from an old friend  / Friend (old friend )
I offer my most sincere condolences to your family. I knew Rich as one of the most kind hearted, and fun loving people you could ever want to know. He was at one time a co-worker at Metz's, and later a pen pal, then a good friend. Jesse and Jake, I knew you too, and my prayers go out to your whole family, but I have to tell you that I can't imagine life without my sisters, so I want to offer you an old friends, most sincere prayer. May God bless your family, and keep you always. May He help to heal you with time and allow Rich to show you he is safe and at peace in heaven. God bless, always and forever. ~~A very old friend. Close

SUE TO RICH  / SUE SCHREIBER (MOTHER-IN-LAW)
HI RICH, THAT'S WHO YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN TO ME.  I'VE KNOWN & LOVED YOU 
SINCE YOU WERE JUST 17.  YOU FELL IN LOVE WITH MY CASSIE & BUGGED HER UNTIL SHE WENT OUT WITH YOU & THEN IT WAS LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!  WE WORKED TOGETHER AT THE OLD HOWARD JOHNSONS'.  I WAS FRONT DESK, 
AS WAS CASSIE, SO WE WERE YOUR BOSS,,,KINDA COOL!!  MY HEART IS SO FULL RIGHT NOW.  I MISS YOU & I KNOW MY DAUGHTER & GRANDDAUGHTER DO.  NOW TODAY, THERE WAS ANOTHER HIT & RUN ON HWY 44, BUT, HEY, YOU ALREADY KNOW THAT.  ANOTHER ANGEL.  MOTHER-IN-LAWS AREN'T S'POSE TO LOVE THEIR SONS-IN-LAW, BUT I DID & DO.  MY CASSIE IS SO SAD.  
KEEP COMING TO HER.  SHE NEEDS YOU.  BRILEE NEEDS YOU.  LOVE ALWAYS TO THIS 
BEAUTIFUL BLUED EYED MAN. Close

our sons  / Casey
i'm so very sorry for your loss of richie. My son was 23 when he was taken from me, he was murdered. His killer walks free and i hope you can find the justiuce i never will. Please keep in touch, feeling your pain, casey Close

A POEM FOR U -HOPE IT FINDS U SOME COMFORT  / CHERI BROOKS FROM OHIO (ANGELS)
FOR OUR FAMILY I LEFT BEHIND

I know it’s hard to understand

But it’s all part of a bigger plan

It’s alright and I’m okay

I’ve never seen such a pretty place

Still I’m sorry that I had to go away

Dry your tears now don’t you cry

You know I’ll always be close by

For all those years you helped me through

Now I’ll be the one looking out for you

I’ll be right here just close your eyes

Picture my face and I’ll make you smile

Speak my name and I’ll be there for you

I promise, cause that’s what angels do

We’ve shared so many special times

The memories dance through our minds

Just keep them close when we’re apart

And wrap them tightly in your heart

Cause that’s where joy
and healing have to start

Dry your tears now don’t you cry

You know I’ll always be close by

For all those years you helped me through

Now I’ll be the one looking out for you

I’ll be right here, just close your eyes

Picture my face and I’ll make you smile

Speak my name and I’ll be there for you

I promise, cause that’s what angels do

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gone but not forgotton  / Sarah Ellis (none)
I am so sorry for your loss i am the fiancee off lee ellis who was  killed in ariq i now how your  feeling at this moment in time my baby brother got took away from me in the same curcumstance and it just some thin that can heal you will always think why ,its always the good die young but you have to think he in a better place even thow no place is better with out the ones you love iv lost my brother and fiancee and and its the hardest thing in the world but you all take care of each other cause he will be looking down on all he loves xx Close

I'm Sorry.  / Josie Grauvogl (Little Sister )
Rich,
         I love you so much and always will. I mean jezz your that "pain in the ass bro" everyone dreads, but believe it or not I loved it. I always knew you meant well and were just looking out for me, even though your a really bad tattle tale. 
         I'm trying to be strong, knowing that you wouldn't want us down here crying all the time. Its just so hard because you were taken from us just like that.. We will find who did this to you and they will pay. You will never be forgotten in anyones hearts!


Love you so much,
"Jo-Jo" Close