Very sad news regarding Rich - TheSolipsist.

[LAX]

I hate to have to start another thread like this but another paltalker who all of us knew has passed away. Rich (the solipsist) who started the O and A Fan room died in his sleep. There are not many details but all I can say is this truly is a terrible day for many of us on Paltalk. Rich was a friend to everyone on there and will be missed terribly. Please use this thread to post condolences and share stories and please think of his family and friends in this time.



I dont really know what to say but Rich you were a great guy and a great friend. RIP

mod's if you can sticky this please..sorry for double post

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All info for the service and anything afterwards can be found here:
http://oaexperience.com/forums/showthread.php?p=128580#post128580

[MJMANDALAY]

Yes Please People this is very sad, Rich was a Great guy. He passed away in his sleep last evening. I have spoken with his Father, and he is aware that I am passing along this information. I will post funeral arrangments this weekend. Peliminary arrangments at this time it will be Tuesday in Union City NJ.

[sniper]

Stickied
Didn't know him all that well, but the few times i've been in the fan room and from what I've heard he was a great guy and ran a tight ship there. My condolences to his friends and family.

[RobeSoup&Tears]

Sad.:icon_cry:

[Cromwell]

Is this for real?!?

I can't believe it.

I just saw him not that long ago.

Was he ill?

[Papagolash]

If you come in here to troll, you will be banned.

Here's an update on the service:
TUESDAY, OCT 9 2pm till 9pm Rivera Funeral Home, 46st and kennedy BLVD, union city, nj


met the guy a few times at Po's place helping cleaning up, before or any general fan even knew of pal talk. Always said hi to him at events, nice guy. this sucks.

[LAX]

This was passed along in fan room Tuesday 2pm till 9pm Rivera funeral Home, 46st. and Kennedy BLVD, Union City NJ

[Cromwell]

Completely shocked about this.

He was a great guy.

[poppAwoody]

sorry to hear didn't know of him

[Natas]

great guy. RIP Rich

[SurlyTruckDrivr]

wow, that is terrible news. I barely knew him, but anytime something tragic like this happens in the O&A community it feels like we lose a close friend. RIP Rich, you'll be missed

[Rob]

R I P...

[Stingray]

We talked here and there at F.H. Rileys, One of the cooler guys I've met. I'm fuckin pissed.

[Arch Stanton]

Tragic. Will pray for him and his family and friends.

[J. PETERSON]

damn...
never been on paltalk, never met or talked to the guy, but theres something about it that makes me feel for him and his family

RIP Rich, you will be missed

[Ballbuster1]

Very sad news. My condolences to his family and friends.

[SonnyForelli]

I would be lieing right now if told you that I am strong enuf to not be crying but I sit here in aww with tears down my face. I first met Rich at one of Master Po's Studio painting partys. It was the first BUF O&A fan I ever met outside of MA. Eversince then we have been friends allways bumping into each other at certain O&A events, at the studio, helping him to recover from Egg Nog overdose,countless times I have spent just chatting with him on pal talk, and just recently spending the whole weekend with him in the Mancation Camper.

Why is it that good die young and the assholes like myself stick around to greeve? This one is definatly hard to take for myself due to the overwhelming great temperment that Rich had. He was all about friendship and fun, even when he was stressed out he still found a way to make sure he was liked.

Well, I am gonna miss you my friend, Love ya dude.. Steve

[Stingray]

I have a request for the board, I know it's not much, but I would like to request that sig pics be disabled for the weekend.

I understand that many people here didnt know him, But he was a great O&A fan and did a Great job of Admin on the paltalk fanroom, As well as being a great guy. I've only talked and met him a handful of times but the guy was a stand up guy man. He was only 21. RIP Rich.

If I'm out of line just delete this post.

[PEST BY TRADE]

Man That is sad news Rich was a fun part of paltalk I hadn't been on paltalk in a little while but his room was the most popular one to be in. Shocking thing to happen to such a young guy Rest in peace Rich We'll Miss ya

[Absolutely]

((((Rich))))

[highway23]

sorry for the lost for everyone

[Mrs.Squidlow]

I can't believe he is gone. Rich was a great guy with so much to offer. I will never forget all the fun times we had at Po's singing into the spaghetti forks.

I'm so glad I got to have a dance with him at Reilly's during Mike and Heather's party.

I know he was very close with his family and they must be absolutely devasted to lose a son at only 21 years old.

Love you Rich and will miss you greatly. :icon_sad:

[Philly Homer]

Didn't know him, but a person who everyone praises so much must be a good man ..............

R.I.P Rich

Condolonces to all who knew this wonderful man

[Exanimate]

Always said to lose someone. I didn't know him, but that doesn't make it any less sad. Anytime a member of this community goes, it is terrible.

[Boz]

RIP Rich. The world is a worse place without you.

[tattered]

tonite my first drink is for Rich

RIP Rich...you did it up right

[KneeKnee]

So sad...

I talked to Rich a few times and was very fond of him.

God bless! :icon_sad:

[Vinman]

I can't believe this, Rich was one hell of a GREAT guy. He will be greatly missed.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c220/Vinman_/rich.jpg

[HerkyJerkyLiz]

the first time i ever met rich i was asking him why i was banned from the fan room!! weve been cool ever since then and now im in there mourning his loss. he was a terrific guy and will be missed.

[SuperMatt]

I never met him, he had just added me as a friend on his MySpace. Anytime someone young like Rich was passes away, it's tragic. I feel for his family and friends. From what others have said, he seemed like a really cool guy.

[Sparkstalker]

My condolences to all of you who knew him...

[assWhack]

I can't really say I knew the guy, but I did meet him once. When I went to the tailgate in camden, I didn't really know anybody, and he was the first guy that started talking to me. He seemed like a really cool, nice, and welcoming guy, i'm sorry for all of your losses.

[BeezerBlanks]

Rich reminded me alot of myself a few years ago...he was a great guy and I'm gonna miss him...glad I got to meet him at least once

RIP fella :icon_cry:

[baby bagadonuts]

anytime we lose one of our little family, whether you know them or not, it's sad. especially someone that young. just goes to show that any of us could be gone tomarrow. be good, have fun, and remember those that aren't with us anymore.

God bless Rich and his family, they really need it in a time like this

[generoso]

I am sadden and shocked buy this news. My prayers goes out to his family and close friends. I talked to Rich a few times and was a great guy and a true fan of the show.

[Sack of Chisels]

thoughts and prayers.

[Devilock]

God damn...

