Rick, this is such an extraordinary, loving tribute to a wonderful human being.
Whenever I think of Bob – and I've been thinking about him a lot these past several days – the one word that keeps popping up in my mind is "curious." He's the most curious person I've ever known, even keeping detailed research notes about a variety of subjects, from UAPs to politics to philosophy to health issues.
We met in 2019, just two weeks after I'd moved to Prescott, completely alone, in a local Starbucks. He was curious (there's that word again) about a unique laptop holder that I was using while working on a freelance writing gig. We started talking ... and I now realize that most everyone I've met since, including you, was a result of my friendship with Bob ... thanks to his innate curiosity.
I can think of only one other word that supersedes "curious" when it comes to Bob Krieckhaus. And that word is "love." 'Nuff said.
What a beautiful and graceful tribute, Rick. Your elegy for your father is truly luminous and has brought me and I'm sure many others into a precious and much-desired relationship with Bob. You've transcended the mere bagatelle of the distinction between life and death.
Thank you for sharing with us the choices Bob made; his deliberate arc of reconciliation and peacemaking is a noble strategy worthy to be imitated.
Sending you and your wife my sympathy and best wishes in your time of loss.
Rick, this is such an extraordinary, loving tribute to a wonderful human being.
Whenever I think of Bob – and I've been thinking about him a lot these past several days – the one word that keeps popping up in my mind is "curious." He's the most curious person I've ever known, even keeping detailed research notes about a variety of subjects, from UAPs to politics to philosophy to health issues.
We met in 2019, just two weeks after I'd moved to Prescott, completely alone, in a local Starbucks. He was curious (there's that word again) about a unique laptop holder that I was using while working on a freelance writing gig. We started talking ... and I now realize that most everyone I've met since, including you, was a result of my friendship with Bob ... thanks to his innate curiosity.
I can think of only one other word that supersedes "curious" when it comes to Bob Krieckhaus. And that word is "love." 'Nuff said.
You and yours hang in there, my friend.
Your writing touched my heart.
This is unspeakably beautiful. I can hardly see the phone through tears. Rest in peace, kind soul.
This is lovely. Hugs to your family.
What a beautiful and graceful tribute, Rick. Your elegy for your father is truly luminous and has brought me and I'm sure many others into a precious and much-desired relationship with Bob. You've transcended the mere bagatelle of the distinction between life and death.
Thank you for sharing with us the choices Bob made; his deliberate arc of reconciliation and peacemaking is a noble strategy worthy to be imitated.
Sending you and your wife my sympathy and best wishes in your time of loss.
My deepest sympathies, and thank you for sharing Bob's remarkable life with us 🙏