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for Richard Laufenberg
Val
January 20, 2009
My love,
How can it be a year? It seems like yesterday and much too long, all at the same time. I don't want it to be a year since we've been apart. I miss you so.
Love, Val
Val
January 4, 2009
My love,
It's hard to believe almost a year has passed. Christmas wasn't the same without you. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you and say your name. I hope you and Sasha are enjoying long walks in the sunshine. All my love,
Devin Eller
December 2, 2008
missing you as the holidays approach and knowing it wont be the same without you. trying to be strong and appreciate the wonderful memories we have had. hope you are preparing something fun with eddie for your first holidays in heaven! love always.
June 24, 2008
It's a beautiful summer day. The kind of day when we would spend the entire evening poolside, not going in until it was too dark to see. Good friends have helped me get the pool going. I just wish you were here to enjoy it. I'm searching the sky for eagles.
Love, Val
Devin Eller
May 21, 2008
its my birthday and my wish is to see you and eddie in my dreams. i miss you so much and hope you're watching over us all. boo boo is here, always watching the door, probably waiting for you to walk in, like i know we all do. love you, watch over me.
Devin Eller
April 8, 2008
hi again. ive been thinking about you a lot lately and wish i could look out my window in the early morning to see you at my house one last time dropping boo boo off or setting out your trash. little things remind me of you and i feel the pang in my heart. missing you a lot and always loving you. hope youre out in the sunshine up there. send some more our way!! <3 <3 <3
Val
March 19, 2008
Today is our 20th anniversary. I will dream that we are in Jamaica celebrating. You are with me always.
Love, Val
February 21, 2008
I miss you so much. You will always be my love. Val
Devin Eller
February 13, 2008
uncle rick- i miss you and love you so much. thinking about you everyday. i hope you're enjoying the sunshine and watching over all of us. cant wait to see the eagles this summer!
Jim Jaworski
January 29, 2008
Val... So sorry to hear of Rick's passing. Worked with him at the Charity Golf Classic for the last five years. He was always so up-beat and energetic, even three years ago when the cancer battle started. The saying is so true "the good die young". Best wishes and may God bless you.
Sue Groh
January 24, 2008
Valerie and Shirley,
My thoughts had turned to Rick very often since I saw him at our McDowell class reunion, and found about his fight. He was always so full of life! Although I hadn't seen him much in recent years, he's one person I loved to run into, and always appreciated him as a friend since our days at Kearsarge Elementary School. We will all miss him!
Harris Publicover 111
January 24, 2008
Valerie and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. It was a pleasure working with Rick on many jobs. Harris & Arlene Publicover
(Eriez Const. Local Laborers 603)
Charlie Sparks
January 24, 2008
I just found out that Rick passed away. I am very sorry for your loss. He was really a great human being and a great carpenter. We went through our apprenticeship together and had a lot of great times over the years.
I think Loaf's greatest quality was his positive attitude. He never forgot his friends, even the ones he didn't get to see as often. The last few times we talked, we talked as much about me as we did him. His attitude about his disease was inspiring, as well as the courageous way he battled it. Although he leaves a huge hole in the lives of his friends, I personally feel his example will better the lives of the people he knew. I wish I could have talked to him a few more times. When I see eagles I will think of him.
Elaine Robey
January 24, 2008
Val....I was so sorry to hear of Rick's passing. May all your good memories help you through the rough days ahead.
I am glad I was able to spend some time with you both last summer. Please know that you always have a place to stay on the Outer Banks. You and Marci should come down this summer.
I will keep you in my prayers.
Elaine
william palmer
January 24, 2008
rick will be truly missed by some of the last old school carpenters left in the union.he was not afraid to tell you just exactly what he was thinking and that was appreciated by classic carpenters.we will be less of a brotherhood for the loss of him.
the "ROCK" of Eriez
January 24, 2008
Val, Do not be shy to call us for any needs. Chris & Crystal
Shaun Cole
January 24, 2008
Our prayers are with you.
Roni & Ed Adkins
January 23, 2008
Valerie,
So saddened to hear from Sue about your husband. Know that our prayers are with you and the family. We must believe that he is in God's loving care, many good memories will sustain you.
God Bless
Roni and Ed Adkins
Mark Robertson
January 23, 2008
Dear Daryl & Family,
Our thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Mark & Marlene Robertson
Colleen Rodakowski
January 23, 2008
Dear Val,
I was saddened to hear of your husband's passing. My thoughts and prayers have been with you. May your family, friends, God, memories,
and time give you comfort and healing. I'd like to share a quote that has given me comfort:
"Little by little, as we grieve for lost loved ones, we begin to
remember not just that they died but that they lived" -- Author Unknown
My sympathies...
