Sad News about Rich Hyams

[SCDizneyDawn]

Sorry for your loss. Richyams posts always made me giggle. I have even read many of them aloud to my DH. He will be sorely missed.

[mbw12]

To Lisa and family.....

I am so sorry for your loss. Richyams will definitely be missed here on the DIS. His humor and wit always made me laugh so hard. His strong opinions were also quite refreshing at times.

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family right now.

Bobbi

[ReneeQ]

Lisa,
Like so many others have posted, I am sitting here just shocked at this news. My deepest sympathies to you and your daughter. I loved Rich's posts and will miss him so much.

[helenabear]

Lisa and Family, I am so very very sorry for your loss. Even though I lurked here a lot more than I post, he really made me smile. He will be deeply missed :(

[kda]

Thanks so much for letting us know. I put my memories of rich in another thread, before I read this one. I hope he brought as much joy to you and his family as he did to us here. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

[TOMAR@SSR]

To Lisa & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sincerely,
Maria, Tony & Family
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[MrsToad]

May you and your family take some comfort during this difficult time from the knowledge that Rich has touched so many with his humor, advice, and opinions.

[CLC]

Lisa and family:

I was very saddened to hear the news about Rich. I wish there was something I could do to help! His posts always made my day-I started reading them when my husband told me how great his sense of humor and wit were-and how he had a special way of sharing his opinion that kept everyone interested!

Even though we only knew him from the boards, we will miss him. We felt like we knew him!

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please know that the Disney family is always here for you.

[amylock]

I just started reading/posting here over the last couple of weeks, but I am truly sorry for your loss.

Amy

[TeresaNJ]

I am so very sorry to hear this.:( I didn't frequent this board that often, but whenever I did I always enjoyed reading Rich's posts. I too was wondering where he's been. My deepest sympathy to you, your daughter, and family. I always enjoyed reading how he loved bringing his family to WDW and staying in the Grand Villas. He will be missed greatly by his DIS family also.

[msdis]

Lisa, So very sorry for the loss to you, your daugher, and your family. I always admired Rich for his thinking "outside the box" and for his courage to speak his peace.

[MJTinNH]

I too was shocked and saddened by the news of Rich's passing. My thoughts and sympathies are with you and your daughter.

He will be missed on the boards. I enjoyed his sense of humor and valued the information he shared about DVC with the rest of us.

Mary Jane

[AnnaS]

I am speechless. I had to read the topic twice and was afraid to click on it. Lisa, I am so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy go out to you, your daughter and your family. He will be missed.

[BEACHCLUBVILLAS]

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I always looked forward to Richyams posts to see how he would stir it up. Thank you for taking the time out of what I'm sure was a difficult morning to let his other family share in your grief. Know that you and your daughter are in our thoughts on this sad day. Richyams is smiling down from his large villa chuckling at the long walks of tonights BWV guests and the BCV's crowded 1BR with that family of five.

[Cris]

god bless you and your family, I am so sorry for your loss. He will be missed on these boards. -Cris

[BoardWalkBound]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It's strange, but I had just mentioned to my DH just yesterday that I hadn't seen any posts from Richyams for a while and now to see this. God bless your family.

[July]

Lisa,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your daughter.
God Bless.

July

[MINNIEBOWSER]

:(
I am soooo sorry for your loss. There are only a handful of names that I remember on these boards because most of the time I only read the post and not by who it is from, but when I read your post, I knew exactly who it was. He must have been a very special person. I know he was on these boards. He willl be missed by many people here. My deepest sympathies to you and your daughter.

[Patrick IL.]

I am so sorry to read of this. Rich was active on the debate board while I moderated there, Rich loved a good debate. We exchanged several p.m.s back and forth during that time, he was opinionated but also level headed in private conversations. He will be missed greatly on our boards.
Please accept my condolances
Patrick

[DemoBri1]

I am so sorry for your loss! My prayers are with you and your daughter at this most difficult of times! I am certainly going to miss the wonderful Disney insight that Rich brought to these boards, along with the spirited DVC discussions.

Godspeed Rich

Brian

[MickeyCrazed]

The DVC board has been boring lately without Rich around stirring things up.
Our thoughts are with you and your daughter Lisa.

[Montana Disney Fan]

You have our family's deepest sympathies. Maybe in his honor you frequent the boards in his place.

