Botman Remembered

Botman Nick Memorial

Do not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousands winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.

Sadly, the battle is over for our brother Nick.
Though sad for us, Nick is in a better place, he is home.
Remember Nick in joy and happiness.
Goodbye Nick, Goodbye Friend, Goodbye Brother.

Please add your goodbyes below...
Read Memorials already Posted........

Name: Brett Bergquist
Handle: dalai-lama
State: CT
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I will remember this past year, from the day that you called me from the hospital with the first sign of trouble to times having a beer with you at your house over the summer. Your courage, humor, and willingness to help and believe in the good in others have made me strive to be better, stronger and more compassionate person. I will miss the sounds of your Valk with Cobras coming down the street or seeing you sitting on my front porch steps chatting with my wife until I got home or shooting the bull in the garage while I try to get something done and then being amazed that 3 hours had past and nothing got done but our friendship had gotten stronger. I will miss all this but I also know in my heart that you are in a better place and we will share good times together again. But still I will miss you. Until we ride together again Nick.

Name: Karen
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I didn't know Nick that well, but what I knew was fine. Brave, honorable, and a sweet twinkle in his eye that put me in mind of my grandfather. Proud to know him.

Name: Paul Hallisey
Handle: Wall
State: MA
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Good Night Nick, Sleep well my brother. And in your sleep, dream of the times you've had and things you've done. Guide us now from on high, for we shall all try to be more like you. May your family find comfort with your memories, and your memories find a home in our hearts. On to ValHalla and the great table that awiats you. Watch over your family and friends Nick. We will always think of you with a smile. Godspeed My Brother

Name: Chris Wirth
Handle: Holmes
State: Stratford, CT
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Quite honestly I find myself at a loss for words in instances such as this. Rather than blather on I can simply say that you have left a lasting impression on many, even those you have never met. Watch over us Nick and be that faint reminder when we find ourselves astray. Holmes "Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity" - Kahlil Gibran

Name: Jerry
Handle: Jerrry
State: NH
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My prayers are with his family. Sadly I never got to meet you, but as a fellow rider, I know you had to be a person of a big heart. May you ride forever and always be in our thoughts.

Name: Ron Comperchio
Handle: Valkrocket
State: Plymouth, MA
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Glide-on in Valhalla my brother. Your memory will glide with me each time I raise my kickstand. Your courageous battle against an unseen enemy has been an insperation for all that knew you. Watch over us and rest in peace Botman. Till we meet on the other side>>>>>>>>>> Valkrocket #401

Name: Rick Turcotte
Handle: RickT2004
State: Rhode Island
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My deepest condolences to Nick's family. May he rest in peace.

Name: Ron Bouchard
Handle: RonBou
State: Connecticut
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Ride Nick Ride! Everyday will be sunny and clear for you from now on. I knew Nick well enough to know that he was a class act who would go to extremes to help others. He touched my life and I am glad he did. His generosity will never be forgotten. Only rest and riding in Valhalla remain. R.I.P. Botman Nick Reynolds. Ron

Name: Tom Charron
Handle: TC
State: Winchendon, Mass
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May you rest in peace Nick. My prayers are with you and your family. TC

Name: Ron Blanchard
Handle: Ironhorseman
State: CT/South Carolina
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Nick: Don't know what to say brother except Adios- you are in a better place now without suffering. Your humor and courage, good deeds and kindness to others will not be forgotten. Dyann & the boys know as we all do the imprint you made will last on. May God keep you with your heart and soul ever watchful over family & friends.

Name: Matt De Marzo
Handle: MadMatt
State: Hopkinton, MA
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I only met Nick on a few rides over the past three years so I didn't know him very well. But I knew him well enough to know that he was a very happy, generous and peaceful man. He was always ready and willing to lend a helping hand to anyone that was in need. These are just a few of the things that I knew about Nick but the one thing that I will always remember, is his smile. My sincere condolences to Dyanne, Richard and Kyle.