Helen and Herman Klauk
January 23, 2008
To our dear Beth and to Shirley and to Rick's wife, Valerie
We well know the agony of loosing a beloved son to cancer. You know that he is now in God's hands and that he is no longer in pain but that doesn't really make any sense does it? We pray that you will have strength during this awful time and that your faith will sustain you and that God wll help your healing. Remember the good times and be grateful that the bad times have ended. Much love to you all...
patti groh
January 23, 2008
Dear Valerie
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband Rick. I am glad I was able to help with your trip to Alaska last Aug. He had told me he had been sick, he didn't seem to let it get him down. He brought smiles into the office! Enjoy your memories, you are in my prayers.
Sincerely
Patti
Paul Randolph
January 23, 2008
Val&Laufenberg Family Words Can not express the pain I know you are all are feeling at this time of your loss.May I offer my thoughts and prayers at this time Your friend Boots Randolph
Laura Hamilton
January 23, 2008
Val,
I'm sorry for your loss. I'm glad I got the oppertunity to meet and work with Rick at my very first Business Week adventure. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories bring you comfort.
Louis Musante
January 23, 2008
You have our deepest sympathies, Val. Karen notified me this morning of Richard's passing. I will certainly keep Richard and you in my prayers.
David Hewett
January 23, 2008
Val:
Rick was a great and wonderful guy and he will be missed by all who knew him. I prayed for him every day since the day I found out he had cancer. I know that it is a great loss for you but certainly God has some good things in store for him. May your many happy memories of him fill the void of this loss.
Love,
James Hughes
January 22, 2008
Shirley and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Jim and Sharyn Hughes, The Villages, FL
Roxie and Larry Cole
January 22, 2008
Shirley and family, We were so sorry to hear about Rick! Just know that he is now with Norm and at peace. Val, I remember the time we met you and Rick in Ft. Myers. It was a fun time. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary Lynn (Laufenberg) Ellington
January 22, 2008
Val, Aunt Shirley, Duane, Daryl and Beth,
I was extremely saddened to hear of Rick's passing. Please know how deeply sorry I am for your loss, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Logan Popoff
January 22, 2008
Val,
I am so sorry to have read this today.
Logan Popoff
4nw Staff Saint Vincent
January 22, 2008
Val, our deepest sympathy to you. We all enjoyed taking care of Rick! What a wonderful person whom we will not forget. Our prayers are with you and your family
Vickie Horn
January 22, 2008
Val,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and Rick are in my prayers.
Vickie Horn
Cathy von Birgelen
January 22, 2008
Rick was an old friend who contributed fond memories to my life and for that I am grateful. ~Cathy
Val, our profound sorrow and sympathy. Sincerely, Nick and Cathy
Peace!
Laura Snipas-Smith
January 22, 2008
To Val, and her family, my deepest condolences are with you at this time of sorrow. I am sorry for your loss.
Robert Rinderle
January 22, 2008
To my dear friend Rick,
You were the big brother i never had. I always looked up to you and wanted to be just like you in every way. I love you now and forever!
Sincerely, Bob
Gary Staynoff
January 22, 2008
Rick was one of the really good guys. My sincere condolences to his family.
Vernon Peterson
January 22, 2008
A good worker, man and friend. Truly and sadly missed. My deepest sympathies to Val and all of Rick's family.
Pat Travers
January 22, 2008
Val - Words seem so meaningless at a time like this. I know that there is nothing that can take away your pain, but please know that you are in my thoughts today.
Myshel
January 22, 2008
Val,
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You have my deepest sympathy. If I can help in
any way, please let me know.
Myshel
David Blackman
January 22, 2008
My thoughts are with you.
Dave Blackman, Ripley, NY
(your old mailman)
Jim VanCise
January 22, 2008
Val, I'm so sorry to read of your great loss.
Candy Tompkins
January 22, 2008
Val - I'm not even sure how to begin to express my sympathies to you. I was so hoping 2008 would bring nothing but good health for both you and Rick, but God must have had other very special plans for him. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Paul (Zim) Davis
January 22, 2008
Our thoughts are with you and your
family.
Zim and Debbie
Jeanne Cole
January 22, 2008
Aunt Shirley, Daryl, Duane and Beth et al of the Laufenberg families, I know Rick is in a better place and free of pain. I also know that those thoughts don't help with the pain of his loss. My heart, my prayers and my love go out to each of you. Linda and I will be making a $100 donation to help break this chain of cancer that has held our family so long in it's terrible grip. May God bless each of you and cradle Rick in His loving arms...we will all be together again...Love, Jeanne Getschow Cole
Uncle David & Aunt Doreen Robertson
January 22, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Helen & Peter Cochran
January 21, 2008
Rick, our "Best Man" in so many ways. Chosen because you were a "real" person that we could know and trust. You will live in our hearts forever. Sadly missed and immensely loved.
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