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Madeline Flick-DeBonis
April 10, 2025
My Dearest Richard,
Still here thinking of you and wishing you were still here with all of us. I just know that life would be better, especially for your sister if you were still here with us. I can't believe that it has been 19 years since I got the God awful phone call from your sister about your accident. Always thinking of you and missing you cuz, and my dearest Godson!
Love,
Madeline
Madeline
April 10, 2024
Dearest Richard,
Always missing you; your eyes, your smile, your infectious positivity and your zest for life.
Love you and miss you cuz!
Madeline
Lisa Woodard
April 12, 2022
As I drove to Houston with the Bluebonnets in bloom, I remembered that day that changed my life and the world. Always miss you and wish you were here!
Ron VonGober
April 11, 2022
Sgt Flick. You were my guiding light when we were in Iraq. Your still my guiding light. I think of you all the time. Miss you Brother.
Madeline T Flick-DeBonis
April 10, 2022
My Dearest Cousin Richard,
I can't believe how much time has past since I last saw you or spoke with you. It's been a long 16 years and I still miss you terribly. Please continue to watch over all of us.
Love you,
Madeline
Madeline Flick-DeBonis
April 17, 2021
Happy Birthday in heaven to my handsome, smart, funny, brave and loyal baby cousin & Godson!!! I can't believe that it has been 15 years since you left us and this earth. You are loved and thought of and dearly missed everyday. I know you are watching over us.
Ronald Von Gober
September 11, 2020
Sergeant my Sergeant, I think of you all the time and I’m grateful to have had you watching out for me. You are a true leader, with the qualities of a saint. I pray that our paths cross again.
Madeline DeBonis
April 8, 2020
To my beautiful, sweet and handsome little cousin, Richard, I miss you dearly everyday. I can't believe that it is 14 years that we have not had you with us. The only good thing is that you are not here to witness and live through this terrible, scary pandemic. Although, I know for sure that if you were here, your selfless self would be helping to make it easier for the rest of us to get through and do what you could where ever you could to help anyone and everyone you could. Please watch over all of us and keep us safe. I miss you always! Love, Madeline
April 18, 2019
My dear cousin, It has been a long thirteen years and yet as the fast pace of everyday life continues to move on, it is not the same without you in it. I, your family and all those that love you continue to miss and love you every single day. I pray that you and your mom, David, Grandma, Dennis & Lou are all together and watching over all of us. You may be gone from this earth but you are never forgotten. Love you Godson!
Mary Duncan
April 10, 2019
This brought such sadness to me today and I could not even begin to imagine what it was doing to Richards wife, Janna. The amazing , kind, loving person Richard was makes it hard to forget such a special angel. No matter what he had going on in his life his smile and kindness is ALL I can recall as his neighbor. He had such a special place in his heart for children & graciously showed it to ours.
Richard, we are honored to have known you for the years we did and treasure them. You will never be forgotten and I know you impacted so many people by the legacy you have left behind my friend.
Janna, you are such a strong woman of God and my heart goes out to you today and every other day that passes. I know it's so hard to live with out the love of your life and fulfill those dreams you speak of. Please know you will one day be reunited with him. You are in our prayers God Bless~
Janna Flick
April 9, 2019
You will always remain in my heart. I love you still. You are missed. Love always, MJ
April 9, 2019
13 years. As life moves on, it has been a big year for our family. Paige is getting married, Dan commissioned as an Army officer and Diana graduates high school. I know you and your big grin would have been right there with me to celebrate. I love and miss you little brother.
Thomas Faterkowski
April 9, 2018
12 years. Still in my thoughts. I see you from time to time in the occasional dream, but just not same... although I cherish those "visits". You're gone but definitely not forgotten, my friend and brother from another mother.
Janna Flick
September 13, 2017
11 years and 5 months...I still love you. I miss you more than words will ever be able to convey. Your loving wife, MJ...Mrs. Janna Flick
January 19, 2017
Ceci, you might not think your posts are read but they are and mean so much. This is Richie's sister and I also know your Mom. I just wanted you to know how your words touch my heart. Richard made such a difference in his time here. Congrats on your new baby. You are right, Richard would have been the first to get down on the floor to play with her. He was even good at changing diapers and was always willing to babysit (even as a young man) my Danny and Paige. Best of luck to you and your little family.
Cecilia Trevino
January 16, 2017
Uncle Richie,
It's been many years since you become an angel. Know I still miss you and think of you. So I had my first baby, a baby girl by the name of Mia Arabella. You would absolutely love her and my mom says she is the spitting image of me. I hope you have seen her and are watching over us. I have told her all about you and how you were more than just my moms friend from school , but a Uncle and the Dad I never had. Miss you lots and we will go visit you when we are in Houston. Love you lots.
Jesse Gregg
May 22, 2014
It's close to a day of remembering those who have touched our lives....thanks for being there for Tony and I, I will never forget you sticking your neck out! I miss the heck out of you brother!
Ceci Trevino
June 12, 2013
Just wanted to stop by and tell you I love you and miss you bunches uncle richie :) already been to Graceland and Vegas so i have seen plenty of elvis'. well miss you tons and still have you in my thoughts and prayers
tram pham
November 12, 2011
Richard and a gang of us @ work would grab a bite to eat after an event, and that's when his crazy army stories would come rolling in and making us laugh. Octoberfest in Germany...how he always got excited abt the anticipation of trying all those beers. When we talk abt him since his passing, everyone always comment abt how he was truly an original. He stood out among us ordinary folks! He was a friend who always kept in touch w/ me over the yrs since I left the company, and had a positive attitude towards everything. I will always kindly remember that great man w/ fondest memories! God bless him!
