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Mitch Michelson
December 15, 2009
Dear Carole
It was indeed a shock to hear of Richard's passing. I think of the times in Minneapolis, the long flights to the Orient and the long conversations Richard and I had over the phone. I recall your hospitality and kindness in Arizona, and will keep those memories with me, especially when I'm on two wheels. May the Lord bless you and keep you.
Melanie Groulx
September 22, 2009
Dear Carole, Pat and Steph,
I am sorry for your lost. Thinking of you.
Mimi Groulx
Gilles Groulx
September 22, 2009
Seeing Patrick and Stephane after so many years just made me think how Rick was so proud of them as he spoke to me about them many years ago. I am sure that he will continue to do so now that he is in heaven, a place where he felt so confortable to be near. All my sympaties to Carole, Steph and Pat.
Gilles and Francine
Danielle Parent
September 21, 2009
Dear cousin Carole and family,
I am sorry I couldn't be with you on Saturday but please know I was thinking of you. With all my heart, I am sending you my sincere condolences.
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September 21, 2009
Dear Carole and family, our thought and prayers for you, he shall be truly missed.. Monica
September 19, 2009
Dear Carole and family,
Our condolences and our prayers are with today. May you cherish the good memories and cary them with you through this time of sorrow.
Josee and Noel Austin
September 18, 2009
Dear Carole and family,
I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Richard. Richard and I had known each other since our early teens. Everyday I pass where we went to school and where we lived. It has brought back many good memories.
Richard was a kind, honest and compassionate spirit. The world is a lesser place without him in it.
T. Howard
September 17, 2009
Dear Rick, you are now way beyond the skies you so passionately loved to fly, so rest in peace my friend.
Carole, Patrick, Kandi,Grace and Steph. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Love Roger and Francine Potvin
Pat & Ed
September 17, 2009
Carole :Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Guy and Linda Potvin
September 16, 2009
To dear Rick, we've had our share of drinking, dancing, hopes and desires, and occasionally sang the song of life. As a wise man once said, in the depths of hope and desires so lies the silent knowledge of the beyond. Rick, the hopes and desires have now brought you home to the now and the beyond. For what it is to die, but stand naked in the wind and to melt into the sun. Rick, a great majority of your life has been spent flying into the wind and chasing the sun. It is only now that you are free to stand naked in the glory of your being. Only when you drink from the river of silence shall you indeed sing. Rick, God only knows we all had our share of drinking and singing, and now that the body is silent, can your spirit truly sing. It gives me a great pleasure to sing this song of your new arrival. The freedom shall make you sing. So sing my friends, sing, there is a new day arising.
To Carol my beloved sister, to Pat, Kandi, Gracie, to Steph and to the Loyer family in your greatest moments of despair, hold onto your hopes and desires, and the love that you have for Richard.
My deepest condolences for the departure of Richard.
My heartfelt joy and sorrow to all who loved him. Godspeed Rick
Lila Cobb
September 16, 2009
Lise, and family;
I've known you for several years, and always admired the love and admiration you expressed for Rick. How blessed you are to have known such a friendship and kinship with him. You are missing him terribly, I know. My thoughts are with you, as always.
Francine and Mike Lehoux
September 16, 2009
Dear Carole and Family,
Our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Carole continue to be strong as we know you are. You and your family have been through so much in the last few months.
Carole, I will be with you in spirit on September 19th.
Memories: meeting Richard for the first time in our new appartment on Main street. Celebrating our futures with a drink while sitting on the carpet(no furniture). We will never forget your visit with us one Christmas. Playing cards,laughing and having good cheers. Also our visit to Lancaster with the girls. Our only regret is that we did not get together more often.
Love you!
Francine and Mike
September 16, 2009
Dear Carol & Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy for the sad loss of Richard. It has been a pleasure to have known Richard as a personal friend, and to have worked with him.
Jean-Guy & Kathy Pare
Watchet, Somerset, UK
Anissa and Jack Watts
September 14, 2009
Our sincerest condolences. My memories are fond and I will forever treasure them. Uncle Rick and I will always have "Moonlight Lady". Our thoughts are with you and the family...love Jack and Anissa
Jean-Claude Gouin
September 14, 2009
Cher ami, quelle ne fut pas ma surprise de recevoir un appel de ton ?pouse, Carole, m'annon?ant ton d?part pr?matur?. Nous avions fais connaissance en 1960 lors de notre arriv?e ? l'Acad?mie-de-La Salle. Tu va nous manquer, mon vieux. Garde un oeil sur nous et nous, nous ne t'oublierons pas dans nos pri?res et nos pens?es. Jean-Claude
September 14, 2009
Dear Carole,Patrick,Stephane and the Loyer family, our sincere condolances in your time of sorrow.
