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.

very sorry to hear this........he was a great guy.

Sorry. Prayers sent.

R.I.P.

RIP

Condolences to his family.

:(

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.

He had posted about having some health issues recently. Sorry to hear this news. RIP Rick.

RIP

Sorry to hear this.

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.

I feel quite hollow inside in hearing this news. I too always enjoyed reading his posts. Prayers for his family.

Wow, RIP RICK. He was too young to pass.

Very sad. As others have said, too young. Does anyone know what kind of health problems he had?

Rip - prayers sent for him. Sad to hear of someone passing so young. A lot of Pontiac guys have passed lately .

Short battle with neuroendocrine cancer.

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.

Absolute HORRIBLE news. Similar dealings here, sent Rick a few parts for his HO Formula, & conversed with him on few items for his SD.

Looked fwd to meeting Rick in person, maybe grabbing quick lunch @ Angelos's. Not going to happen :(

Prayers lifted up to Rick's family.

Wow - sorry to hear.

Damn. Gone too soon.

RIP.

So sorry to hear of his passing. I was trying to contact him for tires that he had ordered….

GodSpeed!!

Hate to hear this, RIP Rick....