CECI TREVINO
November 11, 2011
LOVE YOU UNCLE RICHIE HAPPY VETERANS DAY! MISS YOU TONS!
John Thompson
June 7, 2011
To Richard's family - I also served wtih Richard in the Army. Richard was one of the first guys I met at the reception station at Fort Leonard Wood, MO many years ago - I won't ever forget his pleasant way, and his great sense of humor. Under the stress of being yelled out by enormous drill sergeants, Richard always made us laugh. Because he studied a different language than I did in Monterey, we were never stationed together. Still, our community in the Army was small enough that I often ran into Richard at various places all over the world - and he always had a smile on his face, and a warm welcome, "Hi John. How have you been?". And he meant it. That's how I remember Richard.
Kathy Rhem
June 2, 2011
To Richard's family and loved ones, I served in the Army with Richard in Germany in the mid '90s and regretted losing touch later. I had searched online several times hoping to get back in touch, then a mutual friend found his obituary. We were both crushed to learn this sad news. He had so many friends in Germany, and we all looked up to him. I can only imagine he touched many more soldiers in the years after that. Even at this late date, please accept my deepest sympathis on the loss of Richard.
All the best,
May 2, 2011
To the family and wife of Richard. I had the great honor of knowing Richard about 15 years ago, but we happened to see each other at Kroger in about 2003 in Copperfield as me and my husband and son lived right down the road. We were both so excited to see each other as I had gone through a very trying time with Leukemia and was so lucky to be alive. We stayed in touch and he was so kind to invite my family to a Super Bowl party he was having and we had already been invited to a previous engagement. I am so sorry that we didn't make it because that would have been one more time I would have enjoyed Richard's company. He was a fine person and I am so saddened to just now be finding out about his death. Please take comfort as I know in my heart of hearts Richard is in Heaven.
My deepest regards,
Annette Daigger
March 28, 2011
My brother. Damn, I miss you. I can't belive it has been almost 5 years since we last spoke. I look back on that terrible stretch of days in early April 2006 and still wonder why, why.......I never knew how quickly things can disappear. I think of you daily and want you to know that although you're gone you can never be replaced. I hope your teachings of how to be a man are echoed daily through my actions as you inspired me to do so. I wonder what you would have to say about my life now a days. Thinking of that always makes me smile. I hope you are resting peacefully.
Your Brother from another Mother.
Jason Rehovsky
Janna Flick
December 6, 2010
My Love! The holidays are here again and it's become just another day for me. This year especially as I've struggled so much to just keep our house. I look at your pictures every day and wonder how you would look now, would we have children, would you be in law school...so many things I wonder about. I miss you, I miss our life together, I miss being so happy. You were the best man a woman could ever want as a husband. I miss you Richard, I miss everything about you.
I love you...more than life itself
Lisa Woodard
August 23, 2010
Richard, I feel certain that you were waiting with open arms for Mommy in Heaven on Saturday night. I also know that it wasn't just a coincidence that both David and I were here with Dad when she died. I know that she is pain free now, able to walk, and most all able to be with you. I love you and miss you so much right now.
July 7, 2010
Hey Wolfgang....Oh Brother what has happened .....I remember like it was yesterday that you and I were sitting in German Class at Eisenhower with Suzie Schmidt , Shannon Mcbee and you and I .. I'm so sorry brother that you have left us so soon. Maybe You and Jill Johnson are hanging out together in Heaven. Miss you Rich. Your Friend Shannon Muckelroy (Houston, Tx.)
June 8, 2010
LEEEEEEE I think about you everyday buddy. One day we can hang out again. I miss you man. Kevin
Lisa Woodard
April 17, 2010
Happy Birthday Richard! Forever young and handsome in my heart - Missing you always, Love Lisa
Richard and Grandma - Go Yankees!
April 17, 2010
Richard's version of diplomacy
April 17, 2010
Your were our Rock. Those Flick eyebrows say alot!
April 17, 2010
With his hero
April 17, 2010
"You wouldn't like me when I'm angry"
Lisa Woodard
April 17, 2010
Madeline DeBonis
April 15, 2010
Dear Richard, I think of you everyday, and since last year I think of you and Lou everyday, hopefully having a good old time together, up there clowning around, making jokes about everything, with grandma there right behind you catching on to the jokes a little later then everyone else and trying to keep you both in line. Hopefully, you are all watching down on all of us and helping us through our difficult days. We can use some laughs down here, so send some down to us. I wanted to write you a note on 4/9, but just couldn't and I tried again yesterday, but couldn't so I went and bought a mega and powerball ticket on 4/14 instead; the day you were both laid to rest(3 years apart), hoping for a little divine intervention, but no luck. Well I just wanted to say that I miss you and please tell Lou he is very much missed as well and that I hope you and Lou are taking care of grandma (and Hudson) and having a great time together sharing your "Jose" and Lou's "Jack". Love you and miss you!
Dan Stafford
April 9, 2010
Uncle Richie, I think of you often and wonder if you are watching me through the the good and bad times of my life and laughing with me in the hilarious parts. I'm extremely happy I got to have you for as long as I did. My biggest regret is that joe will not know you or have any fun memories shared like me paige and eddie have with you. Before I go I have to ask if at somepoint when me and you and paige are up there in heaven will you take us to baskin robbins or at least produce some blue monkeys flying from you know where. Love you, party in peace cause i know your not resting.
