Life is very short, sometimes we are reminded just how short the precious little thing that we take for granted can be. At Noon today the fateful decision came to fruition when the family decided to put fate into God's hands rather than through machines. Rich Snider was someone who I met nearly 30 years ago and had really gotten to know him since my Dad died. He has taken great care of Jean the last ten years and brought her back to full life.
Rich was a die hard Steelers fan, it was his Terrible Towel that I borrowed when we won Steelers Trivia.
He was "Poppy" to the great grandchildren, he would spoil them and stay up all night with Erica watching television. My heart goes out to Jean, Gary, and Nanna at the household. To Rick and Mark, Rich's kids and their families and children. To Erica who will surely miss her Poppy. To the pets Bunky and Gussy the African Grey who basically copied everything Rich said and repeats it.
We created some great memories with the man, ones that I am sure will last everyone forever as he touched many of our lives. He may be gone, but will not be forgotten, Gussy will make sure of that.
Like I said yesterday, sometimes you just have to take a little time out and enjoy the simple things, the ones that go unnoticed until they are not there any more.
RIP Rich, you will be missed.
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