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Jim Osborne
September 20, 2016
As an old friend of Rich's , I do miss him and wonder what happened to him after he joined the USAF. I hope he had a great life and career. He was a good man , a good friend, and I am sure he will be missed.
Sharon Sims
October 11, 2008
Rich,
We love you and will miss you so much!!!
All our love,
Shari, Evan and Hallie
Kathy Lewis
October 8, 2008
To the Sims family,
I met Rich during my nephew's ballgames. (Jamie Lewis). I know that my family is sorrowed over his passing. Please know that they will be there for Sharon, Evan and Hallie if ever the need arises.
God Bless and keep you safe till you meet Rich again.
Kathy Lewis - sister to Dan Lewis family and daughter to Elmer and Nyla Lewis
October 8, 2008
Mrs. Sims, Evan, and Hallie,
We are terribly sorry for your loss. It is always tough to lose family, and we will all be praying and thinking of you throughout the coming weeks. Hallie: we're always here supporting you. We love you!
Sincerely,
The Rapid City Central High School Chamber Orchestra
KNIO
October 7, 2008
I've had a word with The Almighty (as Gen Patton called Him) and He said, "Welcome home Rich!"
Charles/Eva Jones
October 7, 2008
We are in shock and numb from this news and we can only say prayers and let you know that the two of you are in our thoughts. Charles and Eva Jones
Shane Talbot
October 7, 2008
Sharon, Evan and Hallie,
We are so very sorry for your loss. It was a shock to all of us. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Shane, Holly and Girls
MIKE & CINDY OVERSTREET
October 7, 2008
WE LOVE & MISS YOU.
UNCLE MIKE & AUNT CINDY
MAUREEN & CARL CABELLO
October 7, 2008
Dear Bob & Barbara, Our hearts go out to you at this time of sadness with the passing of Richie. Our love and prayers are with you and the family. May the "Angels of God" hold you close and give you peace. Love Maureen & Carl
Ronald Lee R.N.C.
October 7, 2008
I am shocked and saddend for you loss. I knew Richard through our conversations down here at the VA Hospital. I found him a caring man, a loving husband and father. We had much in common based on military experiences and travel. I will miss him and I will pray for him and your family. GOD SPEED!
Maureen & Carl Cabello
October 7, 2008
Dear Sharon, Evan & Hallie
We never had the opportunity to meet you but the last time I saw Richie his eyes sparkled when he spoke of you. We pray for comfort for you at this sad time.
I met Richie when I worked for his father in 1976. He was tall and handsome even then and full of mischief. We will miss him dearly.
Joel Ray
October 6, 2008
Our sincere sympathy to the Sims' family following Rich's passing. His sense of humor (all those crazy emails) and dedication to our great
country will be missed. His family should be proud of all he did and meant to them. He will live on......
Wright / Ringo Family
October 6, 2008
Our condolences to the Sims family. We first met Rich through Hallie's tennis 5 years ago and he has always been a joy to mess around with at matches. His love for Steve's chili will always be remembered by Steve. Our thoughts and prayers go out the entire family. He will be greatly missed, but never forgotten.
Alexa Ray Taylor
October 6, 2008
This world is definitely not the same without Rich Sims in it. We will all miss him. I will miss his humor for sure. I will pray for strength and peace for those that were closest to him, especially Hallie and Evan. See you all soon.
Donald and Mary Ray
October 6, 2008
In loving memory to our nephew who gave us joy with his happy-go-lucky demeanor.
ROBERT & BARBARA SIMS
October 6, 2008
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.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
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