FOR DENNIS:
Dennis, we will remember you.
Your family
Dennis,
You fought a good fight and now you can rest in the presence of the king. You have left a rich legacy in family and friends, those who loved you and respected you.
In Christ,
John Appleton-jim’s friend and red wing partner
Hey Dude, Shaggy, Dr. D, Deeeeeenis,
Well, on to the next great adventure. Enjoy the journey, peace is now yours, and you are most deserving of it. Thanks for you. Peace out! Megan J
Hi Dr. D,
You are finally home! I will miss our Sunday chats. Thanks for being a great friend and a great example of God’s love. Nancy
Dear Dennis,
Your brilliance, friendship, warmth and humor will be greatly missed. Thanks for all the fond memories from the Happening, Turkey Bowls, and long discussions into the night. Now that you are at peace, I hope that you will intercede in our lives and keep an eye on us. We’ll need it. –Andrew
Dr. D,
You’ve run the race and heard those wondrous words, “Welcome home, good and faithful servant!” And what a race you ran. Please pray for those of us left who will miss you terribly. I’m thankful to God for having known you, your courage and faithfulness. Mary Ann
Dethnyt,
Well, having just completed the sorrowful mysteries at your wake, I felt moved to come type a message to you, who were Christ to so many. Meditating on the agony in the garden, the scourging at the pillar, the crowning with thorns, the carrying of the cross, and the crucifixion, I can’t help but think of all the trials and suffering you went through. Dennis, my friend, even before being afflicted with this terrible disease, you struggled to work out your salvation in fear and trembling, and every step of the way you put yourself in the loving care of the Lord. Taking risks, both social, spiritual, and emotional, you sought the truth no matter where it was hiding. And in the process, you shared your love with a servant’s heart. In the end, I do believe that your suffering, both corporal and spiritual, tempered you into a man of great faith, and pure heart. Like Nathaniel, you my friend were without guile. I will miss you with all of my heart. I will miss spending time with you, sharing my life with you, and sharing my faith journey with you, and I am working out now how to interact with you in your new role – your new station. You’ve been promoted, buddy – from the church militant to the church triumphant. I’ll miss your servant’s heart and your doctor’s brain, and I will strive to imitate the best in you. I’ll miss you my friend. God take you and keep you. Pray for us.
Pax Christi,
Steve
Brother,
I can call you brother, because you were like a brother to me. For thirty years you and I have been friends. It is with deep sorrow in my heart that I must let you go, but I know it is time, and you are no longer in pain. You are the bravest man I know, and my life was touched like so many others by your kind spirit, and wonderful outlook on life. You could have become bitter, but you never were. You could have given up, but you never did. I think of you often, and I will miss you the rest of my time on Earth.
Until we meet again,
Rob
Dennis,
Thank you for your friendship, your love, and for just being you. We will miss you. Peace -Chrissy
Friday, April 11, 2008
DC Mass for Dennis
Dennis' CUA friends invite all to attend a mass for Dennis. Fr. Pritzl, Dean of Philosophy at CUA will say a mass to Tuesday, April 15, 5:00 p.m. Caldwell Chapel, CUA.
CUA's address is 620 Michigan Ave, D.C. 20064. Caldwell chapel is on the campus, in Caldwell Hall, which is the first large old building north of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Any questions, please email 94HOUNSOKOU@cua.edu
Thank-you.
CUA's address is 620 Michigan Ave, D.C. 20064. Caldwell chapel is on the campus, in Caldwell Hall, which is the first large old building north of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Any questions, please email 94HOUNSOKOU@cua.edu
Thank-you.
Monday, April 7, 2008
Far From Home
Many of you knew that Dennis was in a country rock band in Germany... Follow this link to see the band's tribute to him:
http://www.farfromhome-music.com/
Thank-you Far From Home, you were all very special to him. Thank-you for being his "family", for caring for and loving him while he was in Germany... far from home.
http://www.farfromhome-music.com/
Thank-you Far From Home, you were all very special to him. Thank-you for being his "family", for caring for and loving him while he was in Germany... far from home.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Memorial Gifts for Dennis Rich
Dear friends and family, below is the information of where and how to donate in Dennis' memory. It is our hope that in some way we can help make a postive difference in the life of someone with cancer through Dr Mulcahy's research. We would like to share with you some words Dennis wrote on January 28th, 2008 and posted to his blog:
"The battles ahead will be as much psychological as physical. Everything one lives for comes to the fore when faced with one's mortality. Were the sacrifices of the life of faith worthwhile? For that matter, can I even boast in what little "sacrifices" I may have made? I trust in my God at this point, which is all we can do. He Who has proven able to turn the greatest of evils into the greatest of goods, can certainly turn my life into something of value. And even the end of my life."
