May 1, 2022
by Jack Spear
Today marks the 1 year anniversary of the passing of my friend Rick. His passing reminds me, and reinforces the need to tell the people you love how much you love them. Those you love can be taken from this life in a moment... you CANNOT look back in regret. saying '... i should have told them more often how much they are loved'.. do it now.
Reflecting on Rick today I am remembering that although we lived far apart we would spend time together 2 or 3 times a year, making great memories. He even faked being a Raider football fan one day at a local Raider pub. I miss his knack for 'busting my chops' on just about anything I did.... which he did only in a loving manner. I would bust his right back. His calm, cool, even tempered personality was/is something that inspires me daily. I miss the long conversations we had, whether it be football, politics, or just stuff, it is missed.
I take solace in knowing that he (and my late wife Jane) are somewhere in heaven looking down on us. Encouraging and supporting as they always did.
I miss you my FRIEND !!!!
Reflecting on Rick today I am remembering that although we lived far apart we would spend time together 2 or 3 times a year, making great memories. He even faked being a Raider football fan one day at a local Raider pub. I miss his knack for 'busting my chops' on just about anything I did.... which he did only in a loving manner. I would bust his right back. His calm, cool, even tempered personality was/is something that inspires me daily. I miss the long conversations we had, whether it be football, politics, or just stuff, it is missed.
I take solace in knowing that he (and my late wife Jane) are somewhere in heaven looking down on us. Encouraging and supporting as they always did.
I miss you my FRIEND !!!!