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This is one of the most
beautiful web sites I have ever seen ....you did a
remarkable job ....thank you so much for doing this
...I can't wait until Rich can see it
himself .....Wow ...you are amazing. As soon as I get
the account # I will shoot that over to you ....Again
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Cathy and
Samantha 2/11/09
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Rich you are in our
prayers! You have an incredibly giving spirit and have
been such a worker and help to the Arizona Cowboy Mounted
Shooters, even way before you started competing.
Please hang in there because you have so many people who
love and care about you!
Jana Morris 2/11/09 |
Dear
Richard,
You have a lot of people who love you and are praying for
your recovery. May God bless you with strength, healing
and peace.
Sincerely,
Bob Morris
2/11/09
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Hello
Richard, We just heard about your accident and wanted you
to know that we’re putting you on our newsletter prayer
list. We will all pray for you and we’ll be expecting a
complete recovery for you. The Lord is good and He’s The
Great Healer and Physician. Know that many people are
praying.
God bless you during this time,
Randy and Heidi Gunn 2/11/09
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Richard, Best wishes and
my hope for the brightest possible future.
Calvin Knox
2/12/09 |
Richard: we are thinking
of you and saying prayers for you. We love you and look
forward to seeing you soon. We love you.
Kevin and Amy 2/12/09 |
Richard, Scott and I send
our love and prayers to you. You have an amazing strength
that will pull you through this. God bless you.
Scott and Linda Crawford 2/12/09 |
Hey Richard, Melissa and
I are so sorry about this major setback of yours. You are
in our prayers. Take good care of yourself and we hope to
see you back in the saddle soon. All our best,
Elizabeth and Melissa Dragoo 2/12/09 |
Rich, Debbie and I
wish you a speedy recovery and hope that whatever is in your
future you will be strong and face it as you have faced any
hurdle, with strength and courage. Take Care!
Matt and Debbie 2/12/09 |
Dear Richard and
Family The LORD has a plan and purpose that I never seem
to understand. When HIS plan unfolds, however, like a
beautiful flower I stand in humbled awe! You are in our
prayers and as loved as you are on this earth remember, GOD
loves you the most!
Ed and Lorie Avery 2/12/09 |
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Thank you so much for creating
this beautiful webpage for my brother Richard. I love
the site and the pictures. It is very heartening to me
and the rest of the family to see so much love and
support for Richard.
Robin Semer
2/12/09
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Dear Richard, etc. -
From back here in Boston, friends of Neil and Jim are
sending lots of support to you and your family. Thinking
of you - sending a magic touch for healing.
Noreen Manning
2/12/09
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Hang in there, Richard. You
have a lot of friends hoping to see you back in the arena
very soon. Thoughts and prayers for your full, and speedy
recovery.
Dan Luglan 2/12/09 |
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Richard--We are praying
for you and your full recovery. You, Cathy and Samantha
have brought CMSA and ACMSA such a wonderful friendship.
We are enjoying the beautiful photos on the website and
thinking of the special person you are to everyone.
Jim and Lily Rodgers 2-12-09
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Hang in
there cowboy and get well soon. We all miss you around the
barn.
Kenda Lenseigne
2-12-09
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Rich
Wishing for you a full and speedy recovery. Be
tough Cowboy.......
Lydia
2-12-09
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Richard, Such a tragedy has befallen you and your loving
family. As friends of Neil and Jim, we send you healing
thoughts and be assured of our prayers. What great
friends [talented too] you have to create such a
wonderful tribute for you and yours.
Jim and Jean Hunt, Boston
2-12-09
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Richard, Our thoughts
and prayers are with you. We miss seeing you around
the barn and wish you a speedy and successful
recovery! We love you, hang in there cowboy!
Love,
Natalie, Emily,
Marlene, and Jeff Johnson
2-12-09
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Richard - you
have always been an amazingly strong person - we know you
will meet this terrible challenge that's been given to you
in your usual feisty way. You have been in our thoughts
ever since we heard the news - we love you -
Jackie & Jeff Goldberger
2-12-09
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Dad, I heard you
weren't feeling well and just wanted you to know that I am
thinking of you and will wait here for you until we can ride
another sunset.
Love, Gunsmoke |
Richard, we are praying
for you and your family. This will be a very difficult time
for you but if you will hold fast to Jesus and ask for his
strength you will make it. We don't want to presume we know
what you are going through or give a generic response but
both Wes and I believe with all our hearts that if you ask
you will receive the much needed strength from our Lord
Jesus.
Standing in the Gap,
Wes and Bobbie Walton
2-12-09 |
Rich, Thinking of you,
get well soon.