Memorial gifts can be made as follows:
Checks payable to: Northwestern University
Send to:
Jeff Nearhoof
Northwestern University Development
Rubloff Building, 9th Floor
750 N. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60611
In the memo section of the check or with a separate note, the individual should indicate that the gift is in memory of Dennis Rich. If someone wishes to make a gift using a credit card, they can call Jeff at 312 503-3088.
Northwestern will track all contributions made in memory of Dennis. All gifts will be added to a research fund that is controlled by Dr. Mulcahy so she can use the gifts to advance her research in cancer.
Thank-you so very much, God bless - Dennis' Family
"The battles ahead will be as much psychological as physical. Everything one lives for comes to the fore when faced with one's mortality. Were the sacrifices of the life of faith worthwhile? For that matter, can I even boast in what little "sacrifices" I may have made? I trust in my God at this point, which is all we can do. He Who has proven able to turn the greatest of evils into the greatest of goods, can certainly turn my life into something of value. And even the end of my life."
Memorial gifts can be made as follows:
Checks payable to: Northwestern University
Send to:
Jeff Nearhoof
Northwestern University Development
Rubloff Building, 9th Floor
750 N. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60611
In the memo section of the check or with a separate note, the individual should indicate that the gift is in memory of Dennis Rich. If someone wishes to make a gift using a credit card, they can call Jeff at 312 503-3088.
Northwestern will track all contributions made in memory of Dennis. All gifts will be added to a research fund that is controlled by Dr. Mulcahy so she can use the gifts to advance her research in cancer.
Thank-you so very much, God bless - Dennis' Family
Friday, April 4, 2008
Donations
Many have asked where we would like donations sent in lieu of flowers. We know Dr Mulcahy (Den's doctor at Northwestern in Chicago) has a research fund and we are looking into getting the details now. I will post it to the blog as soon as we have it. Thank-you and God bless - Nikki
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Comments
Den's sister again... For those of you who have recently joined us in reading Dennis' blog for information, please read the "comments" after each posting. Not only will you find more information regarding the past several days, between the time of Dennis' last post and the one I just posted, but you will also see comments shared by Dennis' loving friends and family. He was a wonderful Son, Brother, Grandson, Nephew, and not least of all, Friend. We will miss him, yet we are grateful for the end of his pain and the beginning of his new life with our Father in Heaven. Thank-you all for your thoughts and prayers at this time. Feel free to add your thoughts and comments to share as well... Thank-you. Nikki
Family Update
OK, folks. We figured out how to make a post on Den's blog. Please read below the information that Steve Pavlis had posted in the comments section of Dennis' last posting. More information will follow as we have it. Please refer people to Den's blog for information as you pass on the sad news of his passing. Thank-you, Den's sister, Nikki
Steve said...
It is with a very heavy heart that I leave this comment to let everyone know that our beloved Dennis took his leave last night at around half past 10 in the evening. He was surrounded by his family and close friends, and was lifted up in love to the Lord. I will post arrangements in the next blog comment but for now I just wanted to take a moment to remember this special person, who was Christ to so many of us, and who strived so well to unite his sufferings with those of Christ.Dennis' brother Jim had hooked up Dennis' I-Pod so that he could have the music that he loved playing in the background in his final days with us. You could tell that he was very thankful to hear the music that he loved keeping him and his many visitors company. As you can imagine, the selection was eclectic (to say the least), consisting of over 1400 tracks ranging from Jazz to Bluegrass, to the Bluegrass/Jazz Fusion of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones; to Blues to Contemporary Christian music to progressive rock to folk music to...German language lessons!At the very end, the I-Pod was set to play random selections and at the moment of his passing it was a great consolation to me that the Phil Keaggy song Tender Love was floating from the speakers. Many of you who read the blog know of Dennis' love for music, and his love for Phil Keaggy, and this song was truly a fitting send-off for our great friend. He will be sorely, sorely missed...SteveTender LovePhil KeaggyAlbum: Phil KeaggyIt's a tender love that's gonna see you through, Whispering to your heart So that you'll know what to do. It's a tender love not about to let you go, It's a tender love and there's So much more to know. Love that's holding me, tender and true, Love that's molding me, seeing me through. I've stood in true amazement Of all you've done for me, My faith so small, you do it all, And you give it all for free. It's a tender love that's gonna see you through, Whispering to your heart So that you'll know what to do. It's a tender love not about to let you go, It's a tender love and there's So much more to know. Let go of the past, get up off the ground. This love will last, this love I've found. I stand in true amazement of all you've done for me, I'm in a daze, yes I'm amazed, Embracing the change, I'm free. It's a tender love that's gonna see you through, Whispering to your heart So that you'll know what to do. It's a tender love not about to let you go, It's a tender love and there's So much more to know. It's a tender love that's gonna see you through, Whispering to your heart So that you'll know what to do. It's a tender love not about to let you go, It's a tender love and there's So much more to know.
