.p.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17494538 Wed, 20 Dec 2006 14:07:41 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17494536 Sweet Witch : I just got off the phone with his sister and she's really needing some happy stories about him right now, especially from the meet and greet as it was two days before.

If you'd like to tell her stories, either IM them to me and I'll send them along or IM me for her email address.
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said by The Dv8or

:

I couldnt find any pictures of Rich, as he was usually behind the camera...

Aye

[att=1]

(my pickles in the bag in front)
»Re: [Info] Brooklyn Meet & Greet - Take II

]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17494068 Wed, 20 Dec 2006 12:38:53 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17494060 Winnie : Very sad news indeed.

My condolences to the family.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17494060 Wed, 20 Dec 2006 12:37:34 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17493991 TrainBuff : I would like to offer my sincere condolences to both his family and his friends here. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17493991 Wed, 20 Dec 2006 12:21:21 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17493949 La Luna : I don't even know what to say. I am so sad to hear this news. :(

People think you don't really have "friends" on the internet....I say that is wrong.

Rest in peace Rich, your friends will miss you.
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R.I.P. kind sir. :( :( :(
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Someone just PM'd me and goes "surprising about Rich huh? and I then went and looked at the forum....

RIP pal!

I just met him at the Brooklyn M&G, and it was great fun to sit and talk cameras and ham radio with him...

73 my silent key friend!
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Rest in peace Rich. :(
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Rest In Peace Rich! :(]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17493303 Wed, 20 Dec 2006 10:08:10 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17493180 tmpchaos : The original of the one I posted is on the way.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17493180 Wed, 20 Dec 2006 09:40:39 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17493174 The Dv8or : I couldnt find any pictures of Rich, as he was usually behind the camera, but I guess this is the next best thing.

Rest in peace, my Pickle Providing Friend.
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17493174 Wed, 20 Dec 2006 09:38:56 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17493141 Jolie : Very sad news. My condolences to the family.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17493141 Wed, 20 Dec 2006 09:32:56 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17493128 PCInTech : I am so shocked and sad this morning to hear of this. Now I feel even more terrible about not being able to attend the Dec 2 M&G. I enjoyed meeting Rich in the past and will remember him as a real gentleman. Once again, we are reminded how fragile and brief our time is in this life... :(]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17493128 Wed, 20 Dec 2006 09:30:19 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17493124 Sweet Witch : If anyone who was at the Meet and Greet this year took pictures with Rich in them, please post them. I'm going to link his sister to this thread and I'm sure she'd love to see them.
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My sincerest condolences to the family..]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17492997 Wed, 20 Dec 2006 09:01:10 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17492992 fourboxers : RIP Rich

My condolences to his family.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17492992 Wed, 20 Dec 2006 08:59:46 EDT Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17492990 tmpchaos : That's horrible to hear. My condolences to his family.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17492990 Wed, 20 Dec 2006 08:59:07 EDT [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17492961 Sweet Witch : I found out this morning that our Rich died the morning of December 4th, about an hour after his last post. He had an epileptic seizure and heart attack in the subway on his way to work that morning. The funeral has already taken place.

I spoke with his sister and she's having trouble finding his friends to notify them. Mainly she can't get into his email accounts, even with his own computer. I know about his ix.netcom.com account but don't know how to reach them to get her a phone number to call or what she'll need to have the information released to her.
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