Richard Hugh "Little Ricky" Goodman IV
Richard Hugh "Little Ricky" Goodman IV
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Richard Goodman Obituary
Little Ricky is survived by his father and step mother Richard Hugh and Kim Goodman, III, Lake City, his mother, Jody Brown, Hendersonville, North Carolina, three sisters, Shannon & Sherrie Goodman, Ft. Lauderdale and Sarah Goodman, Lake City, three brothers, Christopher & Kyle Frazier, Lake City and Caleb Frazier, Jacksonville Beach, his paternal grandmother, L. Jean Hayek, Pembroke Pines, FL, maternal grandfather, Raymond Clyde Ogilvie, Mayport, FL, three aunts, Debra Dever, Lake City, Susan Mathis, Ft. Lauderdale and Claire Gonzalez, Jacksonville and two uncles, Daniel Goodman (Linda), Ft. Lauderdale and Raymond Ogilvie, Mayport, FL. Numerous cousins, Roger, Mary, Larry, Tara, Lorie, Kimberley, Rose, Zackary, Zander and Jake also survive. Ricky also leaves behind his beloved girlfriend, Bethany Croft of two years and many, many wonderful friends.
Funeral services for Ricky will be conducted on Wednesday, June 22, 2005 at 12:00 Noon at the Hopeful Baptist Church with Dr. Rodney Baker, pastor officiating. Interment will follow at Hopeful Baptist Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 6-8:00 P.M. Tuesday evening also at Hopeful Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to the Hopeful Baptist Church Youth Group in honor of Ricky at 289 SE Hopeful Drive, Lake City, Florida 32025. Arrangements are under the direction of the GATEWAY~FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 3596 South Highway 441, Lake City. 386-752-1954 Please sign the guestbook at gatewayforestlawn.com
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Dusty
June 5, 2023
Thinking about you Lil Ricky
Mom (Jody/Josie)
December 24, 2021
Ricky, There have been a lot of Christmas´s since you left us. Now we have to bear having the holidays without your older brother Kyle now too. I hope that you and he had a joyous reunion. I´m miss you both so much that it hurts terribly and I long for the day when we will be reunited together as a family. I love you my precious boys and will do my best to get through this Christmas season without you both. So much love to you. ~Mom
Josie Brown
February 23, 2016
Well Ricky, Your birthday has come and gone once again. You would be 29. I think about you all the time and wish so much that I could see you and give you a big hug and kiss. You come to me in dreams sometimes and you are always a little boy again. One day we will be reunited and I cannot wait for that day to happen. It will be then that you will never be taken from me again. Love you so much,Your one and ONLY Mother. Josie/Jody Brown
Eastwood Always
February 4, 2016
Your birthday is getting closer and you are heavy on my heart. I wish things were different and that you were still here, but in a way, you still are. For those of us that love you, we carry you in our hearts. I think of you all the time and visit you occasionally.
I was recently telling someone about the night you magically appeared, on foot, at my doorstep with a mexican pizza from Taco Bell. We were on the phone and I mentioned I wanted one and you said "What you wanna bet I'll have one there in three minutes?" I think you made it in 2 1/2 minutes... Those are the precious memories I hold dear.
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Alex Townsend
March 9, 2015
miss you bubba im going to see papa rick in july ill come see you also
Chris Frazier
February 17, 2015
Happy birthday little bro. We miss you !
Alex and Uncle Ricky
August 20, 2014
August 19, 2014
I miss you bubba
Me and Ricky at the house
Alexander Townsend
August 19, 2014
I miss you more and more every day that goes by it seems to get harder not easier. I can't wait to see you soon. Love you bubba
Bethany
July 2, 2014
Still miss you like crazy. Can't wait until we see each other again. <3
Eastwood Always
June 16, 2014
Candles burn out but you never will. You're still here. I feel you, I see you, I talk to you. I still have letters from you that I'll always keep. I remember swinging with you on the kindergarten playground, side-by-side everyday. You make my sleep a better place when you visit, and you do it often so thank you. Memories are a beautiful thing and I keep them close to my heart and every year on your birthday, I still sing "Happy Birthday to Hugh" just like I used to sing to you. Our friendship was long and genuine and I think of you everyday and miss you everyday. 143 with "wings." Remember that? You weren't cool unless you had wings. I'll always love you. I just wish I had told you that more.
Chaylen Ortega
January 2, 2014
Ricky,
There is never a day that I don't think of your beautiful smile. I want you to know you will forever be missed. Happy New Year honey!
December 19, 2012
Sometimes I wonder who you and Cassie both be today.. Still seems hard to go on without you both. Missing you! rip rhg & cms.
Lynne Braden
June 17, 2012
Miss u little Ricky
<3
December 12, 2011
Thinking about you a lot lately....miss you!
<3
October 26, 2011
I miss you and Cass so much. You guys are heavy on my heart today.
katlyn townsend
March 24, 2011
to the greatest uncle ever i miss you like crazy and i cry myself to sleep. i remerber friday the day before you died we saw you at the coner store and you went to are house nd we talked. we were going to have a baraque and i gave you my angel and i told you to be safe and try to be good i miss you so much love you forever and allways <3 and i moved to texas.
jessica cameron
October 19, 2010
hey ricky it been over 5 years now since god took the two best angels to heaven i miss you guys i saw something today that made me think of yal so i just wanted to say hi
**Jessie Mae**
August 31, 2009
Hey Lil' Ricky I can not believe it has been 4 years since you left this earth but not our hearts, you will NEVER be forgotten we will always love and miss you and we all still carry a picece of you in our hearts and we will till the day we die. We will see you soon. R.I.P.
Chaylen Ortega
June 16, 2009
Who would have ever guessed it would have been you! I miss you Ricky. I miss riding around with you listening to our songs & listening to your tape player in your car when the cd player broke. Its so hard to believe that it has been 4 years when it just seems like yesterday. I know I will see you again one day, until then you will forever be in my thoughts!
Your little buddy,
Chaylen
Bethany Croft
June 14, 2009
i miss you terribly still :( I think about you everyday, not a day goes by. I can't believe this week coming up will be 4 years. I love you just as much as I did when you were here. I wish I could hear your voice and give you hugs and kisses and see your smile...I miss that the most. I can't wait until I get to see you again.
Yours always,
Bethany
June 12, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
~*~
So it's coming up, the anniversary I've been thinking about you and Cassie both. How fast time DOES fly! 4 years, hard to believe. Man, if only... I see your dad often, he hangs out with my in-laws now, he's probably the strongest person I'll ever know. Well we miss you, not a day goes by without a thought of you or Cassie. Keep watching over us, it's what you do best now. We love you!
In memory:
Your smile, your laughter
-Only a memory.
Your voice, your personality
-Only a memory.
Sometimes people mention your name.
Some just keep quiet.
