I just received this news today. I have no words to even say how much this hurts me. To Wanda, my deepest condolences. I loved Rick so much, as a colleague in the Fight, as a gentle, marvelous human being, as a brilliant humanist and scientific mind. His spirit will always be with me. To the community, I am sorry I have not been with you for a while, working on my health and recovery on my own. But I have not loved any of you any less.

I am at a loss for words right now.

To Rick....Squeak, I say, Squeak, Compañero. Always.

Fiona

I am in tears to find out the sad news about Rick. While I did not post a lot and did not really know Rick personally, I lurked a lot looking for something to help my mother who had PD. Like him I was always researching. His posts were always hopeful and optimistic, and through his posts we all got to know him as someone who was a wonderful human being. I lost my mother after helping her fight the battle against the ravages of PD for over 16 years. I have been grieving over her for over a year. It is never easy to lose a mother at any age. I miss her everyday. I know Rick's family must be just as devastated. I am so sorry for your loss. It is a terrible loss to the PD community. May he rest in peace, and is probably running, jumping, and dancing all over heaven just like my Mum.

I agree that the pace of research has been very slow for PD, nobody seems to take it seriously enough in my opinion.

steve and I have not posted or visited on neurotalk for a long time. I wish we had checked in months ago. I am devastated by the news of ricks passing. he was one of the founders of neurotalk and steve and i remember him from the days of braintalk. for all of those years he fought the pd battle not just by our side, but ahead of us. he lead the way in self researching all alternatives to fight this demon that many of us fear. it tears out my heart that what he fought to end is what ended his fight. what is harder to face is the reality that even the strongest soldiers amongst us can fall. but I know this... he still held his sword. even when he fell...though he did not recognize it, he held his sword. I will miss you rick

to the parkie community.. it still amazes me the tremendous support that flows out of here. I miss it and love you.
Harley

I am also devastated by Ricks passing..He was a special guy because of his affable nature, his willingness to help others, and for his mission to think outside of the box..I was an associate member of the white rats society..Rick inspired me, and fascinated me..He was a friend, although I have never met him, I felt like I knew him

Thank You Rick for the help, knowledge and friendship you gave to me

Godspeed on your new journey Rick..You are in a better place and your pain is gone

Rest In Peace my friend

stevem53