Rick R. Grossenbacher

To the Grossenbacher's,

I have been thinking about this everyday with a heavy heart since I heard the news a month ago and have put this off until now as I didn't have the words, ..... I did not want to face it, and really still don't. I cannot imagine your sorrow, as it must be infinitely magnified relative to mine and I am having a hard time even seeing through the tears to write this.

I have so many great memories from my childhood, almost always those memories...

I'm sorry, I somehow didn't sign my name to my condolence below. I want Dick and Pam and the family to know I have thought of them. Peace.

I am so shocked and saddened. Dick and Pam and family, you are in my thoughts.

So very sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to his family and friends. I have lost a child and I know the pain it causes. May God comfort you and pour His love onto you.

Mr and Mrs. Grossenbacher and Dana,
I was deeply saddened to hear about Rick. I pray for him and your family daily. Rick was a wonderful friend and I have so many fond memories of our time at Grandpa Willard's cottage and the trip to Arizona with all of you. You are all wonderful and loving people and I wish you all God's peace during this difficult time in your lives.

Dear Family of Rick:
We, the families of The Compassionate Friends, send you our heartfelt condolences. The Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child, at any age and from any cause. Our only mission is to provide comfort, hope and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or daughter, brother or sister, or grandchild, and to help others better assist the grieving...

Dick - so sorry for your loss. I haven't talked with you in almost 40 years (US Attorney's Office). Losing a child, no matter how old they are, is just not right for parents.

Pam - I am so very sorry for the loss of your son. I think of you often, and you & your family are in my prayers. Love & hugs to you my friend.

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. May our merciful God fill you with peace. Keeping four family in my thoughts and prayers.