But no matter what is or isn’t said.
You’re always on someone’s mind.
Four years have gone by,
But it seems like only yesterday,
You were by your family’s side.
We can only think of who you’d be,
To us, you only remain a memory.
It’s been a while since you’ve been gone.
For your friends and family, things just aren’t the same.
It still doesn’t seem real.
Who holds the blame?
If love could have saved you,
You’d still be here today.
The love we hold for you,
Will never ever change.
As you lay in a still rest,
God broke our hearts to prove he took the best.
Everything you did, everything you were.
It’s only a memory, forever cherished.
RIP Ricky!!
^_^
Candace Clary
SARAH JOHNSON
August 27, 2008
RICKY ITS BEEN SO LONG THREE YEARS TO BE EXACT AND NOT A DAY GOES BY THAT I DONT THINK ABOUT YOU.I HATE THAT I DIDNT GET TO SAY GOOD BYE BUT ALL I THINK ABOUT IS ALL THE TIMES WE ALL CAMPED OUT IN YOUR FRONT YARD AND ALL THE TIMES WE WALKED TO THE S&S AT CRAZY HOURS OF THE NIGHT.MAN ILL NEVER FORGET THOSE MEMORIES AND ILL NEVER FORGET YOU.I LOVE YOU LIL RICKY AND I KNOW THAT YOUR LOOKIN DOWN ON US.
Lauren Porter
July 11, 2008
Hey Lil' Ricky. It is hard for me to even think about what I want to say. I miss you more than anything and think about you all the time. Keep watch over us and I will see you again one day. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!!!
Bethany Croft
May 29, 2008
Hey buddy..i was just thinking of you and that smile i would love to see in person right now :) your always on my mind! love and miss you like you wouldnt believe! i cant believe it will be 3 years coming this june..i miss my bestfriend...i have soo much more to say to you...
love you always,
bethany
Jody Brown
March 3, 2008
Happy Belated Birthday Ricky...sorry I didn't write in on your B'day, but Mom has had a bad case of the Flu...I thought of you all day on Feb 17th...you would have been 21 yrs old and I wished so much I could pick up the phone and sing Happy Birthday to you...but..I sang it anyway...and I just know that you heard every word! We will see one another again one day and what a happy day that will be! Happy Birthday Ricky...with much love from your one and only Mom!
COURTNEY WALLER
November 19, 2007
RICKY RICKY RICKY..
TIME SURLEY HAS PASSED BY, BUT
YOUVE DEFINITELY RAN THROUGH MY MIND ALOT THIS PAST FEW WEEKS..
I MISS YOU TO TEARS, AND I MISS ALL THE YEARS WE SHARED. THE DAYS WE WENT SWIMMING, STAYED UP PLAYING RUMMY WITH JENNIFER B AND JASON...COOKING AND BURNING MAC&CHEESE..DEFINITELY WASNT OUR SPEACIALTEE. BUT MOST OF ALL, I MISS YOUR SMILE, YOUR GENUWINE WORDS, YOUR ENCOURAGEMENT, YOUR BROTHER FIGURE. THANKS FOR ALL THE MEMORIES, ILL BE SEEING YOU SOON, BUT NOT SOON ENOUGH.
XOXOX
Chaylen Ortega
November 2, 2007
To my little buddy,
Ricky I miss you so much. I find myself talking about you and everything that we shared all the time. I miss all the memories we had together. It seems like just yesterday I was sneeking out of my house with you. HAHA. I know I will see you again some day but just not soon enough. I miss you buddy and can't wait to see your smiling face again. You will always be in my heart. I love you Ricky,
Chaylen
Bethany Croft
October 31, 2007
Hey Buddy!
I just was thinking about you and I miss you! I hope you know how much i love and still think about you everyday..i can't wait to see your smile:)
love always,
Bethany
griffis
June 15, 2007
"Little Ricky"
Even though its going on two years since you left us..it seems like only yesterday we were at your house laughing at your funny jokes!! People always say that time heals the pain, but everytime we go to the cemetary or past the site we all still cry and ask why you!! Just know that you were dearly loved and will always be a part of our lives!! I know that you are much happier now but we all miss you and wish you could be here to share in all the memories being made!! We will always love you and you will always live in our hearts!!
caleb frazier
June 14, 2007
I can't beleive it's been nearly two years since my brother Ricky was taken away so soon. I miss him greatly and think about him all the time. We love you Lil' Ricky!
<3LEANNA <3STRATTAN
May 13, 2007
Lil Ricky! Its been a while since I wrote you. I was thinkin about you the past month as its time for me to graduate I cant help but to think of you! I have cried for the past week! I MISS YOU LIKE CRAZY!! I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOUR SMILING FACE AGAIN!
<3All my love<3
MIKE ANTUNOVIC
April 19, 2007
WHATS UP MAN STILL HAVENT FORGOT ABOUT YOU AND STILL PRAY FOR YOU AND I CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU AGAIN!
MIKE A.
April 16, 2007
ricky. i miss you more than you would ever know. you were like the first guy that i hung out with in lake city and we used to have the best time. you were such a sweetheart. i know that you are in a better place and you are looking down on me. i love you and miss you always. xoxo
Alan Strattan
February 4, 2007
Lil Ric,
It's been a long time buddy. I still think about you every day though. I will never have another friend like you homie. The memories we share are irreplaceble. I still want to call you every friday night and when I get off work. I miss you so much. Until we meet again.
Danielle Kaus
December 20, 2006
Lil' Ricky, I miss you so much. I cant believe it has been almost a year now. It seems like just yesterday I remember seein you at Eric n Jphn Moser's house. My brother Henry n I miss you dearly. I keep wishing things didnt end up like this, but at least I know you are with GOD now lookin down on everyone you know n love. I cant wait to see you again in Heaven.
August 30, 2006
just wanted to stop by and say hi
Aj Todd
July 18, 2006
I still think about you all the time Ricky. WE still make comments and jokes about the funny things you use to do. And everytime we drive by the site, me, Sam, & Janay always blow you a kiss. We miss you so much lil Ricky. But I know you are happy were you are, and I can't wait to see you agian.
