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Richard Henry Gibson III

WAYNE, Maine

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WAYNE -- At 8:40 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2009, our precious Ricky-Rick lost his last game. His opponent was a brutal merciless cancer, diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG).Ricky was born in Columbus, Ga., Jan. 23, 1993, the son of Richard Henry Jr. and Lisa (Huff) Gibson.Ricky fought as long...

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Rick, Lisa & Jake
Our deepest sympathy during this difficult time for your family. Your son inspired so many.
Barbara & Lynne Gibson

Our thoughts and Prayers are with all of you. We will never forget Ricky.. He has touched the lives of so many..

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will never forget Ricky with his shining eyes and precious smile. He has touched so many lives.

to the family of Ricky...I didn't know him but my heart goes out to the family...I have boys of my own..

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Gibson and Jake, My husband is the Pastor of Garland Baptist Church where Gardiner and Dodie Webber attend. We have been praying for Ricky and all of you since we first learned of his illness. Although we don't know you, we feel as if we do, through the prayers and updates from the Webbers'. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you all during this time. May God bless you. In Christ' love, Pastor Barry and Darlene Buzzell

While I didn't know Ricky, I'll never forget him. His courage,thoughtfulness and unselfishness for his community and team was an inspiration to all of us. He is a very special young man. I am very sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers go out for you.

jake lisa and rick,
your son was a truly amazing kid. he had many friends and was well loved. my best wishes to the family.

As parents, you must be so proud of what your son has accomplished in so little time. Ricky gave his other family which are his coaches and teammates a wonderful gift, a constant reminder of what a truely unselfish and caring young man he is and how much his football family and community meant to him. Ricky's perseverance and determination will shine on forever even after the lights are turned off, he has made a huge impact on so many thousands of people and pulled at the heart strings of...

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...