I was saddened to hear that Rick had passed. I enjoyed getting to know Rick as a co-worker at MSU. My last memory of seeing Rick was in the WalMart parking lot. He exited his Miata and hurried across the parking lot smiling and calling my name. We hugged and talked briefly as he told me he and Lisa were leaving on vacation that afternoon. He was happier than I had ever seen him. That’s the Rick I choose to remember. My deepest sympathy and condolences are extended to Lisa and the rest of the family.