Lynn Zeid
March 31, 2010
I guess it would be an easy "out" to say I dreamt of you last night because I visited this site yesterday. But I like to think that as always, in my time of "crisis", my friend is close by watching over me. In my dream we laughed and talked like we did in college, your beautiful bride was there too and you were every bit as handsome as I remember. Although in my dream i did finally remember the reality, for a brief moment you were here with us...and I was happy. Miss you my friend.
ANGEL AVILA
March 28, 2010
I WANTED TO WRITE TO YOU AND LET YOU KNOW THAT EVEN THOU IM NOW LIVIMG A COUPLD OF THOUSAND MILES AWAY, IM STILL GOING TO TAKE CARE OF "OUR" GIRL...SHE WAS REALLY UPSET WHEN I MOVED TO CALIFORNIA THIS PAST WEEK, PLEASE FOR ME KEEP A GOOD EYE OUT FOR HER FOR ME...MAKE SURE NO-ONE HURTS MY GIRL AND IF THEY DO, ILL FIND OUT AND ILL GO BACK TO TEXAS TO KICK SOME BUTT!!! YOU AND JANNA WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY THOUGHTS NO MATTER WHERE I LIVE.....PROMISE!
January 31, 2010
Richard,
I always think and remember you... I love reading all the beautiful posts from everyone. You were such a wonderful person and always gave me the best advice, even from the very beginning when we first met at my interview. I still follow your advice, you always showed me to be the best at what I do and I try my best to do just that. Thank you... Thank you very much!!!!!
Just wanted to stop by and let you know that I miss you tons!
Floyd Guajardo
January 30, 2010
A line from my favorite film. I miss you bro.
RED: Those of us who knew him best talk about him often. I swear, the stuff he pulled. It always makes us laugh. Sometimes it makes me sad, though, Andy being gone. I have to remind myself that some birds aren't meant to be caged, that's all. Their feathers are just too bright... and when they fly away, the part of you that knows it was a sin to lock them up does rejoice... but still, the place you live is that much more drab and empty that they're gone. I guess I just miss my friend.
-floyd
December 29, 2009
Dear Richard,
How I love reading these entries and the impact you had on everyone's lives. Another Christmas has passed which I'm sure is unbearable for all the loved ones you left behind. But periodically I receive notifications that someone has updated this guestbook and so I come to read and think about my sweet friend in heaven. I hope the memory of that remarkable person we all knew gives some comfort to everyone who misses you so very much. You were one of a kind. Thinking of you.
Maricia Miller
December 28, 2009
Richard,
David and I were in the garage this weekend, and your name came up. It is not real surprising to me that even my husband misses you as much as I do. You were such an inspiration to everyone you met. I know I adored you the first time we met as did everyone who knew you if just for a second. You fill my heart with laughter, sorrow and warmth with just the mention of your name or the slightest remembrance of you. Rest in Peace. Love you always.
July 28, 2009
My Dear Richard,
I'm sorry I didn't get to write you and wish you a Happy 40th Birthday in Heaven, but I'm sure that Lou got there and found you in time to celebrate with you. I hope you both really had a good time together. How strange and mysterious and hard life is, I find it so terribly surreal that both you and Lou passed away on Palm Sunday three years apart and even more so, without planning or arranging and not even having a clear enough head, after 15 months of suffering for Lou, upheaval and chaos, to realize until the undertaker told me what the date would be on the day we were going to have Lou's Funeral and lay him to rest, 4/14/09, that it was the same date we had your funeral and laid you to rest three years earlier. You are always on my mind and I've been wanting to make an entry in your Legacy Book ever since, especially being your 40th birthday and all, but it has been just too hard to do, for me. It's almost 4 months since Lou's gone and I feel it's time for me to write you. Now your 4th Wedding Anniversary of your marriage to Janna, in Montana is upon us, of which I feel I was so lucky to be able to attend and be apart of and get to see and share in yours and Janna's happiness together. It was such a great vacation for me and I was so happy to be able to spend time with you and get to know Janna and spend valuable time with Lisa, Lloyd and Joe on our drive back from Montana to Texas where I got to spend more time with you and the rest of the Texas Flicks. It will be a time I will never forget. It was the last time I saw you and I thank God everyday that I was able to be there. In about 2 weeks it will be August 9th, a day you and Janna and Lou and I will always share, the day you first married Janna in 2004, before you went back to Iraq and it was the day I married Lou, 29 years ago in 1980. I'm glad you and Lou have each other in heaven, although I fear heaven will never be the same once you and Lou start changing things. I hope you and Lou along with a number of other family members, from all sides of our families watch over all of us here on earth. Much love always my dear first Godchild.
Madeline
April 17, 2009
Happy 40th Birthday in Heaven, Little Bro! I am sure that the party has already started. Blueberry Muffins (your substitution for birthday cake) magically appeared for breakfast (because no one has to cook in heaven). You will spend some time getting dressed (Harley boots, jeans, silver chain, pinky ring and stylish shirt) and grooming your hair (like lots of time) for your party. Will it be an over the hill 40th celebration? Perhaps you'll play the #1 song from April, 17th 1969 - The 5th. Dimension / Aquarius - Let the Sunshine In (one of Dad's favorites). Or maybe it will be a 20th. anniversary of your 20th. birthday party(Madonna - Like a Prayer --((( What were we all thinking??). I am sure that the Karoake machine will be set up, only to be followed by special musical guests, Elvis and Stevie Ray. Maybe some Pappasitos food (and you have to wear the smelly sombrero that has graced 1000 other heads) with the waiters singing to you. Or perhaps a good WeinerSchnitzel with a Heffen Weitze. Or maybe even a 20 lb. lasagna like the one you and Janna made. And just like you did in Germany at Thanksgiving, you will have already rounded up your soldier brothers with no family to come on over for a good time. Grandma will stop by until Frances says "Madeline get your coat!". And Lou got there just in time for the fun and you can discuss the recent performance of your beloved Yankees. And since Astroworld is now closed, you will not be getting a seasons pass this year for your birthday - Sorry! Yes, it is sad for us, but I am trying very hard to celebrate your time with us today, instead of our loss. Remembering that beautiful spring day on 78th. street when Mommy brought you home (and I quickly got over my disappointment that you weren't a girl!) Remembering the 36 wonderful birthdays that we had with you. Your star shined ultra bright during that so brief time that we were blessed with you. So tonight I will have a toast to you (jack not makers)and think of you with all of the love in my heart.