[Iron Duke]

Didn't know the guy that well but have heard of his rep. Go in peace.



btw. How old was Rich?

[Stingray]

btw. How old was Rich?

21

[elitemrp]

never met him, only saw him on paltalk and never really talked to him (i just join paltalk extreme every few months and never mic or cam up) but this really sucks. he seemed like a cool guy, sad i'll never get to meet him

RIP

[Flea_Man]

Rich was one of the first people I knew from paltalk and a good friend. He was always so nice to everyone. Welcomed with open arms. He did so much to make people happy. He just wanted everyone to have a good time and have fun.

His bday party was so much fun. Same with any other time at the events and FH Rileys. I always loved seeing Rich, and when I offer for a handshake, he'd give me a big bear hug and squash me. Looking back I know it was just out of love. He was such a caring fun guy.

Rich was the guy for the Camden show, who when I asked if I could stay somewhere, offered to let me share a hotel room with him and Alan. I had a blast hanging out with him the whole night that night.

I'm really going to miss Rich. RIP bro. I hope angels enjoy the Solip-zone.

[wackbagette]

:(

My heart goes out to Rich's family and friends...he was a sweetheart through and through and he will be missed...

Sad day.

[HumpX]

I didn't know him but my condolences to all of you for losing a friend. I've lost enough in my life to know how it feels.

[zagman76]

I have a request for the board, I know it's not much, but I would like to request that sig pics be disabled for the weekend.

I understand that many people here didnt know him, But he was a great O&A fan and did a Great job of Admin on the paltalk fanroom, As well as being a great guy. I've only talked and met him a handful of times but the guy was a stand up guy man. He was only 21. RIP Rich.

If I'm out of line just delete this post.



Not out of line at all - Request honored.

RIP Rich - I only met you (kind of) once, but you seemed to be a good guy.

[CallmeQtie]

Rich was a great guy. I was on paltalk sometime this summer and my mother was with me. Rich was teasing her asking her if she was a "knitter mommy" cause she was knitting, thinking she wouldn't know what he meant. SHe knew, but she liked the nick he gave her so much that she still goes by it. He also started to scream things to try and embarass her, but she fit right in by giving him the middle finger. He was silly, innapropriate at times, but he had a great heart and knowing him personally I am really fucking hurting right now. Rich will be missed:(
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g296/Callmeqtie/rich/DSC02367.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g296/Callmeqtie/rich/DSC02366.jpg

[cigarsandscotch]

The first time I met Rich was at the Million Pest March. He was one of the biggest O&A fans there were, and a great gut. I am very sorry to hear that he passed, especially so young. God bless him.

[ProfessorAnt]

I've been saving my 1000th post for something good. I can't think of anything better than this. Rich was a really smart guy. He will be missed. My thoughts are with his family in this time of need.

Cheers : Solipsist :

[tstlkevanilla]

R.I.P Rich.. this is indeed a sad day

[cokelogic]

It's a credit to Rich that when you read the name TheSolopsist, you knew that you had read that name before. Because he always around, supporting the show. You couldn't go into a Pal Talk O&A fan room with out seeing him logged on. He was a great guy for the time I knew him and a die hard O&A fan. He's blessed to have gone in his sleep, but so young. He will be missed.

[mikepop]

Wow.
I saw Rich in cleveland,He was sitting a few rows behind me with Jandrea and Taz.I wish I'd introduced myself.
Rip

[South Jersey]

Oh my God, this is beyond sad. Way too young. My prayers go out to his family.

[Tax Kuntz]

Damn this sucks. Rich was such a nice guy, always providing a laugh and a smile.
He really will be missed by a lot of people. R.I.P.

[tattered]

just so everyone knows i am watching this thread like hawk....if you troll i will ban you...

[FAngel]

Here's a toast for Rich. I don't frequent Paltalk too often but I certainly recognize the name and know how important he was to the community. My thoughts are with all of you.

[baby bagadonuts]

what's troll mean, i don't post much so i just wrote something nice about him and his family, to say it again, it's really a shame

[patbattlefield]

didn't know him but my condolences go out to his friends and family. When one pest grieves we all do. this sucks.

[wackbagette]

apologize for the big pic but this is my favorite picture of Rich...standing with all of us having fun and doing what he loved. This is how I'm going to remember him.

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h170/wackbagette/travelling_virus/P8260015.jpg

[frankjg]

Very sad news.. My prayers go out to his family.

[CM Mark]

I did not know him, but my condolences go to his family and friends.

[IrishAlkey]

Rich made me appreciate life.

His short one will be appreciated by so many.

That says something about a guy.

[Ctseadoo]

My sincerest condolences to his family. We have lost a good friend, and a great contributor to the Virus

[KevSlider]

I'm in shock. Such a good person taken away. He made efforts to visit anyone who would want him to visit. Went to every event, maintained a chaotic room, and was a very good friend. I hate loss. I wish I could have met and hung out with him.

[ron2000]

This is very sad.

Rest in Peace Rich. You will be missed by many.

[Bud8Weiser]

I've never been on Paltalk so I didn't know him but thats really sad. My condolences to his friends and family. RIP Rich.

[BCH]

speechless.

[Fruit Monkey]

This is beyond words. Im upset that such a Good Guy is gone. He is truely a Good person and Im sure all will miss you Rich.


Rest in Peace, and all my well wishes to Rich's family.

[Hoagie]

It's never easy losing someone. But it's that much harder when the person was as good as Rich. RIP

[Cage]

I am sorry to hear the news. I met Rich once, I can't believe he's gone. He will be missed by everyone.

[Buster H]

Wow, such a tragedy. Rich was a great guy. I only met him once or twice, but I saw him on PT several times. I never heard anyone say a single negative thing about the guy. In this group, that says a ton.

RIP Rich

[GLENN_THE_TOOL]

holy shit, i'm stunned. he was one of the first Pests i'd become acquainted with and one of the few who actually remembered who i was after we met. i've hung out with Rich at several of the Pest missions, the live events, and at the Traveling Virus shows. i remember him pointing to the ground and "getting" me at the tailgate for the PNC show. i remember walking through Manhattan with him and a few other Pests as he talked about the most heinous topics just to disturb passers-by and to make the rest of us laugh our asses off. i remember how he'd shout my name to announce my arrival, "Hey look! It's Glenn The Tool!" much to the indifference of everybody else. i was pretty much just a hanger-on because i knew so few Pests aside from Rich and a handful of others, and i would wonder to myself when he'd get tired of my boring, taciturn ass hanging around and tell me to fuck off. but he never did and i appreciated him for that.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a219/GLENN_THE_TOOL/ESPNZone.jpg

Rest in Peace, buddy.

