Jan 14 2010
Another Wake-up Call
Why is it that the specter of death always reminds us to live?
Sunday night I received an email from my buddy Mark with the not so subtle subject line – Richard is dead.
The person he referred to was Richard Frohlich, who for the past couple of years fought the demons associated with a debilitating disease that ultimately won.
Richard was a wonderful character in my life and came into it at critical time when starting to write my book. An extraordinarily talented man whose intellect bordered on genius, he always showed up with energy, enthusiasm and support – even after we parted company professionally.
At all times one of the smartest guys in the room, I could count on Richard to laugh at the wrong moment or too hard at a bad joke, but that was just his way. He saw things differently and recognized the absurd in even the smallest of circumstances.
But isn’t that what it’s all about? Isn’t it about going through this world on your own terms and painting it the color of your choice?
Richard did that and then some as he walked into your world and lay down a bit of color to remember him by. And as one of the privileged few he did that to I am forever thankful.
I only wish he’d have stayed around a bit longer to see the finished tapestry…
Dwain
The Biker Guy
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Stumble it!
Condolences for your loss, I empathise. My consolation was to take the “colour” added to my life and splash a few strokes into the lives of a few more folks myself. I knew my buddy was right there with me. Let your light so shine before men.
Namaste
Hi Dwain,
Condolences on your lost. Even though we have lost contact, I still read your blog and see the brilliance in your thoughts. Keep up the good work and let Richard’s shining personality live in you.
-Jackie