"When tomorrow starts without me, and I am not there to see,

If the sun should rise and find your eyes, all filled with tears for me,

I wish so much you wouldn't cry, the way you did today. 

While thinking of the many things, we didn't get to say.

I know how much you love me, as much as I love you

And each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me too.

But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand

That an angel came and called my name, and took me by the hand.

And said my place was ready, In heaven far above.

And that I 'd have to leave behind, all those I dearly love.

But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye.

For all my life I always thought, I didn't want to die.

I had so much to live for, so much left yet to do. 

It seemed almost impossible that I was leaving you.

I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad.

I thought of all the love we shared, and all the fun we had.

If I could relive yesterday, just even for awhile.

I'd say good bye and kiss you and maybe see you smile.

But then I fully realized that this could never be.

For emptiness and memories would take the place of me.

And when I thought of worldly things, I might miss come tomorrow.

I thought of you and when I did, My heart was filled with sorrow.

But when I walked through heavens gates, I felt so much at home.

When God looked down and smiled at me, from his great golden throne.

He said, this is eternity, and all I've promised you. 

Today your life on earth is past, but here life starts anew.

I promise no tomorrow, but today will always last.

And since each day's the same way, there's no longing for the past. 

You have been so faithful, so trusting and so true.

Though there were times you did some things, you knew you shouldn't do.

But you have been forgiven, and now at last you are free.

So won't you come and take my hand, and share my life with me. 

So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart.

For ever time you think of me, I'm right her in your heart.

Rick was a carpenter by trade who "built" a legacy of love and giving.  He was a loving Dad to Cameron, Nicholaus and Daniel.  A Beloved son of Richard and Sharon. Ricky was a cherished brother of Michael, Kim (Wayne) Champion, Annette (Tim) Mulcahy and Angela Hensley.  Uncle Rick was adored by Britta, Maddie, Adam, Jon, Ryan, Kaitlyn and Jessica.  He was a great uncle to Sadie. 

He was blessed with a quick wit and good sense of humor.  Many remember his charm and charisma.  His desire to help anyone was a trait that weaved it's way through all those he called "friends".