Love always,
Aj
*COURTNEY WALLER
July 9, 2006
*MY LOVE*
RICKY..ITS BEEN OVER A YEAR SINCE YOU'VE LEFT US HERE ON EARTH.AND I STILL CANT HELP BUT CRY WHEN I LOOK AT PICTURES,GO PAST THE SITE, AND LISTEN TO SONGS THAT EXPLAINS WHAT EVERYONE IS GOING THROUGH. NOW I SEE THAT GOD BROKE OUR HEARTS TO SHOW THAT HE ONLY TAKES THE BEST. AND EVEN THOUGH THATS TRUE..I STILL CANT HELP BUT ASK WHY! WHY DID YOU LEAVE US..YOU WERE ONLY HERE A FEW SHORT YEARS..BUT: LONG ENOUGH TO TEACH LOVED ONES THINGS, AND TO LEAVE MEMORIES BEHIND TO LAST A LIFETIME. BUT I THINK YOU HAD MORE TO ACCOMPLISH. BUT IM SURE EVERYTHING IS BETTER IN THAT GOLDEN PLACE ABOVE AND IM EXCITED TO MEET YOU THERE WHEN IT IS MY TIME TO LEAVE. I HAD A DREAM ABOUT YOU A FEW WEEKS AGO..IT HAD TO BE 2 MONTHS BEFORE THE YEAR ANNIVERSERY AND..IN MY DREAM..I WOKE UP CRYING..AND CASSIE WAS AT THE END OF MY BED ..LOOKING AT ME..WHILE YOU WERE LOOKING AT MY BULLETIN OF ALL THE LAKE CITY REPORTER ARTICLES ABOUT THE WRECK..AND YOU BOTH LOOKED AT ME AND SAID THAT YOU& CASS WERE SO MUCH HAPPIER IN HEAVEN..BUT YOU ARE LOOKING DOWN ON EVERYONE..AND THAT WE SHOULDNT BE SAD ANYMORE. IM STILL SAD..BUT EXCITED TO SEE YOU. DONT FORGET THAT I LOVE YOU. & I'LL BE MISSING YOU.
heather little-griffis
June 25, 2006
ricky,
hey i cant tell you what i feel every time i go by the wreck site.i just got to where i could go passed it.i still cant listen to the song they played at your funeral "i can only imagine" i know that was the hardest part for me. and i know it has been a year but that doesnt change the way i feel about you being gone.if you were only here on earth to see everything that is going on you would be like oh my gosh.i am still asking myself why, and when i saw the paper that your dad put your picture in.i was just crying like there was no end.you know one time i had a dream that you came down from heaven and only i could see you and you told me that you were having so much fun up there. and you told me that i need to keep my head up.but you know i miss you so much and i cant wait to see you.i love you!!!
love always
*heather*
Jody Brown
June 25, 2006
My precious Little Ricky...Last wknd. was the one yr. anniversary of your passing. Ironically enough, I was blessed to have been in the company of a very wonderful and spiritual man who started an organization several yrs ago to work in conjunction with hospice organization to make sure that no one is ever left to die alone. Evidently it seems that there are alot of veterans in the US who do die all alone and spend their last hours this way. This man is Dannion Brinkley. His book is called "Saved By The Light" and there is also a movie. Little Ricky, I know that you will be proud to know that in your honor Dannion and I are very soon going to start "Compassion in Action" in Asheville. NC. I will be the spokeperson for the organization and I already have a growing list of volunteers that have offered their assistance in this endeavor. Be proud of us Little Ricky and watch over us and help us to make this organization a success here in Asheville as I know that it will be. May something good come from all of the hurt and pain we all have felt from losing Little Ricky. I love you and can't wait for the day when I see you again. Love, Your Mom
June 25, 2006
MiSS YOU!
Rocky & Steph Johnson
June 19, 2006
Lil Ricky, It's been over a year since you and Cassie were tragically taken from us and yet everyday we still grieve for ya'll. We all miss you very much and pray that you will continue to watch over and be with us.
Caleb Frazier
June 18, 2006
We miss you Ricky! It's been over a year now and it still seems like yesterday. You're in our hearts and thoughts forever man! I love you Little Ricky.
Courtney Waller
April 14, 2006
RICKY..WOW..ITS ALMOST BEEN A YEAR SINCE YOU AND CASSIE LEFT US..AND WERE STILL NOT THE SAME..WE ALL MISS YOU INCREDIBLY AND THINK ABOUT U SO MUCH..I WANNA WISH YOU THE BEST *EASTER*..LOOK DOWN ON US STILL AND CONTINUE TO GIVE US THE STRENGTH WE NEED. I LOVE U RICK WITH ALL MY HEART AND IM LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AGAIN, IN A MUCH BETTER PLACE..I WONT KNOW WHEN BUT WHEN I DO SEE YOU , EVERYTHING WILL BE OK! YOU'LL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART & THOUGHTS
I LOVE U!-COURTNEY WALLER
BETHANY CROFT
April 13, 2006
HEY MY LIL RICKY..
I JUST WANT TO TELL YOU HAPPY EASTER!!I LOVE & MISS YOU SO MUCH..I CANT WAIT UNTIL I SEE YOU AGAIN! :) LOVE YOU ALWAYS!!
-BETHANYBETH
Rebekah Merrill
April 11, 2006
Ricky just wanted to drop by and wish you a HAPPY EASTER!! we miss you and you are always on our minds and in our hearts!
Candace Roxby
March 20, 2006
HEY RICKY! YA KNOW I HAD A DREAM LAST NIGHT THAT YOU SHOWED UP AT MY WEDDING. YOU WALKED THROUGH THE FRONT DOORS AND SAID "I'M SO GLAD I COULD MAKE IT GUYS!" I WISH YOU COULD. I REALLY DO. NOT JUST FOR ME BUT FOR EVERYONE ELSE AS WELL. YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IT'S LIKE WITHOUT YOU...PURE CRAZINOUS. BUT WE CAN'T BE SELFISH NOW CAN WE? DID YOU LIKE THE FLOWERS I GOT YOU ON YOUR BIRTHDAY? THEY WERE GLOWING HUH? JUST LIKE *YOU*!
*!FOREVER*YOUNG*&*BEAUTIFUL!*
LOVE YA RICK! WATCH OVER *US* UNTIL *WE ALL* MEET AGAIN!!
*CANDY R*
BETHANY CROFT
March 6, 2006
HEY MY BABYBOY RICK..
JUST WANT TO TELL YOU THAT IM STILL THINKING ABOUT YOU AND I LOVE YOU SO MUCH..VALENTINE'S DAY AND YOUR B-DAY JUST WASNT THE SAME WITH YOU NOT HERE..IT MAKES ME SSSSOOO MAD & SAD ALL THE TIME CAUSE YOUR NOT HERE WITH ME..I JUST MISS YOU SSSOOOO MUCH!!!LOVE ALWAYS
YOUR BABYGURL BETH
CHRYSTEN HUDSON*
March 3, 2006
...RICKY...