Jason Rehovsky
April 17, 2009
I miss you my brother! What more can I say. Each day that passes I find some way to think of you, some good, some funny, some sad, but I always find a way to think what would Richard do, say, or think? Those are the thoughts that will always keep you in my life. Man, what a friend. As I think about how you would feel about your 40th B-Day I smile.... knowing that you would have some thing to say to make it positive. I see Janna occasionally and we always reminisce about all of our adventures together. She is an extremely strong person and I admire her for that. What a couple!!! Well, I want you to know that I'll tip a few back for ya tonight and think of happier times until i see you again.
Your Brother from another Mother!
Steve Miller
April 10, 2009
miss you alot flick. you were the best. still have your pictue on the icebox held up by a magnet.
once in a while i give you a little bunch on the chin.
miss you bro.
your bud,
steve,
love, the beltway store
April 9, 2009
3 years today. Like ocean waves, I miss you terribly every day but coming towards this day and your birthday next week is like a particularly big wave that comes toward and then crests. Even Now, sometimes I just can't believe that you are gone and I'll never hear your voice on the phone "So How You Doing..." Even after 3 years, I hope that those that you knew continue to be touched by how you lived your life, what a special friend and man you were, and maybe it inspires them to be a better person (I know it does me). So often I try to think about what advice you would give in a certain situation, or what your thoughts would be about the war now, or even how grey would your hair be getting (with the big 40 coming - I would have been merciless you know). While I don't know what specific answers would be,, I do know that if it involved your family or your soldiers, your thoughts would always be about how to make it better for them - always placing yourself last. And to quote a song played a few times at your wedding "If I had $1,000,000......"
I'd give it all for even just five minutes with you. Love much, always your sister
Angel Avila
February 9, 2009
I would like to introduce myself, my name is Angel Avila and I am Janna Flick's best friend, your lovely wife. When I met your wife I fell in love with her, I should say that I fell in love with her like she was my own sister. I have heard sooo much about you and how you were a wonderful husband and lover, and you still are. I never got the opportunity to meet you before that tragic day, but talking with your wife for a couple of years now about yall's life together makes me weep that I have a best friend living on this earth without her man. I promise you that I will help protect, comfort, and be a good friend to your wife, and that I will never push forward my life until I know that she is doing ok. One thing is for sure Richard is that, Janna Flick will always love you!!! She will never stop not even for the hardest things that have come to her since you left this earth. I know that you already know what kind of woman that you married, but she is a go getter and she never quits and I wont let her. So I will watch and keep being the friend that I am to her for the rest of my life. Promise!
Love, Angel Avila
Janna Flick
February 9, 2009
No one misses you more than me... I'm not supposed to be a widow.. I'm supposed to be your wife. I miss you more than words will can ever express. Your wife, MJ
Titus Brown
January 31, 2009
Hey old friend, I just wanted to retouch this register and share that you are in my thoughts daily. I'm back in Baghdad and sometimes drive by some of the places where you worked and served with our brothers and sisters. We are all so interconnected in this life, and each of us gets to ponder in thankfulness that your life was shared in ours. To the rest of the readers, we are a family. Rick, we love you buddy.
Janna Flick
December 24, 2008
As each year passes and I get further from the last memory we made together...it still seems like yesterday. I guess because you are still right here with me and I'm still right there with you. It snowed this year and my mind goes to Christmas Eve at Carrie's & Thomas's, we took our usual self-portrait with flakes falling around us. That was 4 years ago and so much has changed since that simple moment in time.
I wish I could say that holidays were the only difficult days for me but that would be a lie. Everyday in some way is difficult for me, everyday something doesn't go quite as planned, everyday just isn't the way it should be since you left. The holidays used to be that special time to start making our own, ours to start a tradition, a family, a life together.... Now the holidays are an empty shell of what could have been for us...I hate the holidays without you. I hate this time of year, all the cheer, the happiness, the gift giving, the parties, all the things I no longer have in my life. Life hasn't gotten easier, the pain has not lessened, it's not as raw as it once was but only because the pain becomes familiar, a part of who I am as a person now. The holidays for me are just a painful, in my face reminder that I'm alone & missing you more than anyone could ever imagine. I'm supposed to be a wife, not a widow.
So holidays just like every other day is a painful reminder I'm spending my life without my Richard, My soul-mate, My husband. I miss you & I'm exhausted from the struggle of this so called thing of life.
Home, home, home is where I wish you were. Love, your wife MJ
Carrie
December 11, 2008
Not a day goes by that we don't think about you. Thomas dreams about you pretty often. We miss you. I wish you could be hear to play with our little girl. She would love her Uncle Richard.
