Gone but never forgotten…

Rich loved Coors Light, NASCAR and Harley Davidsons. Rich always told me, "Don't worry about it kid, life is too short." We will all leave the garage light on for you and a cold one in the fridge.

Rich left us unexpectedly last year and we are all still reeling from his loss. Rich was the type of guy that you never really had to guess what he was thinking - you pretty much knew.

Rich's garage was always clean, always had the game on and always magically had a twelve pack of Silver Bullets. No matter if he was living in California or Missouri his garage door was open and someone was hanging out. Thank God his wife never let him put a bed out there - she would have never seen him.

Rich was always there for his family and friends. When I came up a guy short for my wedding, Rich was there. His only question was, "Where do I stand?"

Richard Darren Joplin will be missed. He was a good husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.