ITS BEEN 9 MONTHS *&* IT STILL IS UNBELIEVABLE...IM JUST WAITING FOR THE DAY TO COME THAT I CAN SEE YOU *&* CASSIE AGAIN...SO MANY THINGS REMIND ME OF YOU *&* HER *&* ITS SO HARD TO GO THROUGH ONE DAY WITHOUT SHEDDING A TEAR...BUT I THINK ABOUT YALL EVERY DAY...ON YOUR BIRTHDAY I WENT TO SEE YOU *&* LEFT YOU SOME FLOWERS, A CARD *&* A HAPPY BIRTHDAY BALLON...SO MANY PEOPLE LEFT YOU THINGS *&* IT WAS SO HARD NOT TO CRY...I HAD A DREAM ABOUT YOU THE OTHER NIGHT *&* I WOKE UP CRYING BECAUSE IN MY DREAM YOU TOLD ME GOOD-BYE *&* I COULDNT STAND YOU LEAVING AGAIN...BUT I BELIEVE THAT WHEN SOMEONE HAS PAST AWAY *&* YOU HAVE A DREAM ABOUT THEM THAT THEY ARE REALLY TRYING TO TELL YOU SOMETHING BECAUSE THAT IS WHAT I HAVE ALWAYS HEARD!...I MISS *&* LOVE YOU SO MUCH...YOU *&* YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYERS...CANT WAIT TO SEE THAT BEAUTIFUL SMILE YOU ALWAYS HAD ON YOUR FACE AGAIN!...UNTIL THE DAY WE MEET AGAIN I LOVE YOU!!!!XOXOXO
jenn kimbrell
February 18, 2006
Blue eyes..
I just wanted to write to let you know your always on my mind and of course forever in my <3... brought you some flowers by, just wanted to stop by and let you know we miss ya bunches..
<3 Jennifer
CHRYSTEN HUDSON
February 17, 2006
HEY RICKY,
I WAS JUST GOING TO WISH YOU A HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY...I HOPE ITS A GOOD ONE...*&*I WANTED TO TELL YOU HAPPY LATE VALENTINES DAY! I LOVE *&* MISS YOU SO MUCH RICKY I STILL CANT BELIEVE IT...ILL SEE YOU SOON ENOUGH! LOVE, CHRYSTEN.
Rocky & Stephanie Johnson
February 17, 2006
Hey lil Ricky,
We just wanted to tell you Happy Birthday and that we miss you very much. I know you are celebrating the best birthday you have ever had today. We love and miss you and can't wait to see your smiling face again!!!!
Love Always,
Rock & Steph
Jessica Johnson
February 17, 2006
HAPPY BIRTHDAY RICKY!!! I WISH YOU WERE HERE TO CELEBRATE IT WITH US BUT I KNOW YOU ARE HAVING A MORE WONDERFUL CELEBRATION IN HEAVEN THEN YOU COULD EVER HAVE HERE!..I LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH, CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU AGAIN! ILL BE BRINGING YOU A CARD SOON. SEE YA LATER ;)
Courtney Waller
February 17, 2006
RICK-JUST WANTED TO WISH YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY...I WISH THAT YOU WERE HERE TO SPEND IT W/ EVERYONE..I LOVE U BUNCHES AND I CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU! WE ALL CANT..
HEAVEN ISNT TO FAR AWAY..♥Courtney
Cassie Alford
February 16, 2006
Hey Lil Rick,
Just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday for tomorrow. We miss you very much but we will try to make the best of it.Luv ya.
ARIELLE
February 13, 2006
HEY RICK!
TOMORROWS VALENTINES DAY AND I WISH U WERE HERE TO GIVE ME ANOTHER ROSE LIKE LAST YEAR...I MISS U VERY MUCH ..ITS BEEN VERY DIFFERENT SINCE U HAVENT BEEN HERE..I KNOW U ARE IN A BETTER PLACE WATCHING OVER ALL OF UR FRIENDS AND FAMILY!..ITS GOING TO BE HARD ON FRIDAY WHEN YOUR BIRTHDAY COMES BUT I KNOW U WILL BE THERE HELPING ALL OF US STAY STRONG LIKE U ALWAYS HAVE BEEN!..I LOVE YOU RICK AND MISS U VERY MUCH!...LOVE U LOTS..XOXO -ARiELLE
COURTNEY WALLER
January 23, 2006
..RiCK..
ITS BEEN A WHILE SINCE I'VE WRITTEN YOU..I'VE BEEN THINKING OF YOU SO MUCH LATELY..AND I CONTINUE TO ASK MYSELF EVERYDAY, WHY YOU LEFT US SO EARLY..IM STILL TRYING TO FIGURE THAT OUT..BUT YOU KNOW, GOD NEEDED ANOTHER ANGLE..AND I CONTINUE TO WAKE UP AND GO TO SLEEP THINKING OF YOU AND ALSO PATIENTLY WAITING FOR THE DAY I SEE YOU AND CASS ONCE AGAIN..I LOVE U TONS AND CONTINUE TO SMILE DOWN FROM HEAVEN..AND WATCH OVER US ESPECIALLY BETHANY...WE LOVE U TONS AND WILL NOT FORGET YOU! -COURTNEY WALLER
LeAnna Strattan
January 19, 2006
Omg Ms. Brown your entry truely touched me! It was so hard during the holidays for me just a close friend...I dont know what I would do if I was in your shoes..I think you and all of Rickys family and Bethany have had such a great strength for all what has happend!
*Xo*LeAnna Strattan*xO*
jody brown
January 18, 2006
Hi Ricky....Well, the holidays came and went...it was hard talking to your big brothers Christmas Day and not being able to hear your voice saying "Merry Christmas Mom, I love you so much". I'm sure that next month on your Birthday it will equally hard. My friends at "Compassionate Friends" support group have been very loving and helpful and next month on your birthday we plan to celebrate yours and others born in February who have passed away with a candlelight ceremony and will even eat some Birthday cake.I know that you will love this and be pleased. We had a wonderful Christmas candlelight memorial service in December to honor and to remember you and many other children who have passed over from this life into the next. It was happy and very sad all at the same time, but we draw strength from one another at these times and don't ever want you all to be forgotten. We lit a candle in your memory,name, and in your honor. It was very beautiful and very touching. There was not a dry eye there in that room.We had a table with a white tablecloth and candles filled with the many pictures in beautiful frames of all of our beautiful children whom God has chosen to take before us. Maybe one day we'll understand why.Your's and Bethany's prom picture graced this table as I know you would have wanted it to be that way. So on your Birthday, I'll light another candle,gaze upon your beautiful picture, eat a piece of your cake and cry another tear for my beautiful angel child who watches over and loves us all more now than we could ever know. I love you Ricky and will forever celebrate your life and will continue to attend these wonderful ceremonies in your honor.Love, Your Mom
Cassie A
January 6, 2006
Hey *lil Rick*,
I can't believe it's been almost 8 months since you left! It really feels longer I feel like I have not seen you in years! I seen your dad last night he looks like he is doing better! We still miss you in Lake City and can't wait to see you again you remain in our thoughts and prayers and you are talked about daily!Until next time we will just take it day by !day~Much~love~Cassie!!
