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Goodbye Unchained 5150 (RIP Rick)

Discussion in 'In Memoriam' started by Unchained 5150, Mar 12, 2022.

  1. Mar 12, 2022 at 1:44 PM
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    nudavinci64

    nudavinci64 Robert @ Holy Horsepower

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    Boosted Money Pit....
    Wow condolences sorry to hear. He was a big part of the forum.
     
  2. Mar 12, 2022 at 1:46 PM
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    KentuckyDoug

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    Very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and yours.
     
  3. Mar 12, 2022 at 2:07 PM
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    KeithB

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    Absolutely. Rest In Peace, Rick.
     
  4. Mar 12, 2022 at 2:12 PM
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    Traction

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    Damn. Lost one of the good ones.
     
  5. Mar 12, 2022 at 2:13 PM
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    Mateo74

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    Wow! Deeply sorry to hear of your loss.
     
  6. Mar 12, 2022 at 2:15 PM
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    BINK05TRD

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    Sorry to see this
    Thoughts and prayers for the family
    Rick was a great guy
     
  7. Mar 12, 2022 at 2:18 PM
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    Taco-Grinder

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    Sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
     
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  8. Mar 12, 2022 at 2:21 PM
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    Island Cruiser

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    Rest In Peace, Rick!
    :pray:
     
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  9. Mar 12, 2022 at 2:22 PM
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    Murphinator

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    Deeply sorry for your loss. Rick was a very treasured member and many of us will never forget him.
     
  10. Mar 12, 2022 at 2:24 PM
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    HappyGilmore

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    I am so so sorry for your loss.
     
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  11. Mar 12, 2022 at 2:26 PM
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    landphil

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    I can remember when he was a new member on here. Very sorry to hear of his passing.
     
  12. Mar 12, 2022 at 2:27 PM
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    tcjacado

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    Holy shit! I am sorry for your loss.:pout:
     
  13. Mar 12, 2022 at 2:27 PM
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    saf023

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    Sincere condolences Mrs. Rick Swank, to both you and your family. Best wishes and Godspeed to you Rick Swank. May you forever Rest In Peace.
     
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  14. Mar 12, 2022 at 2:30 PM
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    bucktales

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    Very sorry and saddened by this news.
    One of the good ones.
     
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  15. Mar 12, 2022 at 2:31 PM
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    HomerTaco

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    This is horrible to hear! Rick was not only a grill customer but we collaborated on multiple modifications over the years.

    Rick was a valued member of the TacomaWorld community and will be greatly missed. :(

    @Unchained 5150 RIP my friend. :pout:
     
  16. Mar 12, 2022 at 2:51 PM
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    Slashaar

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    Sorry for your loss. I'm not sure if I spoke with Rick directly much but i have seen him all over. He was one of the good ones.
    Rest in peace.
     
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  17. Mar 12, 2022 at 2:56 PM
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    CygnusX191

    CygnusX191 Gangster of Boats

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    *idly wondering if they have Tacos in heaven*

    Well, I guess they do now. Rest in peace, and prayers for the family.

    Big ass shoes to fill too..... What a solid guy.
     
  18. Mar 12, 2022 at 3:14 PM
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    TOMB

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    I'm not sure if I've ever met Rick what is one of the members of the Toyota Tacoma family here on this board I would like to extend my family's condolences to your family .

    TOMB

    Tom & Barbara Bailey
     
  19. Mar 12, 2022 at 3:26 PM
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    FlyingWolfe

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    Very sad news. He was a legit dude to say the least. I’ll miss the banter and seeing his taco mods. :(
     
  20. Mar 12, 2022 at 3:39 PM
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    Sig45

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    Very sad to hear. My condolences.
     

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