The past couple of weeks have been really hard to imagine. Our family friend Kay Ricks disappeared from work without a trace. The news spread really fast through social media and the outpouring of support, encouragement across the country. It was amazing to see were former neighbors live now and how quickly we go back to our roots in times of need.
The news wasn't good they found his body in Wyoming and most likely part of a crime spree by a father and son from Northern Utah.
We were able to attend the viewing on Friday night and pay our respects & condolences to his family. The first thing I noticed was the flags surrounding the entrance, the second is how everyone has changed (got older). The third thing and most important was the love and support felt as you walked in the door. The negative feelings were left at the door. I am sure there will be anger, frustration, and even what ifs for a long time. Yet at that moment all that could be felt was love.
We took my mom with us and met up with Emily, Randy, and Janelle. As we waited outside we were able to visit with others from our old ward and play with Owen & Kasen while Randy & Janelle waited in line.
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| Kasen & Emily Every time I turned my phone towards him He gave me the biggest smile. How can you not want to kiss those cheeks. |
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| Owen & The Ricks Grand-kids |
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| Owen & The Ricks Grand-kids |
Seeing old neighbors & ward members and being mistaken for my mom. They exclaimed how she hadn't changed at all still looking so good. I will take it as a compliment that 50 looks young still.
I learned something new that UTA has a police force and they showed their love & support for a fallen co-worker by standing guard at the casket and doors. They even preformed a change of the guards while we were there.
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