William Bell
Pt. Orange, FL
Boat Name: Phoenix
Model/Year: 1987 Catalina 22
Hull No. #13784
Hailing Port: Pt. Orange,FL |
 08/27/2006 9:27 AM Pacific Time
It is with a heavy heart that I inform the list members, who do not already know that Dick King has passed away. Dick is a very well known to the C-22 family.
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Fair winds Dick, you WILL BE MISSED !
Bill Bell
#13784 Phoenix
87 sk -FL |
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08/27/2006 12:22 PM Pacific Time
Wow!.....you never know when your time will come. What a shame. I have been reading and conversing with Dick through these email groups for a few years. Never met him, but I really feel like I know him. Was it his heart?
Butchie
C22 13320
Sandy Bottoms |
Paul McLaughlin
Walnut Creek, CA
Boat Name: Tiare
Model/Year: C22 Swing keel, 1982
Hull No. 10890
Hailing Port: SF Bay |
08/27/2006 1:18 PM Pacific Time
My thoughts and prayers go out to Dick, his family and friends. I too enjoyed reading his input in this forum and I got a lot out of what he shared with us. He will be missed. |
Steven Keplinger
Severna Park MD 21146
Boat Name: Nifty
Model/Year: 1978
Hull No. CTYH7999M78B
Hailing Port: Round Bay |
08/27/2006 3:36 PM Pacific Time
I never met Dick. Even so, I'd always watch for his comments on anything C22; other stuff too. He always took time to explain things; to rookies (like me) and seasoned salts alike.
Bye Dick. Bon Voyage. |
Ken Dula
Fletcher, N.C.
Boat Name: Second Wind
Model/Year: Catalina 22 1977
Hull No. 7697
Hailing Port: |
08/27/2006 4:49 PM Pacific Time
I also had never met Dick, I always read his posts as they were always informative and helpful. I am very saddened at his passing and my thoughts and prayers are with his family. God speed Dick. |
Paul David
Melbourne Australia
Boat Name: Reflections
Model/Year: 1986
Hull No. 13369
Hailing Port: Melbourne Australia |
08/27/2006 11:47 PM Pacific Time
My thoughts and prayers are also with Dick's family. He was passionate about sailing and generous with his time and advice for all of us.
Paul |
steve smith
rothesay nb canada
Boat Name: all hours
Model/Year: 1975?
Hull No. 4928
Hailing Port: rothesay yacht club |
08/28/2006 5:43 AM Pacific Time
Wow,sad news,I too shall miss a man I never met.
Fair winds and a following breeze on Fiddlers Green Dick.
Steve. |
Willie Blevins
Longwood Florida
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Hull No. 216
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08/28/2006 6:11 AM Pacific Time
Few have contributed as much as Dick King to sailing Catalina 22s. HIs Peace is our loss. Fair Winds RTK, via con dios. |
Carlos
Fajardo, PR
Boat Name: Perfect Time
Model/Year: Catalina 22' - 1971
Hull No. 474
Hailing Port: |
08/28/2006 7:16 AM Pacific Time
I’m joining to the thoughts and prayers to Dick’s family. I had never met Dick, but was the first person answers my beginner’s inquiries regarding the Catalina 22. I still keep his first email with this phrase:
“A bad day sailing beats almost anything worth doing”.
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Linda Hoffecker
Lancaster, PA
Boat Name: t/c
Model/Year: '82 Cat 22
Hull No. t/c
Hailing Port: Havre de Grace, MD |
08/29/2006 12:33 AM Pacific Time
Sometimes, my mailbox gets jammed up and I, sorry to say, skip the forum, (and lots of other mail, too), but for some reason, I did click on this one and was shocked to hear about Dick's crossing 'over the bar'.....My sincere condolences may be added to the long list of people who will miss his wisdom in the world of sailing. He was 'some guy'!
Linda |
Al Gearing
Burleson, Texas
Boat Name: Torch of Freedom
Model/Year: C-22 '76
Hull No. 6448
Hailing Port: Arlington YC |
08/29/2006 5:53 AM Pacific Time
Being remembered as Dick will be by members of this board, and I'm sure others whose lives he touched, is a great tribute to him and well deserved.
Al Ge |
Mark Parent
Blue Eye, MO
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Model/Year: 1977
Hull No. 6912
Hailing Port: Branson, MO |
08/29/2006 9:04 AM Pacific Time
From one of many lurkers,
Calm seas and fair winds, my teacher. I promise to be a good steward.
Mark Parent C22 #6912
Branson, MO |
Vernon
Chicago Illinois
Boat Name: Breakin' Wind
Model/Year: 1982
Hull No. 10614
Hailing Port: Anywhere I can lower my Keel |
08/31/2006 9:45 AM Pacific Time
Not goodbye but instead until we meet again, fair winds Dick, you are already greatly missed
Vernon |
