I'm another who never got to meet Rick but still think of this news in a very personal way. What I know of Rick is here in these pages but what is here tells me far more than I know or care to know about people I see every day. Like Amos, I kept thinking this day wouldn't come and Rick would get a pass. I looked forward to having his wisdom and humor once again. Now I still look forward to that but it's going to be a little while longer.

So long, Rick.

      - Mark