Rich,You own these very rare qualities of courage and honesty. Hard to live by but sweet to die with. They will help you, and your loved ones, in these moments. They will bring you peace and perhaps even happiness when you will need it. My thanks for your contribution to our existence.

Rich,I am very sad and I have no words too.But I do believe in miracles and hope the best for you!God bless you and your family,Rodger

I pray that whatever time is remaining (and of course my prayers are for many more years to come)that it is of the best possible quality for you and your family.Gerry

God Bless you and your family. Rich, please know that your personal integrity and strength has touched all our lives, and been a testament to the way we should live. You have made a positive difference for many people, and in the end, that's probably the best legacy anyone could have."Be still, and know that I am God." Psalms 46:10http://cs-people.bu.edu/pgeddes/flightsim/signature2.jpg

Dear Rich, I am left nearly speechless concerning your health issue. All I can think of is to let you and your family know you will always be in my prayers - and as you know - miracles CAN and DO happen! I echo many sentiments of my fellow simmers when I say you have been a tremendous inspiration to me personally - and I am ever so grateful to have the pleasure of knowing you through the Fly! franchise and here at AvSim. Your tremendous "Courage Under Fire" does inspire many to continue developing for this Sim, and I do not think your legacy through Fly! will ever slip past us. So Rich, may God Bless you and your family - and may you find comfort knowing there is a great many of us around the world that remains on your side! All the best,Ken WoodCNN International Weather :-sun1

Dear Rich,wish you well...- Oyvind

Rich,I haven't posted here in the longest time, but I owe this to you...Your post here has left me with tears in my eyes knowing that you can only do so much to live. I feel deeply saddened by this news, and wil continue to remember you forever. You can count on me for daily prayers for you as well.I started my first projects for aircraft within FLY!, and I owe all my learning of flight simulation and 3D modeling to you. Not only this, but the great enjoyment of meeting new people in the flight sim world, such as you.I wish I could say so much more, but at this state and time after reading your post, I can hardly think.Stay strong, my friend, and may God be with you.Best Regards to you and your family!-Cameron Bowerman

As others here, I am at a loss for words.You are in my thoughts and prayers. I cannot take a flight in Fly! without thinking about what you have done for us.Keep the faith my friendPieter Miller

Dear Mr.RichardVery shocked. Don

Richard,I can not begin to imagine what it must be like to sit down before a screen and write down those words.My admiration for you as a visionary developer pales compared to the admiration I feel for you as a human being and the inspiration I draw from that. I pray that all the days you are given (and I hope they are many) are as happy and peaceful and pain-free as possible. In the face of such adversity there is not much that one can do, except pray. But whatever we can do to continue your legacy, we must do. I know I will.I wish you and your family and friends a lot of love, strength, wisdom and warmth for the difficult days to come.Paul

Dear Rich,I have still tears in my eyes after reading your message. I wished so hard that you would be well and I still hope that a miracle will happen. Even though I would certainly enjoy another Fly! II patch I feel that you should spend all possible time with your loved ones. Nothing is as important as that, so forget about the patch. Rich, you are an incredible person. You are in my thoughts a lot and I keep hoping for the best.With deepest respectHenri

Hi Rich,I'm feeling like all of us here. I'm very sad about your situation and about the tough lack of hope. It must be incomprehensible to experience these dissappointments after getting new hope, like we did after your struggle last year (and you did for several years more).But on the other hand I admire your honesty, your strength and confidence throughout the years. I'll remember your words and appreciate the value of every day I have - although there are as well days which I would like to remove from the calendar ;-). But I wish you to have many lucky days and that you can do what you recommended us.Even though some things are unexplainably hard, I believe that God is faithful and that he will keep you in his hands and gives you and your family security. For me this is an encouraging hope and truth.Take care and all the bestSimeon

My dearest Rich,Although I haven't been a "Fly"er for many years, having dedicated my efforts to FS2 & FS2k2, it was through my position here at AVSIM that I learned of your struggle.Having lived through the stress of my late brother's demise from hepatic cancer, as well as through my duties as a priest, I'm well aware of the extreme emotional issues that surround the care of anyone with a terminal illness, and most particularly those who're undergoing the horrific side effects of chemotherapy, radiation, et al.Please know that our prayers here at the Society of St. Gregory will be offered up for relief from needless suffering and anxiety, and that you and your family's needs will continue to be remembered at our daily masses.With warmest respect and affection,Fr. Bill Leaming, SSGSuperior General

Dear RichThese are sad news for me. I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts during the coming weeks. God bless you!Max

Dear Richard,this is very sad news and hence I lost 3 people to cancer, who enriched my life the time i new them, I am very much familiar with what u are going through and will go through in ur remaining time.All I can wish you is having u the time to settle ur businesses and affairs where needed, have some remaining good time with your family and friends and a smooth path into your next existence, whatever it will be.Most of being a loss to your family and friends, you will be a loss to the flightsimmers community, as well and hopefully remembered by those who enjoyed fly and your communications over the years.For sure I will miss you as many others around here...Farewellmaddy[p]You can visit Maddys Flightsimulator Multiplayer Tours at [h3]Maddy's Tour Pages][/h3][/p