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This is a letter that I wrote about 6 years ago. A copy has been hanging above my desk ever since. I've never shared this with anyone but now feel I need to share it with all of you.
I took this letter and an American flag and tied it to a tree that sits on a ridge where we snowmobile. It was late winter so the letter ended up about 25 feet from the ground when the snow melted. This place is one of the most peaceful places that I've ever been to.
Thanks to all of you for being my friends and for the great experience that we've shared over the last 33 years. May all your days be good ones.
Good Night Chesty, Wherever you are.
Semper Fi
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Dear Gerry,
It seems like I’ve done this letter a million times. Its alwas been when I drive down some road, or when I lay in the dark hoping and praying that you have found the peace you deserve so much.
I want you to know that I tried so hard to save you. You were somebody that I always looked up to and I have struggled for so many years with why God chose to take you and not me. I have tried so hard to be a good person and to make some changes in this world.
February 25,1969 changed my life forever. I need to accept the fact there wasn’t anything I could have done to prevent what happened, but I will always wonder. I guess its high time that I take the rest of my life and enjoy the peace that I’ve found. My sons are 23 and 21 years old now and they make me proud every day. My wife’s name is Leigh. I can safely say that she was a gift from God. I thank her every day for believing in me enough to let me be me. I was also blessed with two wonderful daughters. Carrie and Kylie have been a blessing and I love them with all my heart.
I love you Gerry and I miss you so much. I’m taking this letter to a very special place; a place where I feel close to you. It’s a place where your soul can find some peace. I will come and be with you when I can. Take care and may God bless you.
Semper Fi
Rick
