A Gift For Richie P

[admin]

Dear Rich

Shortly after your birthday, I sat down and emailed a few people.
I sent each person a letter asking them if they would like to buy a copy
of the picture I made for you. We all appreciate all that you do for us.
Rich, what started with me in 1997,
You have done for so many others, We all want to give you back in a nice way something.
In the letter I asked for a donation for the picture
All the money I received would go to you
to fund a trip for you to visit Jim Bradshaw

Rich, The response I got knocked me out, We all want to thank you for your unselfish and dedication to help and encourage us to win. We want you to have a great trip


I am very happy to present you with the gifts from all of your friends here

Thank you so much Rich
From your friends at Pace and Cap

[admin]

Rich
I called the picture
" Would you help me ?"

all these years later - Would You help US ? yes

Hope you like the picture. Thank you for being there for me
always

Bill

[Ted Craven]

Richie,

Wizard of Oz to the Tin Man: "...And remember my sentimental friend, that a heart is not judged by how much you love, but by how much you are loved by others."

The Lion: "Ain't it the truth, ain't it the truth!"

Ted

[lsosa54]

Hey Rich - hope you enjoy. Bring us back a pic of you and Jim - both with hats!

[RichieP]

Good morning.

I knew something was going on after calls by Bill and Pino. Even "Hat" started messing with me!

Not too many things leave me at a loss for words but this is one. Can a "thank you" ever begin to say what I feel about this? I am so full of emotions I can't think much less type anything coherent.

I've been raised all my life by a family of teachers and "sowers" as my friend Budman puts it. Dad insisted that I go out of my way to HELP people when I could and SHARE my expertise (mathematics) with others especially young kids. He led by example. He passed on 19 years ago materially a poor man.

Yet at his wake hundreds of people showed up from all walks of life to pay their respects. The funeral director had to open a second room for people to sit waiting to see Dad. Folks would come up I had never seen before and say things like "Oh Frank helped our family with some bills when I lost my job" or
"Your Dad made some phone calls to the Dean of Iona College and helped our son get in when we really couldn't afford it".

That was my Dad and I try every day to make him proud.

I want to thank everyone for what is truly a surreal happening. I can't believe this. Honest to God I can't believe this.

Thank you
Richie
P.S. - Bill I know this was your doing and posting on a board won't do justice to what I want to say to you. I will be heading to Jersey in the next day or 2 for a face to face and a big ass hug!

[shipper]

Originally Posted by admin

Dear Rich

Shortly after your birthday, I sat down and emailed a few people.
I sent each person a letter asking them if they would like to buy a copy
of the picture I made for you. We all appreciate all that you do for us.
Rich, what started with me in 1997,
You have done for so many others, We all want to give you back in a nice way something.
In the letter I asked for a donation for the picture
All the money I received would go to you
to fund a trip for you to visit Jim Bradshaw

Rich, The response I got knocked me out, We all want to thank you for your unselfish and dedication to help and encourage us to win. We want you to have a great trip


I am very happy to present you with the gifts from all of your friends here

Thank you so much Rich
From your friends at Pace and Cap

Bill: Not sure if this is connected, but on March 4 in my mail box was an email from LabindR@aol.com but the message was entirely blank. Was that you? If that had to do with this gesture for Richie, it missed me. Perhaps it happened to others as well. If you could let me know what you'd like me to do at this point, I'll certainly follow up, as Richie deserves it...Thanks, Marty

[JimG]

Richie,

You deserve it. Hope you have a great time and enjoy yourself. I know you have been kind and helped many on this board and we are eternally grateful.

Jim

[noddub62]

Richie,

Your name "Rich" fits you like a glove dude. You are RICH with friends, many whom you've only met thru this site but you are truly RICH with the blessings that you give to and share with others. You can bet your boots that your Dad is very, very proud of you!

Enjoy

Budman

[Bill Lyster]

Richie:

Hope your trip to "Hat" country has many dividends. We all look forward to your return, especially after you get a few recent kinks worked out. Have a great trip and say "hi" to Jim from all of us.

Bill

[VoodooFan]

Hell, I'm am ready to chip in more for this to be a annual event .

This could be called RichieP's annual or every 6 month " Pilgramage to Oz " to see The Wizard.

Will chip in more for THE HAT on video record.

VoodooFan