Quote from: annguyen1981 on July 03, 2006, 06:40:28 PM
Reading that makes me even more sad knowing that I never got the chance to met him.

But look at how he touched the lives of so many, even those of us who never had the opportunity to meet him in person... He will live on in all of our memories and in our archives....and he holds a place in the heart of SO MANY people....

This is the legacy of love that Rich has left us.... 

I guess I am like so many other people on here when I say that he sent me a PM about the PA ride a few weeks ago. We talked a few times through PM's about doing a group ride again later in the summer since I couldn't go on the June 23-25th ride.  It is weird to me to read this news about a guy I never met, but yet I have thought about it so much the last 24 hrs since I found out. I can only try to imagine how his parents feel to lose a 25 year old kid. Everyday for the last 2-3/4 years I have prayed in some capacity that I leave this world before my little girl. I can not even imagine going on with out her. Wether she's 5 or 25 I can't even begin to imagine the pain.  Stuff like this just puts it all back into perspective. I would love to do an annual ride that ended up in his home town, wether I am riding a GS or a Harley or whatever I would like to participate. I am off labor day weekend so let's start planning it and make it happen.

Wow.

I get on here to check things out and see this.  My heart goes out to Rich's family and all of his friends.  I wish I could have met him at one of the next NE rides. 

Rest in peace, buddy.

Wow.  Just logged on tonight to see this shocking news.  I have not posted very much on here but read the board almost every day.  My thoughts are with Rich's family, friends, and community. 

This kind of thing brings our own mortality back into perspective....

-Erik

Is anyone else planning on attending Rich's service? I'm planning on taking I-90 out and meeting a mutal friend Rich and I shared before the service. I know its a long distance and during the week for many people, so attendance isn't an option. It'd be nice to know if others are planning on it though. Also, does anyone know how to get ahold of Insulinboy? Rich had mentioned riding with him several times but he hasn't been on the board in a while and I haven't seen him on AIM.

If it weren't for the whole Texas thing me and Kalee would be there.

so when are we supposed to go? for the calling on thursday or the funeral on friday? whats everyone planning?

I'm going on friday  dunno when we are supposed to go

Quote from: TadMC on July 02, 2006, 08:13:10 PM
...what if my fiancee lost me so quickly, with out a long kiss, or a tender hug.  I would be so angry with my self for not being able to say good bye perfectly.  How she must feel, probably second guessing her last words, the regret.

that is why you should live your life without regret, like every day is your last. I've had several people close to me die in recent years and each one has brought me closer to this way of life. I fall victim to the everyday grubbiness that robs you of seeing what is really important but I struggle to live my life so that if I pass, my closest family and friends will know I love them. Its about being genuine, I think. Its all you can do, really.

Quote from: Onlypastrana199 on July 03, 2006, 09:51:47 PM
I'm going on friday  dunno when we are supposed to go

Normally the wake or "calling hours" on Thursday if for friends and others to express their sympathy.  That's why flowers have to be there before the wake.  But nowadays it's sort of a free-for-all.  Attending the funeral service is totally acceptable -often less chance to speak with brothers & sisters and parents but a show of support none-the-less.

Go to one, go to both.  Really doesn't matter.  Going is the most important.  I was told by a local that this is expected to be a HUGE event -way I heard it there will be a huge turnout.

All I can say is .... Holy cow!
Rest in Peace, Rich.

Rest in peace Rich.
Even though we argued on the forum and through pm's my heartfelt sympathies go out to his fiance and family.

Jake

I'm gone a couple of days, and the world changes.  My prayers go out to Rich and his family, and also to you all.  This forum has given me an extended family of diverse individuals that share at least one love.  Our family is one person smaller today, and I want the rest of you to know what this forum, and all of you, mean to me. 

Keep the shiney side up.  God bless!  And Rich, here's one for the trip home...   

Again I have to thank you all for your support. There will be a huge turnout for Rich's calling hours and funeral. If he were here to see how many people cared about him he would be amazed. He was a special guy, I just wish others could have had the chance to get to know him like I knew him. He was my everything and always will be! Please keep his memories alive. He was so excited about his bike and had a great time on the last ride to PA. As soon as he got home he couldnt wait to show me pictures and tell me all the funny stories about the trip.

PLEASE contact me with any wonderful stories I might want to know. I just want to keep him alive in my heart....and I'm only trying to find the way to ease this undiscribable pain.

I always rolled my eyes when Rich would go on his "bike site" (as he called it). Now I can see why he was so interested in this site. I dont knwo mcuh about bikes but I can definitely see the friendships he has made with such wonderful people!

Thank you all so very much!

Kim (Rich's Fiance)

Kimberlymae028@yahoo.com
607.226.0114

He was truly a wonderful person. May god be pleased with him.

I am so sorry... I just got back into town and just read about this. It is so sad. My thoughts and prayers to his family and those who knew him best...

well i didnt really know the guy just by name but from what ive seen.... he was a really nice guy to talk to like if you posted a really dumb question he was always there to help and didnt make fun of you.... thats what you call a grate guy...... well i send my prayers to his famally and close friends...... atleast he was enjoying his last minutes with us...... just sucks that some @$$hole went in his way....... well take care and send my regards for the familly.... to bad i cant go cause i really would of like making it there

i was trying to find a news paper article on the net that talks about it do you guys know where i could find it ??

I just found out this morning. Words cannot convey the thoughts and feelings brought on by Phae's passing.
I remember Phaedrus, although only through his posts here on the site. I remember that he had a true wit and a genuine heart.
I am awed by how many lives it seems he has touched.  I offer my condolences to the family.

Being an agnostic, I am unsure of what lies ahead of us, but I like to think we are all watched over by those who have touched our lives. Since I am unable to attend the funeral or any of the memorial rides, I will ride today in Phae's Memory. I could sure use the company.

Rich, I wish you a peaceful rest, you will be missed.  Watch over us.  GStwin will never be the same without you.

RIP Rich / Phaedrus

Kim, may God bless and comfort you and Rich's family.




I haven't looked in on GStwin for a week or so since I ride the dreaded Harley now. This is certainly not what I expected to find on the forum. The world can change in an instant, can't it. While motorcycling is inherintly very dangerous, no one gets out of life alive, and everyone is a vicitm of chance whether they ride or not. At least Rich was doing what he enjoyed when it was his time to depart and he didn't have to linger in suffering as many do. Godspeed Rich.