There really aren't enough words to express how much you mean to me. You have taught me so many things, like how to be a team player, how to value every day that I have. How to show respect always, and how to be the best person that I can be. We all go through hardships in our lives, and when my parents were going through the end of their relationship, I would always think of you, and how you would act in that situation. That gave me a lot of strength to carry on, and come out as an even better person than I was going in. There was this one day back in April when it was raining hard outside; I went out to my front steps and just sat there watching the rain. I said a few words to you, telling you how much I missed you. And as I started to get emotional, I felt a sense of warmth, even though it was quite chilly outside. I knew you were there with me. I also remember when someone asked my when I was in grade 9 about you, I said you took a leave of absence to help better yourself, and that's when I knew you would become my most favourite player of all-time. I actually consider you as being related to me, like a brother, and I can't wait to finally meet you and tell you how much you have changed my life for the better. I love you. Thank you for everything you have done for me, for the Canucks organization, for the team, for Vancouver, for your friends, your family, your hometown, and your country. I willl not stay silent. I will fight for you and for eliminating the stigma of depresson. Because you were a fighter, and you fought for the greater good. And for us to do the same is the least we could do for you. I love you, Rick. I love you. Rest In Peace and Paradise, Rick. You are Forever A Canuck.
