Ricky was a dear life-long friend of our son Jon and we got to know him as a little kid up through his years maturing into a wonderful, fine young man. We cannot begin to imagine the ache in your hearts as his family but please know as soon as Jon gave us the news late Monday night we your loss with our church family and our extended family here in Illinois and Missouri. We have been lifting you up to the Lord and will continue to do so. We know it is only the love and presence and comfort of Jesus that can touch you as you need to be. Those who loved Ricky, and who love you, will all have word of comfort and sympathy and love and they will all be from the heart. But we are each of us only human and can't touch you as you need to be. The Lord can and He will. Please know we are sending hugs your way and are here to help you in any way you need. Dave & Beth

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