[hereintheUK]

I never met rich in person but spoke to him many times on paltalk. He was a guy who really lifted spirits when they were low, and for that he will never be forgotten. He was a kind hearted man and my lasting impression of him will be what an awfully nice guy he was.

This thing we have is very special. God bless you Rich

Pest In England.

[GoodDaySir]

It's a blessing and a curse to know so many of you guys. We have the best listeners, many of whom are very involved with the show either on the air or in some other capacity off the air. It's a very large but close group of people. The good part of this is obvious. The bad part is that things like this happen more often. Rich was a great guy and a loyal fan and a friend to many.
He will be missed.

That's been the most awesome thing about the O&A show. Moreso than any other radio show this one has such incredible interaction with it's fanbase. Not once has it ever seemed like a couple of radio celebrities talking to millions of people, but almost like a couple of us in front of the microphones (and that's pretty fuckin' scary).

I never knew Rich but you can just see by the shots that he seemed like a real warm hearted guy. My condolences go out to his family and everyone who knew him. :icon_cry:

[mikeybot]

I didn't really know him, but that's a shame none the less.

[martianvirus]

That's too bad.

[Hottub]

Very sad news. The end came much too early. I'm sorry.
Condolences,

Hottub from ronfez.net

[AJellyDonut]

Rich's words have left a lasting impression on me. RIP.

[xxxMAULxxx]

If it wasnt for Rich creating the fan room, I would have never met so many of the people I now call my friends. Rich was a great guy, I met him for the First time, after talking to him a bit online, outside of Letterman and at Bar 9. He had a big heart and always had time for even the smallest, most obscure person in the room. He will be missed tremendously. RIP - RICH I miss ya bro.

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k75/xxxmaulxxx/letterman001.jpg

[Okterrificguy]

my pic of him from st. patti's day

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i126/ricktheone1/st%20pattys%20day/07019_17A.jpg

Cool guy. he will be missed

[PatFromMoonachie]

Rich was a smart, funny guy, I saw him at practically every O&A event from the first Cherry Darts competition to fixing up Master Po's school to the Letterman appearance, he was as big a fan of the show as me or anybody, I will miss him very much!
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53/vollisgood/bigrichpat.jpg

[MrSquidlow]

Rich was a good friend to many and a great friend to me.
He was a guy I would do anything for..
I'd rather never have had to post in a thread, on this topic, except to honor his memory..
You'll be missed Rich..

[Ren5150]

Wow. This is awful. I spoke with him a few times in Paltalk I'm sure. What a shame. I'll remember him and his loved ones in my prayers. What a shame.

[Jimmysescort]

RIP Rich.

[Radioguy]

Shamefully, if not for the pictures, I wouldn't have known who you were talking about. Unfortunately, that's my loss. I didn't get to know the guy, despite having met him many times, and never will again. :(

My condolences to his family. He was a nice guy.

[LisaNY]

I am so sorry to heat this!
From reading everyones post, it seems he was a GREAT person and will be missed greatly!!

[Lukin]

R.I.P Rich

[Clocktower]

I will miss rich. We had many laughs over TV theme songs on Paltalk.

Kind of sappy, but one of my favorite Irish Prayers...

May the raindrops fall lightly on your brow
May the soft winds freshen your spirit
May the sunshine brighten your heart
May the burdens of the day rest lightly upon you
And may God enfold you in the mantle of His love.

Rich, walk softly into that never ending horizon.

[pointblankJ9]

Unbelievable and sad news. I'm terribly sorry for all of you that knew him. I met him, but didn't get to know him the way many of you obviously did. This is really awful. My condolences for his family and friends.

[roche]

That is horrible news. He really was a nice guy. I never knew one person that had anything bad to say about him.

[RayLeOtter]

Rich, love you so much.....

[MJMANDALAY]

I just feel I have to write a little to let some of the pain out, Thank you.


I could go on for pages about "superstar" that's what I called him. I remember when I 1st PMed him about coming down to PO's to help out. He was just a shy quiet kid, and it took some serious nudging to have him come down.
I remember his humor on the long days and nights we spent together just hanging out BBQing and Bullshitting about the show and life in general.
Tonight as I sit here at dinner with my wife, friends and Po, it is hard to comprehend what has happened. We all had plans to have a fun filled evening as we always do with everyone. At this point it is not that easy.
Rich was one of the first to know of my engagement and he was also one of the first people I called when we got back from Vegas after we got married. He was probably more happy for me then me, and couldn't wait to help set up our party at Rileys.
We were just talking about how there is so many events coming up, between now and the end of the year. And joking about how he was of age, and didn't have to worry, like he used to.
Po has sung a few songs tonight, with a heavy heart and in his own way to pay respects to Rich, and at times the tears are hard to hold back.
I know there are 100's of people who's lives he has touched in different ways, I am with you in your sorrow. Please remember him the way that will make you live your life a little different, for he was in it.
For the few of us that knew him as the shy kid that is the way we best remember him.

Thank you for taking the time..........
And I woukd give almost anything not to have to be with all that will come on Tuesday.

[Tow Truck Tony]

Rich, "The Solopisist" a great friend to many...

MY condolences to his friends and his family

May He Rest Eternally in Peace

[JBLouisville]

This Stinks and I dont Like it....................

Bummer.

[The_Question]

Terribly sad news.

I offer my deepest condolences to his family and friends.

['lil conner]

this is way too hard to believe... I only met him once and he was very cool to me. I pray for his family.

[indymike]

Over at fba we still have avatars enabled - BAM put this together from wackbagettes pic - as I said over there its my fav pic of him that I have seen posted because he is smiling and you can just see that he had a huge heart by that smile.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a186/ilovereality/memoriam.jpg

I am sure some of you might want something for a sig pic or an avatar after the weekend.

RIP Rich.

[Bunny™]

He was a hot shit. I was lucky enough to have hung out with him a few times....
I'm really bummed out that we won't get to again.
Rest In Peace Rich. -Dan

[Neveryone]

I've always lurked here, but spend most of my time in another forum... But I feel the need to say this anywhere I can. Rich was a great person. You'd always feel like he was your best friend no matter wether you talked to him once or continuously. He will surely be missed by everyone!

