LouK Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 It's with profound sadness that I tell you of the passing of my long time friend, Richard Logan Porter, known to those of you on the board as RickP. Rick passed last Thursday afternoon, one day short of his 55th birthday, after doing one of the two things in life he really enjoyed – landscaping. His other passion was riding. We've been friends for over 41 years and have spent some of that time trading motorcycles back and forth. We were at the '05 El Paseo when I had a head on crash with a red Kia and I was there when he went down while we were attending the '06 El Paseo. This year he was supposed to be with my wife and I as we took a two week, 3700 mile, trip between DC and San Antonio. Cheryl and I were on the last leg to that trip, in a motel near Knoxville, when I was contact by the Montgomery County PD notifying me of his death from natural causes. One of his many qualities is that he made lasting friendships to include several high school buddies who will desperately miss him. For me, I have been his wing-man on numerous rides and will miss him. Rick is not survived by any immediate family but, by his numerous friends. Lou & Cheryl Knecht Mod Edit: RickP Member #: 7025 Title: Member Total Posts: 298 Registered on: 10/11/04 11:31 PM About Me Location: Silver Spring, MD Bike(s): 04 1150RT Link to comment
StretchMark Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 Sad news indeed. I enjoyed meeting and chatting with Rick at El Paseo. Link to comment
tallman Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 I am very sorry to hear this. I remember him from El Paseo and enjoyed his company. Our condolences to you and his friends. Link to comment
Lone_RT_rider Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 I am very sorry to hear this. I remember him from El Paseo and enjoyed his company. Our condolences to you and his friends. Me to. What little time I got to talk to Rick was enjoyable. Ride in Peace Rick....... Shawn Link to comment
Ron_B Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 What sad news. I met Rick at El Paseo, right after your mishap. I had the pleasure of talking to him on several other occasions and found him a warm, personable and friendly guy. My sincere condolences to his friends. Here is a picture of Rick at Un4. Link to comment
Tasker Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 I'm stunned and very sad. I enjoyed my time with Rick very much. Link to comment
lawnchairboy Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 My condolences to you, sorry to hear this. chris Link to comment
PhillyFlash Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 My condolences on the loss of your friend. Link to comment
flyingreg Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 I am saddened by the loss of your dear friend. Although I had not met Richard, the loss is still felt amongst us all. My condolences to his family and friends. Link to comment
AdventurePoser Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 Lou, although I did not know your friend, I am greatly saddened by his passing. Grieve now, and then remember with fondness the memories of your friend. Steve in So Cal Link to comment
gloveguy Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 Lou...My family and I send our condolences on the passing of your friend. In the great scheme of things, we all are diminished by the passing of good people. Link to comment
Les is more Posted June 3, 2007 Author Share Posted June 3, 2007 I'm very sorry for your loss, Lou. I just finished reading an e mail very thoughtfully sent to me by Rick's supervisor. It's with profound sadness that I will be adding Rick's name to our "The Ride Home" Forum. Jamie and I enjoyed Rick's company at lunch at the Stanton Unrally. My heart goes out to you. If you have a picture of Rick that you could share with me by PM or email, I could include it in the memorial post. Link to comment
BrianT Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 I never met Rick, but feel your loss just the same. May he Ride In Peace. Link to comment
Francois_Dumas Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 Condolences. That's WAY too soon Link to comment
Berkley Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 my condolences to you and those who knew him well. Link to comment
Bud Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 Very sorry to hear of the loss of your friend. We get so few good ones in life that it is tragic when they are gone. Link to comment
TracerBullet Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 I am saddened by Rick's passing. I first met him at the 05 Unrally. We spent one day, just the two of us, cruising the back roads of West Virginia. Many memories of that weekend come flooding back. My condolences <------------------> Link to comment
EffBee Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 Lou, I never met Rick, but the passing of anyone who loved life saddens me. We've all had a bit more than our share of sadness this year, so I understand what you're feeling and my heart and condolences go out to you. May Rick ride in peace. Link to comment
AZKomet Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 That is horrible news. And so young too. I can relate as to your long time friendship. I have several.....as we all age seems like there is more news of this type. Relish in the lasting friendship and I hope you heal over time. regards, Dave Link to comment
ESokoloff Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 I am very sorry for your loss. It sounds like his passing will leave a substantial void in your life. Link to comment
big-t Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 My condolences lou.I was just remembering chatting with you and Rick at the DC motorcycle show,and Rick telling how you two were lifetime friends. I know he will be missed by many... Link to comment
