SHELDON RIPPY #10-REST IN PEACE MY BROTHEROk. So I found out that I lost a friend to cancer this weekend. His name was Sheldon Rippy, but we all called him RIP. I thought it was earlier today, but I found out that it was Saturday. I sent an email out to all of our mutual friends from high school. Then I went to Facebook and in my status I wrote:
Corey lost a teammate, a friend, a brother recently...I miss you RIP!
Immediately after I hit enter, I put my head down and took a deep breath. At that instant I get a text message from Tamia, it read:
How are you 2day...is there anything u would like me 2 pray 4?
I came straight to the blog! Then, no more than a minute later I got a call form my man Russ, who started a website dedicated to an area in the Bronx where we all grew up. I looked at the phone, and to be honest, I said to myself, I really don't feel like talking. But then I said, he probably has some good news for me, and he did. He told me to send him a picture of RIP so he can post it on his website. There are almost 3000 people who are on his site, so I am sure someone will see it and get the info.
THANK YOU TAMIA AND RUSS....THANK YOU GOD for hooking it up.
I am kinda numb right now. He was 37 years old. Rip was funny, cool, laid back, sneaky, tall and skinny (like me), unselfish, and a real people person. He made everyone around him comfortable. I wrote one of my funniest memories of Rip on a facebook note dedicated to him, I'd like to share it:
I remember in football camp, Rip and I were partners in doing some tackling drills. We saw Mel knocking dudes heads off, and Rector making examples of the rookies. I remember he and I were like, "FORGET THAT! I won't hit YOU that hard, and you don't hit ME that hard!" LMAO!!!!!! We were half stepping throughout the drill, and our football coach caught on to us, and made us switch partners. I think Mel smashed Rip one good time...LOL . He took forever trying to get up. He was MAAAAAAAAAD!!!! LOL
Pray for Rips family please. He was definately too young to go!
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My prayers to RIPs family and to you Corey!
ReplyDeleteCorey,I am so sorry for your lost. You where blessed to have him be apart of your life...remember the good times it will make you smile...Call me if you need to talk Iam here. My prayers and Deepest sympathy goes out to RIPs family.. Tamia
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My prayers are with Rippy's family. I am still numb as I sit here looking at his picture in our High School year book. It's a picture of him wearing a shirt that reads " I gave the give of Blood" and a button that says. Blood is Life pass it on. We will miss you Sheldon but you are home with our heavenly Father resting in peace.
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Thalia, I did see the comment that you left for me in day 21.. Iam Glad I could help. I responded in day 21 and I just wanted to make sure you got my response...Many blessing to you and your daughter. God is not done with us yet!
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My prayer are with the Rippy's family. I am still numb as I sit here looking at our High school year book at a picture of him wearing a shirt that reads " I just gve the gilf of Blood" and a button that states Blood is Life pass it on. We will miss you Sheldon but we know you are home with our father resting in peace.
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Corey, I'm sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and Rip's family.
ReplyDeleteTwana
Corey,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for the loss of your friend. My prayers got out to his family & to you.
Cynt
Corey,
ReplyDeleteMy prayers go out to RIP's family and you. So sorry for your loss.
Patricia
Thank you everybody!
ReplyDeleteWe will definetly be lifting you up my brother. Continue on & Finish strong.
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