[Bill]

I didn't know Rich. But I want to offer my utmost condolences to those of you who did. It sounds like those of you who knew him were very lucky to have done so.

[CurseoftheBambino]

Rich thanks for everything you've did for us paltalk especially thanks rest in peace.

[South Jersey]

This is my second post on this thread and though I'm still speechless I'm still compelled to just write about the heartbreak I'm feeling right now for someone I never met. Rich made me laugh out loud when he use to rip on Neo on paltalk.

Again, so young!! Still can't belive it.

[artdeco]

Didn't know him.. dont know any of you but I watch from a place that allows me to see what a special group this is. When someone who touches people by just being themselves leaves us it is a real tragedy. I can only wish the family strength and support at this time. From what I know about his age this was much to early. R.I.P. sir

[DoucheMeister]

Never had the honour to meet or talk to Rich, but I would like to offer my sincere condolences to everyone here who's life was touched by this great person.

Peace to his family and friends.

[FAZ8218]

My heart goes out to Rich's family and friends. It is the worst type of loss one can experience. It is great to see 5 pages full of tribute to one person, and a great reflection of all pests, wackbag, and the O&A family. Rest in peace Rich.

[LilChester]

I only know Rich for the continuously pithy comments he made on Paltalk during the live show but I know he was a quick witted high bandwidth fan. Condolences to everyone and especially his family and friends on the heartbreaking loss....

[LilAdamWalsh]

Met Rich for the first time at J&R Music World right before the Million Pest March. From there, he introduced me to alot of pests. He was one of the best. Taken from us so young too. He will truly be missed. R.I.P. Rich.

[Grrr]

I'm sorry to learn of the loss. I rarely pop my head into the PalTalk rooms these days but Rich was one of the first people to welcome me to the room when I first showed up. Although I never got to know him, he always struck me as being a really good guy and I feel terrible for those of you that knew him.

[BravoSierra]

Fuck man. RIP Rich.... who else is gonna red dot me when I start yappin? Sad fuckin news.

[The Sarge]

Didn't know the man, however, prayers will be spoken to the Almighty for the family...not just tonight...but, for a while...

[Mafialife Chris]

I would be lieing right now if told you that I am strong enuf to not be crying but I sit here in aww with tears down my face. I first met Rich at one of Master Po's Studio painting partys. It was the first BUF O&A fan I ever met outside of MA. Eversince then we have been friends allways bumping into each other at certain O&A events, at the studio, helping him to recover from Egg Nog overdose,countless times I have spent just chatting with him on pal talk, and just recently spending the whole weekend with him in the Mancation Camper.

Why is it that good die young and the assholes like myself stick around to greeve? This one is definatly hard to take for myself due to the overwhelming great temperment that Rich had. He was all about friendship and fun, even when he was stressed out he still found a way to make sure he was liked.

Well, I am gonna miss you my friend, Love ya dude.. Steve

I am destroyed right now. We truly bonded in that mancation rv. This post made me cry because i can feel the mans handshake still, and hear his soft spoken kind words as we left Po's. That convo we had at breakfastthe last night outside while having a cig will always be in my mind when thinking of you Rich. I love you Rich!! Sonny, be strong brother, all of us are family. This is a terrible loss of a family member for a group of thousands!!!. God Bless.

[SonnyForelli]

It's a blessing and a curse to know so many of you guys. We have the best listeners, many of whom are very involved with the show either on the air or in some other capacity off the air. It's a very large but close group of people. The good part of this is obvious. The bad part is that things like this happen more often. Rich was a great guy and a loyal fan and a friend to many.
He will be missed.

No other Radio show comes even close to having the true loyal fan base that O&A have. It says alot for the show and it should be the BEST radio show ever. I can undrstand saying something on the show about this loss but something like a few munites and to move on to the show that we all know to be all about fun fun fun. Its what Rich would have expected

I just feel I have to write a little to let some of the pain out, Thank you.


I could go on for pages about "superstar" that's what I called him. I remember when I 1st PMed him about coming down to PO's to help out. He was just a shy quiet kid, and it took some serious nudging to have him come down.
I remember his humor on the long days and nights we spent together just hanging out BBQing and Bullshitting about the show and life in general.
Tonight as I sit here at dinner with my wife, friends and Po, it is hard to comprehend what has happened. We all had plans to have a fun filled evening as we always do with everyone. At this point it is not that easy.
Rich was one of the first to know of my engagement and he was also one of the first people I called when we got back from Vegas after we got married. He was probably more happy for me then me, and couldn't wait to help set up our party at Rileys.
We were just talking about how there is so many events coming up, between now and the end of the year. And joking about how he was of age, and didn't have to worry, like he used to.
Po has sung a few songs tonight, with a heavy heart and in his own way to pay respects to Rich, and at times the tears are hard to hold back.
I know there are 100's of people who's lives he has touched in different ways, I am with you in your sorrow. Please remember him the way that will make you live your life a little different, for he was in it.
For the few of us that knew him as the shy kid that is the way we best remember him.

Thank you for taking the time..........
And I woukd give almost anything not to have to be with all that will come on Tuesday.

WHY THE FUCK HIM! I just cant help but ask myself that question over and over. Its not just how close you are to someone, more than someones personality that makes it hard in these types of situations.


I am destroyed right now. We truly bonded in that mancation rv. This post made me cry because i can feel the mans handshake still, and hear his soft spoken kind words as we left Po's. That convo we had at breakfastthe last night outside while having a cig will always be in my mind when thinking of you Rich. I love you Rich!! Sonny, be strong brother, all of us are family. This is a terrible loss of a family member for a group of thousands!!!. God Bless.

I know of 2 other people that have passed in my lifetime that shared the same qualitys as Rich did. From expierence I can say that it doesnt get any easyer, especially the older I get. But I can tell you this, as much as alot of people miss him, Rich will NEVER be forgotten.

Rest in Peace my friend, Steve

[JoeyDVDZ]

I only vaguely know him from back in the day when he used to be more active here at wackbag, but I remember he was always very cool, witty and enjoyable to chat with then. You'll be missed, Rich. RIP, fellow pest.

[tommyvan]

There are some things in life we can't explain. Death is just one of many misteries we go through. The "why" may never be answerd to our satifaction. Remeber him for what he was to all of us no matter the out come... You will be missed Rich... Thanks for the memories........

[JaJaJulie]

Wow. Very shocked. Very sad. RIP Rich.

[patbattlefield]

does anyone know how he died? from looking at the pics he wasn't an older gentleman. that just sucks all the more for someone to go so young.

