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Sgt. John Gorby
November 2, 2010
I am saddened to hear of the loss of Ricky Lee. I had never met him in person but talked with him many times over the radio. Ricky Lee will always be apart of some good memories, He will always be missed by all that had the chance to have a ragchew with him on 3.933
Thoughts and prayers to his family and all his close Ham Radio friends.
73, John KC8FZH, Lois KC8HFR and Joel KC8HAK..
Tom McLaughlin
October 31, 2010
My deepest and most heartfelt condolences to his family.
Having listened in many a night over the years and checking a few times, Ricky Lee never failed to put a smile on my face or give me a good chuckle. It was always a pleasure to stop on 3933 and hear him. Amateur radio was blessed with his presence and I will sorely miss him.
Rest In Peace my friend and Best 73's
Tom, N1UZI
Barry Mapp
June 13, 2010
Loved it when you were NCS for the Rooster Net. No one ran it like you. Rest in peace "Neighbor". And don't forget: "You know yours and I know mine." 73, Barry Jr K4RUE
Lisa Anstey
June 4, 2010
I had the opportunity to speak with Ricky Lee a couple of times on ham radio, I always enjoyed the conversation and will miss hearing his voice. My heart and prayers go out to his family. 73, KJ4KIO
Paul Bernhardt
May 14, 2010
I have always enjoyed chatting with Rick since he joined the Rooster Net in 2002. I thought he was a great guy and a lot of fun. We had eyeball QSOs at the Rooster Gala in PA. It was a pleasure knowing him. Enjoy the ops in the Great Hamshack in the Sky Rick. 73 My friend. Paul WD4EBA.
Rev. Patrick Sheedy
May 13, 2010
To Ricky Lee's family and friends I extend my deepest sympathy. I'll miss his unique voice on amateur radio in the mornings. I know that he has blessed many of us, rest in peace Ricky Lee. 73, Pat W2DHB,
Daniel Couture
May 13, 2010
I have only known Ricky for about two years. I talked to him almost every night on my ham radio during that time. He was one of the best and most caring people I have ever talked to. I will miss him very much. GOD BE WITH YOU , MY FRIEND......73 From W3IXN
Mary Randolph
May 11, 2010
Bobbi,
Cathy and I were so sorry to hear about the passing of your brother. Please know that you have been in our thoughts prayers.
Al Lafferty, K3KPE
May 10, 2010
My deepest sympathies and condolences to the family of Ricky Lee. He was loved by everyone who knew him. He will be deeply missed. 73's Rickie
May 9, 2010
My deepest sympathies and condolences to the family of Ricky Lee.I always enjoyed hearing Ricky from the Northern Fringe of The Great Dismal Swamp,Chesapeake, VA. He checked into the Old Buzzards Net many times.We will miss Ricky Lee.
Dick Metcalf, WA3GDC
Larry W. Kirby
May 8, 2010
I was shocked and saddened when I heard about Ricky lee's passing. I want to send my deepest synpathy to Margaret and two daughters Andrea and Ashleigh. I met Ricky Lee a few years ago in the Black Sheep Lounge on 3933 and what a guy and a true Ham. I cannot tell you how many nights we set in front of our radios and laughed and had fun until wee hours of morning. I will miss you Ricky Lee each time I sit down in front of my radio. Remember friends and family that God always knows best. There will only be one swamp thing. 73's from the DOG w4dog We will meet again
mark daniluk
May 8, 2010
I really enjoyed listening to Ricki through the nite on 33. He will be missed. mark k8smd
Joe Tarantino (AA3YE)
May 8, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Dr. Michael J Funk
May 8, 2010
To Rickey'ley
the kindess and gentle sold that walked this earth
I will miss you very much. There will be only one swompy.
May you walk with the angles and God.
I will miss you Swompy from W3MJF
Howard Day
May 8, 2010
I am thankful for the privledge of knowing Ricky Lee. His unique upbeat manner made him welcome wherever he chose to hang his hat. Ricky...you are missed OM. God bless and 73, Howard W8ME
K3RWP Rob Paulhamus
May 8, 2010
This came as a complete shock to me, hearing about Ricky's passing. Ricky lee was and will always be what i call one of the true greats of ham radio. It was my pleasure to talk to Ricky many many nights on 3.933. I will miss him for the rest of my years.To Margaret and daughters Andrea and Ashleigh, I would like to send you my deepest sorrow. May God be with you and all who loved him and keep him close. i will miss him and ( From the northern fringe of the great dismal swamp, K4RahIC Ricky Lee )
73 my friend Ricky Lee, the swamp thing. From Rob K3RWP
Debbie Esposito
May 7, 2010
Margaret&Family,
My thoughts and prayers will be you as you go through this time. May all your wonderful memories keep Ricky close to your hearts forever.
Robert Thompson
May 7, 2010
Ricky Lee loved life, his family and all his friends. He was a great co-worker, always fun to be around, and always ready to bring in fresh vegetables from his garden - especially sliced cucumbers in vinegar. He will be greatly missed, especially by his two daughters who he adored. My deepest sympathy to his family, you are in our prayers.