God Bless,
MDF

[Mackey Mouse]

I am so sorry to hear this. My prayers go out to you and your family. He will be missed.

[Rob&Jan]

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Rob & Jan Skinner

[Carlnne]

So sorry for your loss. He will be missed by everyone here.

[gritzel4]

I always enjoyed reading Rich's comments on the boards. Rich's remarks reminded me of my father (who was a diamond in the rough). May Rich's spirit live in your hearts forever.

With deepest sympathy to your family.

Melissa

[lisajl]

I am so sorry...my sympathies to you and your daughter.
42 is way too young...
Lisajl

[dcmmgw]

If you didn't already know (which I'm sure you did), Rich was oh so loved on these boards. Whether you agreed or disagreed with him, you always looked for his posts!

As you can see, I don't post too often, but I read the boards almost every day. Rich brought a smile (and sometimes a huge belly laugh) to my face more times than I can remember. I am so saddened by this news, I can't even begin to tell you.

OKW has been my family's much beloved home resort for over 10 years. I will think of Rich every time I walk into those HUGE rooms until 2042!

My thoughts are with you and your daughter. Thank you so much for sharing Rich with us all these years.

[riopooh]

I'm am so sorry to hear of your loss. I'm glad you posted here and hope you will continue to visit and post. It helps to lean on friends for strength while you regain your own.

[MAGICX2]

Although I am new to the boards and have not yet had a chance to read his posts, my prayers go out for you and your daughter.

[goofy4dvc]

I am so very sorry. I also enjoyed reading his posts. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Words are just so inadequate.

[Ksp]

Lisa,
Our family sends you our deepest sympathies for your loss.
God bless both you and your daughter. You are in our thoughts & prayers. Take care.
Kay

[rbuzzotta]

So sorry to hear of the passing of Rich. I thoroughly enjoyed reading his posts and did learn quite a bit from what he had to say.............mostly made me smile and laugh.

My thoughts and prayers go out to you Lisa and your daughter.

[Jison]

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I too started reading and posting (not often) on the "old boards". I always looked for his posts because they entertained me. We have been members at OKW since 93 and I always enjoyed his comments.

I will be thinking of you and your daughter. What a terrible loss. Thank you for sharing with all of us....he has been missed and will continue to be missed.

[GrimGhost]

To you and your family. He will be missed here. God Bless.

[KNWVIKING]

Like many others, I noticed Rich had stopped posting here quite awhile ago. I just assumed he'd gotten bored with the boards,lost interest after having many of the same debates over & over again, answering the same questions over and over. Guess I was very wrong.

My favorite Richy'ism : "The glass at BWV is very clear". I may have to have a t-shirt made with that quote on it if I ever stay at BWV again. What I loved most about the statement was that many people never understood it.

Lisa, my prayers are with you and yours.

[leslieh]

I am so sorry to hear of your loss, our prayers will be with you and your family at this time of sorrow.

[jekjones1558]

Rich's pointed remarks were a great way to hone an opposing view on many issues. But on the subject of OKW, there really IS no opposing view, right Rich? Only an amazing person could elicit in cyberspace so much regard. You must certainly be treasuring more than ever those OKW grand villa trips, Lisa. Thanks for posting at this traumatic time so that Rich's friends can mourn his passing.

[ceejay13]

I too am truly sorry for your loss, Lisa. I have certainly missed his unique wisdom of late. The passion he had for OKW seemed to be the passion with which he lived his life. May God Bless you and your family.

[Mickey]

I am sorry to hear about Rich. He was well respected for his beliefs he expressed. He will be missed!

God bless you and your family

[DisnutDave]

Deepest condolences for your loss. Rich will be missed.

[Matt's Nin]

Lisa,

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Rich will be greatly missed on the boards.:sad2:

[NancyDVC]

Lisa,
I am so sorry for your loss. Rich will be truly missed here by so many of us. You and your daughter are in my prayers. :sad1:

And "Yes, Rich if there is a heaven it is all OKW!";)

[DVCPAT]

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I always looked forward to reading Richyams posts. He will be greatly missed.

[SueOKW]

Rich was always right about OKW.... :)

I am so sorry for your loss. He made the world a better place for many many people.

Sincerely,
Sue

[ZachnElli]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers.:(

[SamSam]

I am so sorry for you and your daughter's loss. I hope the many memories you have will bring you some comfort in the months and years ahead.
Dh and I planned a short notice trip this past year and because of Richyams many glowing posts on OKW, we were very content when all we could get at short notice was OKW.