Cassie A
January 6, 2006
Hey *lil Rick*,
I can't believe it's been almost 8 months since you left! It really feels longer I feel like I have not seen you in years! I seen your dad last night he looks like he is doing better! We still miss you in Lake City and can't wait to see you again you remain in our thoughts and prayers and you are talked about daily!Until next time...
~Much~love~Cassie!!
BETHANY CROFT
January 4, 2006
LOVE YOU RICKY!!
BETHANY CROFT
December 11, 2005
HEY RICKY..I MISS YOU SWEETIE..LATELY HERE IVE BEEN GOING CRAZY WITH YOU NOT HERE..I KEEP THINKING OF ALL THE GREAT AND WONDERFUL TIMES WE HAD TOGETHER AND IT JUST KILLS ME TO KNOW THAT I CANT DO THAT WITH YOU NO MORE..IM TRYING SO HARD SWEETIE NOT TO BE SAD BUT ITS SO HARD YOU NOT BEING HERE WITH ME..IF I HAD JUST ONE MORE MOMENT, ONE MORE KISS, ONE MORE CONVERSATION, ONE MORE I LOVE YOU BABY..I WOULD GIVE ANYTHING JUST TO HEAR AND SEE YOU..AND I KNOW I WILL ONE DAY IT JUST KILLS ME SSSOO MUCH..BUT YOU KNOW I LOVE YOU AND I KNOW YOU LOVE ME WE ALWAYS WILL LOVE EACH OTHER AND ALWAYS CHERISH THE MOMENTS WE HAD..I LOVE YOU RICKY! YOUR BABY BETH..
*Heather Alford*
December 9, 2005
*Hey lil.ricky, wow there is so much i would love to say to u. It seems like yesterday when me, u, thomas, cassie, lil.jason, and all of us were just hangin out at micheal browns house.. chillin! Those were great times that i'll always remember, i love u lil. ricky and i wish u were still alive today so i could tell u that, u were like a big bro. to me and u'll always be in my heart, everyone luvs and misses u rick, please whatch over all of us, and keep us safe! YOUR OUR GUARDIAN ANGLE.... WE LOVE YOU LIL.RICKY!
Cassie Alford
December 9, 2005
Hey little Rick... I miss you sooo much! Words can't explain how I feel!! I don't know how to react or how to feel when I hear your name anymore' I was doing pretty well dealing with everything even right after it happened. But here lately I just can't deal with thinking about it. For a while I felt like you were here but just on a little vacation and soon you would be back and we could share some of our old habits, but I realize you are not coming back I'll have to come to you one day and so will everyone else and I will do everything I can to see you again. I have lots of memories of you from the first time I met you in second grade when you came to my house to stay the night with Thomas till the night you left me at your house with Oreste and never returned. I hate that you had to leave so soon but I will never regret getting to spend your last night and last hours with you and Cassie. When I think about the memories I have of you the ones I think about the most are not the most recent but the ones from when we were young like collecting a dollar from every kid at the skating rink on a Friday night so that we would have money to go again Saturday because our parents wouldn’t pay for us to go both nights... I'll always miss you Ricky and there will not be a day that goes by that you will not be in my thoughts.
Love Cassie Alford, Oreste Villar, and Alec.
Rebekah and Derek
December 8, 2005
Hey RICKY!!! i seriously cannot believe it has been so long, but still feels like it happened just yesterday!!! ALL OF US LOVE YOU TAKE CARE BUDDY!!! LOVE REBEKAH AND DEREK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
please help guide everyone in the right directions....
November 21, 2005
Hey Ricky we miss you sooo much!!! Every day just seems more and more unreal.......... take care of everyone!! LOVE YOU ALL YOUR FRIENDS
LeAnna Strattan
November 17, 2005
*XxXOoO*Ricky*XxXOoO*
Wow! There is so much to say! I miss you more and more each day! You were one of my heroes buddy! You were one of a kind! I look at your pictures and I think why couldnt we just freeze time and go to the part where just before you passed on...and go there and save you and Cassie..I REALLY miss you! I had the pleasure of knowing you for 5 wonderful years! I remember one time when you came over you were standin in the kitchen and I was pickin on you and then you picked on me right back..Everytime I go in my kitchen I just think about you..as weird as it might sound..My brother, you, and I have shared alot of memories..I remember that first day I met you in sixth grade..and then when I met you with my brother at your house..I REALLY miss you lots and you have changed everyones perceptions in life! I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!! Love Yah Always and You will NEVER EVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!, LeAnna Strattan
*CHRYSTEN HUDSON*
November 16, 2005
RICKY...THERE IS SO MUCH I CAN SAY ABOUT YOU...YOU*&*CASSIE WERE THE MOST LOVED PEOPLE IN THIS TOWN*&*NO ONE WILL EVER FORGET YALL OR THAT BEAUTIFUL SMILE U ALWAYS HAD ON UR FACE...I STILL REMEMBER THE COUPLE TIMES I FIRST MET U LOL(SINCE THE 1ST TWO TIMES WE DIDNT REALLY INTRODUCE EACHOTHER)*&*THE FIRST DAY U EVER CALLED ME*&*ALL THE OTHER GREAT MEMORIES OF YOU THAT I HAVE SHARED WITH YOU OR HEARD...THERE IS NOT A DAY THAT GOES BY THAT I DONT THINK ABOUT U LIL RICK...YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART*&*PRAYERS*&*SO WILL YOUR FAMILY*&*I HOPE THAT EVERYONE IS BEING STRONG FOR YOU...TOMORROW WILL BE 5 MONTHS*&*IT STILL FEELS LIKE THIS IS NOT REAL...IM JUST WAITING FOR YOU TO WALK UP ANYTIME NOW...NOW U KNOW HOW MUCH U WERE LOVED*&*HOW MANY PEOPLE SUFFERED FROM THIS TRAGEDY...EVEN THE PEOPLE THAT NEVER MET YOU*&*HAVE JUST HEARD ABOUT YOU MISS YOU*&*WISH U COULD COME BACK TO MEET YOU...I WISH I COULD HAVE SAID ONE LAST GOOD-BYE TO YOU BUT I WOULDNT HAVE WANTED TO BECAUSE I KNOW I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN AND BE ABLE TO SAY HELLO RICKY TO U AGAIN...LAST MONTH I HAD THE WORST EXPERIENCE...SOMEONE HAS UR PHONE# *&* I STILL HAVE IT STORED IN MY PHONE*&*THEY CALLED MY PHONE SO IT SHOWED UP AS U CALLIN*&*ALL I COULD DO WAS CRY BECAUSE IT SCARED ME SO BAD...RICKY PLEASE WATCH OVER EVERYONE *&* MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS SAFE*&*WATCH OVER CASSIE UP THERE*&*TELL HER WE ALL LOVE HER TOO....I MISS YOU SO MUCH *&* NEVER WILL FORGET U*&*I HOPE U NEVER FORGET ME...ILL SEE YOU WHEN MY TIME COMES RICKY *&* I HOPE U*&*CASS ARE THERE TO WELCOME ME IN...UNTIL THE DAY I SEE UR SMILING FACE AGAIN I LOVE*&*MISS U GREATLY...REST IN PEACE! LOVE CHRYSTEN
Bethany Croft
November 15, 2005
Hey Ricky..I just wanted to tell you that I love and miss you so much..You still mean everything to me..I cant believe I have to live my life without you..not being able to see you everyday or us talking for hours and hours on the phone..It hurts me..i wanted to spend my life with you and I know you planned on spending it with me to but i guess God thought that it wasnt the best thing for you..but i still love you and you and your family are always in my prayers..love you sweetie see you soon..one day will be together forever..
