# Sad news about my husband, RickQ **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 13, 2009, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sad-news-about-my-husband-rickq/489331 "2009-03-13T15:09:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![Cazzle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cazzle/32/75_2.png) [@Cazzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cazzle)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2009, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sad-news-about-my-husband-rickq/489331/101 "2009-03-15T02:51:01Z")
I am so sorry for your loss Brynda. My thoughts are with you and with all those who knew and loved Rick. ---
**Author:** ![missred](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/missred/32/14096_2.png) [@missred](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/missred)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2009, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sad-news-about-my-husband-rickq/489331/102 "2009-03-15T02:57:03Z")
**Brynda** , I’m so sorry for your loss. Words aren’t coming right now, but be sure to know that you can come to the boards with anything and there will be someone here to give comfort. Don’t forget us locals if you need anything physically either. **RickQ** will live on in my heart as the laughing guy from over the pond from the Nashville Dopefest a couple of years ago. May the love that you shared give you comfort in the days to come. {{{{ **Brynda** and family}}}}} ---
**Author:** ![ruadh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/d2c977/32.png) [@ruadh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ruadh)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2009, 8:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sad-news-about-my-husband-rickq/489331/103 "2009-03-15T08:11:09Z")
I’m really sorry to hear this. I met Rick at a LonDope many years ago and then met up with him again once when I was passing through Yorkshire. He was a total sweetheart. By the second time I met him he was already planning his move to America and it was obvious how excited he was to be with you, **Brynda**. It seems so unfair. ---
**Author:** ![Brynda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e79b87/32.png) [@Brynda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brynda)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2009, 1:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sad-news-about-my-husband-rickq/489331/104 "2009-03-15T13:05:03Z")
Thanks, everyone. Your kindness and fond memories of Rick mean a lot to me. He was so quiet that I feared that not everyone saw his wonderful qualities. I have asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to [www.CaringBridge.org](http://www.CaringBridge.org). It is an amazing site where people who are ill set up a page to post updates. it was a huge help to us. Someone PMed me about donations, so I thought I would post this here. Local dopers, his memorial service is at Woodfin in M’boro on Thursday at 6, with visitation at 5. You would be welcome. ---
**Author:** ![flodnak](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/838e76/32.png) [@flodnak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flodnak)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2009, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sad-news-about-my-husband-rickq/489331/105 "2009-03-15T15:53:06Z")
I’m so sorry, Brynda. It’s not fair he had to leave you so soon. ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2009, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sad-news-about-my-husband-rickq/489331/106 "2009-03-15T16:03:19Z")
> [@flodnak](#): > > I’m so sorry, Brynda. It’s not fair he had to leave you so soon. But how good it was that you had him, even for this too-short a time. ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2009, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sad-news-about-my-husband-rickq/489331/107 "2009-03-15T20:09:56Z")
I spent time today at my church service praying for the both of you. ---
**Author:** ![I\_Have\_Hippos\_In\_My\_Garden](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/4491bb/32.png) [@I\_Have\_Hippos\_In\_My\_Garden](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I_Have_Hippos_In_My_Garden)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2009, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sad-news-about-my-husband-rickq/489331/108 "2009-03-15T20:40:26Z")
I am so very sorry. This is so sad and touching all at the same time. ---
**Author:** ![Ruby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/13edae/32.png) [@Ruby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruby)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2009, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sad-news-about-my-husband-rickq/489331/109 "2009-03-15T21:39:46Z")
\ **Brynda** , I’m so very sorry to hear this. My hub and I share a similar relationship and can only imagine the pain you’re in. Take gentle care of yourself, **Brynda**. My condolences to you and your family. ---
**Author:** ![Face\_Intentionally\_Left\_Blank](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/face_intentionally_left_blank/32/288_2.png) [@Face\_Intentionally\_Left\_Blank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Face_Intentionally_Left_Blank)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2009, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sad-news-about-my-husband-rickq/489331/110 "2009-03-15T22:33:19Z")
Perhaps some small comfort can be taken in a life well-lived, and well-loved. From what I’ve learned here, and in other threads, everyone should experience the kind of love that you and he shared. I’m so very sorry to hear of your loss. ---
**Author:** ![Mama\_Zappa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/71e660/32.png) [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2009, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sad-news-about-my-husband-rickq/489331/111 "2009-03-16T02:40:07Z")
I’m so sorry for your loss. Your love for Rick shines through everything you post. ---
**Author:** ![dogbutler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dogbutler/32/428_2.png) [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2009, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sad-news-about-my-husband-rickq/489331/112 "2009-03-16T04:36:51Z")
I’m sorry for your loss. I’ll keep you and **Rick** in my prayers. ---
**Author:** ![TwistofFate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/cdc98d/32.png) [@TwistofFate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TwistofFate)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2009, 8:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sad-news-about-my-husband-rickq/489331/113 "2009-03-16T08:41:57Z")
Rick was a good man. I’m sorry for your loss. ---
**Author:** ![NinetyWt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/cc9497/32.png) [@NinetyWt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NinetyWt)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2009, 12:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sad-news-about-my-husband-rickq/489331/114 "2009-03-16T12:40:26Z")
Online guest book and obituary [here](http://www.woodfinchapel.com/index.cfm). ---
**Author:** ![The\_Weird\_One](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7bcc69/32.png) [@The\_Weird\_One](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Weird_One)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2009, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sad-news-about-my-husband-rickq/489331/115 "2009-03-16T14:04:51Z")
> [@NinetyWt](#): > > Online guest book and obituary [here](http://www.woodfinchapel.com/index.cfm). [Improved link.](http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=341885&fh_id=11462&s_id=EDB010C5F585EE37EBADA549EF9EC7EA) ---
**Author:** ![Nava](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/da6949/32.png) [@Nava](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nava)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2009, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sad-news-about-my-husband-rickq/489331/116 "2009-03-16T14:53:12Z")
Sorry, **Brynda**. I know there isn’t much we can do other than let you vent when you need it, but if there’s anything you think of, we’re here and you know there will be people who live close to you, and who can and will help. Take as needed: {{{{{{{{{}}}}}}}}}} ---
**Author:** ![Spacegirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e47774/32.png) [@Spacegirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spacegirl)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2009, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sad-news-about-my-husband-rickq/489331/117 "2009-03-16T18:11:35Z")
I am so so sorry for your loss. It sounds like you two shared a love that most only dream about. ---
**Author:** ![Missy2U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3bc359/32.png) [@Missy2U](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Missy2U)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2009, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sad-news-about-my-husband-rickq/489331/118 "2009-03-16T18:35:46Z")
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Please know you’re in my thoughts. ---
**Author:** ![Mahna\_Mahna](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e47c2d/32.png) [@Mahna\_Mahna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahna_Mahna)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2009, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sad-news-about-my-husband-rickq/489331/119 "2009-03-16T18:58:56Z")
I’m so very sorry for your loss, **Brynda**. My heart aches for you. It sounds like Rick was a wonderful man, and that the two of you had something really really special together. ---
**Author:** ![taxi78cab](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e47c2d/32.png) [@taxi78cab](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/taxi78cab)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2009, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sad-news-about-my-husband-rickq/489331/120 "2009-03-16T22:07:38Z")
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