Dear Rick,

We didn’t talk too much but when we did it was filled with a sharp witty response with a perfectly timed pause that made you think twice. I remember you being an advisor to Vktori in the early days and you always took the time to give a kind supporting word. You also took the time to introduce me to Yuri when I had an idea. You didn’t have to stick your neck out for me like that but that’s the kind of person you were.