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R.I.P. Richard Smith (XCSP 700GUY)
- Lost but not forgotten
started by erick
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June 15th 2009 at 10:30 PM
[ Modified June 15th 2009 at 10:33 PM
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bigwilly
Aviator
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4593 Posts 
Group: Moderators
Member Since: October 26th 2001
Location: Letellier, MB, Canada
Current Sled: 2000 XC 500 SP - For Sale
2008-2009 Miles: 75ish
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I was rather shocked to see this on erick's facebook status yesterday, a few posts underneath it was Richard's status stating that he was supposed to start his new job tomorrow...
I met him a few time here at UND when I was in Mechanical Engineering. He sold me some parts for my sled a few years back and was a great guy to talk to. I am glad I was fortunate enough to have met him. My thoughts go out to his friends and family.
I can only please one person per day, today is not your day... Tomorrow doesn't look good either...
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Site Supporter
Group: Site Supporters
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June 15th 2009 at 10:30 PM
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srx_600
www.snowmobilehotspots.com
srx_600 if its gonna be this warm i would rather have it be summer...
Updated Thursday at 8:28 PM
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2295 Posts 
Group: Members
Member Since: April 29th 2007
Location: South Dakota, USA
Current Sled: 2003 RMK 700 151
2008-2009 Miles: 1200
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Quote originally posted by arcticcatmatt
I went thru and was reading some his past posts (just as we all did when ripn left us). I get a very unerving feeling when reading some of the things that suggest there is a greater power at hand that we are all unaware of.
http://www.snowmobilefanatics.com/forum/...ost=245933
I get the same feeling, very very weird reading what you had linked to one of his posts.
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June 15th 2009 at 10:36 PM
[ Modified June 16th 2009 at 10:22 PM
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erick
Alternate Realities
erick pretty much excited that it's Friday, though there are no plans for the weekend yet!
Updated Friday at 11:45 AM
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11495 Posts 
Group: Administrators
Member Since: April 10th 2001
Location: Strathcona, MN, USA
Current Sled: IQr 800 & RMK 800
2008-2009 Miles: 800
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I've emailed those of you have replied...if it wasn't in the last couple of minutes. Anyways, here is what I have to say... A few of you mentioned you would like to contribute to the family in some way, as in a card. I am going to the funeral at 10:30 AM this Thursday in Middle River, MN. I will be bringing a card for the family and want to give you the opportunity to get your name in the card. So, if you would like your name in the card please let me know. Send me your full name, username, city, and state. I would like to compile a list for his family to let him know about all the people thinking about him and his family in this time of need. I will also include the link to the topic so they can view your detailed comments and condolences. Furthermore; because some of you expressed concern that you'd like to donate to the family, I've made it easy. I will be donating (a yet to be decided amount of money) from the website to the family. If you want in, you can simply send me whatever you like via PayPal. Follow the following link. You will need to copy and paste the PayPal link into your browser window. If that still doesn't work, simply paypal your donation to "erick@snowmobilefanatics.com" and I'll get it all the same. https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=6168207 I will write a check for the amount I donate and the total of all the donations I receive from others of the site and let you know how much it was, etc. If you want to send a card of your own or feel you want to send something directly to the family instead of going through me, please contact "partyrevolution" on the site via PM. He has the information you'll need. Please do not respond directly to me in this topic if you want your name included. Instead, send me a PM or email.
Breaking free from the thoughts in my mind
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June 15th 2009 at 11:10 PM
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XLT96rider
Other sports play once a week, but this sport is with us every day.
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942 Posts 
Group: Members
Member Since: January 7th 2009
Location: Wausau, Wisconsin, USA
Current Sled: 1996 Polaris XLT Special
2008-2009 Miles: 1000+
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I never knew him, but from the sounds of it, he is a really great guy...R.I.P.
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June 15th 2009 at 11:10 PM
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v-maxsledder
Senior Member
v-maxsledder My dad is the man!!
Updated Thursday at 9:53 PM
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2871 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: July 12th 2006
Location: esko, minnesota, USA
Current Sled: 6 hundo sno pro
2008-2009 Miles: 250-350
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Rest in peace Richard, you will be missed by the sf community. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Owning a race sled is like having a totally hot girlfriend..... All of your friends want to see it, feel it and check it out..... They all want to know what it is like to ride it, but if they only knew how much time and money it takes to keep one up, they would call you a fool!
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June 15th 2009 at 11:31 PM
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bushwacker
Junior Member
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347 Posts 
Group: Members
Member Since: January 2nd 2008
Location: Deer River, Mn, USA
Current Sled: 2000 XC 700 SP
2008-2009 Miles: 600
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My condolences to Richards family and friends. At 24 it seems too soon for him to go, but we'll remember him in our prayers and also ask him to watch over us on the trails.
