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I had the pleasure of meeting Rick last year at the Conclave. What a treasure!
My heart goes out to all who know and love him.
See you in heaven my friend.
-dan
-------------------- Dan Sawatzky Imagination Corporation Yarrow, British Columbia dan@imaginationcorporation.com http://www.imaginationcorporation.com
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Bob Rochon just called with this shattering news... I'm stunned, almost speechless. This is a terrible day.
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Cam Bortz Finest Kind Signs Pondside Iron works 256 S. Broad St. Pawcatuck, Ct. 06379 "Award winning Signs since 1988" Posts: 3051 | From: Pawcatuck,Connecticut USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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I can't keep the tears out of my eyes long enough to write more than this so I'll just say... Sleep well my friend.
-------------------- Kimberly Zanetti Purcell www.amethystProductivity.com Folsom, CA email: Kimberly@AmethystProductivity.com
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So many of us have wondered what Rick would do when Lola went home, and now she has to deal with his passing. There are no words to express the loss right now.
-------------------- Chapman Sign Studio Temple, Texas chapmanstudio@sbcglobal.net Posts: 6306 | From: Temple, Texas, USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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I feel so sad too. I was lucky to meet Rick. What a loss. We will miss you Rick.
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This is a huge loss in the signage community, my thoughts to all who loved him, I only wish I knew him more personally, instead of from a distance. The loss of knowledge in one single day from the passing of an individual like Rick, makes it all the more important to keep the craft alive and share and grow together. His contribution will never be forgotten, what a life, we can only hope to accomplish a small portion of what he has done.
With love and deep respect. Rick Chavez
-------------------- Rick Chavez Hemet, CA Posts: 1538 | From: Hemet,CA U.S.A. | Registered: Jun 2001
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I'm so sad to hear this. Rick was such a good friend to all of us. He shared so much, He always made everyone feel so welcome in his shop. All of us who have had the privilage of knowing Rick will miss a great person. He was my hero.
-------------------- John Arnott El Cajon CA 619 596-9989 signgraphics1@aol.com http://www.signgraphics1.com Posts: 1443 | From: El Cajon CA usa | Registered: Dec 1998
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So sorry to hear this news. I was shocked because so many of the elder's who have been mentioned on similar threads were just names to my relatively new involvement with the letterheads. Ricks name was just so much more familiar to me from so many references to him, Esoteric sign supply, & the infamous Conclave meets, that I felt sure to follow my new interest in gold leaf to doing business with Rick, & even if never invited to a meet, I felt any trip to California would have been an excuse to see Ricks shop.
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Man I'm so freeking sad by this, one of my worst days has arrived, I always admired Rick for his knowledge and his ability to share, He and his knowledge was so cherrished by me that I feered when this day arrived.
we have lost so much,
But putting aside selfish feelings, I pray to God that he comfort and keep Lola strong through this, as well as freinds and family members. And if they have a letterhead meet everytime a letterhead dies then man those streets paved with gold will be looking the best they can
-------------------- Bob Rochon Creative Signworks Millbury, MA 508-865-7330
"Life is Like an Echo, what you put out, comes back to you." Posts: 5149 | From: Millbury, Mass. U.S. | Registered: Nov 1998
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Boy, is God going to find out everything there is to know about Gold Leaf!! Those pearly gates must have been looking a little faded for them to call up the expert.
I never spent less than an hour on the phone with Rick whenever I would call him. Never did I think I would lose the chance to speak with him any time I wanted. We really lost a treasure in this industry. For those who didn't know of Rick, go start digging to find out more about a true craftsman. He was the epitome of the Letterhead movement - and you need to know why.
-------------------- Jay Allen ShawCraft Sign Co. Machesney Park, IL jallen222@aol.com http://www.shawcraft.com/
"The object of the superior man is truth." -Confucius Posts: 1285 | From: Machesney Park, IL, USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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I just talked to Rick Friday. He was helping me figure out how much gold I would need for a job I am bidding on and explained a lot of things to me. Unbelievable. Always been more than helpful when calling. He'll be dearly missed.
-------------------- Amy Brown Life Skills 101 Private Address Posts: 3502 | From: Lake Helen, FL, USA | Registered: Feb 2001
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WHAT A TERRIBLE LOSS! Hard to believe! We were there less than a week ago! Rick was his usual self, and was telling us about planss to fix up some new things at the shop!
It has to be a geat loss to Loa ....and an even greater loss to the world!
Rest in Peace, Rick....but you will be missed by all of us!
