CurtesyFlush
Bababooey, fafafooey, tatatoothy.
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Re: [Serious] R.I.P. Richk_1957
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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Sweet Witch
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Rich's sister Dottie signed on with his account last night and read this thread, she is very grateful for all your kind words and will hopefully be posting herself soon to give her thanks personally 
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jwersan
R.I.P. Mom, Brian, Ziggy, and Max.
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I just noticed that Rich seems to be wearing his red shirt in a lot of these photos!
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jwersan
R.I.P. Mom, Brian, Ziggy, and Max.
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All of us, except PoloDude & my wife.. |
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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Sweet Witch
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Come on guys, any more pictures??? Funny stories, memories, anything?? |
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nirvansk815
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Rest in Peace |
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draven
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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. |
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Tzale
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R.I.P. Rich, an Amateur Radio Operator and nice guy.
When we're both Silent Keys, we'll have that long awaited ragchew!
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73 de TOM
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Pizz
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rest in peace. |
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ruscorp
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May he rest in peace. |
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Maggs
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That's some great photos from Mardi Gras.
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Maggs
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Woodside, NY | reply to Sweet Witch
My condolences to Rich's family, it was great to have met him, he was definately a talented man, with great photography skills.
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CuriousGuy
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 So sad when a life is cut short that way. I found Rich's Thanksgiving Day post in Roll Call New Yawk, less than two weeks before his passing:
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
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NY Tel
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said by USAOwnz  :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. |
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USAOwnz
RIP dadkins
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Never met him myself, but it's always a great loss when a member dies.
R.I.P. |
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htin11
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Flushing, NY | reply to Sweet Witch
so sorry to hear this.
My condolences to all his friends and family. |
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E_V
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I am so sorry to hear this. My condolences to all his friends and family. |
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jaykaykay
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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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JKK
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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Dubon
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Rest In Peace, Rich. |
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legendNYC
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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 |
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