[PGR_PA_r1] Senior Ride Captain (Region 1) Richard Thomas' Passing

[STATE CAPTAIN]

My Fellow Patriot Guard Riders,
  It is with an extremely heavy heart that I pass along the sad news of Mr
Richard (Rick) Thomas' passing yesterday morning (10 September 2018).  Rick
was the Patriot Guard Riders of Pennsylvania Senior Ride Captain for Region
1 comprising Erie/Warren/Crawford/Venango/Forrest counties in North Western
Pennsylvania.  His steadfast dedication to honoring those who answered our
Nation's call to service shown through in EVERY mission he led or
participated in.
  The first mission Marcy and I attended in Region 1, Rick immediately came
over and introduced himself, then us to the rest of the PGR there.  It was
immediately evident that he strongly believed in what we were doing for the
veteran and their family.  Rick was held in high esteem for his actions and
willingness to accept an honor mission, even extremely short notice
missions ... there will be a void in the Patriot Guard Riders with his
passing.
  I had the distinct honor of receiving his nod of approval in becoming
State Captain, but the highest honor came when he said at the end of a
conversation in 2013, " ... take care, and we'll see you soon, Brother!"
No other honor could be bestowed upon a Rider than to be called Brother by
such a caring, loving man!
  At this time, there are no services scheduled for Rick.  We will advise
all, in every medium, if/when there is anything scheduled in the future.
Please, unless you are a close personal friend, we ask you let the family
have some time to grieve and process their loss.  We are here for you, if
you need anything!  To talk, to share a story about Rick, to help you
process YOUR loss of Rick as well.
  Rick, you may be physically gone from this Earth ... but you will ALWAYS
be with us in spirit and in our hearts.  You, Mike Skrekla, and Moose Simon
will lead us in every mission we have, from here forward.


-- 

*Respectfully,ⓋTimmaye!!!*
Timothy N Smith
Master Sergeant, United States Air Force (Retired)
State Captain
Senior Ride Captain, Region 10
*Patriot Guard Riders of **Pennsylvania *
*: " * HONOR * DIGNITY * RESPECT * "*
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Marines, Sailors, Airmen & Coasties rush past to protect her!" ~Timothy N
Smith 2014*
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