This fundraiser is being created to relieve the financial burden on Rick’s mom Edna and his younger children as they grieve their loss and strive to handle the many expenses that come with it. Every contribution helps ease the weight on Edna and the kiddos.

From Rick’s friend and brother Forest: So many adventures together and yet never enough… I can't tell you how many times Rick pulled me out of depression or anger and stood by my side when I needed him. He was a real brother and I will miss him greatly. Rick was a man of honor and his word was bond. Tough as nails and always ready to back his shit up. A son, a dad, lifelong partner to Roberta, poet (seen it with my own eyes), veteran, a rafting guide, a hunter, prospector, professional fisherman, and great guitarist, and farmer too.