[BillFromNH]

Ive never really got to meet the guy, But Ive herd he was a really nice guy.
Sorry to see him go. Best wishes to all his friends and family

[NoFilterPaul]

Rich was one of the few people on here that I was friends with on a personal level. We spent a lot of time hanging and just talking about life and the show.

We travelled to Boston on two occasions for show events and shared hotel rooms. I had the pleasure of meeting his family on the way back from our last trip, and they were very warm and welcoming.

He was a great kid, taken far too young. This has hit me on a personal level like most things don't, so I know I loved the guy.

We'll be travelling up to Union city in the early evening on Tuesday - hopefully a lot of people will join us and show him the respect he deserves.

Paul

[JoeyFromHB]

The thing I'll remember most about Rich is that he had a way of treating you like you were an old friend, regardless of how long he actually knew you. I hardly knew him, basically just through PalTalk, but he always made me feel welcome and included whenever I'd go into his room.

He would abuse me CONSTANTLY on PalTalk (it seems like he had those Goodfellas clips queud up just waiting for me to come in the room), but it was never anything short of endearing. He was a great guy, and even though I didn't know him as well as many of you, I considered him a friend. It seems like he touched the lives of everyone he met, and its a testament to this that I'm sitting here crying over someone who, in reality, I hardly knew.

Goodbye Rich, my paisan, I'll remember you fondly. PalTalk won't be the same with The Solipsist's name on my buddy list...

[NervousNelly]

for those of us who cant make it there...will it be on paltalk? LOL

just joking, thought i'd try to lighten it up a bit. :P

RIP! :(

[JoeyFromHB]

I would be lieing right now if told you that I am strong enuf to not be crying but I sit here in aww with tears down my face. I first met Rich at one of Master Po's Studio painting partys. It was the first BUF O&A fan I ever met outside of MA. Eversince then we have been friends allways bumping into each other at certain O&A events, at the studio, helping him to recover from Egg Nog overdose,countless times I have spent just chatting with him on pal talk, and just recently spending the whole weekend with him in the Mancation Camper.

Why is it that good die young and the assholes like myself stick around to greeve? This one is definatly hard to take for myself due to the overwhelming great temperment that Rich had. He was all about friendship and fun, even when he was stressed out he still found a way to make sure he was liked.

Well, I am gonna miss you my friend, Love ya dude.. Steve


I thought I was done crying... then I read this. Well said man. I'm really gonna miss him

[MelissaY1]

Big A called me about this last night and I was very saddened. I didn't know Rich well but he was always very kind to me and I finally had got a chance to really chat with him for awhile at Mike and Heather's wedding reception at F.H. Riley's a few months back. He seemed like a good guy and will be missed. If there's some place we can send a card to his family and make a donation I certainly will.

[Momjeans]

How sad. I wish I had known him.

[dodisman]

Was fortunate to know him through Paltalk. Just horrible news. very sad.

[d0uche_n0zzle]

Deepest condolences go to his family and friends.

[FellowTraveler]

I did not know him, but it is a very sad thing. R.I.P.

[Premarital Sex]

I can't say that I knew him well, but we met at Master Po's last year, hung out a few times at o&a events, I drove him to and from places up in Boston back in April, nothing too personal, but good company none the less. He was one of the few people that I'd shoot the shit with whenever I went down to ny/nj for our silly events. It felt good how he'd make me feel welcome in a place far from home.

It sucks.

[NoSurviivors]

didnt know the guy, but the amout of responses in this thread says alot about him, and the fans overall. My deepest sympathy to all of you.

[Legend of Snuka]

the few times I've been in the paltalk room, he was always cool to bullshit with....

Total shame....wish his family and friends the best

[tar_baby]

can we get a few quotes from him?...maybe a remembrance

[Glenn Dandy]

Didnt know him but from what im reading here it sounds like he was a great egg....Im saddened that i never had the pleasure.

[mike4171]

RIP Rich!

[niklbag]

someone wanted a couple quotes from rich so here are a couple:



"I could write novels on my life experiences. Tribulations and triumphs. I know it all. I've been through it all. That's right, as arrogant as it sounds, I know more about life than u do. Think I'm too young, I'm not. I've had some real hands dealt to me. Real Hands. Dreams achieved, failure, love, loss, death, hatred, enlightenment, partying, loneliness, excess, sacrifice, sex, drugs, sobriety, everything"




"I am motionless, stationary, in my wake absolutely still. I started out by saying that i could write novels, that i've been through it all, and that i know everything. I believe that wholeheartedly. The only thing that still surprises me, that keeps me on my toes, is a relationship. And when I'm in one, everyday is an adventure. Boring, becomes a word unfit for my vocabulary. It becomes the drive, the motivation to further myself, to push the limits on what life holds. To take the lemons thrown at me, and throw them back, harder and faster. That's why, for me, there's such a huge emphasis on having someone, that's why being single sucks. I've been through it all many times over, and if i die tomorrow, i have that on my side. Life itself is short, living life is long."

[Glenn Dandy]

:) nice.

[MJMANDALAY]

can we get a few quotes from him?...maybe a remembrance
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=35545487

[Henchman]

I just found out and this is very very sad. Rich was always cool to me in the Paltalk fan room (even when I was being a beligerant drunken ass) and always nice to me at any events I had gone to. He was the first person to say what's up and always made sure we were prepared for what was going on. He was an awesome, funny and personalable dude and he will be sorely mised. My condolences go out to his family and friends and I hope they can find some comfort in knowing that he was extremely loved by this community.

[Stalker Patti]

So sorry for a loss at such a young age. It does not seem very fair at all! My condolences, sincerely, go out to his family and friends.

[Tug McGroin]

I just knew him though paltalk. Always a great guy and a fun time when he was on board. I really stink at stuff like this... never know what to say and the words just dont express the emotions...

We'll see you on the other side Rich.

[kidohio]

I couldnt believe it when i read it, its so sad to see a life cut short too young, we will miss you rich

[eastmeadow1472]

I am writing this with a very heavy heart...the first time i met Rich was at master po's helping out. Rich was always there with his quit wit and always had people smiling. At every event that I saw him at he would always come upto me and say hi and always ask how i am doing. The last time i saw rich was at the letterman taping and I am just shocked that he's not with us anymore. Rich you were a great friend to me and in the O and A community. You will be sadly missed. Thank you for being a great friend to all of us.

Rest in peace!

Ira(badcellphoneguy)

[ZeoVGM]

Wow..