Bethany
COURTNEY WALLER
November 9, 2005
HELLO AGAIN..IT'S BEEN A WHILE SINCE I'VE WROTE ON THIS SO I FIGURED IT'S ABOUT TIME I DID SO..
WELL, IT'S BEEN A LIL MORE THAN 5 MONTHS SINCE YOU'VE GONE ..BUT IT FEELS LIKE UR STILL HERE...I PRAY TO YOU AND CASS EVERYNITE AND TELL YOU HOW MUCH I MISS YOU! WITH YOU GONE, EVERYONE JUST DOESNT LOOK THE SAME LIKE THEY USE TO, YOU'VE TOOKEN A GREAT PART OF US BUT U'LL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED..
JUST YESTERDAY AT SCHOOL I WENT TO THE BATHROOM AND UR NAME WAS WRITTEN ON A STALL THAT SAID "R.i.P LIL RICKY..KEEP SMILING IN HEAVEN" ..NO ONE HAS FORGOTTEN ABOUT U! EVERYONE MISSES AND LOVES U SOO VERY MUCH AND I CANT WAIT TO SEE YOUR WONDERFUL FACE IN HEAVEN...
ALWAYS IN MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS! -COURT
jennifer kimbrell
November 7, 2005
Lil Ricky,
I just wanted to let you know that we miss you here and we can't wait until that beautiful day when we are reunited with you on those golden streets of heaven, Me Tommy and Kenzie went to the fair the other night and we saw bethany and I just couldn't help but tear up b/c you guys were always so cute together and it was so sad to see her there without you, I know it has to be hard on her... we all love you and miss you very much.. Me and Tommy were talking about how much fun you were to be around always smiling and care free.. one of those people who can just light up your day no matter how you felt.. I will see you when the time comes.. We know your watching over us wanting us all to stay strong and keep you in our thoughts b/c your 4ever in our <3s
with all our <3
Jennifer K., Tommy H.
& McKenzie H.
Tara Hunt
November 5, 2005
well hello there ricky..its been awhile since i talked to you, the other night i was at sara's house and i was going thorugh some old pics and i found this picture of me and you when i was young and u were 15/16 ...you've changed so much...i will always remenber you...see you when the time comes much love Tara Tommy and Sara we all miss you bunches
derek and rebekah
November 4, 2005
dear ricky we both miss you very much, and there is not one single day that goes by that we dont think or talk about you!!we love you and prey for bethany and your family. love ya always rebekah and derek. its still soo hard to think why something this tragic had to happen to you! you were just beginning your life.....
Kirsten Slanker
November 1, 2005
HEY RICKY!WOW!Its been a couple of months.It seems like y-day i was on the phone wit you!I miss you soo much!Its so unreal now that your gone!Im keepin Bethany safe and making sure shes doing ok everyday!I know that no matter what she will always love you forever!NEVER WILL THAT LOVE GO AWAY!Im so sorry this had to be you.It shouldnt have happened to you!But I know maybe something good has come out of all of this.I love you and never forget that!RHG*&*BLC 4-EVA and Always!XOXO!RIP Ricky "Hugh" (LIL RICKY) Goodman!
BETHANY CROFT
October 29, 2005
RICKY...I DONT KNOW WHAT TO SAY..ITS STILL ALL A BLUR TO ME..I KNOW YOUR OK BECAUSE YOUVE TOLD ME YOUR OK IN MY DREAMS BUT I JUST WISH YOU COULD COME AND SEE ME OR I COULD COME SEE YOU JUST FOR LIKE A DAY..YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT ITS LIKE TO WAKE UP EVERY MORNING AND KNOWING THAT WERE NOT GOING TO TALK TODAY OR I CANT SEE YOUR BEAUTIFUL SMILE..I GUESS I JUST HAVE TO KEEP THINKING TO MYSELF EVERYDAY GETS CLOSER TO SEEING YOU..ONE THING I WISH FOR BESIDES SEEING YOU IS I WISH IT WOULDNT HURT SO BAD..I MEAN THE PAIN I FEEL IS JUST TERRIBLE BUT I KNOW WHEN I SEE YOU IT WILL ALL BE BETTER BECAUSE EVERY TIME I LOOK AT SOMETHING THAT REMINDS ME OF YOU OR DO SOMETHING I GET THIS BIG SMILE ON MY FACE BECAUSE I KNOW AND YOU KNOW THAT WILL SEE EACH OTHER ONE DAY THROUGH TIME AND WHENEVER IT COMES RICKY IT WILL TRUELY BE THE HAPPIEST DAY OF MY LIFE..YOUR ONE TRUE LOVE, BETH
October 24, 2005
Ricky...... where do I begin!! we all miss you so much!!! cant believe its been going on 5 monthes it seems like yesterday. I think about ya every day! luv ya bunches!!!!!
Jessica Johnson
October 19, 2005
Ricky,
Thinking of you always brings a smile to my face, a smile that never fades. Even though I know you're gone, at times it still feels like a dream, i always think I'm going to wake up and see your face. Though I can't see you or be with you right now, I know we'll be together again someday. I'm very thankful that we were able to be friends for so many years, I just wish it wouldn't have ended so soon. You passed in a tragic way, but we all know you're in a better place. I will always Love you and Miss you Ricky, you will never be forgotten!
Love Always and Forever,
Jessie
Brandy Sandage
October 12, 2005
I just cant believe that your gone, me and janay were talkin about you the other day, we both miss you so much. i cant believe that of all the people you are gone. but i guess god wanted you for himself which i cant blame him because you were so great. i love you and miss you always and forever!
*CHAYLEN ORTEGA*
October 1, 2005
RICKY, I MISS YOU SO MUCH...I CANT WAIT TO SEE, THINGS WILL NEVER BE THE DAME WITHOUT YOU BUDDY...SEE YOU SOON... I HEART YOU... MAUHHH!!