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June 16th 2009 at 1:21 AM
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2L8ULuz
Junior Member
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234 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: June 21st 2005
Location: Chicago, IL, USA
Current Sled: 07 600cfi / 95 xlt
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My prayers go out to his family and friends.
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June 16th 2009 at 3:27 AM
[ Modified June 16th 2009 at 3:42 AM
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partyrevolution
Starting Member
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2 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: June 15th 2009
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Thanks everyone for your thoughts and prayers.
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June 16th 2009 at 7:58 AM
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Xx08BRAAAPPP22xX
Loving the pro-x!!!
Xx08BRAAAPPP22xX nights are getting nice and cold but now it's got to stay like that through out the whole day on into December!
Updated Tuesday at 4:59 PM
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6669 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: January 20th 2005
Location: Taberg, New York, USA
Current Sled: 04 Pro-X 600
2008-2009 Miles: 1,960
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I saw him around the forums a lot and sounded like a great guy. Thoughts and prayers go out to friends and his family.
Polaris Pro-X=Sledgehammer, and every bit as tough as one!
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE...Getting it wrong since 1870
"There might be a foot of ice but there is 400ft of water, let me take my helmet off so I can swim." -ACM
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June 16th 2009 at 8:51 AM
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crazyzrt600
Average Member
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674 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: October 17th 2008
Location: st. johnsbury, vt, USA
2008-2009 Miles: 400
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thoughts and prayers to his freinds and family. very sad news.
current sleds 1992 indy 400,1979 excel v,1973 tx340,1990 yamaha ovation 340
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June 16th 2009 at 11:16 AM
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proxsledhead
if it aint broke dont fix it!
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221 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: October 25th 2008
Location: Kotzebue, Alaska, USA
Current Sled: MXZX 440 soon to be 700
2008-2009 Miles: 1865
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unbelivable, RIP Richard
FreeWill, Freeride, Freestyle
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June 16th 2009 at 11:52 AM
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Slane
Average Member
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538 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: December 1st 2004
Location: Champlain, New York, USA
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I didn't really know him either like some here. But all I can say is that totally blows something awful. Poor fella earned his way through school and didn't get to start his new life. This just reminds me of a good buddy who passed away in 2005. He crashed his motorcycle in Canada. We used to do all of our atv and dirt bike riding together. First funeral I've been to and I hope it's the last for quite a while. My younger brothers CR I have a pic of here hasn't left the shed since.
ANYWAY, this isn't about me. If you want me to add my name even though I never knew him I can give it to you.
And to Richard: Enjoy all the fresh powder up there buddy! Show the big man your skills up there! :)
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June 16th 2009 at 1:47 PM
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THE_Norwegian
:)
THE_Norwegian got some SLP powder pro skis in the mail today :-D.
Updated Friday at 5:32 PM
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446 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: January 29th 2008
Location: Norway
Current Sled: ET 340 and XCR 440
2008-2009 Miles: 2500KM :-D
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RIP Richard
* XCR 440 *
"I`m not picking my nose.. I´m porting my head!"
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June 16th 2009 at 9:07 PM
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arcticcatmatt
Spleen Splitter
arcticcatmatt leaving after work for 3 days of shotgun season back home!
Updated Friday at 12:16 PM
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14007 Posts
Group: Moderators
Member Since: November 25th 2001
Location: Berkshire, NY, USA
Current Sled: 96/97 ZRT 600
2008-2009 Miles: 450
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Erick, I clicked your link to donate and it says Sorry — your last action could not be completed
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June 16th 2009 at 9:25 PM
[ Modified June 16th 2009 at 9:25 PM
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ClassicCat76
Vintage Sledhead
ClassicCat76 Sled day!
Updated Yesterday at 2:35 PM
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1391 Posts 
Group: Members
Member Since: June 2nd 2008
Location: Jordan, Minnesota, USA
Current Sled: '76 Arctic Cat Pantera
2008-2009 Miles: 450
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RIP man. My prayers are going out to his family, you hear about this kind of stuff all he time and then it hits someone close and no one can believe it. What a tragedy Erick, I'm praying for ya man.
'76 Pantera 5000 F/C Conversion
MODS to come! Newer sled first!
Dad's Sled: '94 580 EXT dropped two teeth
Old doesn't necessarily mean slow!!
Do what you can with what you got.
Give a man a fish he eats for a day, teach a man to fish he eats for a lifetime.
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June 16th 2009 at 9:37 PM
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shortstop20
I NEED SNOW!!!!
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3839 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: August 9th 2004
Location: Stickney, SD, USA
Current Sled: '09 Summit XP 800R 154" X
2008-2009 Miles: 400
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Quote originally posted by arcticcatmatt
Erick, I clicked your link to donate and it says Sorry — your last action could not be completed
I get the same thing.
