Rick J. Essex

Rest in Peace my friend! You left this world way too soon. I will always remember the time that we both were in Company F and the time we both worked at Lansing MEPS. Airborne..”All the Way” Sky Soldier!

Rick was my recruiter when I joined the 119th. He was a great soldier and wonderful man. I personally know he cared about us, and that meant more to me than words can say. I'm sitting her and just shocked that he's gone.

God Bless Rick, and God Bless his family. He was a Blessing to me, because i knew he cared.

God has another hero at His side. And we're short a hero and a real person.

Linda & Family,

I was so sorry to hear of Rick passing. You have been in my thoughts and prayers. If you need anything at all get in touch with me.

Sorry to hear about Rick passing on. Know that both Rick and you are in our prayers.

Linda, I have often wondered where your life's journey had taken you. Sad to have to find out this way. My parents owned city diary on Woodside and we walked the streets of Essexville together. Your husband sounds like he was a wonderful person. My condolences. Joan(Girardot) Polisuk

Linda I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. Keeping you and your family in my prayers

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

To the familiy of MSG Rick - It was great sadness that I heard of Ricks passing. I served with Rick full-time
for numerous years with the Michigan Army Guard and the 207th Engineers.Ri was not only a comrade but a good friend as well. God bless -my thoughts and prayers are with his family.

The family of John Tanner would like to send their condolences. None of the Tanner kids knew Rick well, but we all know Carl quite well and can only imagine his feelings of loss. Carl Essex, we are thinking of you and your whole family with deepest sympathy. From Julie, John, Paul and Chris Tanner.

Susan and Jill, I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. Our deepest condolences. Also to Rick's wife and children, though we have never met. you will be in our prayers.

aunt linda so sorry for your loss, thinking about you, my heart goes out to you kris beth and pat.

Rick was one of the best recruiters I had on staff. His passing was a shock. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family Linda. Hopefully you can find comfort knowing how well liked Rick was.

SGM (Ret) & Mrs Robert Finkbeiner

My dear old friend, LInda.....how sad that I find you in this manner. I am so very sorry for your loss...there are no words that will help ease your pain right now....just know that friends and memories will get you through this very difficult time in your life. If ever you need a shoulder to cry on or just lean on, I am here for you. Again, my deepest sympathy.

My deepest condolences to you Linda. When times were tough for the Essex family was my family. So sorry to have drifted apart over the years. I should have stayed closer. So sorry for you loss.

Linda,,,so hard to believe that Rick has passed...You are in my prayers...
"Rest in Peace" Rick

Linda, my deepest condolences for your loss. I so much enjoyed my time with Rick in Company F 425 and working with him in Recruiting and at Lansing MEPS.RIP my brother. You will be sorely missed.

Linda and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I was shocked when I heard the news. We are so very sorry.

Linda, had no idea that you husband was ill.. You have been so hard to get ahold of and now I understand why. Prayers and Thoughts are coming your way and may you be blessed with all the good memories...Be strong, you have dealt with so much in the past and God has guided you all the way....

Linda...we were so sorry to read about Rick's passing in the paper...our thoughts and heartfelt prayers are with you and your family. Love, Lori & Dick Frederick

Linda I was taking back today when I read Ricks obituary.I know its been a long time but Rick and I were close at Delta and at SVC. Sandi and I knew you and Rick as two wonderful people. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and Rick. Your old friends from BC Hank & Sandi Bridges

Offering my deepest condolences to Ricks family and friends.

Sue Lathrom

Linda, I have sat here for 10 minutes trying to figure out what to write to adequately express our condolences. Wayne and I both extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Wayne and Linda

My thoughts and prayers to Rick's family and friends.. He was a wonderful person. May he rest in peace. God Bless all of you..