-_-

Only 21? Not to pry, but someone said he passed in his sleep. Do we know the cause? Seems like this came out of nowhere and the idea that someone can be taken like that out of nowhere.. Bleh.

He'll be missed. R.I.P.

[Nate From Utah]

Rich was a fucking awesome d00d.. you'll be missed, bro. RIP

[BIV]

Oh....this is bullshit.

I didn't know him from paltalk, never met him in person and wouldn't recognize his face... I didn't even know his real name. But when you heard his screen name you knew it. Funny posts, kind posts and a long time fan of the show. You never heard a complaint about him...he was never abusive like so many of us are. He could lay down the most scathing insult but you always knew there was a laugh behind it and you didn't need to take it seriously.

Since I never knew his real name, I'll remember him how I knew him...Goodbye "The Solopisist"....you will be missed.

And because he would have wanted it this way...

"Really? Yer kidden? What happened?

[fezticle98]

When it's my time to go, I can only hope that people will speak of me the way everyone who knew Rich speaks of him. Sounds like everyone he touched was made better for having known him. In my mind, that is the mark of a life well lived. Sadly, over too soon. :icon_sad:

[STRIPPERS]

So many people paid so many compliments and honored Rich. I am sure he will be missed and remembered for a long time. God Bless and all respect to Rich.

[happytypinggirl]

Forgive me if I'm a little long winded. I know many of you did not know rich well, and so I want to give you some small insight into the type of person he was.

Someone used the word devestating to describe the loss we are suffering now. It truly is. I was so lucky to have known rich, and to have called him a very close friend.

I fucking loved him. What a great friend. What a great fan of the show. Anytime there was an event, a walkover, a pest attack, an appearance or anything related to the show, you never had to ask Rich if he was going...the answer was always the same. I'll be there. "If I can get a ride."

If something was wrong in your life, you didn't have to tell him. He knew. He'd just call, or invite you into a private room on Paltalk, and talk things out with you.

'Owning' the fan room might not seem like much of a responsibility, but it was. Few people realize how much work it was for Rich to keep everyone in the room at peace. There was always someone complainting that some group of people or some type of behavior was "ruining" the fan room, and it was Rich's job to figure out what to do about it. And somehow, he always solved the problem. This sounds silly, but even at 21 years old, he had a wisdom and a way of handling conflict that was almost an artform.

He loved SO much and SO hard, and was loved back equally. I can't think of a single person who didn't like him. And I can't even begin to count those who truly loved him.

I was truly privileged to know him. Honored to share a modship with him on FBA, honored to be one of his admins in the fan room, honored to be his friend.

Rich, my friend, thank you for ALL of the late nights on Paltalk, thank you for all the advice and sharing tears and happiness, thank you for being one of the few people who would be at EVERY damn show event, thank you for the greatest hugs, thank you for the solip-zone, and the way you knew how to entertain an entire room for hours, thank you for the way you knew how to handle people without angering them, and thank you for the love and respect you always showed me and everyone you met; thank you for making the fan room a place we all wanted to be, and for introducing me to all of the people I now consider friends. Thank you for sharing your love of music with me, and introducing me to so many great bands that I didn't know. Thank you for making me laugh, cry and most importantly, thank you for making me fell very very very very loved.

The empty space that you have left on this planet is enormous. I'm going to echo a really sweet thought said by Fleaman, because it made me smile. I hope the angels are enjoying the solipzone.

Be at peace Richikins. I love you. I won't ever forget you.

[Miss Abooty]

I did not know Rich. From what I have read in all of the posts, I would have loved him. I cried while reading everyone's posts. I only knew that he was the owner of the O and A fan room. He truly touched the lives of so many people. I wish I could have met him. RIP Rich, you are loved by many. My deepest sympathies go out to all who have lost a great friend in their life.

[SuperGolfer]

I first met him at the Million Pest March and again at the Stern/Letterman ambush (and Paesano's afterward). I thought he was a pretty cool dude.

My best wishes to all he touched.

[renmat]

It’s always sad news when you hear somebody taken so young; it only makes the news more tragic when you know he was loved by so many.

I knew Rich, as many of you have, through Palktalk and he was always cool to me. I think what I liked about Rich was that he cared about the fan room, not just because it was his and he was paying the bill for it.

No… he cared about the fan room because it was fill with people that he loved and cared for. He was the father of the O & A Paltalk room and that role he fulfilled better than any of us could.

I think the greatest testament to Rich is that we all wish we knew a little more about him or want to talk to him one more time. In this instant gratification world we don’t get the time to know people or fully enjoy what a person brings to the table till they are gone.

I’m a person of few words on Paltalk, but if I would use one world to describe Rich it would be compassionate.



People never leave us as long as we think of them.

We are all parts of each other.

Rich will be with us till the stars burn out.


Good night Rich

[napanickg]

rich was one of the first people i talked to on paltalk. i will miss him. RIP rich

[bigat]

Godspeed Rich

[MJMANDALAY]

A Few people have been asking me about Pictures I might have of them and Rich. I have found a few and will post more asap. I would ask that you do the same. Please forgive if I might mistake any names.


http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m99/mjmandalay/POPOHOLDINGCOURT.jpg
PO BBQ with Rich,Chris,Mike, Ira , Andrew and Tom Summer 2005



http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m99/mjmandalay/POANDALL.jpg
PO's Summer 2005 Caroline, Steve (SonnyForelli), Pat, Rich Me, MilitantRabbit


http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m99/mjmandalay/POBIGRICH.jpg
Rich Hanging on PO's front porch fall 2005. He was being funny with the cig cause PO was'nt around.


http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m99/mjmandalay/PatCamdenContest.jpg
One of Rich's first Events for Pats Pizza contest in Camden August 21,2005

(?sorry) Rich,Me,Pat,Andrew

[Don West]

Wow, it's gonna be weird going to O&A events without seeing him there.

[badcellphoneguy]

I just found my cd of pics from master po's. I will post up what I find of Rich.


http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/7448/masterpo026ao5.th.jpg (http://img138.imageshack.us/my.php?image=masterpo026ao5.jpg)

[BikiniTini]

WOW, it definitley will be weird at events not seeing him.....:icon_sad:

[badcellphoneguy]

is anybody heading for the walk over tomorrow? I am thinking maybe we can dedicate the walk over to xm to Rich and wear black arm bands or something. just a thought.

Rich you'll be missed.

