Thank You from the family of Trader Rich

[Trader Rich]

Just wanted to let everybody on the board know that my father, screen name Trader Rich, passed away on January 2nd. I am just starting to go thru his cards now and I know how much he liked trading with all of you over the years since his retirement. I collected baseball cards as a kid and he took my childhood hobby to new heights once he had a lot of free time. He started with the cards I had stored in his garage and built a sizable collection over the last 8 years. I am going to try and continue his collection, but I won't be able to be as active as he was. I will keep his screen name and check in as often as I can. Thanks to everybody on the board - I was quite worried when he retired that he'd have nothing to do, but his card collection became a passion and kept him vibrant ever since. The Bench had a lot to do with that. God bless & take care, hope to be dealing with you all sometime in the future.

Thanks,
Rich Jr.

 

[jaxbraves]

Rich, sorry to hear about your Dad I had some trades with him and he was very easy to work with. My prayers and sympathy to you and your family.


Rich

 

[slavlite]

So Sorry to hear about your Dad, Rich. He was a quality member of this site, I had the pleasure of trading with him a few times as well.

-Nick

 

[dbarbos1]

I am very sorry to hear about your father.
He was a great member here on The Bench

 

[OriolesFan8]

So sorry for your loss. As said before, he was an upstanding member of this community and he will be missed.

Todd

 

[rotorob]

Rich, Jr. -
I, also am sorry for your loss. Your father was indeed a credit to card collectors everywhere. Peace and Grace be with you.

 

[dragonslayer913]

Rich Jr,
So sorry to hear about your dads passing.

David

 

[Tony Kozelichki]

Rich

As a fellow Cubs fan, your father and I traded and emailed a lot over the past few years. Like others have said, he was a credit to the hobby. Sadly, this forum rarely leads to face-to-face contact. However, without it, I'm sure few of us would have had any contact whatsoever with Rich. Nonetheless, it's evident by his enthusiasm for this segment of the hobby that he was a quality person and one who will be greatly missed by many of us.

 

[stephj24]

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Steph

 

[mort]

Rich - I am sure your Dad is proud of you. Father-and-son interests, fun, and bonds are what makes life truly meaningful. You are a great son for continuing with your Dad's interests. I am sure he is proud of you.

All the Best,
Scott-

 

[deaconblues63]

So sorry to hear about your loss.


Michael

 

[cdahlk2001]

sorry about your father. bless you and your family

 

[Chavezforprez]

Very sorry for your loss.

Billy

 

[anglinomics]

Rich, God bless you and your family. Rich was a great members of The Bench.

Dave

 

[Jack]

Sorry for your loss. My prayers to you and your family.
JUack

 

[Kirbyfan34]

Rich,
While I never got the chance to trade with your father, I am saddend by his loss. He was a great member of the site. God Bless

Gary

 

[mj23bullsfan]

rich jr.

so sorry for you and your family's loss. i don't remember if i had traded with your father, but i'm sure, by the previous posts, he was a well liked member of not only the bench community, but the real life community also. he will be missed, but not forgotten.

paul

 

[JJLevitsky]

Two things - you have my sympathies. Second, welcome aboard!!

Thanks,

Jeff

 

[Trishlp]

Very sorry for your loss. Your Father was an asset to to this site and will be greatly missed.
Trish

 

[CurtyCurtCurt]

Sorry to hear about your dad, Rich. As already stated, he was a great asset to this hobby. Your family is in my thoughts... God Bless.


- Curt