I just got some really sombering news. One of the guys that goes out to the desert with us just had a heart attack and passed away. His name is Rich Carter or more affectionetly known as "Shrek" to us. He was a really good person to be around and just a mountain of a man. He leaves behind his lovely wife and alot of friends who will deeply miss him.
RIP my brutha
Full Version: Rip Shrek
Sad to hear.. Our condolences to the family..
That's so sad to hear.
Our best wishes and condolences to his family and friends.
Our best wishes and condolences to his family and friends.
Thanks guys, came as a total shock. He was only 32 & in good health minus a couple of shoulder surgeries recently and then one neck surgery from damge done during the shoulder surgeries. Totally blown away. Sucks losing one of your own, not somebody older or expected or whatever. My instant responce is "you've got to be shittin me. No fck'n way, no way". Him and his wife were out the desert with us for New years. He was leaving as I was hungover and I didn't get to say a real goodbye, and now he's truely gone. Fck'n sucks!
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers for his friends and family.
my condolences to his family and friends...
Sorry to hear that man.
To his wife:
I know how it feels to lose a spouse at a young age, I lost mine when she was 28. I know it's tough and painfull now, but time will heal your wound. It will be a rough road but things will get better, they did for me. Be strong and surround yourself with family & friends, It really does help. Good luck and remember, life can and will go on.
I know how it feels to lose a spouse at a young age, I lost mine when she was 28. I know it's tough and painfull now, but time will heal your wound. It will be a rough road but things will get better, they did for me. Be strong and surround yourself with family & friends, It really does help. Good luck and remember, life can and will go on.
Hard to have family or friends pass. Condolence to family and friends
Sorry to hear that Chris...
QUOTE(HV @ Jan 7 2006, 04:30 PM)
I just got some really sombering news. One of the guys that goes out to the desert with us just had a heart attack and passed away. His name is Rich Carter or more affectionetly known as "Shrek" to us. He was a really good person to be around and just a mountain of a man. He leaves behind his lovely wife and alot of friends who will deeply miss him.
RIP my brutha
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RIP my brutha
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damn...sorry to hear that bro......... such a young age...... Makes you appreciate every bit.
Mike
Condolences to the family and you!!!
I am very bummed about this. A real hero passed here.
That sucks Chris. Our prayers are with the family and friends.
Sorry to hear of the loss HV. Sounds like he was a good bro.
Oh thats just terrible! Prayers sent to the family and friends...
thoughts and prayers to you and his family.
with every goodbye we learn..............
with every goodbye we learn..............
I too am very upset with his sudden passing. He was a friend of mine and a fellow officer on my department.
Sometimes I just dont understand why god chooses to take some people. This guy didnt have a mean bone in his body. He was a mountain of a man and in great shape, minus his recent shoulder and neck injuries. Shrek was probably one of the strongest men I have ever seen in my life.
Shrek, I love ya brother! Rest in peace.
Sometimes I just dont understand why god chooses to take some people. This guy didnt have a mean bone in his body. He was a mountain of a man and in great shape, minus his recent shoulder and neck injuries. Shrek was probably one of the strongest men I have ever seen in my life.
Shrek, I love ya brother! Rest in peace.
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I too am very upset with his sudden passing. He was a friend of mine and a fellow officer on my department.
Sometimes I just dont understand why god chooses to take some people. This guy didnt have a mean bone in his body. He was a mountain of a man and in great shape, minus his recent shoulder and neck injuries. Shrek was probably one of the strongest men I have ever seen in my life.
Shrek, I love ya brother! Rest in peace.
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Sometimes I just dont understand why god chooses to take some people. This guy didnt have a mean bone in his body. He was a mountain of a man and in great shape, minus his recent shoulder and neck injuries. Shrek was probably one of the strongest men I have ever seen in my life.
Shrek, I love ya brother! Rest in peace.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
LIVE LIFE
Heard from Shrek's wife this morning.....more fck'd up news..
Guy passes away ON their 11th anniversary
Guy passes away ON their 11th anniversary
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and his family.
QUOTE(HV @ Jan 8 2006, 09:17 AM)
Heard from Shrek's wife this morning.....more fck'd up news..
Guy passes away ON their 11th anniversary
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Guy passes away ON their 11th anniversary
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Damn. that is fugged up. I sure hope she is doing OK
I spoke to Motormonkey (Shreks best friend) this morning and he said that she is doing OK considering what has happened. We are going to try to make it over there today, but also don't wanna be a burden with all the other people that are going to be coming and going. Right now we are just waiting to hear from Motormonkey on more info.
condolences to the family 
R.I.P. dune brother
R.I.P. dune brother
Soory to hear about your loss Chris
Sorry to hear the news. Its never easy. If there is anything I can do for the family, please let me know!!!