[CrazyMrPoopSex]

I just had met him at the virus show in cleveland. I gave him some shit (jokingly) about bouncing me. He really was a great guy and will be missed.

[flyerfan116]

My condolences to his friends and family...never met but but always seemed like a nice funny guy...R.I.P.

[Cromwell]

Rich was a great guy. I was on paltalk sometime this summer and my mother was with me. Rich was teasing her asking her if she was a "knitter mommy" cause she was knitting, thinking she wouldn't know what he meant. SHe knew, but she liked the nick he gave her so much that she still goes by it. He also started to scream things to try and embarass her, but she fit right in by giving him the middle finger. He was silly, innapropriate at times, but he had a great heart and knowing him personally I am really fucking hurting right now. Rich will be missed:(
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g296/Callmeqtie/rich/DSC02367.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g296/Callmeqtie/rich/DSC02366.jpg

That's for posting this, Qtie.

We all knew him and will miss him for sure.

[DoughBoy]

He's a good shit and he has left a legacy of great memories and has a place in many hearts with each life that he touched.

RIP

[CJJames]

I took the weekend off for O+A related stuff, so I just found out driving in and listening to the show. For HTG, and Lucci, and everyone who were lucky enough to know Rich so well, I'm very, very sorry you lost such a good friend.

I remember the late night chats that I would drop in on in the room-thats late night for the west coast, btw-and how funny and fun Rich was. In fact, many times, he entertained the room with his songs and laughter. God, the pics of him at the slumber party made me laugh so hard-talk about a fish out of water :-)

I can't believe he was only 21. I'm 35 and I could swear that due to the way he handled us he had to be at least my age.

I talked to him only a few times in the room, but I didn't need to spend much time with Rich to know how important a person he was. He was the kind of person that other people used as a measuring stick. So many times I heard other people ask him personal questions about things that were said and not said, things that were done and not done. And ask for advice-lots of advice. Thats how important Rich was-other people needed him to make sure they were ok.

You treated people right, Rich-thank you :clap:

[U_R_A_Tool]

This is painfull.

I only had the opertunity to meet Rick 1 time in person and chat on Paltalk several times. Rich was the type of guy that would do anything to help a friend, hell he would do about anything to help somone he just got to know.

One of the best fans OnA will every have, one of the best human beings you could ever hope to know.

RIP buddy 21years was not neer enough.:icon_sad:

[opack fan]

I did not have the honor of meeting Rich but the posts in this thread speaks volumes on what a great guy he was. It is truly my loss to not have had the pleasure of knowing him. Those of you who did know him at least have those wonderful memories to keep his spirit alive and loved. My deepest sympathy to all of you and his family........... R.I.P.

[Audrey]

RIP Rich... may the angels enjoy your smile and your laughter. I only met you once but your presence in many of our mutal friends lives is and will continue to be great.

You will be missed. You touched our lives and have left your mark and a legacy.

Goodbye Rich.

My heart goes out to his close friends and family.

[RobeSoup&Tears]

Seen Rich at so many events but finally spoke with him at the J&R signing.

I thought he'd be a bit stand offish because he was so well linked to the uberfans but he was super friendly while we spoke about different elemets of the show.

He had a quiet inviting demeanor that made you feel comfortable even when there wasn’t much to say.

Since then I met Rich many other times…most recently at The Letterman Show thing.

Gonna miss him….God speed Rich.:icon_sad:

[MJMANDALAY]

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m99/mjmandalay/SUPSBENCHCAMDEN.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m99/mjmandalay/SUPSANDDEBSCAMDEN.jpg
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[Corn Nuts]

I only knew Rich through PalTalk and just heard about his passing this morning. (I was gone all weekend). It shocked and depressed me. I will miss his playing tunes on PalTalk and his great attitude. The man played Rock-Me Amadeus for me. You have to love him for that. It sucks. He had the best PalTalk nic ever. I'll always remember "The Solipsist".

[Audrey]

I found this... I don't know if anyone has posted it but it's beautiful. Again Rest in Peace Rich.

The Soliloquy of the Solipsist


I?
I walk alone;
The midnight street
Spins itself from under my feet;
When my eyes shut
These dreaming houses all snuff out;
Through a whim of mine
Over gables the moon's celestial onion
Hangs high.

I
Make houses shrink
And trees diminish
By going far; my look's leash
Dangles the puppet-people
Who, unaware how they dwindle,
Laugh, kiss, get drunk,
Nor guess that if I choose to blink
They die.

I
When in good humor,
Give grass its green
Blazon sky blue, and endow the sun
With gold;
Yet, in my wintriest moods, I hold
Absolute power
To boycott any color and forbid any flower
To be.

I
Know you appear
Vivid at my side,
Denying you sprang out of my head,
Claiming you feel
Love fiery enough to prove flesh real,
Though it's quite clear
All you beauty, all your wit, is a gift, my dear,
From me.

[NJRedhead]

Wow i have been away for a couple of days and just read this now. I am very sad. Paltalkers are having a rough one lately I am sorry for your loss everyone. Sue (hoohoohater1)

[NightStalker3]

Sorry to hear. One of the constant faces in our little world. Be a pest up there man.

[Rascal Helper]

A little video tribute to Rich. Thanks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siCWVmxoNts

[kermit]

why is it that the good people leave us when we need them the most..
i drove rich to philadelphia to see (jim Norton"s the new years show..
he was a good guy and i can't believe he is gone
he told me that my wife was going to murder me and if he could come to my funeral... i said put some wow stickers on my tombstone.

......
im sorry rich and wish we could have had more fun together
rip rich miss you

[MonsterDrizzle]

Sorry to hear this today. Best wishes to his friends & family.

[savethewave]

I only chatted with him once, and only knew him from Wackbag, but this is still a terrible tragedy. I know how lame words seem, but to his family, and those who considered Rich a friend, my condolences at your loss.

[Sinn Fein]

I remember talking to him a bunch of times on Paltalk, especially when it first "exploded" as far as the show goes. Sad to see a cool guy and fan of the show go too soon.

RIP Rich

[Mrs.Squidlow]

why is it that the good people leave us when we need them the most..
i drove rich to philadelphia to see (jim Norton"s the new years show..
he was a good guy and i can't believe he is gone
he told me that my wife was going to murder me and if he could come to my funeral... i said put some wow stickers on my tombstone.

......
im sorry rich and wish we could have had more fun together
rip rich miss you


I remember that night like it was yesterday! We drove Rich back home to Jersey City and it hit 12:00 while we were still driving. I remember hearing him call his Mom to say Happy New Year and to tell her he loved her. He also said to tell everyone else that he loved them too. The cute thing was that he was on his way home and would see them in an hour but still made the phone call.

