Very sad to hear of his passing. Although I didn’t know him I kinda feel like I did through his posts. Always had nice things to say, even when I posted a nicely toned coin.
Although we were both passionate coin collectors, he and I only talked guns. I'll certainly miss his "cheers".
Condolences to all of us and all his family.
bob
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I can say that Ricko was one of the main reasons I frequented these boards. Every time I would see his name I would open the thread to see what he had to say. Every single correspondence I had with him was positive. He actually saved my but more than once. His advice was always spot on. I never met him in person but yet I feel as if he was a dear close friend. His positivity to all that frequent these boards will never be matched. Thank you Ricko for the years of joy I had reading your posts. My condolences to his family and friends. I hope his family know how much he meant to so many on this forum. I will use his sign off for this post only.
I know few of the personalties on the forum. I always found RickO's posts to be knowlegable, with kindness, and a bit of humor without ever sniping, a model to us all. A great loss to the forum. Condolences to his family and friends. Cheers sir.
This is so sad to hear. I’ve been mostly posting on the not-so-active metal detecting forum.
Sometimes there are no responses except within 24 hours Ricko would always reply to the post. Like others have said, always kind and always there. I will miss his messages dearly.
Shit! Can't believe this happened! Though I never met him, it somehow felt like I had met him. He usually posted to almost every worthy thread on this forum, and in a positive manner. Though we disagreed on toned coins, his presence and posts were always welcoming. He will be greatly missed and far more than some of those banned users some people seem to pine over endlessly.
RIP Ricko, you were one of the great ones on this forum.
He was a staple since I joined the forum a year or so ago. My thoughts and prayers are with all who are mourning. He was a class act for sure. I hope his family will somehow see the impact he made on so many people who never met in person. A wonderful legacy.
Certainly a time for reflection. I'm older than he was.
So far this year, I have lost 3 old friends. The latest 3 days ago.
I liked how he "stuck to his guns" both literally in the firearms and swimming against the toning tide.
Wow, what words work? Active as anyone, more patient/civil than everyone - he had a real talent for voicing his input with reason and without attack. A reminder to enjoy what we have while we have it. Cheers indeed.
If we were all the same, the world would be an incredibly boring place.
Unfortunately I never met Rick but he always interacted here like a true gentleman that I'm certain he was. My thoughts and prayers to his entire family and friends. He will be missed by all here... no doubt.
I always enjoyed his positive nature here and while we good naturally disagreed about "toning" vs "tarnish", I respected his preferences and he certainly respected those who liked "tarnish". He was also gracious when teased since all knew his stance. Truly a man to be emulated in that he had a positive outlook on life. I will certainly miss him!
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This is so sad. He was one of the nicest, most upbeat posters, and was universally well liked. I never saw anything disparaging or any negativity in any of his posts. He was a legend and will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. RIP.
@joeykoins said:
Here is one of the few items our dear friend, RickO (Richard),
has gifted me!
Almost, 3 years ago.
Isn't it ironic? Cheerios
Cheers, RickO
This is definitely a keep sake. I wish PCGS would design a special RickO label and encapsulate it for you to protect it through the years with both the Cheerios and RickO provenance.
This one really hurts. RickO was a legend on these boards, and always will be. I only met Rick in person once, when he lived near Seattle, but I still considered him a good friend. I bumped into him at the Boeing Show. Man that was fun. He was as quick-witted in person as he was on these boards.
Thanks for making this a much better place, RickO. We’ll miss you. RIP.
Dave
Always looking for original, better date VF20-VF35 Barber quarters and halves, and a quality beer.
Wow, what can I say that hasn't already been said? A real class act he was. Always here it seemed, and always positive and polite. Condolences to his loved ones. I'll miss you Ricko.
There’s such a tremendous outpouring of memories and tributes to the man. That speaks volumes to the enormity of his presence here. His courtesy, kindness, humor, knowledge and willingness to share, were truly legendary to this forum.
I had really hoped to meet him in person one of these days!
Rest in Peace RickO
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@cameonut2011 said:
This is definitely a keep sake. I wish PCGS would design a special RickO label and encapsulate it for you to protect it through the years with both the Cheerios and RickO provenance.
That's a thought, alright?
I think PCGS would, in fact, encapsulate this as whole with RickO's name on the holder?
They provided my request for my "Dad's Dollar" holders!
It certainly is worth, considering?
Thanks for the idea.
I'll let you guys know if and when I do.
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--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.
