It falls to me, at the request of Rick's family, to pass on the news that Rick died peacefully following a long illness.
You knew him as Socratic Method, founder of the Group "Personal Storytellers", and a regular on the site since 2010.
From his Profile:
Former Teamster. Retired, disabled, loved by a wonderful family. Proud grandfather. Proud Democrat. Proud Union supporter.
Rick always tried to do the right thing by his community, his family and he will be missed by all. His comment signature was prophetic, because he was always full of life in his on-line work. Sadly that was my only personal knowledge of him, but I will leave you with his own quote:
Breathe. If you can, you ain't dead yet
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Rest Well Rick, and take with you the good wishes and blessings of this community, and our sincere condolences to your family.