[jimmytammy]

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Though we never met Rich we felt as if we knew him through his humorous tones here on the forums. He always provided wit where needed. He will be truly missed here on the DIS. May God provide you comfort in the coming days.

[MichelleB]

Lisa, I too would like to let you know that you and your daughter are in my thoughts and prayers. I don't post often, but enjoyed reading Rich's posts. I had noticed he was absent from the boards and am so sorry to hear of his passing.

[dizneeluvr]

Our deepest sympathies to you, Lisa, and your daughter.

Your husband was a special man...one who could put a smile on the faces of so many people and a laugh in their hearts at the same time (a gift that is truly invaluable).

Thank you Rich for the smiles and the laughs. You will be missed!

~mike and laura

[Caskbill]

Lisa, our deepest regards. You know of course how much Rich contributed to this board. We will all miss him.

Bill

[boysmom123]

I am truly saddened to read of your loss. Sometimes words are so inadequate....

[kathleena]

So very sorry for your loss.

[huey duey & luey]

Dear Lisa and family
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I hope that you realize how much Rich contibuted to this forum. I pray in time that the sadness is replaced with the fondness of your memories.
Sincerely Tara

[madcoco]

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our condolences. We always enjoyed reading his view on DVC.

[WebmasterPete]

Lisa:

I am so very sorry to hear about this. I was out most of the day yesterday, and I'm just cactching up now. I'm stunned and saddened to hear about this.

Rich has been around here for a very long time, and yes, has engaged in his share of controversy. I venture to say that even those who disagreed with him the most will miss him. He had a unique and inventive sytle of sharing his thoughts, and even when you didn't agree with him, there was something about the way he expressed himself that was charming, mischevious and fun loving. Even though many of us never met Rich in person, he was a part of our family here, and this place is lesser for having lost him, especially at such a young age.

I will honestly miss his contributions here, and the ocassional emails I would get from him. You and your family are in all our thoughts and prayers.

Pete

[Disneyaholic]

Prayers go out to you -- Rich will be greatly missed here on the DIS boards. Thank you for sharing him with us for the past several years. He brightened the day for many of us.

[st92jmdc]

Deepest sympathies to you, and your entire family, Lisa. Your DH's posts almost had me convinced to buy OKW resale. He will be missed.

[CarolMN]

I have missed his posts for some time and have been wondering what happened to him. Thank you for letting us know.

You and your daughter will be in my prayers. I'm so sorry for your loss.

God Bless -

[JessetheCowgirl]

God bless you and your family.

Rich will be missed.

[leanne2255]

So sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.

[MaryJ]

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Even though I never knew Rich, I always enjoyed reading his posts. He will be greatly missed here. You and your daughter are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mary

[richiebaseball]

Lisa, sometimes the words just won't come. Fortunately for us, Rich never had that problem.

My deepest sympathies to you and your family and friends.

Richard

[wtpclc]

Just so you know, there's more information about Rich's passing and a memorial fund on this Scholarship Thread.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=641244

[Richyams]

...for all your thoughts and prayers. I'm going through the 300+ responses here - and I cannot express how much this means to me right now.

For those of you wondering why he hadn't been posting lately, I suspect that it had more to do with him being busy with his real estate investing business than anything else.

Rich had an aortic heart valve replacement and ascending aortic root aneurysm repair back in 2000. They replaced his aortic valve with a mechanical one - and as a result had to take blood thinners and other medications to keep the thing "ticking". And it did tick! Quite loudly at times. You can only imagine the fun he had with people he met because of this. One time, a client said to him "I hear something ticking, is that your watch?". Of course, Rich replied "what ticking, I don't hear any ticking". So the client proceeded to wander around the office trying to figure out the source of the tick-tick-tick! Rich told me that he never did tell the guy about his valve, and pretty much left him in the office scratching his head! But that was Rich - the prankster and jokester.

The doctor had told him back then that the valves can last up to 15yrs....but he stressed the "up to" part. I suspect that the valve failed, because it happened very quickly. He literally fell down in our kitchen and was gone within minutes.