So sorry, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Recieved from Sandratt.....thanks Mike
"Email put out today at work - (I can get it via the net)
Chula Vista Police Officer Richard Carter died of an apparent heart attack on Saturday while he and his wife were visiting the Imperial County desert celebrating their eleventh wedding anniversary. Rich was 32 years old and had been a Chula Vista Police Officer since October 2000, graduating with the 48th Regional Class. Rich was a motor officer who had been off recovering from a recent surgery. He was also a Coast Guard Reserve and a Vice President of the San Diego/Imperial Chapter of PORAC. At this time, funeral arrangements are pending. "
"Email put out today at work - (I can get it via the net)
Chula Vista Police Officer Richard Carter died of an apparent heart attack on Saturday while he and his wife were visiting the Imperial County desert celebrating their eleventh wedding anniversary. Rich was 32 years old and had been a Chula Vista Police Officer since October 2000, graduating with the 48th Regional Class. Rich was a motor officer who had been off recovering from a recent surgery. He was also a Coast Guard Reserve and a Vice President of the San Diego/Imperial Chapter of PORAC. At this time, funeral arrangements are pending. "
WOW....saw you post this on gw. So sorry to hear.
Sounds like a great man was lost, RIP.
Sounds like a great man was lost, RIP.
Chris that just flat out sucks, if you need wifey or I for anything just say the word.
QUOTE(TD @ Jan 9 2006, 04:54 PM)
WOW....saw you post this on gw. So sorry to hear.
Sounds like a great man was lost, RIP.
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Sounds like a great man was lost, RIP.
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Honestly, Rich was a guy that had NO enemies. He was loved by everyone. Its very sad
Fck Coob, that signature just got me welling..... 
QUOTE(HV @ Jan 9 2006, 04:39 PM)
Recieved from Sandratt.....thanks Mike
"Email put out today at work - (I can get it via the net)
Chula Vista Police Officer Richard Carter died of an apparent heart attack on Saturday while he and his wife were visiting the Imperial County desert celebrating their eleventh wedding anniversary. Rich was 32 years old and had been a Chula Vista Police Officer since October 2000, graduating with the 48th Regional Class. Rich was a motor officer who had been off recovering from a recent surgery. He was also a Coast Guard Reserve and a Vice President of the San Diego/Imperial Chapter of PORAC. At this time, funeral arrangements are pending. "
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"Email put out today at work - (I can get it via the net)
Chula Vista Police Officer Richard Carter died of an apparent heart attack on Saturday while he and his wife were visiting the Imperial County desert celebrating their eleventh wedding anniversary. Rich was 32 years old and had been a Chula Vista Police Officer since October 2000, graduating with the 48th Regional Class. Rich was a motor officer who had been off recovering from a recent surgery. He was also a Coast Guard Reserve and a Vice President of the San Diego/Imperial Chapter of PORAC. At this time, funeral arrangements are pending. "
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Welcome HV.... Sad times. In the past 10 days or so there have been three of these off duty heart attack deaths in the local SD LEO community. None 32 years of age though and that really makes a person think. I've been trying to figure out if Ive crossed pathes with Rich or not.
Mike
How sad. So young to die. Prayers go out to his wife. Did they have kids?
No, they didn't have any kids.
Our prayers to his friends and family...
QUOTE(HV @ Jan 9 2006, 06:23 PM)
Fck Coob, that signature just got me welling.....
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I totally understand, me too
Fck it, I'm stealing yours
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS THAT REALLY SUCKS THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO ALL. 
QUOTE(HV @ Jan 9 2006, 06:23 PM)
Fck Coob, that signature just got me welling.....
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Thanks Matt.
Fitting salute to the fallen warrior.................
It's hard to lose a friend, but it's really tough to lose a guy that young.
God's peace be with you Rich.
He truly was a mountain of a man, and the best friend you could ever ask for. And in spite of his intimidating size, my little girl loved to grab his finger and drag him around restaurants saying, "Shek, Shek, Shek!"
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Ok, as I can't figure out how to put this picture in my signature, here is Shrek:
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And for the LEO's, he was on the cover of the October PORAC News with an anti-Arnold poster in his hands.
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And for the LEO's, he was on the cover of the October PORAC News with an anti-Arnold poster in his hands.
Thanks - I love you guys.
In case you guys didn't figure it out, the newest memeber of the board is Shrek's wife.....princessfiona or Sue. You kick ass Sue...much love and respect 
Damn, sorry to hear about this. Conolences to the family and friends, sounded like a really great guy.
For those of you who knew him, people have begun posting their memories of Rich on the police officer's association website:
http://www.cvpoa.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=61
If you have any memories or stories you would like to share, please feel free to add them.
Rusty
http://www.cvpoa.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=61
If you have any memories or stories you would like to share, please feel free to add them.
Rusty
Sorry to hear about your loss Sue. If you need anything let us know. Chris knows how to get a hold of us.
wow...
true hero's are damm hard to find. sad we had to loose one.
true hero's are damm hard to find. sad we had to loose one.
Sad to hear that, HV... Diane and I send our condolences to the family and friends.
Zilla
Zilla
My condolences to his wife and family.
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