September 30, 2005
dear ricky, today was homecomming and when i saw all the lost loved ones on the table @ the alumni breakfast it really broke my heart again about you and cassie. when little adam dedicated that song to you and cassie at skit night it really choked me up in side. everyone loves you and you are on our minds everyday. I had a dream about you the other night, it was the first dream I ever have had about you. I seen you all in white, you looked so happy, you looked at me w/ that beautiful smile you always have had and held my hand. It was so real that when you held my hand it was cold as ice, but you looked up at me and smiled and I knew that everything with you is ok now. I woke up crying and I swear I could still feel the coldness. I wish others could have seen it too because u were so happy!! Im just glad to know now that you are all right. luv ya always!
COURTNEY WALLER
September 28, 2005
HEY RiCKY..I'VE THOUGHT ABOUT U SO MUCH LATELY *&* iTS DRiViNG ME CRAZY THAT IM NOT ABLE TO SEE YOU! I MiSS YOUR COMPANY *&* YOUR WONDERFUL FACE..EVERYDAY i WAKE UP WiSHiNG i COULD SEE YOU RiGHT THEN..BUT I KNOW I HAVE TO WAiT *&* WiTH OUT YOU HERE, THERE'S ALOT EVERYONE iS MiSSiNG! YOU WERE ALWAYS A GOOD PERSON W/ THE BEST SMiLE THAT ALWAYS COMFORTED PEOPLE..i LOVE U SO MUCH *&* iM PRAYiNG TO YOU EVERY NITE BABE! I LOVE U TERRiBLY *&* LiKE OTHERS HOPE, I HOPE YOUR THE FiRST PERSON i SEE IN HEAVEN AS WELL AS CASSiE! I LOVE U BABE , WATCH OVER US HERE @ HOME...WERE ALWAYS THiNKiNG OF YOU! -COURTNEY WALLER
jessica cameron
September 27, 2005
Hey ricky I was thinking about u today just thought i would write to say hey we miss you so much cant wait to go home to see you again
Lauren Slack
September 15, 2005
Well you know I feel so lucky to be able to say I knew Ricky Goodman. He was such as sweetheart!! I know how much the lord must love him. Ricky you were awesome!!!! LOVE YA!!!!
BETHANY CROFT
September 13, 2005
HEY SWEETIE..I WAS JUST SITTING HERE THINKING ABOUT YA LIKE ALWAYS SO I THOUGHT I WOULD WRITE..I MISS YOU LIKE CRAZY ITS SO HARD WITH YOU NOT HERE NOW ALL I HAVE IS MEMORIES AND PICTURES TO REMEMBER YOU..IF ONLY I COULD JUST HEAR YOU SAY "I LOVE YOU BABY" WHICH IS THE LAST THING YOU TOLD ME..BUT I KNOW I WONT HEAR YOU SAY THAT ANYMORE..BUT I JUST CANT WAIT UNTIL THAT DAY WHEN I SEE YOUR BEAUTIFUL FACE AND YOU WELCOME ME HOME..I LOVE YOU RICKY AND ALWAYS WILL!!!MMMMUUUUUMMMM...MMMUUUUAAAAH
HH
LOVE ALWAYS & FOREVER..YOUR BABYGURL BETH
rebekah, derek and friends merrill/kirby
September 9, 2005
dear ricky its been 3 monthes since you have passed and once again it still feels so unreal! it really hurts my feelings to know that all the friends you had dont go out and keep up your grave with new flowers/ etc. me and patty went out today and cleaned it up a little bit, put new flowers, cards, and nick-knacks up. we all miss and love you dearly and that will never change, and even though the days weeks monthes and years go buy you will always be in our hearts and may your memory live on forever!! love all your friends derek k rebekah m rocky j stephanie g patty b and chris w until next time love ya
CHAYLEN ORTEGA
August 29, 2005
RICKY...I CANT BELIEVE THAT THIS HAPPENED TO YOU...I MISS YOU SO MUCH...THERE IS NOT A DAY THAT GOES BY THAT I DONT THINK OF YOU *&* JUST WISH THAT YOU WERE STILL HERE *&* TO HEAR YOUR VOICE AGAIN...I LISTEN TO MESSAGES FOR YOU ALL THE TIME *&* JUST WISH THAT I COULD SEE YOU FACE TO GO ALONG WITH THE MESSAGES...YOU WERE SUCH A GREAT PERSON *&* ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON YOUR FACE...I GUESS THAT GOD NEEDED YOU UP THERE *&* I HOPE THAT YOU ARE UP THERE WATCHIN OVER ME *&* HELPING ME MAKE ALL THE RIGHT CHOICES IN LIFE...I KNOW THAT YOU ARE...YOU WERE ONE OF MY BESTFRIENDS RICKY *&* YOU KNOW THAT I WISH THAT I WOULD HAVE BEEN ABLE TO TALK TO YOU MORE THAT NIGHT...I REALLY DO...I JUST DIDNT THINK THAT WOULD BE THE LAST TIME I WOULD EVER TALK TO YOU AGAIN...I WILL NEVER FORGET ANY OF THE TIME THAT WE SPENT TOGETHER OR YOU TAKING ME OUT ON MY 15TH BIRTHDAY...IT TRUELY WILL BE THE BEST BIRTHDAY EVER...I WILL THINK ABOUT YOU ON MY 16TH BC YOU KNOW ITS COMIN UP...WISH YOU WERE HERE TO SPEND IT WITH ME...THANKS FOR WATCHIN OVER ME...I HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON BUDDY...I LOVE YOU BUNCHES *&* BUNCHES...MUAHHH
ARiELLE KOON
August 22, 2005
HEY RICK ..I MISS YOU SO MUCH..ITS HARD HERE WITHOUT U..THANK U SO MUCH FOR WATCHING OUT FOR ALL OF US THIS WEEKEND ON MY BDAY..WE MISSED U THERE..WE ALL LOVE U AND CANT WAIT TO SEE U AGAIN WITH THAT BIG BEAUTIFUL SMILE OF YOURS*
I LOVE YOU
*ARIELLE*
*WE THOUGHT OF U WITH LOVE TODAY. BUT THAT IS NOTHING NEW. WE THOUGHT ABOUT U YESTERDAY AND THE DAYS BEFORE THAT TOO. WE THINK OF U IN SILENCE. WE OFTEN SPEAK YOUR NAME. NOW WE ONLY HAVE MEMORIES AND YOUR PICTURE IN A FRAME. YOUR MEMORY IS OUR KEEPSAKE. WITH WHICH WE'LL NEVER PART. GOD HAS U IN HIS KEEPING. WE HAVE U IN OUR HEARTS.*-
BETHANY CROFT
August 7, 2005
RICKY, HEY SWEEITE..I MISS YOU SO MUCH..BUT I KNOW YOU PROLLY KNOW THAT BY NOW..I JUST CANT WAIT UNTIL THE DAY I SEE YOUR FACE AGAIN AND YOU SAY "BETHANY CROFT IS THAT YOU?"..LOL..U KNOW..I LOVE YOU SO MUCH..ILL SEE YOU SOON SWEETIE I PROMISE..JUST PLEASE MAKE ME STRONG FOR YOU AND GO ON WITH MY LIFE..YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN..I LOVE YOU RICKY!!!
monica macchio
August 5, 2005
i didnt know him that well, but what i knew i loved. he was a great kid, would've been a great man. i'm very sorry to his friends and family. you have an angel on your side now. goodbye ricky, we'll miss you.
jennifer kimbrell
August 4, 2005
Lil Ricky, I miss you alott and I will always remember our good times as well as the few bad.. You are safe in the arms of the lord and there you will be forever young.. We love you..