Name: Mary
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State: Taunton, MA
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Although I never had the chance to meet Nick, nor am I a regular to this message board, I felt the need to express my thoughts. Shorty and I ride with the wonderful group of people in the VRCC. Having lost in the past, I realize there is nothing one can say to make this any easier but, now Nick is at peace and no longer will he be suffering. Think of the good times, the memories, the hearts he has touched, the friends and family, the smiles. May it help Nick's family to know he will be missed and continue to ride with the souls of our group! Mary

Name: Dan Leonard
Handle: DanL
State: MA
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I only met Nick once, when he opened his garage & home to the New England VRCC for a spring tune-up. He was one of those individuals who would make you feel very relaxed in his home on the 1st visit and being British had a unique sense of humor. I feel lucky to have met him and wish his family all the best. I've never written a memorial before and I hope I'm saying this right.

Name: Alexandria Smith & Clayton Mutch
Handle: Alexandria/Clayton
State: Ashby, MA
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While we never got a chance to know Nick personally we feel as if we already did from all that others have had to say about him. We are only sorry we never got the chance to meet him in person. At least now his struggle is over, unfortunately now it begins for those who miss him. Our heart goes out to all his friends and family.

Name: Ron Shedd
Handle: therapist
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My sincere condolences to his family. I only regret that I never met the man. I do have some special memories from communications we had via email. I also have the English Pound with the dragon on it securely attached to my Valk key. He sent that to me out of kindness, which was his way. It was important to me before, but now I will think of Nick every time I start the Valk. I am as saddened by this as if it was the loss of a good friend. But then, this little club has the power to make that happen, doesn't it? I'll miss you, Nick.

Name: Ron Shedd
Handle: therapist
State: Michigan
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Name: David Putnam
Handle: Airetime
State: CA
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Condolences to Nick's family. The day nick passed away was a very sad day for all that knew Nick. I was rooting for him and prayers said. I am going to miss him, that's for sure. I first got to know Nick when the virus first hit everybody's mailbox including Nicks who got one that came thru with my name on it. Boy did he read me the riot act until I finally got a word in edgewise and explained that it wasn't from me. Anybody with that kind of tenacity was OK in my book. A while back Nick responded to an email that I sent him and he acknowledged that he was having more of a problem with his health than he wanted any of the VRCC Members to know about because he didn't want sympathy. I honored his wish that I not post his response. I don't think that he would mind me telling you now. Godspeed Nick, it was an honor knowing you for the time that I did. I wish the family well.. He will be missed by all...

Name: Jimmy Curtin
Handle: Jimmyc
State: Texas
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I did not have the honor of knowing Nick, but if the worth of a mans life is the number of friends he makes, then Nick was a very wealthy man......May God Bless You and Keep You...............

Name: Earl Larrance
Handle: Fuzzy
State: Michigan
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Nick always seemed to be one to give all he could. He did so much for this club and the people in it. I was in the chat room the night that he offered to loan his bike to (Peter) Sir Lancelot for the first InZane rally. Not many would offer their bike to a perfict stranger, but Nick did. My condolences to Nicks friends and family. Ride free brother. May you always ride in the sunshine.

Name: Connie Bradford
Handle: f6gal
State: AZ
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God's speed, Nick. Though deeply saddened for the rest of us, I am glad for you that your pain and suffering has ended. Your strength and generosity serve as an example to us all. I'm glad to have known you. Condolences to Dyanne, Richard and Kyle. If there is anything your VRCC family can do for you, please let us know.

Name: R J Bullard
Handle: R J
State: Iowa
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Nick ole buddy, only met you once, but it was a wonderful experience. You did so many good things for the club, now Bro, 1 last request from me, pick out all the good riding roads up there for us when we make the big plunge.... I'll even let you lead this time. RIP Bro, your hurting is all over now, so enjoy yourself till we meet again. RJ.

