Remembering

Kent Smith · Post by **Kent Smith** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 8:33 am

It has been 5 years today since the big guy passed. I miss him and his phone calls but am focused on the great things he brought to all of us.

Roderick Treece · Post by **Roderick Treece** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 11:09 am

Kent,
Thanks for reminding us of that.I just got off the phone with someone regarding a glass sign order.I really don't think I would have dedicated myself to doing it full time if it wasn't for him.

Roderick

Ron Berlier · Post by **Ron Berlier** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:23 pm

Kent Smith wrote:It has been 5 years today since the big guy passed. I miss him and his phone calls but am focused on the great things he brought to all of us.

Well, said and I totally agree with you.

Doug Bernhardt · Post by **Doug Bernhardt** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 4:56 pm

I was thinking about the same thing today.....seems like forever and with Lola's passing so recently so much magic has just disappeared.

Larry White · Post by **Larry White** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 5:49 pm

Journeys to the Fine Gold Sign Company have become some of my fondest memories. Just wasn't supposed to have ended like that. Rick's name came up the other day from an "out of the blue" call from some gal in Texas who was new to the craft and all excited about glue chipping. I must have chatted for about 20 minutes. Rick probably would've given her 40. But I thought of him and how he so freely shared his time and inspiration for this craft. His passing still leaves a hole that can't be filled. The banks erode over time, making it not quite so deep, but never to vanish. AHO, Rick Glawson!

Patrick Mackle · Post by **Patrick Mackle** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 1:41 pm

I always go back to how Rick and Lola drew us all together with their warmth and sharing ways, much like spokes are drawn to the center hub of a wheel. Then suddenly when that hub is removed, the spokes reach across and join together with purpose to make up the void. Personally, I know that Rick's passing led me towards being in tighter contact with many who attended his conclaves.
Pat

Larry White · Post by **Larry White** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 9:39 am

This came in over the wire yesterday. Mighta been easy to have that day just go by. So, thanks for sending it.

For me, Rick's passing was one of those events that changed everything.

Whenever I have a gilder's tip in my right hand, I think of him.

Aho, Rick Glawson! ...and thanks...

Roderick Treece · Post by **Roderick Treece** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 8:35 pm

I like Pat's take on it and everyone else as well. He may have passed on but now i have even more friends because of it. I know sometimes I call you guy's when your busy but we always take the time to be there for each other.
He would be proud !

DAVE SMITH · Post by **DAVE SMITH** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 4:44 am

Been away from home here . You guy's have said it all. He is keeping an eye on all of us.

Dave

Doug Bernhardt · Post by **Doug Bernhardt** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 7:54 pm

I also had a lump in my throat as I re-read Ray Chapmans eulogy and most of the AMAL issue from that time on the 10th Was great to see other folks thinking as I did on that day. He was only 56 and my senior (in more than one way) at the time. I now have 2years on him. I also very much missed the call I gave Lola each year on the 10th as well.

erik winkler · Post by **erik winkler** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 2:52 am

It makes me sad to read these words.
And I did not even had the privilege to meet them.
For a year now I feel I have missed out.
Remember that you were lucky to have known them.
One thing is for sure, your memories, stories and crafts all keep them alive!

Larry White · Post by **Larry White** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 9:51 am

I remembered this...and then I lost it. And then I found it again!

click here> Rick & Lola

...the circle of life has no ending!

-Aho!

P.S. There's two other clips that can be found at the Letterheads site, look under the Feature Articles, Rick Glawson, and they're under the Angel Gilding instructions link.

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