June 30, 2021
June 30, 2021
It has taken me a whole year to leave this tribute... I was not ready to let him go...
Some of you know our story, working together on many projects and becoming close friends over time. He was always there when I needed him, greeting the dogs at the door in the morning with much enthusiasm for the day ahead, bringing us doughnut holes on Wednesdays and having coffee at the kitchen island. (I only found out much later that he did not really drink coffee!) I remember from those early days how he was always planning something – a trip, a party, a kind act to support somebody in his life. Always full of energy, caring for others and making the most of any opportunity that life presented him with.
And after life brought us together, I got to experience his love, caring, and sense of adventure. He truly brightened every day of our short time together – from making me coffee in the morning, hiding my clothes while I was in the shower, picking flowers for me in the back forty, taking me on surprise dinner dates, and everything in between. He made even the smallest things complete. He was my best friend and we could sit and talk for hours about any topic under the sun. And we laughed a lot!
Rich has had his challenges in life, some of which affected his health and personal relationships. But he was driven by his love for life and the people that came across his path. I feel privileged and am very thankful to have shared a tiny sliver of Rich’s life. I miss him every day, wishing we had more time together, but I know that he is at peace and I will carry our love and memories in my heart forever.
I love you sweetheart!
Some of you know our story, working together on many projects and becoming close friends over time. He was always there when I needed him, greeting the dogs at the door in the morning with much enthusiasm for the day ahead, bringing us doughnut holes on Wednesdays and having coffee at the kitchen island. (I only found out much later that he did not really drink coffee!) I remember from those early days how he was always planning something – a trip, a party, a kind act to support somebody in his life. Always full of energy, caring for others and making the most of any opportunity that life presented him with.
And after life brought us together, I got to experience his love, caring, and sense of adventure. He truly brightened every day of our short time together – from making me coffee in the morning, hiding my clothes while I was in the shower, picking flowers for me in the back forty, taking me on surprise dinner dates, and everything in between. He made even the smallest things complete. He was my best friend and we could sit and talk for hours about any topic under the sun. And we laughed a lot!
Rich has had his challenges in life, some of which affected his health and personal relationships. But he was driven by his love for life and the people that came across his path. I feel privileged and am very thankful to have shared a tiny sliver of Rich’s life. I miss him every day, wishing we had more time together, but I know that he is at peace and I will carry our love and memories in my heart forever.
I love you sweetheart!