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-------------------- Kimberly Zanetti Purcell www.amethystProductivity.com Folsom, CA email: Kimberly@AmethystProductivity.com
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I never had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Rick Glawson. Rick Glawson is one of those sign artist that you feel you know by being exposed to his wonderful work in trade magazines.
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A few months ago, I spoke with Rick for probably an hour or more. He was genuninely interested in helping me and his knowledge of gold leaf was astounding. I am saddened to hear this. He was a very nice man and will be greatly missed.
-------------------- Wayne Webb Webb Signworks Chipley, FL 850.638.9329 wayne@webbsignworks.com Posts: 7404 | From: Chipley,Florida,United States | Registered: Oct 1999
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This is a very sad day for me,I just spoke to Rick on Friday.I called to place an order for some chipping supplies and to ask him a technical question, as always he had the answer and so much more,it was always a pleasure to talk to Rick, I learned so much from him.I am so greatful to have met Rick Glawson so many years ago.I will miss him he was the best.
-------------------- Bill Masters Golden Signs Scranton,PA signbum@msn.com Posts: 86 | From: Scranton,PA | Registered: May 1999
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I can't believe what I am reading. We just stepped out of the room for a couple hours! This is terrible news.
Rick Glawson is the best example of a Letterhead that I have ever met. He's also one of the finest human beings I've ever had the honour of knowing. Our hearts and prayers are with all of the countless souls this man's life touched. He'll live on in our hearts and minds forever.
-------------------- Steve Shortreed 144 Hill St., E. Fergus, Ontario Canada N1M 1G9 519-787-2673
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A sad day. My prayers go out to Lola. Rick will be missed. He was always a pleasure to talk to. I will always remember the day that Dad and I spent at Ricks shop, he was a man of great abilities and he was willing to share his knowledge with us. I feel privileged to have meet him. Via con Dios Rick Glawson.
-------------------- Paul Jordan Jordan Signs http://jordansigns.com.au paul@jordansigns.com.au Australia "We don't stop playing because we get old, we get old because we stop playing" George Bernard Shaw, I think. Posts: 166 | From: Caringbah, N.S.W., Australia | Registered: Nov 1999
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I had the pleasure of meeting Rick and Lola quite a few years ago, and even though I live quite a few thousand kilometers away we formed a good relationship. Occasionaly we would meet at various Letterhead Meets and just sit down and compare notes. I will indeed miss him, my heartfelt sympathies go out to Lola and his family.
On behalf of all the Australian Letterheads I would like to convey our sincerest condolences and sympathies to a great tradesman and friend, he will be sadly missed
-------------------- Aussie John Caringbah, N.S.W. Australia
man makes a thing of beauty of that which he loves Posts: 148 | From: Caringbah, N.S.W. Australia | Registered: Oct 2001
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We have lost our best friend and dear Lola has lost so much more.
-------------------- Kent Smith Smith Sign Studio P.O.Box 2385, Estes Park, CO 80517-2385 kent@smithsignstudio.com Posts: 1025 | From: Estes Park, CO | Registered: Nov 1998
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I never had the pleasure of meeting Rick, but nonetheless, from the sounds of the replies here, I wish I would have. My heart goes out to those of you who were his friend, and to his family.
-------------------- Dave Utter D-utterguy on chat Sign Designs Beardstown, Il. signdesigns@casscomm.com Posts: 777 | From: beardstown, illinois, usa | Registered: Mar 1999
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I've spoke with Rick a few times and each time I have learned so much from him. Even having never met him, I know we as a craft have lost a great deal today.
The first time I called him, I was wanting to try the crackle effect and couldn't find what I needed. I was referred to Esotric and gave Rick a call. After talking me through everything for probably 1/2 hour, he says "I'll put an instruction sheet in the box and if you have any problems or questions, you have my number". I hung up from that call with so much knowledge, confidence and appreciation. The more I type this, the more I ask myself "how much have we lost?"
I've always considered Esoteric one of those places I wanted to loose a couple days at if I ever get that direction. Just to pick Rick's brain and wander around checking out all the neat stuff. Just yesterday, I was talking about trying some smalting and had planned on calling Rick today, but got caught up and didn't get the chance. Now, I will never get that chance.
We have lost so much today and we will feel the ripple effect for years to come.
My heart goes out to his family and those who had the privelege of knowing him.
-------------------- Chris Welker Wildfire Signs Indiana, Pa Posts: 4254 | From: Indiana, PA | Registered: Mar 2001
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I too was very sadden when I received the news from my good buddy Ron Percell, I was in a meeting with some clients, very sad, very very sad news it was, He was a true gold master and a Dynamite great guy as a person! He will be truly missed...
