akroorka Posted February 3 Report Share Posted February 3 Fires wife contacted me about some bad/sad news. Fire died as a result of some injuries that he received while on the Ice rink. He was a good marble buddy of mine. Yes, he may have raised some ire here and there over the years but—he was always very passionate about marble collecting. I always appreciated that in him. Fire was a “Fire Jumper” in his earlier years. Funny how that went from jumping out of planes to fight fires to becoming a Zamboni driver for the Colorado Eagles. I will miss his wit and wisdom along with his attempts at becoming more amicable in the marble collecting community. My thoughts are with his wife and daughter—and his chickens-lol. Marble—On Rick Robbins (@Fire 1981) We will all miss you---so sad—so sad!! 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted February 3 Report Share Posted February 3 Thoughts and prayers to the whole family. 🙏 ✝️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carowill Posted February 3 Report Share Posted February 3 This news took the wind out of my sails! Fire 🔥 will be missed! Never a dull moment with his posts! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted February 3 Report Share Posted February 3 Ohhhhh sooo sad 😔 he was awesome. R.I.P. you will be missed R.A.R 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Shamrock Marbles Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 Speechless. He will be missed. RIP. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 Still having trouble with this, He will be deeply missed. My condolences to his Family and Friends,. Ahhh need time to think ........ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussie Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 It will be a lot duller here without him. 🥹 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 One of a kind. Amazing spirit. This is hard to grasp. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nickel Guy Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 Oh my gosh what sad news. He was so kind to me and everyone else on here as well. I am completely shocked. I did notice he had not posted which I thought was unusual. I am sad, and so is everyone else. Prayers and sincere thoughts for all who are hurting from this loss. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alta Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 I am shocked and saddened to hear this. My thoughts are with his family 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 Oh, I was really hurt, I'm sorry... truly I knew him a little, but I knew him, even if only online and not in person Yes, it may have ire some anger in some people, but in its own way, it was also likable In the past, to my surprise, I received this large marble from him and I will always keep it in his memory Oh yes, "BOO YAH" Rest in peace 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaMarbles Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 So sorry to hear about Rick and my prayers are with his family. He was my Christmas exchange partner this year and went above and beyond sending me a nice gift. He will be missed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marboman Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 This is very sad news, he will be missed. I liked him just the way he was, ire and all. RIP😌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco005 Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 This is so very sad. I really enjoyed his marble questions and of course the following photos and discussions. I will miss his quirky sense of humor here too. RIP RAR 🔥 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Oregon Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 That is very sad news. He has been on the boards forever and very passionate. Prayers to his family! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parmcat Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 This really bothers me...a lot. Rick really embraced me when I was new around here. We chatted a fair bit in dms and he was extremely generous with his time, and specifically with me. I noticed he hadn't been around, and just yesterday sent him a DM to check in. RIP Rick. My thoughts go out to his family. So sad 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheese Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 Sad to hear about this. He was enthusiastic and lively and always willing to chip in. RIP. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 Oh my goodness. How very sad. He will be missed here on MC. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duotone Posted Thursday at 07:58 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 07:58 PM I too am saddened to hear of Fire's passing. I enjoyed reading his daily insights and seeing the marbles he posted for identification. His personality jumped out of every post. RIP. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nickel Guy Posted yesterday at 03:21 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 03:21 AM If I post late at night, I get up early in the morning before I head out to the YMCA pool. I miss Fire. He used to be up much later than me and a lot of times he was responding to my posts for me to see when I popped in to MC before heading out the door. It's been a sad thing for many of us. People here become very important to us in our everyday lives. I don't say much here, I read a lot more than get involved. I don't hit the "like" buttons as much as I ought to as I most times forget it's there. I hope and pray his family is OK. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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