2009 Ski-Doo Summit XP 800 154" X package - Quick Clickers, Between the Lines Designs Ice Scratchers, Tunnel & Rail Stiffeners
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June 16th 2009 at 10:04 PM
[ Modified June 16th 2009 at 10:20 PM
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erick
Alternate Realities
erick pretty much excited that it's Friday, though there are no plans for the weekend yet!
Updated Friday at 11:45 AM
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11495 Posts
Group: Administrators
Member Since: April 10th 2001
Location: Strathcona, MN, USA
Current Sled: IQr 800 & RMK 800
2008-2009 Miles: 800
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I updated the link in that post. Try this - you'll need to copy and paste into your browser window. https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=6168207 I wish I would have known I posted the wrong link. If you're going to donate anything, try have it completed by tomorrow early afternoon if possible! I want to get the card printed out at that time.
Breaking free from the thoughts in my mind
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June 16th 2009 at 10:05 PM
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TRICKPaint
Paint that's good for your cranium
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2511 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: May 25th 2006
Location: Mount Vernon, OH, USA
Current Sled: '05 Renegade 600 HO-SDI
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Sounds like he was a very good friend Eric. Sorry for your loss and all others who knew Richard (XCSP 700GUY).`God bless!
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June 16th 2009 at 10:10 PM
[ Modified June 16th 2009 at 10:22 PM
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arcticcatmatt
Spleen Splitter
arcticcatmatt leaving after work for 3 days of shotgun season back home!
Updated Friday at 12:16 PM
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14007 Posts
Group: Moderators
Member Since: November 25th 2001
Location: Berkshire, NY, USA
Current Sled: 96/97 ZRT 600
2008-2009 Miles: 450
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Same error still Erick
EDIT - new link works.
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June 16th 2009 at 10:56 PM
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shortstop20
I NEED SNOW!!!!
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3839 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: August 9th 2004
Location: Stickney, SD, USA
Current Sled: '09 Summit XP 800R 154" X
2008-2009 Miles: 400
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I sent $5, it's not alot but money is tight right now.
2009 Ski-Doo Summit XP 800 154" X package - Quick Clickers, Between the Lines Designs Ice Scratchers, Tunnel & Rail Stiffeners
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June 17th 2009 at 11:29 AM
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MNSLEDNECK56308
Senior Member
MNSLEDNECK56308 done working on trailer for the night!
Updated Thursday at 10:44 PM
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2710 Posts
Group: Moderators
Member Since: January 12th 2004
Location: ALEXANDRIA, MN, USA
2008-2009 Miles: 1043
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Lets get the donations going to help out a fallen SF crew members family!!!!!!
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June 17th 2009 at 12:27 PM
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Polarisfreeeek
thinks the IQr is the best sled ever made!!!
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882 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: February 4th 2008
Location: Osakis, Minnesota, USA
Current Sled: 01 Pro-X 440, 92 Indy 440
2008-2009 Miles: 270
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R.I.P. fellow fanatic. Go ride for us!
POLARIS-DOMINATION!!!
Go Big or Go Home!
Wide f#!kin' open!
When in doubt, floor it!
01 Pro-X 440
92 Indy 440
92 XCR 440
Brother-95 ZRT 800 136" slightly modded
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June 17th 2009 at 7:12 PM
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Quinlan
Department of Corrections
Quinlan is a little disappointed that he received HMK Highmark 4 boots instead of the Highmark Pros as he had anticipated...
Updated Friday at 6:19 PM
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9723 Posts
Group: Moderators
Member Since: December 8th 2003
Location: Fargo, ND, USA
Current Sled: 06 SP 440/700, 98 ZR 600
2008-2009 Miles: 365
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Small donation sent last night. I figure every little bit helps.
2006 Arctic Cat SnoPro 440/700 EFI
1998 Arctic Cat ZR 600 EFI Custom
1996 Ski-Doo FormulaIII 600
A mountain lion roaming the prairie found a bull, killed it and ate the entire bull. With a heavy belly, unable to walk, the lion laid in the tall grass moaning and roaring. Soon a hunter, attracted by the roaring, shot and killed the lion.
Moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut!
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June 17th 2009 at 7:58 PM
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KevinEX570
Average Member
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795 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: November 3rd 2002
Location: Sterling Heights, MI, USA
Current Sled: 01' Thundercat
2008-2009 Miles: 730
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Sorry to hear about this terrible news. Godspeed.
1987 Yamaha Exciter L/C
1995 Yamaha V-MAX 600
1998 Ski-doo Formula III 600
1998 Yamaha SRX 700
2001 Arctic Cat T-Cat
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June 19th 2009 at 1:51 PM
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arcticcatmatt
Spleen Splitter
arcticcatmatt leaving after work for 3 days of shotgun season back home!
Updated Friday at 12:16 PM
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14007 Posts
Group: Moderators
Member Since: November 25th 2001
Location: Berkshire, NY, USA
Current Sled: 96/97 ZRT 600
2008-2009 Miles: 450
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How did everything turn out?
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