I sent this note to the Southern CA TM support group. It was suggested that I send it to the list as some of you might remember Rick from some years back when he participated in the TMIC group. He was such an integral part of our group and we will miss him greatly. Cindy McLeroy
Hi everyone, it is with great sadness and a very heavy heart that I have to share with you that Rick Steele past away last week. He was such a great friend to me and I know that many of you benefited from all of his medical knowledge at our support group meetings. Rick was one of the original members of our group and he will be greatly missed. He was a very kind caring man and gave of himself in many ways to help others. Sympathy cards can be sent to Rick's partner: Bob Hopkins 11739 Eddleston Drive Northridge, CA 91326 If you would like to honor Rick, it would be wonderful if you could send a donation to : The Transverse Myelitis Association Paula Lazzeri, Treasurer 10105 167th PL NE Redmond, WA 98052-3125 Please be sure to mention Rick's name. Cindy McLeroy