I'm posting this message to contact all whom new Vietnam Rick Miller.
He resided in Bellflower, California, United States of America
Rick was found to have graduated this program on February 22, 2006 in his home. To my knowledge, he had a heart attack. Funeral arraingments and/or memorial services will be posted at the following AA Clubs in the Los Angeles area:
Intercity Fellowship Hall - Long Beach - He was the Secretary of the Thursday night "We Don't Drink Today" meeting.
Snake Pit Alano in Paramount
MWA Alano Club in Long Beach
If anyone knew Rick, please inform them. He was a man with over 30 years of sobriety and No Matter What He Did Not Drink.
God Bless Vietnam Rick
Thank You
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A Head Full of AA and a Belly Full of Alcohol does not mix. I tried.
I am always sad to hear when an Oldtimer passes on to the big room with Bill W. and the others. I'm so sorry for your loss, I know how you feel as I have had to experience the loss of so many Oldtimers in the past few years.
Of course I'm selfish....who is going to be here that remembers me when I first came to the program... who's knows me well enough in the rooms to tell me when I'm messing up big time....who's going to love me when I can't love myself ?
We have an example to follow..."I don't drink no matter what."
I'm sorry that you found us because of Vietnam Rick's passing but I hope you will keep coming back and share your experience, strength and hope with us.
Well, I'm looking forward to the Big Meeting in the sky myself. Gonna see those old-timers again,,, at the Feast of the Lamb. So don't be sad when I go, please. Just get deeper into that Step 11 conscious contact, eh? Might be surprised sometimes at things that can happen during that prayer and meditation, if you listen. I've got all my happy music picked out for my funeral.
love in hopeful recovery,
amanda
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do your best and God does the rest, a step at a time
Juliedene, I am always sad to hear when an Oldtimer passes on to the big room with Bill W. and the others. I'm so sorry for your loss, I know how you feel as I have had to experience the loss of so many Oldtimers in the past few years. Of course I'm selfish....who is going to be here that remembers me when I first came to the program... who's knows me well enough in the rooms to tell me when I'm messing up big time....who's going to love me when I can't love myself ? We have an example to follow..."I don't drink no matter what." I'm sorry that you found us because of Vietnam Rick's passing but I hope you will keep coming back and share your experience, strength and hope with us. (((Hugs))) GammyRose
Dear GammyRose, Thank you for all your inspiring words. They do comfort me at a time when I am in need. Thanks for 12 stepping me. It seems that all the Old Timers that were here in my first 9 years have been just passing away. Almost all of them at my home place. Then, people I came in with are the Old Timers, well except me.
I've been a member of AA for almost 18 years. During that period I was able to not drink for 9 years and went out for the remaining off and on, off and on. But, I kept going to AA clubs were there were meetings to listen at the door. Sometimes I would sit in them and I don't know if I was actually shaking, but I felt like I was. Very embarracing for me. I've always loved AA, because I've had a desire to quit drinking for this entire time. Boy, it's hard to put that drink down after you go out. Now I have almost 4 months.
Rick would call me about every 3 months if he hadn't seen me or heard from me. He'd ask me,"How are you?" in his excited voice. Then ask me, "How are you doing?" I was always very honest with him and tell him. This man always knew how to find me. He offered me options for assistance, but I didn't feel it was the right move for me and my situation. Then, he had me do a 12 step for a friend of ours. Since, I did this, I've been able to trump up more time than before, since going back out. Well, that was my safe way out of my situation.
Today it's hard. And, I'm ever so grateful to have found this website. It definitely helped me Today.
I'm just being of Service to my Loving Friend's Memory. It gets me out of my head to do things for others. One Alcoholic to Another Alcoholic.
I believe: Out of every tragedy, there are 5 miracles to happen. This is one of them for me.
God Bless You and Thank You for Your Support.
Hugs and a whole bunch of Unconditional Love to You!!
Julie Dene
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A Head Full of AA and a Belly Full of Alcohol does not mix. I tried.
Well, I'm looking forward to the Big Meeting in the sky myself. Gonna see those old-timers again,,, at the Feast of the Lamb. So don't be sad when I go, please. Just get deeper into that Step 11 conscious contact, eh? Might be surprised sometimes at things that can happen during that prayer and meditation, if you listen. I've got all my happy music picked out for my funeral. love in hopeful recovery, amanda
Me, Too. But, I have to remember "In God's Time", not mine.
I ran Vietnam Rick's meeting last night for him. I called on the Old Timers that where in the meeting, then heard from a few people that had in between 18 months to less than 30 days. And, I was frustrated, not thinking that I was getting the message I came for. (You know, don't leave before the Miracle Happens, kinda thing). Then I called on someone that I didn;t know, a Young and Very Handsome Gentleman from Kentucky. And I could hear the Old Timers that had passed in this man's message. It was just beautiful. He helped me out so much with his message, I felt at peace. What a sweetie!
As for the Old Timers that Passed: Well, I miss them all very much.
Step 11: Definitely. Thanks for the suggestion. I'll take it.
God Bless You and Thank You for Your Support.
Hugs and a whole bunch of Unconditional Love to You!!
Julie Dene
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A Head Full of AA and a Belly Full of Alcohol does not mix. I tried.
Definitely. Thanks for the suggestion. I'll take it.