ES is very saddened by this news. KC was one of our first members, joining in November 2001, several months after ES was first launched. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. We lost a lot of good friends in the past few years, and are planning on doing an In Memory of Page for Rich and other friends who have passed. We hope to have that completed in the next few months. Rest in peace, KC, and know that you will be missed by your ES family.

I am so greatful that I had the opportunity to meet such a wonderful man. Where ever Rich went he did it with such style and class. I am so sad that I will never be seeing his smiling face again here on earth. The gate here at the Circle G Ranch that Rich had to use because his rig was to big to go through the main gate, will stand quietly closed. This is a Real Cowboy and he did what he loved to do till the last moments of his life. He ran the Extreme Race with all he had, he loaded his horse in the trailer, then he went home. Rich you were one of the " good guys " I will miss you. Evelyn

I turned on my computer this morning and was saddened to see that Rich had passed. I had the opportunity to meet this good man in Texas in April. They surely do not come any better than Rich! He loved his daughters, his horses, his harley and his friends. May the Lord surround Rich's family and many many friends in his arms! Rich, ride free my friend! You will be missed! Mona

KC, Even though I never met you I will miss you. I remeber how happy people were when you showed up. Give kota a hug from me. Rainsong

KC has not really 'fallen'...he has raised up way beyond where we are now - in those grand pastures in heaven. He crossed that finish line in the sky...and will be missed much here on earth. CYA Buddy...

KC, We shall miss you here at ES. While you are riding the trails on the back of some noble steed may you find peace and endless comfort in God's love. Say hello to Kota while you are there for us! Until we meet again on the other side... Peace Be The Journey Hotintojazz (Stacey)

My deepest condolences to Rich's family. Rich was an awesome man. He had a passion for his hobbies and from what I could tell, he really enjoyed life. For those of you who didn't know him, he traveled the country in a rig that would make most of us salivate. Along with his horses, he usually hauled a Harley in the back and a hot tub on top. When he did things, he did 'em all out! Rest in peace Rich. We'll miss you at future rides. God Bless, Kim

Rich,....we love you and will miss you more than ever. But we know that it is not goodbye, only 'see ya later'. For we will meet up again, and ride in those wonderous rolling hills and clear spring creeks of Heaven. We shall never forget ya buddy! Kat and Greg

Im gonna miss ya KC..I regret never coming out to look at that horse u were telling me about last yr at the ride the rockies trailride...it still amazes me how u made up those darn switchbacks with ur long trailer.. and in good spirits too..I admired u from the day I met u in KC at the ES New Years Eve Party at Bums...u were way kool and very passionate about what u did with ur horses...and u will be missed this yr at the rockies ride also..my cup runith over pard... you'll be missed tons... Leo aka sheri

Yes it is a sad day. My prayers go out to his Family. I met KC at the East Texas Benefit Trailride in April. What A good man. Debbie and I had a room in town. KC let us hangout at his trailer. Made us feel welcome. Served us some of his best wine. Someone droped off a homemade cake for the door/gate prize. We put it in KC's trailer. By the end of the day it was gone.We all had a slice.( KC said leave a cake in my trailer I will eat it.)We all had a good laugh. KC I will miss reading your post's on the message board....So Go With God Rich.... Souhospitality....Olene