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[cremebrulee]

Sorry to hear of your friend's passing......May He Rest in Peace

[RJ749]

A tough loss and especially at the age of 55.

Sounds like a great guy that touched many lives, sending thoughts and prayers his way.

[sadunbar]

Very sorry to hear of the passing of your friend.  Most have very few true friends.  It hurts to lose one.  My condolences.

[Steve_G]

I'm real sorry to learn about your loss.  -Sounds like Rich was a great guy.  I'm sure he will be greatly missed.

[Seegarsmkr]

There is really nothing that I can add that hasn't already been said.  Will keep you and his family in our prayers. 

Without love there is no loss...we feel for you BROTHER!!

Seegarz

[Texas Lurker]

So sorry to hear this sad news. Way too young. Prayers sent to everyone............Linny

[skreminegul07]

Thanks everyone.  Today was tough.  The wake is Sunday and a full Fire Department sendoff on Monday.  I'm trying to have everyone bring their bikes.

[cremebrulee]

Thanks everyone.  Today was tough.  The wake is Sunday and a full Fire Department sendoff on Monday.  I'm trying to have everyone bring their bikes.

That will be impressive and well deserved

[hossdog]

Sorry about your buddy Rich, real buddy's are hard to come by. If your ever riden through Indiana get in touch with me   I'll ride with ya. Hossdog

[skreminegul07]

The wake was Sunday.  People waited 2 hours to get in and some left because of the lines. 
The funeral was yesterday. One of the fire captains bought a new uniform to bury Rich.  The FD marched besides the hearse from the funeral parlor to the church.  They had the bagpipes which adds a level of emotion that is unreal.  There was about 6 firemen that rode their bikes wearing fire helmets.  We rode our bikes behing them in front of the hearse.  One of the bikes rode at the very end of the procession because Richie always liked to ride last.
They rode by each fire house in town where boots and gear were placed ready to go.  They stopped at his autobody shop and placed flowers on his truck.   Then on to the graveyard.  The firemen picked up the tab for the food and the VFW (Richie often tended bar) donated the hall.  He will be missed.  Now we need to focus on the the living, Kim his wife and son Matt, as Richie would have wanted.

This is so different than CigarMikes post about losing his friend.  I'm so lucky the circumstances were not like that.   

Thanks everyone and God Bless.

[Cigarmike]

Phil, Im sorry for your loss, I've been meaning to open the other threads here, but wasnt ready, thanks you for your post and support on the other thread. I understand how you are feeling at this very moment. God Bless and R.I.P. Rich.