You meant so much to all of us
You were special and that's no lie
You brightened up the darkest day
And the cloudiest sky
Your smile alone warmed hearts
Your laugh was like music to hear
I would give absolutely anything
To have you well and standing near
Not a second passes
When you're not on our minds
Your love we will never forget
The hurt will not ease in time
Many tears I have seen and cried
They have all poured out like rain
I know that you are happy now
And no longer in any pain.
I will see you soon!!
Candace Roxby
August 4, 2005
Lil Ricky....you'll always be my 'side dish' and I will always remain your 'main course'!! Nothing will ever change the love we all have for you in our hearts!
Our lives changed, the very moment we found out
That you had passed away.
We couldn't stop it; there was nothing we could say.
You've touched our lives so deeply to a point you will never know,
we try to think about you when we are feeling down and low.
Sometimes when our days get hard
We will think about your beautiful smile
and if we listen hard enough we will hear your voice after a while.
It's you who give us a reason to go on with our day,
and now if we want to see you we'll bow our heads and pray.
We all catch ourselves looking for you still,
On the roads and at your front door,
but when we call your name there is no reply anymore!
We never thought a day would come where we would be apart,
God has you in his keepings, we have you in our hearts.
Life will go on, but will never be the same,
your beautiful smile is gone, but it will always remain.
You're our angel from up above.
You'll always be missed, but most importantly... loved.
Just one more minute, God, is all I ask- why can't you give him back;
it seems like such a simple task.
I guess people are right when they say God only takes the best,
I know enough now that you're peacefully at rest.
It's hard for us to understand why he would choose you to take away,
and if I ever faced him this is what I would say...
It's so UNFAIR, there were so many words that were left unsaid
and debts left undone, and, Ricky,
Your life in heaven has only just begun.
He was heaven sent, is the best answer I could find,
Always loving and always kind.
God has left us with an eternal ache in our hearts
when you sent an angel to him and said,
"Come with me it's your time to part."
We're always thinking about that short time we had to spend,
you'll always be with us; you'll always be our best friend!
No time would be long enough to spend with you,
and what we are going to do without you here... we have no clue.
We know you're gone now but will never be left out;
we will never forget you- in that there is no doubt.
Although you're in a new place we'll always remember you,
and remember your grace.
There are times we swear we know you're there;
We can feel you so close to us yet,you're so far away!
We can't wait until that one sweet day
Where we can talk to you again!
You've brightened our days with a little wave and a smile!
There is so much more I can say,
but right now I will say, "see you in the afterlife
Because good-byes are forever.
In hopes I will see you again,
I know right now you're looking down on us
with a tear in your eye thinking about that horrible day
where you were forced to say good-bye."
We miss you, Ricky! Know one day we will be together once again
and nothing else in the whole world will matter!
*~*Candace M. Roxby*~*
LeAnna Strattan
August 4, 2005
*Ricky*
We all cant belive it happend to you of all people Ricky...Why You! Why Now! I remember back in those days that you came over all the time with Alan..Man were those crazy times...I remeber when me and Alan went and visited you in Live Oak.. at Com Central... Ricky I had like just seen you a week before it happend I want to break down and cry everytime I think of you laying there lifeless...Ricky YOU WERE A GREAT PERSON!! Don't let anyone tell you any diffrent Bethany! He was the sweetest guy anyone EVER knew! You were the best friend anyone could ever have...Ricky, Bethany is in my prayers EVERY day for her to be stronger and to not forget about not only YOU but GOD as well..We know this has been so hard on your family and not to mention Bethany! And you will be FOREVER missed!!! And nobody will forget that great big smile of yours!! :)I love you VERY much Buddy!!
<3<3<3*~*Love Always And Until We Meet Again In Heaven, LeAnna Strattan*~*<3<3<3
Rebekah and Derek Kirby
August 1, 2005
Lil Ricky time has went by sooo fast since you and cassie went to heaven! I visit your grave all the time and usually bring flowers with me I never really knew you except for c-ing ya quite a few times and listening to Derek tell stories about yall's child hood when ya'll were younger. But since you have been gone I've missed you so much derek, rocky, steph, and I went to your house the weekend before you passed away when you had that party and we'll never 4-get you being the last one showing up comming over to all 4 of us and joking around about it! you told us all to come to the back yard where the party was but instead we hung around 4 a couple minutes then left. If we would have known that was the last time we would have seen ya believe me we would have stayed way longer. WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED!!!!! love always rebekah merrill and derek kirby
Jessica Cameron
August 1, 2005
We will be missing you
You were so full of life,
Always smiling & carefree.
Life loved you being a part of it,
and we loved you being a part of us.
You could make anyone laugh,
Nomatter how sad someone was
you could take the hurt away.
nothing could ever stop you
or even make you fall
you were ready to take on the world
ready to do it all
but god decided he needed you
so from this world u left
but you took a pieace of all of us
ours hearts are what you kept
and its hard not to see your face
but please always know this
no one will ever take your place
you left with out warning
not even saying goodbye
nothing will ever be the same
but we know u r in heaven
watching us & looking after.
we didnt see this coming
it hit us by suprise
and when you left this world
a small part of us died
Your smile could brighten anyone's day, no matter what they were going through.
And we know ever day for the rest of our life,
We will be missing you.
Jordan Gardner
August 1, 2005
Lil Rick...It's So hard to believe that your not here with us anymore.I miss hanging out with you ,you were such a fun guy to be around there was always something to do when i was with you. Everytime I'd See you it would always bring a smile to my face. You were so sweet and funny i Miss you so so so MUCH!!! I Can't Wait To See you in heaven it will be so great and one of the best days of my life !!! It's So Hard knowing that your gone but i know your in a better place . I Hope Your haveing the time of your life up there i know you are !!! Until I See You again watch over me and everyone eles make sure were safe I LOVE *&* MISS YOU very much ricky!you will forever be in my heart! be at the gate waiting for me when i get to heaven I Love You Lil Rick!!!... Tink *&* Pan Lol Lil Rick!!!
***Love Always Jordy***
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