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Passing of Rick Smith (RicksGTO)
Very sad to pass on the news that Rick Smith (RicksGTO) passed away yesterday. This was quite a shock to me as I didn't even know he was ill. He was ~60 years old.
Rick was a super nice, helpful and knowledgeable guy as many know who have corresponded with him over his 20 years on this site. He had a thread on the 74-76 Firebird & TA TECH Forum on the ongoing resto of his '74 SD-455. He was also a long-time member of the GTO Assn. of North Texas. It's been a tough year for our club as Rick is the third member to pass this year, following Larry Knebel and Bob Wyrick. RIP, friend. He will be missed.
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very sorry to hear this........he was a great guy.
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Sorry. Prayers sent.
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R.I.P.
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RIP
Condolences to his family.
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Never had an opportunity to meet him but enjoyed his posts on the PY Board.
RIP RICK. He was too young to pass. Tom V.
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He had posted about having some health issues recently. Sorry to hear this news. RIP Rick.
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RIP
Sorry to hear this.
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I am so sorry to hear this about Rick. I Sent him some parts for his Formula a few years back. Very nice Guy. He did excellent work too. Heartfelt condolences to his family. Rest in Peace Rick.
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I feel quite hollow inside in hearing this news. I too always enjoyed reading his posts. Prayers for his family.
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Wow, RIP RICK. He was too young to pass.
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Very sad. As others have said, too young. Does anyone know what kind of health problems he had?
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Rip - prayers sent for him. Sad to hear of someone passing so young. A lot of Pontiac guys have passed lately .
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Short battle with neuroendocrine cancer.
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Wow, this is pretty surreal. I was just reading his thread on his 74 SD project, and he was posting updates steadily. It's crazy how he was here one day, and gone the next.
Cancer sucks.
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Looked fwd to meeting Rick in person, maybe grabbing quick lunch @ Angelos's. Not going to happen Prayers lifted up to Rick's family.
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Wow - sorry to hear.
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Damn. Gone too soon.
RIP.
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So sorry to hear of his passing. I was trying to contact him for tires that he had ordered….
GodSpeed!!
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Hate to hear this, RIP Rick....
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