Lynn Zeid
December 9, 2008
Dear Richard,
Holidays are among us again which no doubt is a very difficult time for your wife and family. Your voice also came to me on one of my distance runs the other day. As usual, you encouraged me and I thought of funny memories of our college days. I would not tell normally tell that story to anyone but I know the people who knew you and who view this legacy book would say "that was most certainly Richard." You are so very missed my friend. Though it gives me and others comfort to know we have an angel rooting for us, it sure would be nice to have you here.
December 8, 2008
Richard was a very dear friend of mine (as he was to many). There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about him. I miss him very much. I just heard a song "Sometimes It Snows In April"...and thought of him...again. One day we will all see him again. Until then...he will be in all our thoughts.
I know that he is watching over and protecting all of us. I often feel his presence. It makes me feel safe. Richard once told me "I'll never let you fall". I know he still keeps his promise.
Thank you Richard...for being there for me...then...and now...and always. I love you and miss you...bunches.
Jerry D.
October 11, 2008
Richard, although I never got the opportunity to meet you I sure wish that I could have and in all honesty I am jealous of everyone that had the honor of knowing you. When I am with Janna I think how grateful I am that you allow me to be around her to protect her with every ounce of energy that remains in me. You are now a guardian watching over us all and for that I am grateful and Thank the Universe that you are on our side. I make you this solemn vow that I will continue to be there and protect your dear MJ. Richard Edward Flick I salute you from now until the end of time.
Still Steve
October 1, 2008
I went to his grave recently and it feels so wierd now that hes gone
I no longer can look forward to thanks giving for my uncle's funny but true comments. I will always remeber the blue flying monkies and the many other good times we had. I love my aunt and i wondered why did it have to happen. But the truth is nobody knows and my uncle was just like a shooting star, full of life, brilliance, happiness, and a lot of corniness. Even though it didn't last long it sure made an impression
with all my heart and soul i love ya Uncle Richie
Ron Von gober
September 26, 2008
I don't have the vocabulary to express the grief that I still feel over the loss of my sergeant. Though I must have been a headache, Sgt Flick always had a kind word, and sound advice for me. I know that he's in heaven looking after a problem angel. Ron
Mrs. Janna Flick
July 26, 2008
July 23rd - Happy 3rd Anniversary
Richard, my beautiful, sweet, sweet husband. How I wish we could have spent at least one anniversary in each others arms.... I went to see you, to spend some time with you, to feel you around me. It wasn't one of our best times together, this past Wednesday. As I drive to Veteran's Memorial Cemetery it slowly begins to rain, as I park, it rains more, I get out of my car....I locked my keys in my car, in the pouring rain, on my 3rd year anniversary while visiting the love of my life at the cemetery. I waited in the rain for an hour an a half sitting next to my love's final resting place, drenched, cold and still in disbelief that this is my life. Something is just not fair about this whole scenario.
I miss Richard more than all the words combine in this Legacy book. My husband, my future, the life we were just beginning to build together, the dreams we had, the goals we planned on accomplishing, it has all changed for me. The family I had dreamt of no longer exists.
Richard, I love you more than life and I will never stop. You are my soul mate and that is one thing that can't be taken from me. I miss you, I love you, I hate being without you. Love, Your wife, MJ
Just call me steve Stafford
July 5, 2008
Still think about my uncle every day. I try alot to live up to his extreme degree of awesomeness but it's hard because he was the original cool dude. My deepest hope is that im somewhat like him. 2 years later wow i still can't believed it happened. Love you Janna got a new e mail address forgot the last one. email me Dan
Amanda Rodriguez
June 20, 2008
I'm so sorry to hear the loss of a wonderful person. I knew richard through work at Carlton Staffing. My prayers go to his friends and family.
Richard & Kara in Montana
Tonya Brothers
May 16, 2008
Richard and Janna are deeply loved by us all. I think about them every day. I'm so gratefull to be able to say Richard was/is my friend. (Yeah, I still "talk to him" and try to think about what advise he would give me.) I miss Richard alot. Some days are easier than others and some memories are bittersweet. Whoever said it gets easier over time obviously did not have someone as special as Richard in their life and then lost them.
anonymous
April 9, 2008
Regret
by anonymous
It's been two years since that dreaded spring day. You know it came out of nowhere; a sharp crippling blow to all of us. It was a privledge to have been among the last people to have seen you alive. My memory of you and of that night is clear, like if it were just yesterday, but the time that has elapsed since then feels like an eternity. Now the only thought that provides me comfort, the only idea that eases the pain is the thought of how the light you emitted while alive was too bright for this place, your energy too much to contain. In the natural order of things your light had to have been relocated for all to see. Among the stars is where you now reside, high, way high in the darkness for all your light to shine, stretching from the ends of matter and space for all to share in your glow. You know I would give anything to have just one more day with you. You were the truest and most loyal of friends. You were and still are one of the most important male figures in life. But since your departure I haven't lived up to example you have left for me and for that I apologize. Since that dreaded morning I carry a great weight for all that was unsaid for all that was undone and for not bringing you home. All those thoughts and memories of you coupled with all the time in the world to think about it, that’s regret.
Lisa Woodard
April 9, 2008
2 years. Miss you. No words adequate.
Lynn Zeid
February 27, 2008
Yesterday, your spirit guided me to your wife's business and that is how I learned of your passing. Words cannot express the sorrow that I feel and though we had not spoken in many years I cherished our friendship and thought of you often. I do not believe in coincidences and am trying to search for meaning in why I was meant to learn about this that day, in that way. I could go on and on about what a wonderful person you were, but I wouldn't be saying anything that everyone doesn't already know. You were loved by everyone that really knew you. What more can anyone want? You, your wife and family will be in my prayers.
