| My thoughts and prayers go to Julie, Jason, Erin and all the family. Rick seemed like family to me. I liked that Rick was never intimidated and always spoke his mind. Most of his opinions were in line with mine and we had few disagreements over the years.
I surely enjoyed his BBQ and was a frequent diner at the River Stop. I like BBQ and I really have never found any BBQ that I would rather sit down to than Rick's. Rick shared some BBQ secrets and I have tried, but never have come close to duplicating Rick's BBQ. During Dodge City Days, Rick went all out and had the regulars down in the park for an added menu, things like gumbo, turduckeon and wild boar sausage. We had a good time sharing hunting stories or talking firearms, but most of all Rick was so pleased that he was feeding me and I was happy.
Rick, thank you for your friendship over the years. Rest in peace, my friend.
The Duke |