Richard B. "Ricky" McCurley

From a New Yorker, our firefighters are a part of the city´s lifeblood, and you are no different. I was only 8 when Katrina hit, and I remember asking my teacher that December if we could send Christmas presents to the people who saved the city. I don´t remember if anything came of a such a small wish from a kid so far away, nor did I know your name at the time, but I hope that you can feel the love and support of everyone still down here. There´s gonna be a long line of people who´ll want to...

I´m not entirely sure if anyone will see or read this, but I just wanted to say that I consistently come back to this page to read about the stories of my father and the heartfelt condolences that you´ve given to my mom and I. I´m eternally grateful that I have the ability to see just how much my father impacted those who were lucky enough to have him in their life. Reading these stories about him makes me strive to be a better man. I really can see in my daily life just how much I take...

Happy birthday Ricky,another year has gone by,time is going so fast,of course you are forever young.
I think of you everyday,there is no one to talk to about you.Crystal can't mention you without breaking down,Dad shuts down,it's too sad for him.But Callie and I talk about you all the time,she remembers you so well.She and I watch home videos of you,I won't let her forget,
her Godfather.Callie's in the gifted and talented program,just like you ,Ricky.
Don't see Kai,or hear much...

Another Father's Day has come and gone. Kai told me he was going to write you a song and put it in his Daddy's Memory Box. Kai is growing so fast and takes after both his parents. Not a day goes by that he does not say something or do something that reminds us of his Daddy. Kai was awarded the Reading award, just like his Daddy and the Math award just like his Mommy. We are so proud of him as I know you are.

Love and Miss you,
Ms Gay

Happy Father's Day Ricky
I miss you so much. You are a great father and wonderful cousin and friend. God bless you. I know you are with us in spirit. Love you

HAPPPY FATHERS DAY RICKY. YOUR AUNT JANET AND UNCLE RONNIE MISS YOU, AND KNOW YOU ARE WITH MOM AND DAD (MINE), AS WELL AS LITTLE RAOUL.

Happy Fathers Day Ricky,
We love and miss you very much.
Your Mom

Happy Fathers Day,Ricky,You were the best Father in your short time here.I know you're looking after Kai from Heaven.He's precious Ricky,saw him in his dance review,so cute.I know you were there too.The outside wall of the auditorium was covered with green dragonflies,was that a sign from you ,for your son,I like to think so.I even brought one home with me,it landed in my hair.I love and miss you so much.
Your Mom.