Name: Ted and Sue
Handle: Recycled and Red Dragon
State: WALES UK
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His weary hours and days of pain, His troubled nights are past, In our aching hearts we know, He has found sweet rest at last. We only spoke to nick by e-mail and I cannot thank him enough for all the help he gave us during the last year by helping to promote the VRCC UK in the USA.

Name: Craig Rogers
Handle: Spiderman VRCC853
State: Billerica MA
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I was fortunate enough to have met Nick once, and unfortunate enough to have that be our only meeting. I was rooting for him all the way, and like the rest of the New England crew, mourn the loss of another brother. My sympathy and prayers will remain with his wife and family. I only wish my words and thoughts could somehow lessen their loss. Nick set an example for all with his tenacity and courage. He won't be forgotten.

Name: Paul Richey
Handle: Cloud Hopper
State: Saskatchewan, Canada
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Only knew Nick from what I read on the VRCC, all of it very positive. He was obviously a very generous person, and would have been easy to like if I had met him in person. My deepest sympathy to Nick's family.

Name: Al Whitaker
Handle: Captain Al
State: New Jersey, United States
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Met Nick at Marcus Dairy a couple of years ago. Great guy. Sad day for his family including the VRCC family. May he rest in peace. May his family gain strenght from us and GOD. Captain Al

Name: Kyle
Handle: Botman Jr.
State: CT
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You guys have been so good to our family. I don't think that its really hit me that hes gone. I have never seen a more sensitive and nice motorcyle group in my life. My Aunts Boyfriend said that everytime he has a total differnet opinion of bikers now and has 100% pride in all of them. Thank you so much for everything. Nick had the best life possible and lived it to the fullest. He did everything he ever wanted. But now it is his time to rest. Love you all, Botman JR. (kyle)

Name: Laura Iwasczyszyn
Handle: Monkey
State: CT
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From the very first day I met Nick,I felt like I had known him forever. He was a very special person for whom we are all thankfull to have touched our lives. His smile, great knowledge and ideas, and that fantastic laugh will remain with me for the rest of my days. Ride on the wind Nick and watch over us. We will miss you. Dyanne, Richard, Kyle and Paula, God Bless.

Name: John & Ave
Handle: Satch #16189
State: South Wales UK.
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Proud to have made Nick's aquaintance if only by email. Our thoughts are with the family at this sad time.

Name: Tom Imboden
Handle: Gargoyle
State:
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The world has lost a tremendously generous soul when we lost Nick. Rest In Peace. Gargoyle

Name: Barry Bosworth
Handle: BOZ
State: CT
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Nick - You were a "good man" and that is no small thing. You were kind and able to laugh and make others laugh. You sincerely tried to make others feel good about themselves, sometimes more than we may have deserved. You were gracious and thoughtful. You were appreciated and will be remembered, because you deserve to be. Goodby friend. I hope to see you again someday.

Name: Robin E. Vaught
Handle: REV
State: Texas
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I never got to meet Nick but I feel like I already know him. By all accounts he was a great guy. He is in Paradise now waiting for all his family and friends. I pray God will comfort his family in the days ahead. Sincerely, Robin

Name: Mark@CAT
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I only met Nick once at Inzane, year before last, but spoke to him on the phone a few times. He always struck me as someone who so enjoyed life and his motorcycle. I think it has been more than evident that Nick has a lot of friends who cared very much and will miss him terribly. It's been noted that you can tell a lot about a man by the friends he keeps. Nick, even though I never really knew you, I think I know a lot about you. Rest well.

Name: Don Barnes
Handle: DonB
State: Ohio
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Thanks for your friendship, and encouraging words when we were losing Harry. I regret that we met so infrequently, but am very pleased that we had so much time via notes. Sleep well my friend! My most sincere condolences to the family. Thanks for sharing him with us.

Name: Shaun Turner
Handle: Shame Shame
State: TN.
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I never had the chance or honor to know Nick, but I do know about losing someone you love. My prayers and deepest sympathies go to all his family and friends. May God bless and give you help and comfort through this.