William Wellington
May 7, 2010
Will miss you Ricky on Sunday mornings,will miss the great dismal swamp,I know you will be listening from that big ham shack in heaven,73s.
Donna Peters
May 7, 2010
Dear Andie, Margaret, and other family members and dear friends,
Ricky was a remarkable person and surrounded his life by you, similiar remarkable people. During his stay here on earth, you brought happiness and peace to him as he did to you. Now, Ricky must go as he has been chosen and is needed by the lord. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time of sorrow for your loss and may God bless.
Keith Ainsley
May 7, 2010
Ricky Lee was someone that is rare in this world, someone without an enemy to speak of. Everyone liked him. From the first time I met him back in 2003 when I got my amateur radio license, I found him to be a genuine, true friend. I will miss you very much friend!
73 OM de KG4ZXK, Keith
Paul Lowes
May 7, 2010
Ricky Lee always liked talking about the aliens, and we had a funny story to tell , when my mom was in hospital recovering from surgery. I told Ricky Lee that my mom was awakened one night by the tv in the next room sending out signals the aliens were coming to get her, she pulled her iv's out and almost had her feet on the floor, Ricky laughed about the aliens and said, see they are real...always enjoyed hearing his voice, everyone knew what a great hammer he really was... 73 OM de W3PRL, Paul
Steve Anthony
May 7, 2010
Ricky Lee had a gift for the improbable and the sublime, a combination that makes for a lopsided grin on an awful lot of faces and a better day than it was before we talked to him.
He will be sorely missed and fondly remembered, and my heart breaks for the family. God bless you and keep you Ricky Lee, and don't forget to scratch Rudy under the ear for me.
73!
Mike Porcari
May 7, 2010
I didn't really know Rickie Lee, but I spoke to him a week or two ago and heard him on ham radio many times over the last few years.
He was a very kind person and a great peacemaker on the air.
He'll be greatly missed. My condolenced to his daughters of whom he spoke proudly many times. Mike KC2RPX NY
Tom Scally
May 7, 2010
Ricky, You and I spent many late night hours talking on Ham radio. I spoke with you for several hours on the morning that God called you home. You will be missed every time I tune my radio up late at night. I can still here you saying "KC4RIC, Greetings from the swap"
God bless and keep you my friend.. till we meet again!
73,
Tom
K2ESE.. New Jersey
Jason Griffin
May 7, 2010
Ricky Lee,
Rest in Peace bro. It won't be the same on 3.933 without you. 73's
NB3K
Jason Griffin Sr
Connie Lakey Martin
May 6, 2010
Ricky, we shared many Deep Creek days together, I remember still your teasing in class. Had we known at our 40th Reunion in October your days were so few left among us, we would have lingered so much longer at your sweet side. Love, Connie
Kim Mobley
May 6, 2010
Margaret, I never had the opportunity to meet you but I have heard many nice things about you. Andie and Ashleigh, I am so sorry to learn of your daddy's passing. I used to work with Ricky Lee years ago in PERA. He used to get the biggest kick out of playing tricks on me, so I named him the "Trixster". He always made me laugh. We would make tomato sandwiches and eat them for lunch in the summer and we'd cook in the filing cabinet in the winter. We got the biggest laugh out of people trying to figure out why our work area smelled so good! Those were good times. When I got married and moved to NC, Ricky made sure to stay in touch with me, almost like a big brother. He's given me lots of brotherly advice thru the years and I've treasured his emails and occasional phone calls and enjoyed the stories he shared of you girls and Margaret. My birthday is August 4th and he loved that I had the same birthday as one of his beloved daughters. I will truly, miss his occasional email and update. I considered him a lifelong friend. My deepest sympathies go out to each of you. I am so sorry for your loss and truly wish I could attend his services to give each of you a big hug. Seek God in this time and may his comfort surround you. "Trixster", you will be sadly missed, but greatly remembered. May you rest in peace my friend.
Bobby French
May 6, 2010
Old Creekers never die. Rest in peace Ricky, it's been many years since High School but I can still remember you. You're in Gods hands and in our thoughts and prayers. Goodbye old friend.
Roy McCutcheon
May 6, 2010
I'm going to miss talking to you, Ricky Lee, on the Rooster Net and the Old Buzzards net. You're a funny guy, very entertaining. I'm gonna miss the "Band Bully", the "Swamp thing". And who can forget "from the northern fringe of the Great Dismal Swamp". 73 my friend from W3TKR
Jennie Tillmann
May 5, 2010
Andrea,
On behalf of Mr. Tillmann, Wayne Jr., and I wish to extend our deepest of sympathies to you upon the loss of your daddy. Having lost my daddy in April of 2009, I know how you must feel. I miss mine terribly. You were always so close. Even though he is no longer with you here on earth, he will always be beside you guiding your way. You are in our prayers and thoughts. Remember to hold God close to you now and forever.
