Here is a classic, Rich and Jetswing. . .

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=24503.0

Quote from: Jake D on July 05, 2006, 09:06:14 AM
Here is a classic, Rich and Jetswing. . . 

 

Quote from: yamahonkawazuki on July 02, 2006, 09:30:28 AM
hmmmm 1400 mi. on a truck with bad shocks. (contemplating making the trip to the service) 

If you make the trip.. pick me up too.. Im currently in Greenbrier TN.. got flooded out of my house on thursday.. but I knew Rich.. we played guitar/bass togeather a few times.. went out on a couple rides... we had planned on going to a sylvian bike night last tuesday but I busted up my clutch puting in a new shift shaft   Kim.. I know how much Rich ment to you.. I wish there was somthing I could do.. but I lost everything in the flood.. you know how close my house was to the river... if theres ANYTHING I can do.. dont hesitate to drop me a note... insulinboy (at) gmail (dot) com.. my cell is six-oh-7-two-6-seven-eight-four-5-three

I'm so pissed off and sad... GODDAMNIT...  It's not going to be the same without him.

I feel so bad for Kim and the rest of his family...  Including all of us...

So very sad...
My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
God's speed Rich.

whos going on friday?

Quote from: weaselnoze on July 05, 2006, 01:52:29 PM
whos going on friday?

I want to, but work got in the way.  Please send my condolences with you.

I don't know what to think.  I never actually met Rick but in the early days of the gs chat room got to see what a great guy he was.  He was full of information and always willing to help.  What a loss to the community, Rick you will be missed.  I will have his fiance, family and friends in my thoughts and prayers.   

Quote from: weaselnoze on July 05, 2006, 01:52:29 PM
whos going on friday?

I am

RVertigo pointed me here.  What terrible news.  My sincerest condolences to his family and friends.

Quote from: Onlypastrana199 on July 05, 2006, 04:40:26 PM

Quote from: weaselnoze on July 05, 2006, 01:52:29 PM
whos going on friday?

I am

look for me!

Hey guys. My name is Sarah. I am Kim's youngest sister. Rich was my brother in-law, I miss him dearly. All of us do.

The things you guys have said on here, touch me deeply. I am sure wherever Rich is, he is reading this and he knows everyone loves him. He was the sweetest most caring guy I have ever met.

Like my sister said, keep the memories going That is what everyone needs. We all need a little pick-me-up here and there. That is what Rich did for everyone. His sweet smile could get anyone else to smile. He had a great sense of humor.

Feel free to contact me if you would like.

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This is really bad news for us. Rich was one the kindest, most gentle people i've ever known. Even though he was on the other side of the US his character really shined through.

You will be missed Rich.

That's sooo Sad Please pass my condolences to his family.

all the best matt your friend

I've been really uncomfortable while riding lately and I don't feel as stable or confident as I did last week. I find that I don't have the same control over my bike and am constantly worrying about traffic, making the right turn, keeping my eyes where they should be... It's messed up ... I, have thought about hanging up the jacket for good after what happened to Rich and that Dole Pineapple fellow. It's too much, and these paranoid feelings suck.

I think it's natural to be a little off our game when we have bad/shocking news. I waited to ride until I was past the initial shock, but I am keeping an even closer eye on traffic, and I'm slowing down a little and using extra caution. There's nothing wrong with letting this tragedy give us extra focus on our riding, on our safety, and on the dangers that are out there. It's actually good to become MORE aware. Slow down, be aware, and be careful out there. 

Quote from: groff22 on July 06, 2006, 09:36:08 AM
I've been really uncomfortable while riding lately and I don't feel as stable or confident as I did last week. I find that I don't have the same control over my bike and am constantly worrying about traffic, making the right turn, keeping my eyes where they should be... It's messed up ... I, have thought about hanging up the jacket for good after what happened to Rich and that Dole Pineapple fellow. It's too much, and these paranoid feelings suck.

I haven't been riding as much either, I did ride to work yesterday, but over my 4 day weekend I didn't ride at all.

I thought about it too..until i thought about a conversation I had with Rich after AJ's accident. We talked about it for a long time about how much she scared me and how worried I was and didn't want anything to happen to her. Rich convinced me that I just needed to get my butt back on the bike. I love riding, Rich loved riding, he knew what the joys of riding were and how much they can help lift your spirits. I have not gotten back on my bike since last saturday, I know I am not ready I'm still grieving as many of us are, but I'm getting closer. Rich is looking out for us just like he always did. Don't let it put you off, just give it some time.

Quote from: Onlypastrana199 on July 06, 2006, 10:10:48 AM
I thought about it too..until i thought about a conversation I had with Rich after AJ's accident. We talked about it for a long time about how much she scared me and how worried I was and didn't want anything to happen to her. Rich convinced me that I just needed to get my butt back on the bike. I love riding, Rich loved riding, he knew what the joys of riding were and how much they can help lift your spirits. I have not gotten back on my bike since last saturday, I know I am not ready I'm still grieving as many of us are, but I'm getting closer. Rich is looking out for us just like he always did. Don't let it put you off, just give it some time.

+1 I dont think Rich would want to be the reason that any of us stoped riding.. admitedly.. Ive given it some thought too.. I ride much MUCH more dangerously than Rich ever did.. I go faster than I should some times.. not over my own head.. but Ive tried to knee down on more than one occasion on the street.. Knowing that somthing like this happend to someone that did everything right is kind of scary.. but in the end.. as bad as it sounds.. somthing is eventualy going to kill you.. in our short time here.. we might as well do everything we can to enjoy it.. because if we dont enjoy it.. what was the point? I love riding too much to ever stop. I think its a good thing I lost my bikes in the flooding up north.. because my head isnt in the right place to ride right now (I was offered a bike so I could attned riches funeral as Im out in TN with no transportation right now.. but I declined) I think Id be too much of a danger to ride right now to myself and others.. as all Id be able to think about is "what if somebody comes at me around this next turn" not that its bad.. you always need to have an escape plan.. in case somthing like this does happen.. but if its all you think about it could easily get you hurt

I just got home from being out of town all week last night.  When I logged on to the site I thought, Whys Rich's mug up here? Then in the next split second when my eyes read the text, it felt like someone threw a bag of cement at my chest.

I read what had happened this week last night, and haven't really been able to post until now.  I don't think I can add a whole lot to what has already been said about Rich.  I only met Rich twice, but it only took that long to feel completely comfortable around him.  The other weekend at the NE Meet I had the opportunity to talk with him and have a good time.  It didn't take long to see that he was the type of guy that would drop everything and give you the shirt off his back if you needed help.  He was simply an all around great guy.

My deepest condolences go out to his family and friends.  He will be sorely missed.