We both knew that he was not long for this planet, but it was more of an unspoken thing. I think that is why he lived each day like it was his last, and never held back in saying things - or doing things that most people thought were impossible. And with all his health problems, you never heard him feeling sorry for himself or complaining about what a bum rap he had in life. His typical response to "how are you Rich?" was always: "Better than you can possibly imagine!"

Again, thanks so much for all of your support and kind words....I cannot tell you how much they mean to both me and my daughter.

We had planned a trip to WDW in January, so both my daughter and I will be going. For the rest of our days it'll always be our special connection to him.

Lisa Hyams

[chris1gill]

Lisa, Thank you for posting his story, I cannot believe that surgery was back in 2000, I thought it was last year... The year's go by too quickly :confused:

My heart goes out to you and your daughter, please take comfort in all the good times you had.... Rich will be there in spirit with you in January.....

[kbeverina]

Oh my gosh--I'm just now finding out this news. I'd missed him since the close of the Debate Board. I always looked forward to what he had to say, so entertained by his posts.

Just this past weekend we were in New York and there was a headline in the paper about unions--I thought of him and the story he told once about how he worked for a union in New York and how that affected his philosophy on business and the economy. You know that certain posters have made an impression on you when you think of them not only away from the DIS, but when you're on vacation to boot.

I really admired that he homeschooled his daughter--something I couldn't imagine myself being able to pull off, much less my husband. And though I didn't own DVC, I had to smile at the debates over BVW/OKW and 5-to-a-room, but especially enjoyed his reviews of OKW because they brought back good memories of my honeymoon there when it was still called Disney Vacation Club.

I wish you and your daughter all the best and hope you have many loved ones surrounding you to support you and bring you comfort.

Kathy

[lillasmom]

I'm so sorry for your loss. He will be missed.

God Bless :(

[Fenceman]

God Bless you and your family. We will pray for you.

Bill

[lurontravel]

Lisa,
My deepest sympathies to you, your daughter and family. Yes, I'm a "Richyams Fan" too. Thank you for letting us know where he is, and for updating us again. I can't imagine your feelings right now. Enjoy your trip to WDW this Jan, and all ever after. I always agreed with Rich on the OKW being the best deal in all aspects of DVC, and we don't hear from too many people who share that view. We'll all miss him here, but never to the degree that you and Jacqui do...
Laura

[sgtdisney]

Lisa, thank you for posting this information. It really gives a person pause to think of how special and valuable everyday we have is. God bless you and your daughter.

[Momof2]

My heartfelt sympathy to you, your daughter and your family. Count me in as another who always read anything posted by Richyams. May you find comfort in knowing how many lives here on the DIS were touched by him.

[cbrothers]

Lisa,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughter in your time of grief.

Being a newer DVC member, I didn't know Rich as well as most people on the Dis boards did....but I did read his posts with great interest and enjoyment. He touched so many lives with his wit and humor not to mention his knowledge of WDW.

A lot of people will be celebrating his life and all he so graciously gave to others.

Please know in your heart that he is in a far better and might I add..."bigger" place and smiling down on you.

May God be with you now and always

Carol

[Diznut84]

Lisa,

I'm so sorry for your loss. Like others on the board, I also felt intense shock when I saw the news... So much so that I haven't responded until now.

I can't tell you how many times Rich made me laugh out loud while I read his posts. Among other things, he really had tremendous gifts of insight, communication, and courage to express himself. From what I understand, all of those gifts were easily eclipsed, though, by his big heart for others.

My sympathies are with you, your family and his friends.

With heartfelt sorrow,

Greg

[Loubon]

Lisa, thank you for sharing that very typical Rich story with us. I always thought his humor was as obvious as it was subtle. (Then again I didn't hang around the debate board!) The DVC board was the first place I came to on the DIS and in no time I was always looking for Rich's responses (mostly to see the reaction that the posters would have!) So the ticking certainly fits the bill.

I just lost another friend (Montessori) on these boards two short months ago at the age of 46. I knew her as well for her sense of humor. She too stirred up a few emotions on the debate board. But I am glad to see such an outpouring of emotions and prayers for Rich, as was for her, even by his debate sparring partners.

We DVC members talk alot about the years we have left in our DVC agreement and it's future value blah, blah blah. I know next time I read about 37 years to go or 50 years to go or whatever, I will remember our friend who went way too early but cherished the years he had while he was here. Please keep that Disney connection alive with him. He would have wanted it that way.

