His Name Was Rick- Fallen Brother

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His Name Was Rick- Fallen Brother

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Rick Huir, and he was hired on to our unit as a temporary worker. He passed away this morning.

We hired him back on a daily basis. He was a really hard worker, making maybe $40 a day after the temp agency took their share. He worked with us just over a month.

He would put away efffortlessly thousands of dollars worth of frozen, fresh, produce, . All while wearing our comapny-madated little black elfish looking slip on booties (your shoes have to be slip resistsant.)

It comes to light that he was actually homeless, living under a bridge near the Arkansas River.

He showed up every day, on time, with the same clothes, but always clean. He did, however, smell like alcohol in the mornings- everyone noticed. But I believe he was straight when he worked for us, just didn't hvae the necessary toothbrush/paste, etc.

Police reported him falling in the river, and when he was pulled out, he was unconscious. He was in a coma, and he died this morning. It was suspected as alcohol related.

I hate the big boss's attitude- he says it's deserved- it that's what alcohol does.

I will be there, as will will about 20 other co-workers. This man has no family at all alive. He deserves some dignity.

There but for the grace of God we go.
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Cheffie wrote:There but for the grace of God we go.
As goes us all, possibly, sweetheart. That's why you are special, because you're real, and you're grounded.

Thanks. And God bless.
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I'll lift a High Life and God bless the unfortunates who, through what ever circumstance, try and get through this maelstrom that we call life just trying to do an honest day's work.


Cheers Cheffie...
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Post by Smatter Noguts »

Here, hear for Huir and hoping there's someone like you guys around when it comes to my reward. Well done, and rare.

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Godspeed, Rick

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Cheffie wrote:I hate the big boss's attitude- he says it's deserved- it that's what alcohol does.
May karma bless him with ass cancer for saying such a thing.
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Rowdydrunk79 wrote:
Cheffie wrote:I hate the big boss's attitude- he says it's deserved- it that's what alcohol does.
May karma bless him with ass cancer for saying such a thing.
Yeah why are people like that? To Rick. Wherever you may be. In Peace. Cheers

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I want Cheffie to write my eulogy.

Here's to Rick!
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Rick: a stranger worthy of remembrance. I'll drink to him.
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Temps take a lot of hard knocks. Thank you for having faith in him.
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Post by Gin McGuinness »

We toasted Rick tonight at our local... and to Cheffie for being so kind.
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Post by Palmwine Drunkard »

First to Rick! Then to Cheffie!!
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To Rick.

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RIP Rick.
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Onwards and upwards into oblivion

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