"Rick is a beacon. He's the light for all of us. His path has been one of incredible inspiration for all of us. Everyone who comes into contact with him receives that from him. He has a lot of wisdom that he brings from his experience losing his arm and coming back in the music world. He leads us in a lot of ways, just by his experience. I don't think he realizes how important he is to so many people." - 2003
Lauren Allen, wife