-------------------- aka:Cisco the "Traveling Millennium Sign Artist" http://www.franciscovargas.com Fresno, CA 93703 559 252-0935 "to live life, is to love life, a sign of no life, is a sign of no love"...Cisco 12'98 Posts: 3576 | From: Fresno, Ca, the great USA | Registered: Dec 1998
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I doubt we could put in any better more true words than all of you have expressed. He was truly an inspiration for all of us, we will always miss him and his fine craftsmanship and talents. You will live on in our hearts through your work, Rick. Thanks for all the great lessons! Blessings to Lola... TomKat
-------------------- Tom & Kathy Durham Weber Hill Signs House Springs, Mo. 63051 636-671-4676 Posts: 11 | From: House Springs, Mo. | Registered: Mar 2003
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Such a Gentleman! Lola, my heart goes out to you. and to all of us who are better people for having met, however briefly, such a man as Rick. May he rest in peace.
-------------------- Bill Dirkes Cornhole Art LLC Bellevue, Ky. Goodnight Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are. Posts: 591 | From: Bellevue,Ky. US | Registered: Aug 1999
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A deep sadness has entered my heart as Ron Percell called me with this grim news. Both Rick and Lola have helped me so much over the past few years. Every time I went to the Conclave Rick would always find time to help me with a project or a technique. Rick will always be remembered in this family and heaven has gained one heck of a guy. Our hearts and prayers go out to Lola... Robin & Melinda
-------------------- Robin Sharrard Sharrard Graphics & Sign Fallon, Nevada rds@phonewave.net "Proud $$$ Supporter" Posts: 282 | From: Fallon, Nevda, USA | Registered: Feb 1999
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Musta been those habaneros? Rick was a fine friend and embraced his faith with Jesus as his Lord. He'll be in a place that he longed to go to, perhaps not this soon though. My tears now are for Lola, who is as decent and caring a human as I've ever met. Many lives have been enriched by Rick, some with sign knowledge, some with more.His contribution to our craft is enormous! I sure wish I had an autographed copy of his book, but he has not written it yet. How many of you have ever held the manuscript of the Gospel of Matthew that he penned with such brilliant illumination and glistening gold on each page of the parchment? That was his first lettering job I believe. Farewell Frederick Glawson.
Making the simple complicated is commonplace; making the complicated simple, awesomely simple, that's creativity. — Charles Mingus Posts: 6718 | From: Mendocino, CA. USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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I've heard so much about Rick in the past years and all of it has been good. He was a true "Master". I took it for granted that he would be around for a long time. I would have loved to meet him and seen his work in person. I hope that his life will be an inspiration to the rest of us to continue the Letterhead spirit by sharing our knowledge and working hard to produce beautiful work.
-------------------- Jean Shimp Shimp Sign & Design Co. Jacksonville Beach, Fl Posts: 1266 | From: Jacksonville Beach, Fl. USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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Today has been a hard one for me... such sad news. But it is also a day of celebration for the life of Rick Glawson.
Rick kindly invited me to attend a Conclave last year, through another friend Rick Sacks. Or perhaps it was the other way around. I couldn't attend this year and was truely disapointed when my invitation arrived. But I was looking forward to next year.......
I went to last year's meet with great anticipation... but when I arrived there I was so much out of my element. I mean I was with the masters of gold and the techniques they had spent many years perfecting. In this field I am a rank amature. A quick peek in the window made me realize how much I had to learn.
But I was welcomed there with open arms. Rick & Lola kindly answered my many questions. Rick, although busy with a hundred other folks took the time to look over my shoulder from time to time as I worked on my little gold project. He gently gave me some hints and suggestions, and quietly observed my unusual way of doing things.
I got to chat with him a bit through the meet, and had the pleasure of sitting beside Lola at a leasurely dinner at that fabulous sushi bar that was one of Rick's favorites. She is such a delight! She bent my ear at length with many tales of her life and involvement with Rick. She told me of how her & her husband had taken him in. The few words spoken on that subject gave me a glimpse of how much that event had changed his life.
And while there I saw the manuscript of which Rick Sacks speaks. Instantly, I understood so much more of this kind, gentle man.
I admired his huge passion for his work and those he shared his life with.
He lived what he believed and enjoyed his days here. He provided a wonderful example to all he met. Especially me.
-dan
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-------------------- Dan Sawatzky Imagination Corporation Yarrow, British Columbia dan@imaginationcorporation.com http://www.imaginationcorporation.com
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