Although I have been reading messages, it's been well over a year since I posted one but the news of Rick's death changed that. I only knew Rick from Mudcat. I exchanged a few personal messages but mostly I saw from his postings how generous and patient he was. He was one of the central core of people who were a continuing reminder of what a special place Mudcat can be. Rick is an example of how someone can enrich lives by being true to himself and to his enthusiasms.

I'm grateful that mine is one of the lives he touched.

Steve