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ShelbyS · 14th February 2002, 04:19 AM

Hey Everyone,

Rick wrote a reply to everyone who signed the birthday card that Kate sent to him.
Here it is:

Children of Great Kindness and Loyalty,

This is a belated expression of gratitude and thanks. I am awed by the
simple fact that people remember my birthday, let alone find the
sentiment to actually celebrate it. The effort, talent and care that
went into the site is obvious; it is astounding.

But again, what is most revealing and touching about it is the fact that
you have all contributed beautiful, personal thoughts, and have sent
them to a man you know to be relatively reclusive and quiet about such
things. I can't help but be reminded that there are wonderfully
considerate people who remain loyal and supportive despite the social
iniquities of this aging soul. For this, I will forever be grateful.

I spent the actual day with my daughter, skiing and romping in the
mountains of Colorado. She made me a cupcake with inch-thick blue icing
and a single candle. She had also adorned a picture frame with pine
cones, sea shells, sand, and cotton-ball snow, all the elements that she
knows her Dad loves. She presented this and a picture of herself with
the pride that is uniquely borne of a three year old. Without
hesitation I can say, it was the best birthday I've ever had.

Thank you all for remembering. More importantly, thank you for caring.

Forever,

Richard

Isn't he just the sweetest thing!

Sj Shortea · 14th February 2002, 06:31 AM

Very cool of him to do that! Since we did remember
his Birthday ( like anyone here would forget that date
in History) I already printed the copy that Kate sent me
and its going in my special RDA folder!!!

pamie · 14th February 2002, 11:33 PM

Oh thats soooo sweet...bless him!

Chilly · 16th April 2002, 04:48 PM

ist that sweet? ll

14th February 2002, 04:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
ShelbyS Rob Cooper's #1 Fan Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 3,567	Rick's Birthday Reply Hey Everyone, Rick wrote a reply to everyone who signed the birthday card that Kate sent to him. Here it is: Children of Great Kindness and Loyalty, This is a belated expression of gratitude and thanks. I am awed by the simple fact that people remember my birthday, let alone find the sentiment to actually celebrate it. The effort, talent and care that went into the site is obvious; it is astounding. But again, what is most revealing and touching about it is the fact that you have all contributed beautiful, personal thoughts, and have sent them to a man you know to be relatively reclusive and quiet about such things. I can't help but be reminded that there are wonderfully considerate people who remain loyal and supportive despite the social iniquities of this aging soul. For this, I will forever be grateful. I spent the actual day with my daughter, skiing and romping in the mountains of Colorado. She made me a cupcake with inch-thick blue icing and a single candle. She had also adorned a picture frame with pine cones, sea shells, sand, and cotton-ball snow, all the elements that she knows her Dad loves. She presented this and a picture of herself with the pride that is uniquely borne of a three year old. Without hesitation I can say, it was the best birthday I've ever had. Thank you all for remembering. More importantly, thank you for caring. Forever, Richard Isn't he just the sweetest thing!

16th April 2002, 04:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
Chilly I like boys Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: England Posts: 4,144	awwww ist that sweet? ll

14th February 2002, 06:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
Sj Shortea RDA Watcher Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: planet earth Posts: 4,342	Very cool of him to do that! Since we did remember his Birthday ( like anyone here would forget that date in History) I already printed the copy that Kate sent me and its going in my special RDA folder!!!

14th February 2002, 11:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
pamie Space Monkey! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: South coast of the UK Posts: 3,091	Oh thats soooo sweet...bless him!