D. Byrd
2-12-09
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Richard, So sorry
to learn of your injuries. It is obvious from the website
that you have many friends who love you. Be strong, work
hard, and get well. Your loving cousin,
Stephen Goldberger
2-12-09 |
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Dear Richie, We have
been through so many good things in our life like
going to fancy restaurants, going horse back riding
and so so much more. When we get through this together
we will continue doing all those things again. We will
do them no matter what your condition is, because what
you look like or what you do doesn't matter because I
will always truly love you through sickness and
health.
I give you all the love in my heart!
Love - Sami
2-12-09
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Dear Richard, We
were saddened to hear of your accident. Please know that
you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are praying for a
speedy recovery for you and also keeping your family in our
prayers.
Remember God CAN do all things.
James & Tena
2-12-09 |
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Hi Richard, I
heard of your accident the other day, but didn't get
informed of this web site until today due to not enough
info yet. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Keep fighting to get well. I know the hospital beds are
not that comfortable. Sincerely,
Norma 2-12-09 |
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Richard: I’m saddened by your injuries, but I’m comforted in
knowing that you will do whatever it takes to get back in
the saddle and ride off to your next great adventure! Stay
strong, we are pulling for you! Until we see each other, you
are in my thought and prayers.
Your brother-in-law, Jeff
2-13-09 |
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Hey Richard, Just a quick note to let you know that we need
you to feel great by the Summer so you can join us at our
clinic in Flagstaff with Dan again this year. Our thoughts
and prayers are with you and your family for a speedy
recovery. Most Sincerely,
Valerie and Mark Caro
2-13-09 |
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Richard and family.... Our love and best wishes are with u!
Speedy Recovety!!!
Annie Ellett
2-13-09 |
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Dear Richard, Know that you are in God’s hands. Hold fast my
friend and draw comfort from all these wonderful friends and
family lifting you up in prayer and love. Patrick and I will
be diligently praying for your comfort, strength and
healing. In friendship and love,
Patrick & Dawn Morris
2-13-09 |
Richard, even when the road to recovery seems like it will
never end, know that its times like these when you can
depend on your friends and family most. There are a lot
of people pulling for you. Take care and know that you
and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kelly Bennett
2-13-09
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Fight
little bro. You mean the world to me.
Ilene
2-13-09 |
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Hi Richard. From all the Superhorse people, we are praying
for you and your family. We pray that you have a speedy
recovery. God Bless, The Montgomery's and Alderson's
2-13-09 |
(I went to Richard and
Cathy today. Richard looks fantastic under the
circumstances).
Our prayers and love is with you both all day ,every day.
Please stay strong.
Love, Joyce and Michael
2-13-09 |
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My dear son
Stay strong-you have a
loving family, amazing friends, Cathy &Sam. You were my rock
when I needed you. Now you must show that same strength
for yourself.
I love you
MOM
2-14-09
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Richard, It made me
smile to see pictures of you riding and shooting. I had no
idea you had gone full cowboy. I was deeply affected when I
heard about your accident, but I had and continue to have no
doubt that you are strong enough to recover. I'm happy to
see you have a solid and loving support network and I'm
grateful to everyone who's there for you. I'll be down to
visit soon. Get well.
Love, Josh Goldberger
2-14-09 |
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Hi Richard,We heard about
the accident and are sending as much love and e-healing
vibes as we can... You have been in our thoughts this
last week and will remain there as you take this new
journey...
Big Hugs from Toronto,
Alex, Jen and Morgan
2-16-09
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Dear Richard, We were saddened to hear about your
horrible accident and wish you the very best on your road
to recovery. It is heartwarming to see the incredible
support system you have and the outpouring of good wishes.
You are in our thoughts.
Lee and Nanci Brickman
2-16-09
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7 Great Photos:
The little girl & baby in the
pictures is my now 20 year old daughter. The picture on the
mountain top is from 11 years ago and includes our cousin
Stephen.
Robin Semer
2/16/09 |
 Attached
is a picture of Richard taken in Bonaire in 2004 when we
were there. Itʼs difficult to believe that so much has
changed in an instant and we can only have faith that
Richard will be as determined to overcome his injuries,
with the support of his family and many friends, as he has
shown on previous occasions.
Geoffrey
Krug
2-16-09
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Richard, Our prayers and
thoughts are with you during this time. We miss you at
the shoots and around Dan's during my drive in's when I
circle the wagon. Get well soon. All our Best . . .
Ernie & Diane Holmes-Purcelli
2-16-09
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I was happy to learn from Cathy that
this site had provided an opportunity to contact you. You
have been in my prayers since I was advised of your
accident and I have reflected on the kindness and
friendship that you have given me since I moved out west
13 years ago. I am confident that you will overcome all
the obstacles in your path and continue to be a model of
success and friendship. Now that I have been advised that
you can receive visits your friends, I will take the
liberty of coming to Phoenix to see you. As I have told
Cathy, anything that I can do, please let me know.