I think every New Year's I will remember him and what a great guy he was.

[NoFilterPaul]

http://www.nj.com/obituaries/jjournal/index.ssf?/base/obits-7/1160377293282830.xml&coll=3

RICHARD F. FREIRE
JERSEY CITY
Monday, October 09, 2006
The Jersey Journal
Visitation for Richard F. Freire, 21, a lifelong resident of Jersey City, will be tomorrow from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Jorge Rivera Funeral Home, North Bergen. He died at home Thursday.

He was born in Hoboken.

Freire was a self-employed computer and network repairman

He graduated from St. Mary High School, Jersey City, in 2003, and from Berkeley College, West Paterson, in 2005.

He was the founder of an Opie and Anthony Fan Club.

Surviving are his parents, Walter and Isora ; a sister, Karen; his brother, Moises; and his grandparents, Homero and Moriana Friere, and Esther Cuello.

[Redding]

I talked to Rich a couple of times on Paltalk and got a chance to meet him at the tailgate for the camden show. Didnt know him well but definitely came across as a genuine and great guy. He will be missed....

[favourite]

so sad. condolences to his family.

[TELL'UMFRED]

I am heartbroken to hear of Rich's passing. My condolences to his family and friends.

[MilkmanDan]

Ron Bennington gave him a nice shout out today on R+F, classy.

[LAX]

Ron Bennington gave him a nice shout out today on R+F, classy.
Damn I jost woke up from a nap before I head out to Jersey, if you recall what time in the show Ron said it, I definetly like to hear it on the replay.

[CJJames]

LAX-

Start listening about 1 hour, 45 minutes into the show. during the last 15 minutes of the second hour, he breaks from the topic at hand and comments on Rich. R.B. was verrry cool, but what else would anyone expect from him.

[Jayhawk]

I didn't know Rich but as I read these posts, I can tell that he was a great guy. He is in my prayers. I tried paltalk out for a while but wasn't into it. I think I'll give it another try since I know there are people like Rich out there.

RIP buddy.

[psyduck]

I only knew Rich from his exchanges on PalTalk and WB. Always seemed like a good guy to me, and he obviously was, given all of the good words spoken by those who truly knew him.

My connection is that he is a bro' from Hudson County, NJ; the place in which I grew up back in the '50s through the mid-80s. My deepest sympathies to his family, friends and loved ones. RIP.

"A man's true worth is measured not by the wealth he collects during his journey through life, but by the wealth he shares with others during the past, present & into the future."

[Sidekick Dave]

R.I.P. Rich. I never personally knew him but those who did, my sincere condolences!

[lynch03]

rip

[Nortons Dumps]

Buffalo fans words (http://www.wedg.com/bulletin/showthread.php?t=2256) Mrcoolmiester...aka Douchebag dickfuck asshole.

Buffalopual was kind enough to post some stuff about Rich over on the Edges website.
And...one their assholes decided to say some kind words...

Now not saying attack the board...but..if you feel like slinging some words of wisdom....

*Im viral on that board*

[Arch Stanton]

Mrcool needs to be corrrrrected

[WonkaVision]

I hope his family is allright, sorry to hear about the loss. I did not know him, but it is awful he passed at such a young age. RIP.

[South Jersey]

Anyone have the audio of O&A's or R&F's tributes to Rich?

[tattered]

people in the fan room do just go and ask

[striker]

It is a shock to the system to see someone so young, and in his prime leave us. This is the second major loss to the O&A fans on pal-talk in a relatively short period of time. Being a pest from a long distance away, I'm not able to meet people or attend the various gatherings, and becuase of my schedule I don't get to participate in the attacks, but Pal-Talk has been another outlet for enjoying the show, and fellow pests. I cahtted with Rich a few times, been bounced from the room by him as well, humerous story here, I had been on Pal-talk Xtreme a few weeks when I got my web cam and mic hooked up. After several hours of screwing with it to get it working. Thankfully it was a Sunday, and not many people in the Fan Room, I was able to play around to get my levels set correct. Just to screw with me, everytime I would start to mic up to test things, Rich would bounce me, this happened maybe 5 times. Sure I was getting frustrated, but hell, thats the way things go in the fan room. I was a known regular, so he knew that I could take the goofing.

He will be missed by all, it was great of the boys to acknowledge him, and to pay a moment of tribute to him, in their own little way.

[eddieO]

Taz and Rich gave me a ride home from fh rileys, we shared chicken and a case of whitecastle... he laughed as i misprounced his paltalk name while i layed in the back seat. great guy, so sad.. man life is short

[dj1i]

i never knew rich, but remember some of his posts on here. after reading through this thread its obvious he touched a lot of baggers lives. seemed like a really cool guy, RIP Big Rich - hope to get a chance to meet you in the afterlife. -JR

[OandAPest]

I met Rich, I liked Rich, I chatted with Rich on and off Paltalk, and I will miss Rich!

[Mybigcans]

I am saddened to hear of this news, even this late in the game.. Does anyone know what caused his early death??

[Mister__Hughes]

I was shocked and deeply saddened when I heard of the loss of Rich.
On the occasions I was in the fan room (when it was new to the pests at large),
he was always hanging out in there, and always with a kind word or a nice or funny thing to say.
I join the others in wishing my heartfelt condolences on such a drastic loss to his family and closer friends.
...We are all the poorer for his loss.
RIP
Solipsist
You'll be missed.
MH
-James

[NikDaSchwugie]

I just found out about this today. I'm stunned and saddened. Rich was a sweet guy and I'll miss him a lot. RIP.

[Buster H]

I just found out about this today. I'm stunned and saddened. Rich was a sweet guy and I'll miss him a lot. RIP.
welcome back!

[CrustyJizzRag]

I'm so sorry to hear about this.
I spoke to him a few times in the fan room, he really was a nice guy.
R.I.P Rich.:icon_sad: :icon_cry:

[Valk]

Never met him but sounds like someone I would have like to have known from everyones words. My heart goes out to his friends and family :icon_sad:

[Lee Mels]

Well Since I never posted on this thread I feel that I should: I was very close with Rich. We hungout plenty of times during the 10 months I knew him. He was a great guy, he loved everyone. He always tried to stop all the drama and fighting in the fan room. I have and will miss him dearly. Be Good Rich I Love Ya Man!!!