We need a two-holder set sample slab 1942 & 2023. Choice BU Dimes would work. Or they could be 2001 & 2023. They would have to be blast white, of course. The label should say "Cheers, RickO" or Just Be Kind - Cheers, RickO
I would happily pay for mine. He set the example on the forums. He almost hit 100,000 posts and they were all kind and positive!
"If it's not fun, it's not worth it." - KeyMan64 Looking for Top Pop Mercury Dime Varieties & High Grade Mercury Dime Toners.
So sorry to hear this; RickO was always upbeat, and friendly in his posts. Such an asset to the forum. I regret never having had a chance to meet him in person. So long, friend.
@cameonut2011 said:
This is definitely a keep sake. I wish PCGS would design a special RickO label and encapsulate it for you to protect it through the years with both the Cheerios and RickO provenance.
That's a thought, alright?
I think PCGS would, in fact, encapsulate this as whole with RickO's name on the holder?
They provided my request for my "Dad's Dollar" holders!
It certainly is worth, considering?
Thanks for the idea.
I'll let you guys know if and when I do.
I too am very very saddened by Ricko's passing, I didn't know he was ill. He was always so kind and positive, and I always looked forward to his comments about my wine on my show report threads. I wished I had met him in person. He will be so missed. My heart and prayers go out to his family.
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WOW! I don't recalled RickO ever bad mouthing anything on this forum. He seem to have a positive spins on life.
Missed his "Cheers!" signature already...
Cheers RickO. You will be missed.
Very sad to hear of his passing. Although I didn’t know him I kinda feel like I did through his posts. Always had nice things to say, even when I posted a nicely toned coin.
May he always rest in peace!
Fair well my friend.
Although we were both passionate coin collectors, he and I only talked guns. I'll certainly miss his "cheers".
Condolences to all of us and all his family.
bob
Ooooh, bummer. I was hoping I could meet up with him sometime since he was not too far away from me.
RIP but cheers too.
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Wow... he will be sorely missed! He was one of the Forum members I really hoped to have met. RIP...
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His passing, may he rest in the peace of the LORD, reminds me of what is important in this world, the pearl of great price.
Dude is a legend and will be sorely missed.
I can say that Ricko was one of the main reasons I frequented these boards. Every time I would see his name I would open the thread to see what he had to say. Every single correspondence I had with him was positive. He actually saved my but more than once. His advice was always spot on. I never met him in person but yet I feel as if he was a dear close friend. His positivity to all that frequent these boards will never be matched. Thank you Ricko for the years of joy I had reading your posts. My condolences to his family and friends. I hope his family know how much he meant to so many on this forum. I will use his sign off for this post only.
Cheers!
I never spoke to him but read his posts and always enjoyed them. He was a class act and lent familiarity to this place.
I know few of the personalties on the forum. I always found RickO's posts to be knowlegable, with kindness, and a bit of humor without ever sniping, a model to us all. A great loss to the forum. Condolences to his family and friends. Cheers sir.
WOW, sorry to hear that. Wish him rest in peace.
Never met him, but I felt like I knew him from his posts here. May you rest in peace where nothing ever tarnishes, @ricko .
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Hoist your drinks to and say Cheers to RickO. The Coinstar thread will never be same. Rest In Peace. Condolences to his family.
Some really positive energy just exited the forum. Very sorry to hear this.
"Look up, old boy, and see what you get." -William Bonney.
This is so sad to hear. I’ve been mostly posting on the not-so-active metal detecting forum.
Sometimes there are no responses except within 24 hours Ricko would always reply to the post. Like others have said, always kind and always there. I will miss his messages dearly.
Posting this in the Ricko threads:
Shit! Can't believe this happened! Though I never met him, it somehow felt like I had met him. He usually posted to almost every worthy thread on this forum, and in a positive manner. Though we disagreed on toned coins, his presence and posts were always welcoming. He will be greatly missed and far more than some of those banned users some people seem to pine over endlessly.
RIP Ricko, you were one of the great ones on this forum.
Here's a blast white coin as a small tribute:
10-4,
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My registry sets
Sorry to hear the news. I did not know him, but his absence here will be felt for a long, long time.
I hope that he and Bear can get together in the afterlife for a good discussion about their favorite hobby....
Oh no. He was always a gentleman when I posted. I've been inactive for a long time on here; I'm sorry to come back and see this.
Rest in Peace.
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He was a staple since I joined the forum a year or so ago. My thoughts and prayers are with all who are mourning. He was a class act for sure. I hope his family will somehow see the impact he made on so many people who never met in person. A wonderful legacy.
So sorry to here this. He was a great part of the hobby and this forum.