Jacques and Linda Potvin
September 13, 2009
Dear Carole and family,
It was a great shock to me to hear of Rich's passing, I am still grappling with the thought and have trouble believing it still. As you know we go back a long way, to primary school and even then Richard was determined to become a pilot. I have fond memories of rich coming to my place to speak with my dad who worked in Transport Canada at the time. I remember fondly spending the night in the cockpit of the 747 that rich was Captain on on a flight from New Delhi to London Heathrow. The plane had been 8 hrs late due to a mechanical and I was dozing in my seat and someone came long and shook me awake saying what are you doing on my airplane. Richard was a true professional and I see that that part of him lives on in his son who has taken up the profession. I look forward to seeing you on Saturday; please accept my sincerest sympathy Carole and to your family as well Richards's . If there is anything you need that I can do do not hesitate to ask.
Pete
September 13, 2009
Dear Carole and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Richard was a very kind-hearted and helpful soul. The assistance and encouragement he offered my brother after hearing about his situation, will always be appreciated. After Richard's retirement, he kept in touch via e-mail from Arizona. It was always nice to get an update from DesertFoxx about the weather(+40 vs. our -40!), pictures of his granddaughter Grace or information on one of the many topics he was passionate about. It was a pleasure to fly with you Capt Loyer. May you find peace in the big sky...
Gratia Giovanatti
Service Director
YYZ
September 12, 2009
Dear Carole and Family:
I always enjoyed working with Richard all the way back when I was a Second Officer on the B-727.
Thank you for sharing him with us.
With sincere personal condolances.
Captain C.W. (Bill) Tate
September 12, 2009
Dear Carole,
We met only briefly at Sky Harbor Airport when Richard and I attended the Health and Wellness Conference, in Houston TX in 2006.
Please know that my thoughts are with you and your family as I send my heart felt condolences to you in this difficult time.
Best wishes,
Bridget Conroy
Arizona Agriculture Defense Coalition
Phoenix, Arizona
Michael Crosby
September 12, 2009
To Carole and Family,
I am saddened at the news of your loss.
It was a pleasure to have flown with Rich, both on the Classic and the 400.
In Sympathy, Mike Crosby
Al Barber
September 12, 2009
Thank you Carole,
Al & Merlynn Barber
Laura Holliwell
September 12, 2009
Dear Lise,
My thoughts are with you and your family at this time as you say good bye and also celebrate the life of your "big brother".
September 12, 2009
Dear Carole and Family,
Rick and were collegues at Air Canada. We never flew together, but had many discussions as we passed each other in flight planning or walking in from the parking lot. I always enjoyed those brief chats as Rick was a very insightfull person and I learned a lot from him. He will certainly be missed by all who knew him. My deepest sympathy to all.
Capt. George Cockburn (Hudson QC)
September 12, 2009
To my big brother,
I will treasure the times we've spent together in Dorval and in Arizona. I know that you are in good hands with Dad and your younger brother Andy. You will never be forgotten. I am happy that you are no longer in pain and that you can now rest.
With all my love, you baby sister Lise XOXOXO
Shirley Goulet
September 12, 2009
Many years have gone by since you left for Arizona but the many, many memories over the years in Lancaster, the hockey, parties and my favorite being New Years. We did have such great times and will be treasures forever. Sleep peacefully Rick.
PETER HEENAN
September 12, 2009
I enjoyed flying with you on the 747-400 Capt. PETER HEENAN
Steve and Nada Potvin
September 12, 2009
Our Condolences, We wish you guys well and look forward to seeing you in Arizona.
Chris and Jim Francis
September 12, 2009
Dear Carole and Family:
Our thoughts and prayers have been with you over the last few weeks. Rick and you had been courageous for a long time.
We will always treasure our time spent picnicing in your "back yard" in Lancaster.
Love Chris and Jim
Mike Lapensee
September 12, 2009
Dear Carole, Patrick, Stephane, Aunt Rose, Claire & Lise,
To my dear cousin Richard,
Beautiful memories are wonderful things, they last till the longest day, they never wear out, they never get lost, and can never be given away. To some you may be forgotten, to others part of the past. But to us who loved and lost you, your memory will always last.
God Bless, Mike & Lorraine
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