Prayers and good wishes to you and your family in your time of grief and the future ahead.

[disgirl]

I was so saddened, like many here on the Disboard when I found out about Rich's passing. I always enjoyed reading his posts. He will surely be missed here on the boards.

Lisa, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you, your daughter, and Rich's whole family. May God bless you!!

Patty

[Hilary]

I was so sorry to read this :( I always enjoyed reading Rich's posts on the DVC board.

My thoughts are with your family, Lisa, and I hope your wonderful memories will help you in your time of loss.

[maryisme]

I want to express how deeply sorry I am for you and your daughter's loss. Although I didn't know Rich, I feel an incredible sense of loss. Thank you for taking the time to give us some insight into your lives.
Mary

[Maistre Gracey]

I am very, very sad to read this news. Somehow here on The DIS we seem to get to know one another beyond just an anonymous internet poster. Perhaps it's our common interest in Disney and DVC.
Although I never met Rich in person, it feels like a friend has passed.

My thoughts are with his family...

MG

[chipscinderelly]

I am so sorry for your loss and pray that you and your daughter will cherish your memories forever. Rich's posts were hilarious and always made me smile... I'll always remember him!

[Lisa F]

I've been trying to figure out what to reply to this thread since I first saw it. At first I was hoping this wasn't true or was some kind of a mistake but I guess it's real. I came to the DIS in order to learn more about DVC and for the longest time I only frequented this board. Rich was the first person I ever recognized by name. I'm a BWV person and at first I was annoyed by what he posted about BWV but then I soon realized that he was a master of button pushing and I can really picture him giggling his butt off as he posted his OKW spiel. Even though I disagreed with him, his posts always cracked me up and I loved watching the ruckus that he raised around here.

I know he always had the highest standards for his OKW vacations and loved his grand villas and it makes me smile to know that he did live his life to the fullest even though it was unfairly cut way too short. It actually explains a lot about his online personality and I always pictured him as the same kind of person in "real life" and I'm glad to hear that he was.

I'm so sorry for your family's loss and I wish you comfort and strength to get through what must be a very difficult time.

[LoveMyDVC]

So sorry to hear about your loss. He was so young. His posts were truely memorable. He will be missed. :(

[disneycrazed139]

Lisa,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Of course, I didn't know Rich, but he was always a very popular poster here and made so many people laugh. All the best to you and your family. May God be with you.

-Lisa

[CaptainMidnight]

I've always wondered what Rich looked like, if anyone has a picture they might be willing to share, it might be nice to attach a face to all the posts we remember, as we pay our respects. Just a thought, I hope it's not out of line. If it is, someone PM me and I'll erase it.

Lisa, thank you for sharing his story with us. I'm sorry for your loss.

[DopeyRN]

I am so sorry...my prayers are with you and your family. :(

[skelooch]

My sincere condolences to you and your family.
I don't post that much, but read the boards on a regular basis, I will miss his posts.

[Copper3]

Lisa,

I've always enjoyed reading Rich's posts for his wealth of DVC information and incredible levity.

My deepest condolences to you and your family.

Copper3

[Richyams]

Originally posted by CaptainMidnight
I've always wondered what Rich looked like, if anyone has a picture they might be willing to share, it might be nice to attach a face to all the posts we remember, as we pay our respects. Just a thought, I hope it's not out of line. If it is, someone PM me and I'll erase it.

Lisa, thank you for sharing his story with us. I'm sorry for your loss.

Here's some not-so-great pics of Rich for everyone. My scanner isnt working so I used my digital camera and the results are not the greatest: http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/snarlgrrl/album?.dir=/b58a

He's the guy with the glasses and baseball cap in the first picture. There's a few others of him at WDW with his mom (now deceased) and Jacqui. One of me and him at the Plaza Hotel in NYC (with flowers!) - and others with family members.

Lisa

[gracelrm]

I am so sorry for your family's loss. I hope you find some comfort in knowing that so many "strangers" were touched by Rich's presence on these boards. As I told my husband of Rich's passing, I felt like I was talking about an old friend.

[gtrist4life]

I hope that the many thoughts and prayers being focused towards your loss help you through this most difficult time.

Take care,
G4L

[BuzzandWoody]

Can you believe all these people knew of your husband or had read at least one of his posts?

I am sorry for your loss.

[pmcpmc]

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your daughter,
Patrick,Margaret and Caoimhe.