steve404 Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 I enjoyed his posts. My sympathy to you. Link to comment
steve.foote Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 I'm really sorry to hear that, Lou. I was fortunate to have spent time with Rick both on and off the board. He was one of the nicest guys I've ever met. Link to comment
SteveHebert Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 I am sorry to hear this Lou. Hang in there and know that we are all with you. Link to comment
Paul Mihalka Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Lou, my condolences. You lost a close friend. Many of us lost a friend in him. He regularly stopped by me at work and we always had a great conversation. A great friend, and a great riding enthusiast on the road and even on the tracks. Link to comment
hANNAbONE Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 i'M vERY sADDENED by the loss of your friend. I will pray for the repose of his soul and his family and friends. Best: Link to comment
David Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 I spent a little time talking with Rick, and something about him struck me. I enjoyed him. RIP, Rick. Link to comment
gottago Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Gary and I are sorry to hear of your loss. You were very lucky to have someone in your life as a longtime friend. Try and focus on the great memories of that friendship. Take care. Link to comment
Gery Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 My sincere condolence to all of his families and friends. May his eternal life goes on..... Respecfully, Gery Link to comment
Spike Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Damn, just, damn. I had lots of fun with Rick. I remember when things came together for him at his first riding smart. What a neay guy. Damn, Im sad. Link to comment
cherylk Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Thanks for the very kind words and thoughts. This has been very hard on both of us but we have been warmed by your comments of Rick. As many have said, he brought a smiling face and happy personality to everything. The services will be at the Pumphrey funeral home from 12:00 to 2:00 on June 8th. All are welcome. 300 W. Mongtomery Ave Rockville, Maryland http://www.pumphreyfuneralhome.com/ Lou and Cheryl Link to comment
MidLife Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 That is sad. I remember Rick as being one of those positive people, full of life. He will be missed. Link to comment
KMG_365 Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Wow. I can't believe this. Such a bright light and so young to be extinguished so soon. It was my picture that Ron quoted above and I remember a few of us rode to dinner to some little town and I sat and talked with him at length. His posts here always had a positive exuberance and he was really getting into improving his riding and the whole track thing. Ride on, Rick. You'll be missed. Link to comment
cherylk Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Rick's Obituary This is what the family submitted to the Washington Post. It includes a guest book for friends to sign. http://www.legacy.com/WashingtonPost/DeathNotices.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=88680152 Link to comment
Les is more Posted June 9, 2007 Author Share Posted June 9, 2007 Posted by LouK It's with profound sadness that I tell you of the passing of my long time friend, Richard Logan Porter, known to those of you on the board as RickP. Rick passed last Thursday afternoon, one day short of his 55th birthday, after doing one of the two things in life he really enjoyed – landscaping. His other passion was riding. We've been friends for over 41 years and have spent some of that time trading motorcycles back and forth. We were at the '05 El Paseo when I had a head on crash with a red Kia and I was there when he went down while we were attending the '06 El Paseo. This year he was supposed to be with my wife and I as we took a two week, 3700 mile, trip between DC and San Antonio. Cheryl and I were on the last leg to that trip, in a motel near Knoxville, when I was contact by the Montgomery County PD notifying me of his death from natural causes. One of his many qualities is that he made lasting friendships to include several high school buddies who will desperately miss him. For me, I have been his wing-man on numerous rides and will miss him. Rick is not survived by any immediate family but, by his numerous friends. Rick's obituary, provided by cherylk Rick's Obituary This is what the family submitted to the Washington Post. It includes a guest book for friends to sign. http://www.legacy.com/WashingtonPost/DeathNotices.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=88680152 The thread Link to comment
Berkley Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 my condolences to you and those who knew him well. just found out he was the fellow down in VA who passed mark and i from the other direction and from whence my signature comes from...he commented on being able to see my belt buckle while we were in the midst of a curve. he did have a sense of humor, and made a point of meeting me. i'll miss him at the next east coast event. Link to comment
Mark Menard (Vita Rara) Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Damn, just, damn. I had lots of fun with Rick. I remember when things came together for him at his first riding smart. What a neay guy. Damn, Im sad. Spike, That's what came immediately to mind for me. We all shared a great time that weekend. I remember when you had him sit on the bike on the center stand and you adjusted his position on the bike, and it was like a light went on. At the Un in Staunton Sylva and I passed Rick on US-60. We were coming down the mountain. He said Sylva was hanging so far off the back he could practically see her navel, or something like that. He said he got a really good laugh out of the site. Rick, you will be missed. Mark Link to comment
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