Name: Scott Davis
Handle: Scottie
State: Ashland, MA
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I had the pleasure to ride with Nick two or three times. First time was down on Cape Cod in the early fall of 2001. My second ride with Nick was joining him and a group of CT riders to deliver a check to the NYC Police 9-11 Fund and then a ride by of Ground Zero and over to Brooklyn. I got to see the more humorous side of Nick at Port Arthur waiting to take the ferry over to Bridgeport, CT. I also got to know Nick better through his postings on the NE VRCC board. I learned that he was very protective of his friends when he misunderstood my tease to a fellow VRCC member. Once he realized I my post was a tease, he was gracious enough to apologize. Nick always did and always will have my respect. He stood for what was right and always had an open heart. Nick your smile will be missed, but you will never be forgotten. Rest well my friend.

Name: Derick Kipp
Handle: dbkrider
State: New Jersey
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I met Nick at the 9-11 Donation run at the Intrepid in New York City. Just a wonderful man---a true leader. God bless him and give comfort to his family.

Name: Jane Davidson
Handle: Botmans Big Sister
State: ENGLAND.
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DEAR FRIENDS OF NICHOLAS. I am writing to you all to say how grateful I am on behalf of Nicholas's family in England, for all your messages,and to know that you all knew Nicholas as we did. He was a wonderful Brother,Loving Husband to my sister in law Dyanne and great Dad to Richard and Kyle and a Fantastic Bloke!! Nicholas has left a gaping hole in our family that can never be filled again. I am comforted by all your kindnesses,and wonderful comments of your Love for my Brother Nicholas. Thank you all.With Love Jane.

Name: Tom Spadea
Handle: Tom
State: Hyde Park, Massachusetts
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May the grace of god protect you Nick. No one knows when we will be called. We can only stand ready and hope we leave a legacy of good will like you have. God Bless.

Name: Rich Jasmin
Handle: Orca
State: Whitinsville, MA
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Nick, you will be missed by all. You were always helping others no matter what they needed. You opened your garage to anyone who needed an extra hand. I enjoyed the conversations we had. Rest in peace.

Name: M D Wadham
Handle: Mikekent
State: England
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Ride with the wind Bro

Name: Andreas Schoeler
Handle: Andy
State: Germany
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I never hat the chance to meed him, just read some of his posting's Rest in Peace Brother

Name: Ralph Saylor
Handle: 2wheels
State: PA / USA
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I am sorry I did not have the chance to say Hello when you were here, but I will be looking for you in Heaven on the Valkyrie you so loved. Then we will talk and become good friends..

Name: Dyanne Reynolds
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State: Ct.
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Words cannot express how much all of you have meant to us this past year. Your moral support for Nicholas was wonderful and your visits, e-mails and notes always cheered him up.He was so proud to be a member of the VRCC, and he loved all of you and always praised the VRCC, for the good deeds and honorable men and women you are. I want to thank all of you for your generous donations,when I say it kept us going, I mean literally. Your donations saved us and allowed us to stay in our home, where Nicholas was the most comfortable.Your help allowed me to take the FMLA, unpaid leave from work to take care of Nicholas. Without your assisstance, none of this would have been possible. As if that wasn't enough, you gave Nicholas a funeral to be proud of.The dignity and respect all of you showed him was overwhelming. The pallbearers did a wonderful job, and I am sure it was very difficult for them, thank you so much. The procession of motorcycles taking him to his final rest was so touching and emotional for me, and then to see his bike, he loved so much, adorned with flowers waiting for us at the gravesite meant so much. Thank you for honoring him with your friendship and love.Thank you for being there for us, at a time when we felt so alone and overwhelmed. Thank you for being the wonderful club you are. We will always remember your kindness and generosity for the rest of our lives.Nicholas was a wonderful man and I will love him FOREVER.Thanks to all of you,we had the last few months together. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. May God bless all of you and keep you safe. With love, Dyanne

