Thanksgiving was not the same without Rick in the kitchen sampling EVERYTHING. Mom and I did not  slap anyone's hands nibbling at the food we were preparing. Like my friend Jim said; "  At Thanksgiving people would bring a dish and Rick only brought his appetite." So true and SO MISSED! 

At the dinner table we go around the table and say what we are thankful for.  Everyone mentioned that they were Thankful for our family, friends and miss Richard, Rick, or Ricky.

It's just not the same now.   

Below is Rick and his friends....