Richard M. Higgins

A schoolmate, a friend, a great artist. He showed me how to do trees and clouds. His dad gave me my first haircut. His mom was my teacher. His brother, James, was a friend, in Piseco. Rick leaves a big hole in my heart. I will forever be grateful for the short time that I knew him. RIP

Rick was one of the first people we met in Piseco when we built our home at K09 twenty years ago. He was always charmed by my children as they grew up and patiently listened to both their accomplishments and misadventures. He was the face we always looked for when we arrived at the Airport. He always had a treat for the dog. I will miss his voice on the UNICOM and his presence wherever we went in the community.

Tom,
When I learned of Rick's passing from my mother today, I thought back to my summers at Higgins Bay in the 1950s and 1960s. Rick was a little more than five years older than I. It doesn't seem like much now, but it was a lot when I was ten. I remember him sitting on the front porch of your house and practicing his trumpet. My grandparents' camp was close enough that I could always hear him practice. I would watch and listen, and I thought it was the coolest thing. I looked up to...

Goodbye K09. Rest in Peace, Rick.

Tom,
Donna and I are sorry to hear about your brother's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Piseco has lost a treasure. Will miss you, Rick.
Tom Flaherty
Sunset Beach, N.C.

Goodbye old classmate and friend. Condolences to Tom and the entire community; he will be sorely missed.