April 2, 2008 3:46 PM
Steve said...
The arrangements are as follows:The visitation will be on Friday from 3pm - 8pm at the Boingbrook-McCauley Funeral Chapelhttp://www.mccauleyfuneralchapel.com/Bolingbrook-McCauley Funeral Chapel & Crematorium530 W Boughton Rd.Bolingbrook, IL 60440630-759-1212The funeral services will begin with a prayer service at the funeral chapel on Saturday morning at 9 am, followed by the funeral mass at 10 am at St. Francis of Assissi Church in Bolingbrook (those attending the funeral may begin at the funeral home and process to the church or simply meet at the church for the 10 am mass).http://www.stfrancisbb.org/St Francis of Assisi Parish 1501 W Boughton Road Bolingbrook, IL 60440Phone: (630) 759-7588 Fax: (630) 759-5257Pax Christi,Steve
April 2, 2008 3:49 PM
Steve said...
It is with a very heavy heart that I leave this comment to let everyone know that our beloved Dennis took his leave last night at around half past 10 in the evening. He was surrounded by his family and close friends, and was lifted up in love to the Lord. I will post arrangements in the next blog comment but for now I just wanted to take a moment to remember this special person, who was Christ to so many of us, and who strived so well to unite his sufferings with those of Christ.Dennis' brother Jim had hooked up Dennis' I-Pod so that he could have the music that he loved playing in the background in his final days with us. You could tell that he was very thankful to hear the music that he loved keeping him and his many visitors company. As you can imagine, the selection was eclectic (to say the least), consisting of over 1400 tracks ranging from Jazz to Bluegrass, to the Bluegrass/Jazz Fusion of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones; to Blues to Contemporary Christian music to progressive rock to folk music to...German language lessons!At the very end, the I-Pod was set to play random selections and at the moment of his passing it was a great consolation to me that the Phil Keaggy song Tender Love was floating from the speakers. Many of you who read the blog know of Dennis' love for music, and his love for Phil Keaggy, and this song was truly a fitting send-off for our great friend. He will be sorely, sorely missed...SteveTender LovePhil KeaggyAlbum: Phil KeaggyIt's a tender love that's gonna see you through, Whispering to your heart So that you'll know what to do. It's a tender love not about to let you go, It's a tender love and there's So much more to know. Love that's holding me, tender and true, Love that's molding me, seeing me through. I've stood in true amazement Of all you've done for me, My faith so small, you do it all, And you give it all for free. It's a tender love that's gonna see you through, Whispering to your heart So that you'll know what to do. It's a tender love not about to let you go, It's a tender love and there's So much more to know. Let go of the past, get up off the ground. This love will last, this love I've found. I stand in true amazement of all you've done for me, I'm in a daze, yes I'm amazed, Embracing the change, I'm free. It's a tender love that's gonna see you through, Whispering to your heart So that you'll know what to do. It's a tender love not about to let you go, It's a tender love and there's So much more to know. It's a tender love that's gonna see you through, Whispering to your heart So that you'll know what to do. It's a tender love not about to let you go, It's a tender love and there's So much more to know.
April 2, 2008 3:46 PM
Steve said...
The arrangements are as follows:The visitation will be on Friday from 3pm - 8pm at the Boingbrook-McCauley Funeral Chapelhttp://www.mccauleyfuneralchapel.com/Bolingbrook-McCauley Funeral Chapel & Crematorium530 W Boughton Rd.Bolingbrook, IL 60440630-759-1212The funeral services will begin with a prayer service at the funeral chapel on Saturday morning at 9 am, followed by the funeral mass at 10 am at St. Francis of Assissi Church in Bolingbrook (those attending the funeral may begin at the funeral home and process to the church or simply meet at the church for the 10 am mass).http://www.stfrancisbb.org/St Francis of Assisi Parish 1501 W Boughton Road Bolingbrook, IL 60440Phone: (630) 759-7588 Fax: (630) 759-5257Pax Christi,Steve
April 2, 2008 3:49 PM
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