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rob Armus
October 31, 2015
Rick I miss you and feel your presence often.
Luzia Schmidt
January 13, 2015
January 13th 2015
I met Rick while he stayed in Mobile Al for a few months with a friend and noticed his music, walking by the restorant in wich he played.
His music left me speachless and it was then that I decided to learn how to play classical guitar. Now, more than two dacades later I finally have enough Time and money to make this wish come true.
His way of playing the Guitar opened up a world to me that needs no words.
Bobby Maruvada
June 29, 2007
Back in 1984 when Rick first showed up at Berklee, Rick, myself and Elliot Silverman became friends and shared a love for Jazz guitar. We listened to Pat, and complained about dorm food. Every once in a while we went to Newbury Steak house for a good meal and a few beers. It was always fun, I remember those days with fondness, and hope that Rick's memory will live on through his friends, family and his music.
peace
Anneke Mulder
September 7, 2006
I am one of those fortunate enough to have cross paths wit Rick. A short encounter nevertheless during a dinner evening with friends in NY but so impressive that I always hoped to meet him ever again. In NY or in Amsterdam, 'the city without seasons where it was always raining'. It is a pity that such a bright, wise and lovable guy has had no chances to grow old. I wish his family and friends much strength in this difficult time.
Floris&Elena Tilanus-Beelaerts
August 29, 2006
We met Rick only two, three times in NYC last december. It was special. His good spirits contrasted starkly with the skin broken on his fingers, impairing him to play either tennis or guitar. He was still genuinely interested in new people. We are verry sorry we won't be able to get to know him better. We wish his family and friends courage, peace and unfading good memories. Rick was an impressive man.
Daniel Casey
August 24, 2006
Rick was very kind to me when I first moved to Holland and got me my first gigs in Amsterdam. Rest in peace Rick.
Rob Armus
August 24, 2006
Rick was a great friend of mine and music partner. I loved him. He was an inspiration. A great musician who had a great love and respect for life, a positive energy. Rick will live on in his compositions which I will continue to play. Thank you Rick, I miss you. see you on the other side bro.
jodi gilbert
August 23, 2006
Rick was a really kind and sensitive person. I was really sad to hear about his death. My son Reuben when I told him about rick's illness and death said, "I really liked that guy" And he played a mean game of ping pong. Rest well Rick
Burton Greene
August 22, 2006
Rick was a fine friend and we also played together on occasion. When you're that close that you make some real and intimate music together, than of course Rick will always be in a sense, a part of me or in my thoughts and rememberance... Fine person, fine musician.
Joost Kesselaar
August 21, 2006
I called Rick 1.5 years ago.He sounded optimistic and strong.Then we brought up some "Amsterdam" memories.We were laughing.He had one of those laughs that made you laugh.I'll never forget his humour and his self irony.I miss him.Joost
michael moore
August 19, 2006
it was good to see him during a couple of new york visits in the last few years - he was always good company, working on his music and ideas. he fought and fought, and he will be remembered!
Barry Block
August 17, 2006
I'm a slightly better musician because of the time I spent with Rick. In spite of his patience my chess did not improve :-) He had a lot of taste and class in whatever he did. I miss him.
Henriette Andersen
August 17, 2006
I met Rick in Amsterdam, through music. I got to know him as a very special person, sensitive, truthfull and with a fine sense of humor. And as a gifted and original musician.
His memory will live in my heart.
My deepest condoleances to his family and friends.
Love, Henriette
Live in Amsterdam february 2002
August 15, 2006
Thomas Winther Andersen
August 15, 2006
Rick was great companion and friend we had a lot fun hanging out and playing music. He introduced me to Lee Konitz and we played a week at jazz club Pompoen in Amsterdam a few months before he discovered his fatal cancer. In my memory he will always be the strong personality musical, humble and funny guy. I am greatful for the time we shared. Love
Thomas
Mark Farfaglia
August 13, 2006
Rick and I shared an apartment from 1985-1986, when we both attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Rick was the greatest roomate I ever had, and was a profound influence on my life. He was sensitive, soft-spoken, intelligent, funny, reassuring, supportive, disciplined, and a great listener. He introduced me not only to some great jazz recordings, but to delicious ethnic cuisine and some very engaging cinema and literature too. Everything sounded better, tasted better and was twice as funny when it was shared in Rick's company. A gentle spirit, Rick was truly one in a million. I am thankful and proud to have been counted as one of his friends.
My deepest condolances to the Herter family at this tremendous loss. May knowledge of the fact that Rick is no longer suffering and is now in a better place draw them close together to find solace during this difficult time. The loving memory of Rick will live on forever in the hearts of those fortunate enough to have crossed paths with such a truly exceptional, influential and warm human being.
Elaine Spenceley
August 12, 2006
Our love and deepest heartfelt sympathy to your entire family and all Rick's amazing friends. Richard and Elaine Spenceley
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