Patrice Cavalier
February 12, 2008
Like "The King" whom you loved so much, you too will live on forever in our thoughts and memories...
Terry DiDato
December 9, 2007
Richard, the entries in your guest book speaks volumes of how much you are loved. Janna, your note to Richard on August 9th, says it all. Richard left his mark on everyone that he came in contact with. He was a ray of sunshine and showed by example to be kind, generous, respectful, thoughtful, selfless, reliable, a mentor to his soldiers, humorous and let's not forget charming. Richard, your warm smile will never be forgotten. I feel blessed to have known you. Heaven has gained an angel. To Janna and the Flick Family, you'll always have a shining star to guide you and give you strength...For Richard has everlasting life and will be with us always. Love ya, Terry
Dan Stafford
November 6, 2007
By the way Aunt Janna I wish you only the best and i miss you. to bad uncle richie isn't there to help with your tan lines ( get it....Tenacious tanning.........ok that was stupid) i hope to see you some time soon.
Dan Stafford
November 6, 2007
My uncle was the best in the world, he was one of a kind, he would never complain and he was always there for you. his warm smile seemed to light up the room. His jokes (even though extremley corny) never seemed to fail in the pursuit of making you laugh. i loved you and your sound effects like HUH and other things. I will always cherish the memories i had with you and i will especially remeber the NFL experiance and the Blue Monkey Song, (i'e told all my friends about it). tommorow is my 13th birthday (November 7th 2007) i only wish you were here to wish me one. Even though your gone you live in the hearts,minds,and souls of everybody whose ever met you. You didn't desevre this especially after you just met Janna. I miss you every day and i wear my hulk shirt evry chance i get. i call your voice mail when im feeling down and it helps me. Love, Dan
Kevin & Michelle Harris
August 2, 2007
Janna and Flick family,
I just recently heard about your loss. I am so deeply sorry and can not image the ordeal you have been through. Although it has been many years since we have seen each other, my heart goes out to you and your family. As I scrolled though the numerous pages of memories on this website I see that Richard was a true friend that loved you with all his sole, he will be deeply missed. We thank you and your family for supporting the time he spent away from his loved ones fighting for the freedoms of this great country. I often reminisce of all the good times we all spent together way back when and hope everyone is doing well. I was truly shocked and saddened by this news. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Keep your chin up.
Mrs. Janna Flick
July 22, 2007
July 23, 2005 My Richard.. My sweet sweet loving husband. Our 2nd year anniversary is upon us.. the day you and I stood in front of our friends & family in a little church in Helena, MT. I love you now as much as I did then.. I love you more than life itself. I miss you horribly & as each day passes I wish for the day back. I love you, your loving wife, MJ
Jerry DeWeese
July 3, 2007
Richard,
Though we never got to meet. I feel as if we have known each other forever.... You mean the world to me because of your Beloved Janna!
I promise to protect and look out for your Girl! Janna means more to me than you could imagine. I am honored to be her friend. Please continue to look out for her from up above....
Madeline Flick-DeBonis
April 19, 2007
Hi Richard,Beloveed Cousin & Godson,
I've been wanting to write something to you for the past week and a half, but I've been having hard time deciding what to say. First, Happy Birthday Cousin, I miss you terribly. Second, it's been one long sad year trying to get use to the fact that hearing your voice or seeing your handsome face is no longer a phone call or a plane ride away. Your beautiful wife is coping as best she can. She is a very strong and resourceful woman and it is easy to see why you fell in love with her. We are all trying to help her be strong and cope and let her know that she is loved, more importantly, that she is a beloved member of the Flick Family and will always be. My Jennifer just came back from Houston, visiting with Janna, your folks, Lisa, David & Paige. You're wonderful wife was so nice; she picked Jennifer up at the airport and let her stay with her in your home. Your mom and dad, sister, brother, niece and nephews all miss you terribly as well and are also trying to be very strong for you and cope as best as they can.
Richard, I know you're up in heavan watching over and taking care of grandma and that the both of you are together watching over all of us and probably even having a good laugh at us every now and then. You're a member of Jesus' Army now and I'm sure that he's put you in charge already and that you are taking care of many things up there for him. I also know that it probably didn't take you long to make many friends up there with your gorgeous smile and boyish charms, that you have already found and befriended Elvis, and have already arranged many heavenly parties in "The Party Zone".
I miss you very much and you are always in my heart.
Love, Madeline
Scott Rickard
April 17, 2007
Hey Rich, Happy Birthday. miss you dude. scooter
Sasha Simon
April 17, 2007
Richard,
I just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you today... just like I do everyday.
Lisa Woodard
April 16, 2007
With loving thoughts and memories on your birthday, April 17. Every year, you were my special little guy, and the gifts ranged from tie dye t-shirts to your favorite Astroworld season pass. The pain is no less, and in fact is greater as the shock has worn off and it just keeps sinking in that you are not here with me, Mom and Daddy, David or Janna. But more and more now, flashes of great memories come - like camping at Garner State Park when we floated your shoes like big boats. Or hearing "Rebel Yell" on the 80's station and punching my fist in the air. And almost every picture that I have of us either you or I have our arm on each other's back. You see, you viewed your job in this world to take care of others. I Love You So Much and always will, your big Sis.
April 14, 2007
I have come back to this site throughout the year to see what others have to say. This man was incredible and touched the lives of so many. I pray daily that his bride of a very short time is doing well. I pray for his whole family, his parents, brothers and sisters, that his memories are alive with them. Rest in peace Rich. With love from a Houstonian.