[Laura24]

Your Dis-family shares in your loss and sorrow. Heartfelt thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

[SheriB]

My heart is saddened. My sympathy to you and your family. We all looked for as well as looked forward to Rich's comments on any topic of discussion. I'll miss seeing his recipe for pig's feet for all the newcomers looking for ideas for meals in the villas. He was such a witty and fun person, and will be dearly missed.

Sheri

[Tigger7570]

Deepest sympathy. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. I am more of a observer than a poster on this board. I have thoroughly enjoyed all of Rich's posts and he will be sorely missed. Like many of the others have said, we'll feel his presence whenever we're at OKW. He always made OKW more special because of his unwavering loyalty to it.
God Bless.

[Laurabearz]

Thank you so much for the photos....

Again, in you and your daughter are in our thoughts and prayers.

[ChrislovesMinnie]

We are all so very sorry to hear of your loss. He will be missed.

[Deemarch]

And I loved his sense of humor!

I know that you and your daughter's loss is tremendous and no words can ease that, but when I next visit WDW I know that I will think of Rich and how he loved that place!

I'm sure he will be enjoying it, too...

Denise::MickeyMo ::MinnieMo

[raidermatt]

I am so sorry to hear this.

Rich will obviously be missed by many, including me. Now we have another fan who will always be there to tour the parks with.

Everytime I walk down a long hall in a hotel I think of his comments with a little smile.

Lisa, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your daughter.

[Galahad]

Thanks for posting the pics!

Hang in there!!!!!

[Sam60]

Thank you for letting us know what happained.

I never met Richard, but I almost feel like I knew him from his posts. He seemed a fine man, generous with his time and his considerable knowledge.

I am shocked and saddened. So sorry for your loss.

[schatterjee]

So sorry for your loss. Rich will certainly be missed here - loved to see what he had to say

Wishing you hope and courage during such a hard time.

The Chatterjees

[CaptainMidnight]

Originally posted by Richyams
Here's some not-so-great pics of Rich for everyone. My scanner isnt working so I used my digital camera and the results are not the greatest: http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/snarlgrrl/album?.dir=/b58a

He's the guy with the glasses and baseball cap in the first picture. There's a few others of him at WDW with his mom (now deceased) and Jacqui. One of me and him at the Plaza Hotel in NYC (with flowers!) - and others with family members.

Lisa
Thank you for sharing Lisa. So many posts offering condolences, it has to be some help and comfort at this difficult time. Peace be with you.

[Mai Ku Tiki]

How so very sorry I am for your loss! I know what it would mean to our son if he lost his Dad, so blessings upon you, Lisa, and your daughter.

So many days, I'd come home from school frustrated and exhausted only to turn to these boards because I could count on Rich to make me chuckle and laugh...such a gift! He even took the time to answer all of my crazy questions about DVC & my quest for the 'good life' in FLA!

Thank you for sharing him with us.

And thank you, Rich, for your wisdom, your advice, and all those 5pm smiles.

~Rose~

[WOW]

Very sorry to hear about your loss. Rich's post were always a favorite of mine. So sad that he was so young. We all know how much he loved Disney and DVC and will remember him always.

You and your daughter were blessed to have had him in your lives.

[adriannabannana]

God Bless you and your Daughter, and our family's prayers are with you and yours.

[travelbug]

Lisa, thank you so much for posting the pictures of Rich. I'm so glad I can now picture him when I think of him. :D

My continuing thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughter.

[NJmouse]

Lisa,
This is the first time this week I have had a chance to read the message boards. WOW, It really shocked me to see the sad news of the passing of Richyams. I remember his comments about BWV and his 5 in a room no-no's. He was a very funny guy. He will be missed on this board by his humor and knowledge of Disney. My heart goes out to you and your daughter. GOD has now taken him to his "HAPPIEST" place. I will keep him in my thoughts and prayers. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR DAUGHTER!
Mary Lou aka NJMouse

[mistermouse]

I am saddened to hear of Rich's departure. Our best to you and your family in the time ahead.

While I do not post often, I too have always looked for Rich's comments here on the DIS. While Rich probably would have tagged me as one of the "liberals" he loved to warn the world about - we actually agreed about many things, including our love for DVC, WDW, and OKW (and those smaller units available at VWL, BWV, BCV, and SSR).

