It's hard to believe, but it was six years ago on Feb. 28th that our young friend Ricky Holditch passed away. He was 26.I knew Ricky indirectly. One of his dearest friends was Andrew MacNeil and I've been friends with Andrew's dad Doug since we were in high school. Ricky lived with the MacNeil family for a while and I'd see him when I visited there..this was where I got to know the handsome, big guy with a smile that was truly contagious.
Ricky always seemed to light up a room just by being there and you could tell by looking at him that he was a sincere, decent guy.
He went public with his cancer in local newspapers January 2011. Here was this courageous young man sharing his story with reporters as he lived out his final days. WOW!
We read of Ricky preparing a feast for his family and friends even though he was weak and unable to eat any of it. It was just something he wanted to do, while he still could.
You touched a lot of hearts in your brief time with us Ricky and even those who knew you only a little bit, think of you often and aspire to live by your example.
MARCH 2011