SCOTT RICKARD
November 18, 2006
I GUESS IM HOPING IN SOME WAY RICH WILL READ THIS. YOU TOOK CARE OF MY SAFETY THE FIRST TIME OVER HERE. NOW IM THE ONE TAKING CARE OF A TEAM. I WISH YOU WERE THERE TO ASK ADVICE FROM. WIERD THOUGH. I MISS YOU VERY MUCH RICH. BAGHDADS NOT THE SAME WITHOUT YOU. LOVE AND MISS YOU RICH. SCOOTER
Eric Bryant
November 16, 2006
Richard or "Flick" as we called him, was full of life. Janna, I'm a classmate of Flick and knew him as a kid. (we lived a block apart)I'm sorry to hear this news. I understand your pain but know that God Loves him more. Flick will always be apart of you. May God's love bring you comfort. Mrs. Flick, keep that beautiful smile of yours. Richard would want it that way.
Sabrina Lott
November 9, 2006
Heaven is a much better place now that Angel Richard Flick has arrived and been granted his wings. He was a true angel, here on earth and I am saddened that I was not physically at his "homecoming" but God does not make mistakes and I know in my heart that when Richard arrived he was told "Son, you have done a good job." To all of his family and friends, God bless you and he will forever live in all of our fond memories and special moments we shared with Richard, because I am sure that that is all any of us have ever experienced with him...and that alone says volumes about such a special person as Richrd Flick. I'll see you when I get home Richard ! Lovingly, your classmate- Sabrina N. Lott
Lisa Woodard
October 10, 2006
Yesterday was 6 months. You made me laugh, you knew my heart. Mr. October, Every day I miss your smile and just knowing you are there for me. The world moves forward, but the hole remains with those that love you, especially your family. God Bless You sweet brother.
CECI TREVINO
August 24, 2006
I LOVE U RICHARD WELL I AM IN BUS COMP... IN JUST LISTENING TO MUSIC AND ELVIS CAME ON .... OMG RICHY I AM IN HIGH SCHOOL........ I AM A FISHY.. WELL I KNO YOU CANT REPLY BUT I LOVE U AND MISS U SOO MUCH........ UR MY UNCLE RICHIE....
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Flick in a small Texas town Aug. 9, 2004
Mrs. Richard Flick
August 9, 2006
"My Sweet MJ - I'll always remember the day you took my hand, in a small town in Texas... I love you more than life itself" Your loving husband, Richard (Aug. 9, 2005 - accompanied by a beautiful bouquet of flowers)
We are lucky enough to have more than one special day together....Richard & I were married not once but twice and each one just as amazing as the other. So today I spent some time with my family, the Flick's and a quiet moment with Richard to thank him for asking me to give him my hand on August 9, 2004; for asking me to be the one to start our family, to be his wife, partner and life long best friend.
Richard - what a beautiful man, he put a smile on my face that nothing else in this world will ever be able to match - Richard, my wonderful husband, partner, best friend, my light and inner strength, a son, brother, uncle, nephew, grandson, friend to so many but most of all the love of my life. My heart will always be with Richard, just as my thoughts are with him every day. I look to him for so many things ... strength.... guidance...love
My dear family & friends...(Ma & Pa Flick, Mom & Dad, Lisa, Madeline, MT crew, TX crew, The Rickard's & The Zierle's & many others) .... Everyone who came in contact with Richard was inspired in one way or another by him, he made such an impact on all of us, most of all he gave me a family I could never have imagined. I can never thank you all enough for loving me & guiding me through this journey. I already know Richard will be with ALL of us forever, he is a soul no one can forget. His actions, kindness, selflessness, love, friendship, compassion, playfulness and ability to just be goofy is something we should all embrace and take with us as we travel through life. Ma & Pa Flick - thank you for giving us Richard, for raising him with values, morals, beliefs, a bit of craziness and most of all for his ability to love.
I love you Richard... everyday I love you more... today I love you for taking me as your wife... To have & to hold, in sickness & health, for richer or poorer ... Our hearts & souls will never part.
Happy 2nd Anniversary my love... a small Texas town, you & I against the world.
Love, your wife, MJ
July 28, 2006
July 28, 2006
Janna:
Our family was so sorry to hear about your loss of Richard. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Crebo's
Kent, Michal & Janelle
Helena, Montana
Scott Andrews
July 24, 2006
Dear friends and family,
Yesterday was the anniversary of the beautiful wedding of Richard and Janna. My prayers go out to Janna, her family, Richard's family and of course, to my brother Richard.
Richard started chatting with me in the line when we just got off the bus at basic training, August 23, 1988. He was this kind of upbeat guy in the middle of not very upbeat circumstances. Here we were "in the army now", and he was wearing a Micky Mouse T-shirt and a NY Yankees hat. The next day, Rich started chatting with me again in the barracks, and I thought, who is this nut?
A series of coincidences led us to be stationed together for the next four years, and I never knew anyone like him. As roommates, I couldn't stand his Elvis collection. But then one day, when Rich was returning from a weekend away, he caught me listening to his Elvis...we laughed and laughed.
Rich was my battle buddy, and we would have done anything for each other. The best I guess was Chistmas Day during Desert Shield in 1990. I drove 20 miles across the desert with another sergeant to visit him. We shared some near-beer, photos and letters from home. The sandstorm on the way back to my base was something else. But spending time with my buddy Rich was was always worth it. We shared quite a few adventures after that, and managed to stay in touch in the years to come.
Rich will always be in my heart and mind until my own time comes. I urge everyone to think about Rich from time to time, and to consider his profound sense of duty. If there ever was a true soldier, it was our Richard. But also a true friend, husband, brother, son, uncle, you name it. I'll always miss him.