Fair winds and following seas to a fellow sailor. RIP
"Why waste time learning, when ignorance is instantaneous?"- Calvin and Hobbes
Very sorry to hear this. I began to wonder when he hadn't posted for a week. A huge loss to the forum. My condolences to his family.
My condolences to his family and friends.
He was a kind and gentle man who showed the rest of us how we are supposed to treat one another.
Commems and Early Type
Here is one of the few items our dear friend, RickO (Richard),
has gifted me!
Almost, 3 years ago.
Isn't it ironic?
Cheerios
Cheers, RickO
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.Certainly a time for reflection. I'm older than he was.
So far this year, I have lost 3 old friends. The latest 3 days ago.
I liked how he "stuck to his guns" both literally in the firearms and swimming against the toning tide.
I know I would have liked to meet him.
Wow, what words work?
Active as anyone, more patient/civil than everyone - he had a real talent for voicing his input with reason and without attack. A reminder to enjoy what we have while we have it. Cheers indeed.
If we were all the same, the world would be an incredibly boring place.
Tommy
So sorry to hear about @ricko ; he was a great contributor to numismatics and to this forum. Terrible news.
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~Wayne
Unfortunately I never met Rick but he always interacted here like a true gentleman that I'm certain he was. My thoughts and prayers to his entire family and friends. He will be missed by all here... no doubt.
Mark
I always enjoyed his positive nature here and while we good naturally disagreed about "toning" vs "tarnish", I respected his preferences and he certainly respected those who liked "tarnish". He was also gracious when teased since all knew his stance. Truly a man to be emulated in that he had a positive outlook on life. I will certainly miss him!
"Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
This is so sad. He was one of the nicest, most upbeat posters, and was universally well liked. I never saw anything disparaging or any negativity in any of his posts. He was a legend and will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. RIP.
This is definitely a keep sake. I wish PCGS would design a special RickO label and encapsulate it for you to protect it through the years with both the Cheerios and RickO provenance.
This one really hurts. RickO was a legend on these boards, and always will be. I only met Rick in person once, when he lived near Seattle, but I still considered him a good friend. I bumped into him at the Boeing Show. Man that was fun. He was as quick-witted in person as he was on these boards.
Thanks for making this a much better place, RickO. We’ll miss you. RIP.
Dave
Wow, what can I say that hasn't already been said? A real class act he was. Always here it seemed, and always positive and polite. Condolences to his loved ones. I'll miss you Ricko.
There’s such a tremendous outpouring of memories and tributes to the man. That speaks volumes to the enormity of his presence here. His courtesy, kindness, humor, knowledge and willingness to share, were truly legendary to this forum.
I had really hoped to meet him in person one of these days!
Rest in Peace RickO
Happy, humble, honored and proud recipient of the “You Suck” award 10/22/2014
May he rest in peace.
Who could be missed more?
ricko had three daughters, as do I, my thoughts are with them in their loss.
"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso
RIP and Cheers Ricko a class act.
WOW! I didn't know till just now.
He was the undisputed leader of this forum in posts and class.
I never saw a post by him in anger or negativity.
There will never be another Ricko.
Pete
That's a thought, alright?
I think PCGS would, in fact, encapsulate this as whole with RickO's name on the holder?
They provided my request for my "Dad's Dollar" holders!
It certainly is worth, considering?
Thanks for the idea.
I'll let you guys know if and when I do.
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.Condolences to the family. Ricko will be missed by all.
Sorry to lose such a great guy who was extremely engaged with us in this forum.
We need a two-holder set sample slab 1942 & 2023. Choice BU Dimes would work. Or they could be 2001 & 2023. They would have to be blast white, of course. The label should say "Cheers, RickO" or Just Be Kind - Cheers, RickO
I would happily pay for mine. He set the example on the forums. He almost hit 100,000 posts and they were all kind and positive!
Looking for Top Pop Mercury Dime Varieties & High Grade Mercury Dime Toners.
So sad to see this news. RickO will be missed.
Coin Photographer.
So sorry to hear this; RickO was always upbeat, and friendly in his posts. Such an asset to the forum. I regret never having had a chance to meet him in person. So long, friend.
@HeatherBoyd
Any chance of a special RickO provenance and special label for this one?
I too am very very saddened by Ricko's passing, I didn't know he was ill. He was always so kind and positive, and I always looked forward to his comments about my wine on my show report threads. I wished I had met him in person. He will be so missed. My heart and prayers go out to his family.
The Penny Lady®
RIP. Very sad news. He will be missed.
I always appreciated his posts. Positive, polite, and humorous. Sorry to hear this.
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