We will have a moment of silence to remember Rich when we return to OKW in November.

[Pugdog007]

Prayers for you and your daughter. He will be missed. :sad1:

[EmptyNester]

Lisa,

I'm not much of a poster, but am an avid reader of this board. I was very saddened to hear of Rich's passing. I always looked forward to his posts. Especially those where he "baited" a certain few members. I would find myself "looking" for his posts/responses just because I knew there was a good laugh to be found.

My thoughts are with you and your daughter. And next month when my husband and I are at OKW, I'll think of Rich as the two of us enjoy our villa (one bedroom, of course!;) )

- Sharon

[Pinnie]

I am deeply saddened by the news of Rich's passing. When we first bought into DVC and I stumbled across this board, it was Rich who answered my questions. May it give comfort to his family to know he was apprecated here on the DVC board so very much.

God's blessings to his family.

Sue

[Niagara2]

Rich will be missed here but please know that our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you and your family. Rich made the DVC board really fun and interesting. He must of been quite a person to live with and it sounds like a wonderful husband and father.

[sumessefui]

I rarely look at the boards anymore, but my sister told me about this sad news. Rich was truely a delight to read. His wonderful sense of humor, his love to tease, and his great knowledge will be greatly missed. A guy who loved pickled pigs feet had to be allright. My deepest sympathy to all who loved him. Jerry.

[laceemouse]

Lisa, thanks for the pictures. Rich and I were born the same year.

[disney4me4ever]

Lisa~
Having been away from the boards this week due to business, I was shocked to read the news about Rich. I loved reading his posts on these boards & especially always appreciated his contributions. Please accept my condolenses and know that you & your family are in many thoughts & prayers.

Nancy

[mikayla'sMom]

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Rich will be greatly missed.

[GraceDVC]

Lisa,

Our deepest sympathy to you and your daughter. From the first time we began lurking on this board, and then contributing our own comments, Rich was a standout for his hilarious and dedicated-OKW views. We so enjoyed reading his posts, and he often answered so many questions for us regarding our OKW home. We enjoy visiting all the DVC resorts and always think of him and smile as we explore the differences in the size of each resort's accommodations, length of hallways, etc. We loved his sense of humor and will surely miss his posts. We are so saddened by your loss, and ours.

Grace and Sal

[icelady]

So sorry to hear of your loss. Have been a lurker more than a poster and enjoyed reading his posts. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We are staying at OKW for the first time next month, and will think of him. Paulette

[Boots]

Keeping you and your daughter in my thoughts and prayers.

[zillow]

So very sorry for your loss. I've enjoyed reading Rich's posts since I joined DVC and this board. May you be comforted by many happy memories of him and by the knowledge that he touched so many as is evidenced by this post. I read the board often but don't post much - this was certainly worth responding to. Wishing you and your daughter peace and happiness in your future.

[DVCajun]

I signed the guest book linked in another thread, then was afraid you might not see that one, so decided to post again here.

I was so sorry to hear of Rich's passing. He was an institution on these boards. I have been a DISer just about from the beginning (long enough to have to re-register a couple of times!) and Rich is a part of all of my memories here. I'm a devoted Boardwalk owner, so naturally Rich annoyed the living daylights out of me! ;)

Words fail at times like this. My heart goes out to you, Lisa, and your daughter.

[Erin12303]

I am so sorry for your sudden loss. I always enjoyed reading your husband's posts---always entertaining.

You and your daughter are in my thoughts and prayers.......

[DisneyPhD]

Lisa I am so sorry, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

thank you for sharing the pictures.

Mary

[S. C.]

:hug: I am so sorry for your loss. You and your daughter are in my prayers

[musical2]

Lisa,

I haven't posted here very often over the years that I have been here, but I have always enjoyed Rich's posts of his beloved OKW. It is mine also. Each time I go to OKW I always think of some of his posts and think about how right he was about it. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Bart

[Tiggernut_jadie]

I've only just read this news on the community board. I'm so very sorry to hear about Rich's death. I remember him well from the debate board - strangely we agreed 100% on religious topics .................and DISagreed 100% on politics. Still you could always rely on Rich for a totally honest opinion on anything!

Sending you and your daughter my sincerest condolences at this VERY sad time. :(

[KellyDVC]

I was so saddened to hear the news about Rich. My husband just told me last night. He has been doing most of the postings here the last couple of years, but I remember when we joined DVC back in 1999 Rich was so helpful, and always entertaining. Our condolences on your loss, and our prayers for you and your daughter.