July 23, 2006..A kiss that will last forever in our hearts
July 22, 2006
Monica Dickerson
July 17, 2006
Janna,
We have been thinking about you. We just recenlty heard this sad news and found this guestbook. Words can't express our deep feeling of sadness for you and Richard's family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Keith Irwin and Monica Dickerson (Houston, TX)
Thomas Robertson
July 14, 2006
News travels slow, I just learned of Richards death recently through a friend who served with us in Iraq. I remember SFC Flick as an outstanding NCO. He was approachable and great at taking care of his soldiers. He also laid down the law when he needed to. Its sad to lose a great man like Richard and I wish the best for his family
Sophia Chang
July 5, 2006
What an awesome friend Richard was. I remember him being goofy and putting a Superman logo as the desktop background on my computer ("Superchang," he would say), and then spending time searching for the logo again when someone switched out the computers.
What an awesome leader Richard was. I remember him getting into so many arguments because he would stand up for his soldiers 110% and refused to ever back down.
What an awesome individual Richard was. No one who has ever met him could ever forget him.
Richard, godspeed.
Summer Leahey
July 3, 2006
I am very sorry for your loss and want you to know I remember his jovial attitude and quips. I only knew him a very short time, and he made quite an impression. Knowledgeable of his duties in his MOS and as a leader. Take Care.
Stacy Spadafora
June 28, 2006
To Mrs. Flick and family:
I only heard last week from an Army acquaintance of Richard's tragic death and am so sorry for your (and our) loss. I only knew Richard for a few short months in TX before we all deployed - he to Iraq and we to Afghanistan - but even during such a short period, he made a tremendous impression. Richard was obviously a Soldier I'd like to serve with - dependable, knowledgable of his craft, sure of himself, courageous. One knew after seeing him in action for just one day that one could trust him with one's life. He was a person who stood head and shoulders above others and I wanted to tell you that it was an honor and a pleasure to have made his acquaintance. Please accept my sincere condolences and humble prayers.
v/r
SFC Stacy Spadafora
THT25 Afghanistan
Scott and Rich in Ireland 2005
May 27, 2006
Misty Moody
May 23, 2006
Janna,
I know it's been a long time since we have spoken, but I do keep up with you through cheryl, glenda and Andy. I heard of your great loss and want you to know how deaply sorry I am for you and your family. No words can really express how hard this must be for you. Many prayers and blessings to you and yours.
Love always,
Misty
ceci trevino
May 15, 2006
I LOVE U RICHARD!!!!!!
Bernadette Trevino-Guerra
May 9, 2006
I have come to this page and attempted to put down my thoughts so many times, but all to no avail. It is impossible to express how sorry I am for Richard's family. If I had ever had a brother I would have wanted one just like him. Mrs. Flick, as I once told you before all of this ever happened, I hope that my son grows up to be at least half of the gentleman Richard was. He had so many remarkable qualities.
Since our days at Doss Park and Ike, Richard has been one of my best friends. We saw each other through many good and bad times. I always knew Richard would be there to help me if I needed him to. My family and I will miss him tremendously. #9 I look forward to seeing you again.
The Groom and His Groomsmen - Thomas, Jason, Billy and Richard
May 9, 2006
Chris & Dannie Warren
May 5, 2006
Janna: Kim told me of your loss. What a tragedy. Please accept our deepest sympathy. (Jeff's mom & dad)
Lisa Woodard
May 4, 2006
I have struggled every single day since that fateful day to write down my feelings in this book, no words seem to even come close to fitting.
I want to thank everyone for supporting our family through our darkest time. I told a military friend that I was so proud of the Army for all they did- his simple reply was "that's because the Army was proud of your brother."
So true.
To all of Richard's friends - I humbly honor you for all of the love you shared with us, especially my parents. It really did make a difference to us to know that he was so loved and cared about, and impacted so many people -- and you kindly reached out to support us.
To Janna - you have been so strong and amazing, I really love you and will always be your sister. Thank you for allowing me to help you, as it made me feel like I was doing just what my sweet brother would have done for me. You made Richard so happy. Someday, happiness will slowly re-enter your life (although it seems so impossible now), and we will rejoice for you. That is what you deserve and what he would have wanted.
and to my Richard,
It doesn't seem possible to live in a world without you - my brother, close friend, helper and confidante - always there to support me no matter what. I think of such wonderful memories - running away in San Antonio, sneaking out after you were asleep, Astroworld season passes, Ironside, Beamish from Charlie's Angels, Mom fluffing the pillows, camping at Garner with Mr.October, Billy Idol White Wedding, Arnold Schwarzenegger movies and I'll be Back, "I forgot my glasses", Mama Mia, Buying drinks at your wedding, babysitting the kids and helping me out as a single mom, and that conversation that started "I know you don't want to have this conversation, but... " - I LOVE YOU LITTLE BROTHER . I am so proud of the Man you became, and the wonderful Uncle you were to my children. I will miss you til the day I too leave this earth.. and hope to meet up with you then. Love Lisa
Ali & Tommy Heermance
April 27, 2006
To Janna and the entire Flick Family - Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. Richard was an incredible man that touched so many people's lives. We will all see him again someday, and until then, remember all of the wonderful memories you shared. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Kris Piilola
April 27, 2006
Janna, I am so sorry for your loss and the loss of the entire Flick family and close friends. Richard was a great person and I have never seen such a "glow" in you. When I saw the two of you together the first time I knew you were meant to be together. God works in mysterious ways and there was a reason the two of you were brought together. Please know I am praying for you and love you dearly.
janice knippel
April 26, 2006
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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