Moparts has suffered a tremendous loss .
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09/27/16 11:02 PM
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Sometimes you meet people through the web and expectation as to their character is in question. And sometimes you can tell they are of a quality of heart without even a face to face. I had the incredible pleasure to have met Rick (MrNormsTA) on Moparts and face to face and instantly knew he was a special man. His passion for cars was only surpassed by his passion for being a quality human being. He welcomed friendship with all who he touched and will be missed by many. RIP Rick Wescott. I will win my next race for you and your love for the automobile. God speed my friend.
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Re: Moparts has suffered a tremendous loss .
[Re: Eric]
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09/27/16 11:08 PM
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WOW I considered Rick a very good friend i spent many hours at Carlisle talking to him he was one of my must stops to see every year. this year was the first that i only talked to him for a few minutes now i have regrets,i didn't make it back to him. this hurts.. rip buddy
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Re: Moparts has suffered a tremendous loss .
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I didn't want to say anything until I had more information as when it was appropriate - I found last night the Rick was no longer with us. I can't tell you in words the loss that I've felt since. I've had no real sleep and I'm trying not to keep from tearing up. Its unreal then in a flash its real then its unreal and it all starts again.
Rick was a mopar guy through and through and would give the shirt off his back. He helped me with several cars and the last one was a Mach 1 I got a year ago. (he had one before he got into mopars). I needed cash to secure it and only could get out a max 9k from the bank my one and only shot was Rick. I told him that I needed another 9k to make this deal and had only 2 hrs to give the seller an answer. What did Rick say? Sure and when can we get pick up the car? He was my go to person.
I miss him already and loved him always,
People talk about their dogs/cats they have lost. I've lost a great friend that I can never get back. I'm so bereaved and bereft.
This world is a lesser place without him.
Dean
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Got my hands on the wheel, foot to the pedal, gonna drive this car till the tires turn to metal - gonna sleep when I'm dead and laugh at the devil..
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Re: Moparts has suffered a tremendous loss .
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09/28/16 02:18 AM
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any idea on arrangements etc>?
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Re: Moparts has suffered a tremendous loss .
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09/28/16 06:47 AM
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He saved a Hemi Charger from a driveway death sentence in Rochester NY. I'll never forget the story of how much water came out from under the vinyl top. RIP friend WESCOTT - Richard A. "Rick' September 26, 2016; age 51, of Clarence, NY; beloved husband of Christine "Tina" (Gangloff) Wescott; loving son of: Loretta (Gintof) and the late Guy R. Wescott Jr.; cherished brother of: Lindsay (David) Dunne and Guy (Megan) Wescott III; dear son-in-law of Julia and George Gangloff; brother-in-law of Tamara (Carl) Chudzinski and Lori (Michael) Horn; uncle of Kevin (Jennifer), Megan, Peter Dunne, Ali, Lexi, Brett, Jake Wescott, Emily, Daniel, Allison, Kevin, Kyle Chudzinski, and Sydney Schmidt; also survived by aunts, uncles, and cousins. Friends received Friday, September 30th, 4-8 PM at SHEPARD BROS. FUNERAL HOME, 10690 Main Street, Clarence. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday October 1st, 10 AM from Our Lady of Peace Church, 10950 Main Street, Clarence. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a . Rick was President of Serven Security Systems, Inc. for 23 years. Rick
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Re: Moparts has suffered a tremendous loss .
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Way to young, my condolences to friends and family.
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Re: Moparts has suffered a tremendous loss .
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This is awful news. I knew Rick from both Moparts and Carlisle, what a good guy. RIP Rick
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Re: Moparts has suffered a tremendous loss .
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So very sorry to hear of this. RIP.
"Follow me the wise man said, but he walked behind"
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Re: Moparts has suffered a tremendous loss .
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Very sad news , I got a text last night about this and I was floored. I haven't seen Rick in a couple of years but he was a great guy that would do anything for you. I met him thhru the board but my first face to face was at Carlisle a number of years ago, I needed a room and he was gracious enough to split his room with me , didn't know me except thru the board. You will be missed my friend, RIP.
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Re: Moparts has suffered a tremendous loss .
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RIP Buddy... I am at a loss for words... Well put Eric... Rick was as genuine of a guy as you can get. His heart was always in the right place. I can assure you heaven gained another angel. Jeff
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Re: Moparts has suffered a tremendous loss .
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wow..sorry to hear this.condolences to the family
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Re: Moparts has suffered a tremendous loss .
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10/05/16 03:10 PM
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Terrible news, sad to hear. Argh. R.I.P. Rick. Too soon.
There are some tremendous people out there, when you find the special ones to you I hope you all see it.
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Re: Moparts has suffered a tremendous loss .
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I'll be damn. RIP, Rick. Wow
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