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Gary McGinley
November 27, 2006
I am so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
Beverly & Ron Gerard
November 26, 2006
Dear Willa, Noah, & Rebekah,
How very sad to hear of your great sorrow. You are in our prayers. Perhaps the poem below may be of some comfort to you some day....
~~ To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me. ~~
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006
Tammie Faul
November 21, 2006
Dear Willa, Rebekah and Noah
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you, we are so sorry for your loss. May the Lord comfort you.
Love Charles, Tammie, Jessica and Adam Faul
Tanya Bauer
November 21, 2006
Dear Noah,
We are sorry to hear about your loss. I know your father will be missed dearly. Our prayers and thought are with you and your family.
Steve Lockhart
November 21, 2006
In this last year I had the opportunity and pleasure to get to know and work with Ricky. He was full of pesonality and a man of great character. He seemed to be a great father, husband, and Christian. May God be with you in this time of morning. God Bless
Terri Wells
November 21, 2006
Ricky will truley be missed here in the office. My prayers and thoughts will be with you and your family. We'll always remember Ricky's great sense of humor and attitude toward life and work.
David Clare
November 20, 2006
I did not get to know Rick as well as I would have liked to. He was a great co-worker and a good person to know and be around. I wish you hope and blessings in your time of sorrow and need. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Joe and Karen Friday
November 20, 2006
Our prayers are with you. We have fond memories of taking Rick to the movies when we were first married and he was three. He would get upset when the movie seats would fold up on him. We watched him grow up to be a fine man, a loving husband and father. We will miss him.
Betty Leija
November 20, 2006
Ricky was the kind of guy that brought sunshine to everyone he crossed paths with. I was truly blessed to have known and worked with him. My prayers are with you and your family. If you need anything, please do not hesitate to call, regardless of the time of day.
Kelly Friday Crow
November 20, 2006
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God's love comfort you in your time of loss.
Kristine Ahlskog
November 20, 2006
Dear Willa, Noah, and Rebekah,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Brian Overstreet
November 20, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Brian Lawson
November 20, 2006
I am sorry for your lost. Rick was a exceptional man with a great attitude on life. He will be dearly missed out at Tinker.
Anita Ramirez
November 20, 2006
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
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