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Post by canexplain on Jun 16, 2012 13:38:49 GMT -5
The Roo is a small city for a week. People die in a city The circle of life. Easy for me to say as tears stream down. RIP. Have a great next life rvicke. ..... cr****
I met Rick Thursday night at the sonic cafe and spoke with him about 15 to 20 Min before leaving to get a good spot for Alabama Shakes. I did get a good spot and very much enjoyed the Shakes. Now that I can see into the past I would have much rather spent more time talking with Rick.
This was one of his last posts before Bonnaroo.....it's so sad that someone this helpful, reassuring, and excited about Bonnaroo had to meet his end at the festival:
You are going to miss something....there is simply too much going on to do it all.....so, relax, take a deep breath, and get ready to have fun....you've gone through the lineup, maybe decided on some bands you don't want to miss....for the others, I like to wander and listen....pick the one that sounds the best 'at the time'....if I miss one, then I'll catch them the next time 'round.
You are going to forget something....there is too much to remember, but don't worry...there are stores on site with everything you need, including a medical station. So relax, take a deep breath, and get ready to have fun.
You are going to make a mistake...doing something, you're going to do it wrong, but don't worry...there are people everywhere who are willing to help if you get stuck. So, relax, take a deep breath, and get ready to have fun.
What's the overall theme? Relax, take a deep breath, and get ready to have fun.
Go in with a smile and it all works out great....
I plan on saving this and posting it to new members who sign up and express nervousness about the festival. It's great advice and I'm sad we lost the person who gave it.
Wow, I remember reading this when it was posted. This year was my first 'Roo, and this was one of the advice posts that really stuck with me.
One thing I should have mentioned in my previous post...
Chrissy, my thoughts and prayers are with you as well as Richard's family. I imagine being campmates when this happened must have been very hard on you. Hang in there... If you need a shoulder, PM me.
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Side note: there should be some sort of memorial... something here on this site for the members who have passed. Maybe something based on the main page with links to their posts and a place people can go to say a few words when the urge strikes them? Just a thought...
I remember reading his above post and thinking how much I loved his attitude. He was right on! RIP rvicke! RIP. You will be missed. See you on the other side.
He seemed like such a great guy. I'm glad he got to spend his last moments at the place he loved, with a community he loved. Hope he had a great Thursday.
You guys have all been so kind. Everything you said about my Roo-mate is true....every act he performed was an act of kindness. He brought all gluten free snacks, not for himself but to share with me after finding out my hubby has celiac disease. He brought me coffee every morning when he went out early, just because he wanted to share and chat over morning coffee and cig. This for me, a person he had only known for 5 days the previous year. We had 9 camp neighbors-2 gals from Connecticut/Massachusetts, three medically trained campmates behind our camp and 4 guys/gals from Maryland and West Virginia...all 9 of these people sprang into action to get Rick the help he needed at camp and to answer questions for security and medical staff...i even saw neighbors and a complete stranger from somewhere out in the camp performing cpr until the ambulance arrived. None of these 9 people are Inforoosters, and none of them knew either me or Rick before we camped next to them, and they all gave 100% to my friend and, later, to me. All 9 of those people carry the real spirit of the festival with them and I'm forever grateful for the fate that had us surrounded by such amazing Rooers. Thank you all.
Post by abrakapokus on Jun 16, 2012 20:54:54 GMT -5
So sad that he is no longer with us, though I never met him. I remember reading the quoted post and thinking "So true, just take a breath, everything will be fine."
RIP rvicke. As one of the older people here, I could easily relate to a lot of Rick's posts, it was obvious that he not only cared deeply for Bonnaroo but also for the spirit of Bonnaroo. I will miss his contributions. My thoughts go out to his family and to those who were with him.
So sad. I didn't get a chance to meet him but his posts were certainly kind, spot on and helpful to all. Heartfelt sympathies to rvicke's family and friends.
You guys have all been so kind. Everything you said about my Roo-mate is true....every act he performed was an act of kindness. He brought all gluten free snacks, not for himself but to share with me after finding out my hubby has celiac disease. He brought me coffee every morning when he went out early, just because he wanted to share and chat over morning coffee and cig. This for me, a person he had only known for 5 days the previous year. We had 9 camp neighbors-2 gals from Connecticut/Massachusetts, three medically trained campmates behind our camp and 4 guys/gals from Maryland and West Virginia...all 9 of these people sprang into action to get Rick the help he needed at camp and to answer questions for security and medical staff...i even saw neighbors and a complete stranger from somewhere out in the camp performing cpr until the ambulance arrived. None of these 9 people are Inforoosters, and none of them knew either me or Rick before we camped next to them, and they all gave 100% to my friend and, later, to me. All 9 of those people carry the real spirit of the festival with them and I'm forever grateful for the fate that had us surrounded by such amazing Rooers. Thank you all.
My heart is so heavy for his family and friends. As so many have said in different ways.. always tell the people you love that you love them every chance you get. Pride be damned.
Greta.. what you experienced is life changing. Your details above tell of medically trained festival go'ers that went far above and beyond. Can not express the words of appreciation and love for these men and women.
It's so little compared to a life... we would like to donate $100 to your choice of organization that will honor Rick and the 9 people that worked so hard so save him. PM me or Quacker. You have spoken so well of a new friend and voiced his love of the music eloquently. We wish you sweet dreams tonight and all the tomorrows.
On the drive home Monday, I remember thinking, "This was the best Roo yet, and even better because we didn't lose any of our own."
I've been sitting here crying my eyes out all night because yet again, our family has experienced a terrible loss. While I didn't go to the Over 40 Meetup, Rick had been very welcoming and helpful in setting up the group. Now I really wish I'd gone. He seemed like a truly kind-hearted soul. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
I didn't know him, but it's always saddens me when one of our own passes away.