John in San Diego
2-16-09
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Richard, My
thoughts are with you. And, I believe in you.
Brother-in-law Bill
2-16-09 |
Richard- Now you're going
to have a legal reason to get juiced up like your buddy
Canseco! Good luck with your recovery, I'm sure you'll
tough it out!
Jim Luisi
2-17-09 |
Rich, We
will keep you and your family in our thoughts and wishes.
Stay strong and focused on a full recovery.
Keith, Leslie and Faye Leerssen
2-17-09
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Dear Rich,I was shocked and
saddened beyond words by news of your accident. I pray
for your full recovery. Please hang in there, my
friend. Time will take care of everything.
Manny Agah St. Louis
2-17-09
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Rich, May you
have strength at your backdoor so you have it when you
need it.
May you have courage in your
pocket so you know where to find it.
And, always, may you have hope in
your heart so you never misplace it.
Hang in there! Rich, you are in
our thoughts daily.
Terry & Betty Gibson
2-18-09
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Cathy you have shown enormous
strength and patience through this difficult time. I'm
proud to be your friend and I love you. Any thing you
need, just call.
Love Betty
2-18-09
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Richard, I was out of town
when I received the news about your terrible accident. My
heart goes out to you!!!! If there ever was a person who I
have met, that will have the mental determination and
concentration to overcome your new hurdles, it is YOU!
YOu have been a kind and generous friend and fellow
horseman, and you are loved by so many people! I will
continue to pray for you and your family. God bless you,
Love, Kristina, Gunnar
and Krisanna
2-19-09
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Rich, I was shocked to
learn the tragic event in your life. May you
recover soon as "Hope always conquers fear".
Pankaj Gupte
2-19-09 |
Hey Rich, Sorry to hear
about your visit to the hospital. Avoid the green jello if
at all possible! I'm not sure what they put in that stuff.
Remember to look forward and focus on those things in life
you have control over, and truly make a difference in life.
You've made an impact on a lot of lives and have been there
many times when a friend was needed. Even if that meant
staying at KHA until midnight to get a project out. Take
care and please let Julie and I know if there is anything we
can do for you. You're in our thoughts.
Tim Fletcher
2-19-09 |
To Richard and your family.
You are in our prayers and we hope for a fast recovery.
Ron and Patti Jakola
2-20-09
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Rich,
Wanted to say hello as a follow up to my visit on February
21st. I hope you are getting the opportunity to read these
emails on the ACMSA web site as a form of communication to
again wish you all the best and a speedy recovery. You
continue to be in my thought daily and my prayers. All the
best my friend!!
John In San
Diego
3-2-09
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 Richard
I just posted your latest update from Cathy on the web today
and wanted to let you know again how much you are in our
prayers. I hope that you received the wanted poster
card I sent in the mail. (I had to send it twice!)
and I hope it is hanging on your hospital wall. I want
all the medical staff to know that you are a Mounted Shooter
and how important you are to all of us. Keep healing
and improving. We miss you and Samantha.
Jana Morris
3-5-09 |
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Richard, We were shocked and saddened to learn of
your recent accident. We hope that the spirit and grit
you have always displayed will stay with you as you fight
for improvement.
Laura & Phil Sperber
3-5-09
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Rich, it’s
just not the same around the house without you. Please hurry
and recover so all of us can be together again. There hasn’t
been one day that you haven’t been in my thoughts. You are
surrounded by family and wonderful friends who love you and
will support you in anyway needed. You’ve always been there
for us in so many different ways so let us help you now.
Please be that determined and strong man that I know and
start healing mentally and physically and embrace what ever
the future holds for you. Max, Sugar, and Zoe send lots of
licks and love. They miss you very much. Max still has his
red ball, ready for you to come home and play with him,
Sugar is still waiting by the window for you. Cathy….you
know all you have to do is tell me whatever it is you need.
Love, Joanne
3-7-09 |
| Richard, I think of you
daily. I haven't known what to say, nor do I now. I have
always thought of you as my big brother, and you are the
strongest person I know. I'm sure you will face the days
ahead with all of that strength, and I will come and visit
as soon as I possibly can. I love you. Jennifer
3-9-09 |
Hey, my Brother, we are
all behind you and miss your smiling face. Your business
"buds" are with you, and will help you as you get back to
adjusting to daily life. We look forward to your exit from
the hospital and are here to help. You are in our prayers,
at my house, and the kids ask about your progress
frequently.