Name: Ted M Abbott
Handle: KansasCityKid
State: Ohio State VRCC Chapter
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Dear Nick; When you stand in the presence of a God so loving remember us here behind you. When he has filled your spirit with glory and delight that can one day be ours, ask him to lead and guide us. When you stand in his presence and you feel no more pain , when your suffering is all gone...Pray that he gives us behind peace. I'll miss you buddy....But ask God for a special blessing for all that you've left behind. We find peace in our thought of the many things you did for us. Maybe it was to make us smile, or teach us something we didn't know. Maybe it your smile that said you enjoyed us. You touch many lives...Nick it isn't over I know that where you are one day we will also be...And again we will enjoy you! Thanks for making the world a better place Nick! KansasCityKid Ohio Chapter

Name: Dave Priebe
Handle: Stude
State: Davisburg Michigan
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Thank You Nick, God Bless. I will always remember your kindness and love for motorcycles and people.

Name: Dell
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State: Pennsylvania
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May the clouds be your mountains, and the sky your highway. May you never know a bad day to ride ... Peace be with you bother ...

Name: Dell
Handle:
State: Pennsylvania
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May the clouds be your mountains, and the sky your highway. May you never know a bad day to ride ... Peace be with you brother ...

Name: Joe Audino
Handle: Dino
State: New York
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From the entire New York Chapter, we pray for Nick "Botman", his family, friends and all those that new him and of him. The New England Chapter folks will always be especially close to us here in New York as they have always extended a friendly hand at every opportunity. With respect AND admiration, Dino NY Chapter Rep

Name: Kees Aardenburg
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State: Switzerland
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Only read his postings but they were enough to feel his weight in our motorcycle community. Sincere condolences to his family.

Name: O'Neil Torres
Handle: Ridin Rican
State: New York, NY
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I had the pleasure of meeting Nick on the 9/11 presentation held at the USS Intrepid in New York City. He was a class act and I sincerely feel as if I have lost a family member. God Bless Nick. It was a joy to have met you.

Name: Kerry M. Davis
Handle: Rockin'
State: State Representative - Louisiana VRCC
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The brotherhood of Valkyrie riders will miss you Nick.

Name: Chris & Laura
Handle: Holmes & Monkey
State: CT
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We spent the past weekend in Corning, NY with several friends and on more than one occasion your name came up and we laughed at old stories. You are missed my friend but not forgotten. Thank you for keeping a watchful eye over us.

Name: Chris & Laura
Handle: Holmes & Monkey
State: CT
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On Saturday (9/25) we returned from Myrtle Beach and while down there we spent some time with Ron & Cindy. Needless to say we spent a bit of time reminiscing of the past and your name came up more than a few times. It was good seeing you yesterday my friend.

Name: Ron B.
Handle: RonBou
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Nick....just thinking of you. I was remembering how you were one of the original "Connecticut Crazies" and rode New Years day with us...and other times. You are missed. Ron

Name: Chris & Laura
Handle: Holmes & Monkey
State: Milford, CT
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Our thoughts are with Dyanne and family today, one year since Nick's passing. Ride easy my friend.

Name: Ron
Handle: RonBou
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It's been a year Nick and I still miss your happy go lucky way. I hope heaven is full of sunshine and twisty roads for you to enjoy. R.I.P. brother!

Name: Joe
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State: CT
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Your photo watches over me every day at work. Your smile and your hope put everything in perspective for me. I find peace and comfort in that image of strength. Thank you Nick.

Name: Ted
Handle: KansasCityKid
State: Columbus, Ohio
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OH Nick dear friend, your greatly missed here! But I would never, not even for a moment wish you back. You've earned the reward, you've done your appointed task, and brother, you've done it well! Enjoy your reward good neighbor, good friend. And enjoy your time for all eternity. See you soon brother! And NIck thanks for all you did for all of us! KCK