Friday morning note to readers: Coming on the heels of Tuesday's election excitement, Rick's untimely passing is a jolt. I'll not be posting today, but will add to the following as news comes in. There are two brief news items for regular readers. First, Connor's Place (Dave Himmel's new eatery and bar) is open today and tomorrow, with a Grand Opening next Monday. Go here for details. Second, it's art show weekend at NABC. Learn about it here. See you tomorrow.
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Friday afternoon update (thanks Debbie and Tony):
Visitation for the late Rick Carmickle will be at Kraft's Funeral Home on Spring Street from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 13, and from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday, with the funeral at Kraft's at 1:00 p.m. on Monday.
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Thanks to Randy "All4Word" Smith for passing along the news and letting us all know. I'll append further information as it is received. We're going to miss Rick, who was a true original.
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New Albany lost a good man today. Rick Carmickle, our friend, passed away after a complication from surgery.
Please remember Karen and Rick's kids in your thoughts and prayers.
Rick was nobody's fool. Plainspoken and proudly New Albanian, he will be sorely missed.Rick recognized bullshit when he saw it and was devoted to making this city all that it could be. He recently completed a project, at no cost, that will serve to preserve a vital historical document at our public library. And that was the least of his contributions to our gang.
Last year, Rick put his name and reputation on the line, running for public office, at great sacrifice to himself and his family.
Rick's health problems were manageable, but when God decides it's time to come home, it's time.
Karen, we love you. I know Roger will elevate this news to the marquee as soon as he hears of it. Please, even if you did not know Rick, join his friends when we learn the details of any memorial service.
I'm hoisting one to my friend. Rick, buddy, I will miss you more than you will ever know. You've been a friend when others didn't have the stones.
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2 comments:
oh my God. I had no idea. Thanks for passing on the information.
This is terrible.
Word has traveled far and wide of the sad news of Rick Carmickles death. We at Blackfox Training have been friends with Rick since 1999. He was due to visit us next month, he will be sadly missed.
Rick was my personal friend for many years, we emailed every week with jokes and what not. I will miss him terribly!
I can only hope you are in margarita ville in the sky!
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