Very sad news

PCIHenry · **Joined:** Fri Sep 27, 2013 12:08 am **Posts:** 1473

It is with great regret that I must tell you that one of our good friends passed away yesterday. He was a man who many of you saw and gamed with at Origins, Gen Con or many of the other shows he and his wife attended. He was a big, boisterous man, who's smile and laugh was second only to his heart.

Last night I received a phone call telling me that while biking, Rick Brill was struck by a car and passed away. I am still stunned. Our community is diminished by the loss of his presence.

I'm sure you'll join me in sending our best wishes, thoughts and prayers to Toni and their daughter.

Hat · **Joined:** Sat Oct 05, 2013 12:46 pm **Posts:** 1353

That is indeed very sad news. We'll keep them in our prayers during this difficult time.

Paul

jscifert · **Joined:** Thu Oct 17, 2013 2:01 pm **Posts:** 92

So sorry to hear this. We will keep his family in our prayers.

Nierite · **Posted:** Mon Sep 28, 2015 8:55 am

Thoughts and condolences to his family and all those that were close to him.

Harliquinn · **Joined:** Fri Sep 27, 2013 10:40 am **Posts:** 2046

I was shocked by the news this morning as well. Rick was such a big part of this community and such a great man all around. He is going to be widely missed and my thoughts and prayers go out to Toni and the whole family.

acurrier · **Posted:** Mon Sep 28, 2015 11:44 am

It is never easy to lose a loved one so suddenly, they will be in our thoughts. Thank you for letting us know, Henry.

mighty28 · **Posted:** Mon Sep 28, 2015 12:04 pm

If any are interested in helping, i just saw on Facebook that this had been set up.

http://www.takethemameal.com/meals.php? ... e30470ae22

SamhainIA · **Joined:** Fri Sep 27, 2013 8:36 am **Posts:** 1554

http://www.kenzerco.com/Operiodicals/kodt/nemptychair.php

val Holryn · **Posted:** Mon Sep 28, 2015 5:48 pm

Gah. This is sad news. I didn't know Rick well but had the pleasure of playing with him at several Origins and Arcaniscon tables over the years. My heart and prayers go out to his wife and daughter. Thank you Matt and Josh for the links.

Astroliar · **Joined:** Mon Sep 30, 2013 11:09 am **Posts:** 78

Matt Blank was kind enough to take the lead and setup a GoFundMe page to help Toni and Samantha out with any unforeseen costs, in the immediate moment or in Sam's future, in case you'd like to help in a different way:

https://www.gofundme.com/uf59m9fw

Additional, Rick's longtime employer, the University of Minnesota - Duluth, has setup a college fund for Samantha as well. I'm working on tracking down that information as well, in case there is interest, and will post it here once I have it.

Very sad news

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