Love, Jennie Tillmann
don kb3lht & sharon kb3lok pickel
May 5, 2010
Sharon and i are deeply sadden to hear of Ricky lee"s passing we first met Ricky & Margaret at the rooster picnic 2 years ago he was always great to talk to and cary on with he will be greatly missed Rest in peace my friend 73"s To Margaret and Family Our condolences go out to you all
Mike Candelori
May 5, 2010
Ricky Lee's passing is worse than "a hair on a biscuit," oh those sayings he had we're all gonna miss. I told him once I loved visiting Virginia cause I loved seeing all those second place trophies. Ricky Lee laughed at that one and I only wish I could have made him laugh more. The Dismal swamp today is a bit more dismal but only down here on earth. Ricky Lee lives on in our hearts, our minds and the rf in his transmissions over the airwaves. 73 my friend. To Margaret and Family I bid you peace and love. Mike kb3ozd
McGuire Kelly
May 5, 2010
I am deeply sadden and taken back by Ricky's passing. As a fellow amatuer radio opp, I will alwsys remember Ricky for his I know mine and you know your's ! I can't even beging to feel what his family must feel by his loss as I only know how it has touched me a good friend. Rest in peace my friend !
Best 73's always
Kelly McGuire, N3FQG
Joellen Galotti
May 5, 2010
Love you and miss you "catness". I know you are looking down on everyone and smiling. I will miss you calling me "Suellen" and i will always remember your kind heart and generous ways.
John & Joy Lezon
May 5, 2010
Andie, What a shock to hear about your Dad. I last saw him in church May 13, 07 when I told him about Nancy. He was a great person and I know is in a much better place than we can ever imagine. Our condolences go out to you, your sister and all your Dad's family. God,s Blessings be with you.
Elaine Trombley-Tyndall
May 5, 2010
To the families of Ricky,
We are so sorry to hear of the news of Ricky's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as we send on our deepest condolences to Ricky's loved ones.
To our sister, and daughter Margaret, we love you and you are in our daily prayers.
May you rest in peace Ricky
The Trombley Family
Clyde Null Jr
May 5, 2010
A fine man and an excellents Operator. We're gonna miss you Ricky Lee, but will see you again some day my friend.
Robert Spencer / N4DXA
May 5, 2010
I am deeply saddened by the loss of Ricky Lee. I never met him in person but talked with him many times over the radio. Myself and all of the guys on 3.933 will surely miss him. Thoughts and prayers to his family and to Margaret, whom he talked about constantly.
Tom Brew
May 5, 2010
We all were very shocked to hear of Ricky's passing. There are no words... Ricky was a joy to know and talk to on the air. May God bless him and his family. The words "I know yours, and you know mine" will ring on. 73's Tom Brew K3WS
May 5, 2010
Margaret, Andrea and Ashleigh are in our thoughts and prayers. I know how much Ricky Lee loved you all. I have known Ricky for a lot of years and he always spoke of you all in adoring terms. He loved the pool parties and crab feast but mostly he loved being near you all. I have met Ricky and Margaret many times at various Rooster events. We all miss him very much. I hope he gives "Rudy" a scratch under the chin when they hook-up again. Rest in Peace Ricky
73 to you and 88s to the girls.
Jim, K3JJC Rooster 262
Phill Beistel
May 5, 2010
RIP Ricky, It was always fun to chat with you on the Rooster Net. I guess you and Rudy are having a new adventure. You will be missed. WB3DHF
Carter Craigie
May 5, 2010
I loved Ricky Lee KC4RIC, and I am not alone. He was a favorite ham radio operator of everybody on the Rooster Net, every morning of the year. We loved his cheerful voice and marvelous stories. He made the ordinary into something special--to our delight. He knew how to make everyone feel so special, and his spirits were uplifting. I loved all my radio visits with him "on the fringe of the Great Dismal Swamp." I shall hold him in memory; my life is all the better for having known him, and I shall miss him so very much. 73 Ricky Lee. "You know yours and I know mine." This is Carter N3AO, in Blacksburg, VA.
Dick and Carolyn Bair
May 5, 2010
This is a complete shock to us and we are deeply saddened to hear of Ricky Lee's passing. We enjoyed it when he "took the chair" as net control with the Rooster Net and also enjoyed being in his company at our annual get-together/picnic.
Sam Jacobs
May 5, 2010
Ricky Lee so loved his friends, ham radio and a beautiful sunrise, but most of all he loved his two daughters and his beloved Margaret. I was so lucky to be one of his friends and ham radio "Buds". He touched my life, we spent many a long night chatting on the radio in the "Black Sheep Lounge". Hey Ricky, I Love You Man and I'm "Glad Your Prayer Came True". God Bless Ricky's Soul, May Our Great Lord Bless Margaret and the Girls. - K3SAM
Jack Weber
May 4, 2010
I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Ricky Lee's sudden passing. My deepest sympathies and condolences to his family. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. I always enjoyed chatting with KC4RIC on the Rooster Net and also when he checked into the Old Buzzard Net. God's speed Crab Man, RIP,
N3JLW
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