Rick Samuelson

I first met Rick in my fifth grade class at Central Elementary, Pike Township, New Augusta Indiana. We formed a friendship then that has lasted thru all of these decades of change and growth. Back then we got into some mischief (what do you expect - we were 5th grade boys). In high school, we were in a pretty close knit group of friends that hung out at Morgan Sefrankas' trailer on Friday and Saturday nights, doing what teenagers back then did. We listened to a whole bunch of really good rock...

I only met Rick once, ever so briefly. But learned more of him over these past weeks from those who were honored to care for him. It's a rare gift to witness, even from a distance, the love he eminated. Mostly for his family, but in the end to all who were graced to spend time in his presence. His goodness will be missed in this world.