Happy 69th Birthday My Love
Happy Anniversary Honey, 32 years
As everyone knows, Rich and I were definitely soulmates. We had a love and bond that very few people get to share.
He has been my Guardian Angel for almost 8 years now, but we will be reunited in Heaven this I know.
R.I.P Honey
Damian.
hi i miss u
love and miss him every day
FROM AUBREY DELONG LOVE U GPA RICH
I LOVE him a whole lot iam missing him every day. I go ho home every day and miss him.At night i dream about him and be crying every morning.sometimes i even cry during school.I LOVE YOU ALOT AND MISS U.I WISH U WERE STILL HERE!
Our Beautiful Grandkids
Honey, who would have ever thought when we left Salt Lake how much Joy Damian an Aubrey would bring to us... I remember you dancing with Damian at the Valentine's dance when he was just two weeks old... We both knew then that we would give our Grandkids so much Love, they would always know that they are loved.... You were the glue that held our small family together.. Once you were safely home in heaven I failed to keep us together.... But then you always knew that Michelle and I would butt heads... Well they are no longer part of our family... But I am ok.... There is so much I want to tell you but maybe next time.... I added some knew pictures hope you like them... Love you always
I love you grandpa
im a part of this but i love you so much i miss you playing with all the time.
im doing really great my sister is really funny and mean but she fine.
love you very much
Five years being an Angel
Rich it has been five years since I received your call saying honey come take care of things! I knew from that moment time was limited. I am so glad you and Lyle Travis had time to say goodbye and that you two loved each other. There has been many things that has happened to all of us letting each of know you are still watching over us! The latest one was when Eve and I was singing Happy Birthday to you at Eve's place in Florida. You made the mobility chair beep at the same time we finished singing to you! That was great Eve and I was so excited. I am keeping your memory alive with Damian and Aubrey also, Damian is so smart he says that when we lost you the family feel apart because you were the strong one. Honey he is right. Damian an Aubrey are great kids honey you would be proud of them. Lyle Travis needs your strength if there is anyway you can hug him please do it. Let him feel you. You are truly missed Love You
Lyles graduation
From the time Lyle was five, Rich became his father. Rich had a way about him he came into our family and earned the respect of the boys, through love and patience. He was different from anyone I ever knew. He didn't get mad he would actually have to think about if he was mad or not. This was very hard for me to understand, being the hot head I am. I automatically would get mad and this man had to think about it!
Rich was the head of our family and taught all of us the importance of family. He took care of all our needs and worked harder than most, to ensure we had a wonderful home.
One thing Rich made clear to everyone is that when he married me the boys was his, we where a family and families take care of each other.
We shared so many great times, the boys where into racing quads, every Wednesday night was practice and racing was held on Friday. Rich made sure they had everything they needed. He wanted them to have confidence in them selfs and through racing they built that.
Lyle Travis went into go carts and mini winston cup cars after we moved out to Clarksville, Va. We shared so many fun times, honey I can not thank you enough for being the head of our family, believe it or not the boys are actually usung what you taught them
The other day Lyle texted me and said a great man once told him that if you say your going to do something then make sure you do it. Honey you would be so proud of your boys, I see you in each and everyone of the kids, even our daughter in laws.
I am not sure why God took you from us, but one thing I know is that you are still a big part of this family and always will be.
The first time Rich thought he was mad
I had never known anyone to think he was mad. I n my world you where either mad or not. But this wonderful person had to think about wether or not he was mad. Boy if all of us could take something from this I bet there would be alot less fighting in marriages.
Richs always believed in taking care of his family, and we will be forever thankful.
Honey I wish I could of seen you in your new corvette that was one of your bucket list iems.