Dave Bruggeman
3-9-09 |
Richie,
I cried when Cathy called me and told me what had
happened. Daniel and I pray for you every morning and
evening. (Besides all the thoughts and prayers during the
day). You are one of the strongest and most stubborn
people I know, (you wouldn’t even let me ever win at
Scrabble). I know that God is looking over you and
listening to all of your friends and family’s heartfelt
prayers and requests. He will give you the strength and
attitude(?) to deal with this situation also. I sent
several cards, but only two have not returned. Know that
you are well loved. (Beautiful web sight-I just got the
link)
Andrea, Greg and Daniel Salvagni
3-10-09
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Hi Richard, Michael
and I wanted to come see you this week but his mom took ill
and was not able to fly home on her scheduled date. We
think about you each and every day and you are in our
prayers every min of every day. Please stay strong and keep
fighting. We love you,
Joyce & Michael Locicero 3/19/09 |
Hey Richard,
I am now back from Florida. I had some issues with my Dad
regarding considerations for moving him into a nursing
home. I plan to visit you next week if that is convenient.
I will coordinate with Cathy. I hope you know that I am
here to support you in your rehab especially when you go
home. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Your friend,
Don Darrah
3/21/09
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Hi Richard,
It was so wonderful to visit you the other day! You look
great and your strength and positive attitude is even more
amazing than I could have imagined! I 'm sure that each
and every day faces more challenges - please continue to
be strong. We believe in you! You have so many good
friends and family surrounding you with their love and
support. Please never hesitate to reach out in times of
need. Remember the story I've told you about my father
and what he has overcome............anything is possible!
May the Lord put his healing hands upon you, give you
hope, courage, peace and fill you with his grace. We'll
see you soon, Susan & Shayne Gillin
4/1/09
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AFTER
THE FUN SHOOT April 25, 2008 |
Richard, what a blessing
to have you with us yesterday at the fun shoot in your
honor. What a joy to meet your loving parents and
family plus having Sami back with us for the entire day.
Can't wait to post some of the pictures when I get them.
So happy that you are coming home. Keep improving
Cowboy.
Jana 4/26/09 |
So great to see you out
at Ben Avery!! What great family and friends you have,
Sierra and I really enjoyed meeting them!!! Keep up
the positive thinking and and know the mounted shooting
family loves you too!!!
Xo Annie Bianco-Ellett 4/26/09 |
It was so awesome to see
you yesterday and the fact that you spent the entire day
with us was even more uplifting. We all want to wish you
hope and strength to keep up your spirit. You are an
inspiration to us. Thank you for coming and sharing the
arena for mounted shooting at Ben Avery with us.
Susan and Don Turner 4/26/09 |
| Richard, Kevin and I are
so happy that you were able to spend the day with us at the
fundraiser on Saturday. As you can see, you have lots of
family and friends that care about you and love you dearly.
We have a check in the amount of $2,187 that was raised by
your Mounted Shooting friends...I will be bringing that to
you on Tuesday. Stay strong - you are an inspiration to us
all. Love, Amy and Kevin 4/27/09 |
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Richard- It was great to see you Saturday, at the shoot!
It was an honor to be apart of the mounted shooters
support for you, we are all your family. You will win
this challenge, you are very strong physically and just as
strong in spirit. Life changes for a reason, which is
cloudy right now: but soon we will understand what his
plan is for your new mission. Our thoughts and prayers
are with you,
Debbie and Pepper Anderson
4/27/09
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| Dear
Richard,
It was wonderful to see you. Your courage, spirit and drive
will get you through this challenge. Gunsmoke is waiting
for you to aid in your recovery. You and your family are in
our prayers every day. Looking at your web site on ACMSA, I
see a man of determination who will not give up. A door has
opened with a twist and turn that was not in your plan. God
has a plan for you and he knows you will carry it out with
faith, strength, prayer and determination. You are an
inspiration. Your ACMSA family is here to support you!Peggy
and Tom Ahern
5/4/09 |
Hello
Richard, What a delight it was today to find out
that you had been released and now home with Cathy and
Sam. I am so sorry that I couldn’t say “Good-bye”
personally, but I was out of town and then ill most of
last week. Alas, the reason I missed the benefit. How
wonderful that you made it!!!!
If it’s
OK with you, I would love to stop by and visit sometime
soon. I have a DVD I had made for you of the Jason
Schechterle speech. When I came to pick you up, your
blood pressure had been very low that day and you were
sleeping They tried to awaken you, but were unable to.
I stopped by afterwards, but, again, you were asleep.
Then I left town…………. However, I did have a terrific
conversation with Jason who is one extraordinary man – not
unlike you! I did tell him briefly about you and he said
he would enjoy meeting you in person and would even come
to your home. He gave me his contact information and I
would happy to assist in making the connection. He is
very insightful and incredibly funny. I can only imagine
the wonderful conversation the two of you would have.
I read
the emails on this site and I am deeply touched. May the
love of family and friends embrace you as you enter this
new journey. My best to you as you go forward. I know
that many will be touched by your amazing strength,
kindness and love. Kind regards, Kathleen
Norton
5/4/09
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