Rania

[bounceytigger]

Lisa--I did not have the honor of knowing your husband within the DIS Boards (I am too new to them.) But I am very saddened to hear of this news....it is apparent he was well-loved by many, and that he will be greatly, greatly missed by all.

My condolences go out to you and your daughter, and I hope you find a small bit of comfort in knowing he made such a tremendous, smiling impact on people.

Warm regards,
Sarah

[catsrule]

Thanks for sharing the wonderful pictures, Lisa.:D

[MinnieGi]

You and your family are in my prayers.

Rich will be sorely missed on these boards God bless you all.

[MELSMICE]

Lisa - my condolences go out to you & your daughter. I will remember you in my prayers.

Melanie

[Partridge4ever]

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I, like many others, can credit Rich and a few others on the DVC board for helping me make the decision to buy....at OKW of course! And I think of him every time we stay at BWV and trek those long halls.

[treloarf]

Been away from the boards, but must say richyams has answered so many of my DIS questions. Can I ask -- was it a health problem, auto accident. How could someone his age be gone with the Lord? What happened? I hate to be so nosey?

[MELSMICE]

Originally posted by treloarf
Can I ask -- was it a health problem, auto accident. How could someone his age be gone with the Lord? What happened?

If you go back to page 21 of this thread his wife, Lisa, explains what happened.

[treloarf]

thanks

[tinkertraci]

Lisa,

I have been a lurker since 2000. I stumbled across DIS when I was planning our first ever disney vacation.

Then I came across DVC chat room and from reading Rich's posts regarding how wonderful it is for a family to purchase and vacation using points we bought a resale at OKW (of course).

It was from reading his posts that he actually answered some of my questions. I would bring my husband to the computer and say, "well, Richyams says this or that." And then show him his posts.

I also enjoyed reading his comments on the debate board. I agreed with him on politics but not on religion. I remember him talking about homeschooling and how inadequate public school is.

What a man, what a legend...what a way with life!

God bless you and your living piece of him (your daughter).

[acepepper]

I just heard about this and wished to pass on my condolences. I can't remember one single time on the debate board when I agreed with Rich, or when he agreed with me. But I can honestly say that I liked him, (as much as you can like anyone you've never met) and he nearly always made me laugh, even if it was sometimes with disbelief at some of the views he expressed. I'll miss him.

[chirona]

I have been away for a little while I am so sorry to hear about Your lost. I as well as many others enjoyed reading his many post. I pray that in the cays a head you will gain comfort.

Regards

[sssteele]

You are in my thoughts. I have not been a DVC member for very long, and as a result not been on the forum for long as well. Rich was one of my favorites. I usually agreed with him, but even when I didn't I appreciated how forthright and honest he was. He surely will be missed. If there is anything we can do, don't hesitate to let it be known.

[stephen11]

So very sorry for your loss...

[G8RFAN]

To the Hyams family,

It has been a few weeks since I last visited the board and I am in complete shock. Within the limited time I've been a member, I realized quickly that Rich has been a powerful persona on this board. It will surely be different with out his posts. We live in the Coral Springs area and I've always related to him because of the S. FL connection. My deepest condolences and prayers to you and your family for your loss.

Phil

[madelyn]

I don't own DVC but stayed at OKW for part of my honeymoon about 8 years ago and have stayed there twice since then. I've mainly been a lurker on these boards the last 3 years or so but come to check in every once in awhile, especially when planning for our WDW trips or for friends who are planning trips. Anyhow, I happened to come to the boards late last night and found the posts about Rich. I recognized the username and know I've read some of his posts, especially when doing research for our OKW stay this past summer. I ended up staying up much later than I should have, reading all the posts and I was so in shock and thought what a loss the Disboards has experienced and even more so, the unimaginable loss to the family. It struck me that my own husband is 42 years old. You never know when life on this earth will end! My condolences to the family. Thoughts and prayers go out to you all.

[Geyser Gazer]

Dear Hyam's,

Rich added substance and spice to our little virtual world, and we miss him... a lot. I'm confident that the legacy and memories he built with you all will last for generations to come.
-Ron.

[torismom]

My heartfelt condolences ,prayers and sympathy to you and your family during this time. I am very sorry for your loss.