Richard L. Abbott

It has been very hard to put my feelings into words.I have watched Ricky go through the same pain I have experienced the last couple of years with the loss of my sister to cancer. Ricky reminds me of of my sister in someways- they both had genle souls and a wonderful love of nature. I grew very fond of Ricky and his son Jeramie over the years. I saw the close bond between Ricky and Jeramie.

HAVE PEACE,RICKY - We will all watch over Jeramie. Ricky will be forever in my heart.

I had the privilege of meeting Ricky and the entire family thru Brenda and have been "family" ever since. Ricky had a great sense of humor,a smile that could light any room! To say it best "If you knew Ricky,you knew what kind of heart he had,if you knew Ricky you knew that you always had a friend." If I have half the courage Ricky had thru his illness to get thru this next year I know that I will be Ok! We will be OK! I pray everyday that GOD will comfort us and give us the knowing that...

Ricky has been a part of my life since I was a teenager, first as a friend then as my brother in law. He brought a joy of life to me and all that knew him which was refreshing and rare in these times. His battle with cancer was fought like a warrior with heart and soul that never gave up. Before his passing he asked me to “keep an eye out for Jeramie” I told him don’t worry Jeramie is smarter and not as rotten as we where at that age, but Ricky you know I will be there for him. He laughed and...

I had the privilege of meeting Ricky and the whole family thru Brenda and instantly felt like family. Ricky had a great sense of humor and a smile that could light the room. "To know Ricky you knew what a kind heart he had. To know Ricky you knew that you always had a friend." I pray everyday that God will help the family get thru today and know that there will be brighter tomorrows. I know that one day we will get to see Ricky again but until then R.I.P Ricky and I hope that you catch all...

I never knew the man but I know his sister Teresa who I love dearly. I'm glad I was able to but her in contact with the company that I work for to be able to bring her brother home to his family.I'm sorry for the families loss.Love Leona

I had the pleasure of knowing Ricky for many years, his zest for life always came though in that cute little smile of his. Ricky showed such great courage, fight and grace any person could at the time he was struggling for his life. He is with the Lord, where it is safe, no more pain. My heart, prayers and love goes to his son, sisters, brother and family. May the Lord be with all of you.

As Rickys little sister Teresa,I have learnt so much from Ricky in the last year of his life. I can only hope if I am ever faced with such diversity that I will have half the courage and preserverance that Ricky did. We love him and will miss him. He was one of the best brothers a girl could ever have.
May God comfort our family and help us to comfort Jeramie. May you rest comfortably in peace dear brother,

Green grass and high tides forever
Castles of stone, soul and...

Jeramie,
I was so sorry to hear about your Dad. I didn't even know when I saw you the other night because no one called me. I really liked him a lot. He fought a great fight through all of this. My thoughts and prayers are with you. If you need anything, please call and remember, the fishing pier is always open to you!