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Title: John Rickards
Post by: xobxdoc on Oct 03, 2015, 04:36

It is with great sadness that I report the sudden loss of my brother, John. He passed on 10-2-15 of cardiac arrest. He was 51.  He was a memeber of the nuke community in the late 80's and early 90's starting as a deconner and working up to senior HP. His post-nuclear life was spent in Central Florida doing what he loved, working in the music business. He leaves behind his 16 year old daughter, Alexis, 2 brothers Dave and myself, 2 sisters Donna and Lisa, and a mother and father. A service will be held at Grissom Funeral Home in Kissimme, FL on 10/10/15.

Title: Re: John Rickards
Post by: cajunbaby84 on Oct 03, 2015, 10:45

I am so sorry for you and your family's loss.  John was a wonderful guy and I enjoyed working with him very much.  He will be missed by many.  He was a great tech and I know how much he loved his music.  I enjoyed seeing his posts on facebook. 

Title: Re: John Rickards
Post by: Jack U. Loyd on Oct 06, 2015, 11:00

Bad news!   

Remember some good times with the Rickard "twins" on the west coast circa late 80's 


Prayers sent. 

Title: Re: John Rickards
Post by: cjhunter on Oct 06, 2015, 11:17

My prayers and condolences go out to you and your family regarding  this sudden loss.  I know he enjoyed doing what he loved best which was his music.  RIP my dear friend......

Title: Re: John Rickards
Post by: shiine8 on Oct 10, 2015, 07:24

Damn Paul, I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. John was a good guy, he fit in nicely at Diablo back in the 80's.

Title: Re: John Rickards
Post by: uncledoka on Oct 10, 2015, 09:46

Paul, so sorry to hear of John's passing.  I knew him at Diablo (of course) and also at CR3 in the early 90's.  He had intelligence, a zest for living, and humor.  In abundance.  A good guy.

Title: Re: John Rickards
Post by: xobxdoc on Oct 12, 2015, 07:51

Thank you all for your kind words. I just returned from Florida after saying goodbye to John. It was overwhelming the number of people that came to his service to pay their respects. I had no idea John touched so many. It was standing room only, just like when he would perform.