R.I.P. Ricardo (Rico) Dicks

**Sibious** · 02-11-2007, 09:33 PM

didnt know the guy, but sorry for what happen. well all will be thinking and praying for him.

**05Tib** · 02-11-2007, 09:35 PM

thanks bluehatch and deeze for the info. anyone got an address on the funeral home? i cant find it online. Is this meet at the funeral home at noon or at the graveside at noon?

**Sibious** · 02-11-2007, 09:36 PM

he seems like a cool ass happy go guy.

**sleepin240** · 02-11-2007, 10:25 PM

Wow. its B.S. how you see him one day and the next, i cant even get in touch with him. I feel for Caleb, Laura, and his family. We had some crazy times i will never forget. I miss the "WHOMPERS" and the "JUICY" that came out of his mouth every second he had a chance to say something. We will be arranging a group ride down 85 to his house and back to Gwinnett in memories of my long lost friend Ricardo Dicks. Look at our picture. He was a very happy father and an awesome friend. What a fucked up world!

**JackMaster** · 02-11-2007, 10:37 PM

Just trying to clear up any confusion:

Funeral Service
Wednesday
Gwinnett Memorial Park
925 Lawrenceville Hwy
Lawrenceville, GA 30045-4705, US
12 Noon

**Vteckidd** · 02-11-2007, 10:42 PM

Viewing is open ONLY to CLOSE FAMILY AND FRIENDS. ive been asked to state that.

Funeral is open to the public

**JackMaster** · 02-11-2007, 10:50 PM

word. My bad mike

**Fast Shadow** · 02-12-2007, 12:42 AM

That is so horrible and fucked up.. I am dead serious when I say this, keep a gun at arm's reach at all times if you're going to live in this town.

**SpeedMonkey** · 02-12-2007, 03:17 AM

i first met Rico back when me and him had STi wars... he'd talk shit to me and i'd talk shit right back.... finally after i realized taht this guy i'd see at car meets.. was also a friend of a good friend of mine.. i gave him a chance.. and he took over rather well.. sometimes he'd invite me to go places to eat.. and never failed to say "wassaaaah will" when he'd see me out and i didnt notice him, though most of the time i never had the time to go eat/hang ..he always showed up at the car meets i told him about.. he was there for me more than i was for him.. this hurts so bad i can only imagine what Dan who was alot closer to him is feeling.. the world is not always a happy place.. Good people die over bullshit.. it happens.. it sucks that it had to happen to Rico.. i will get off wednesday to go to his funeral.. i have to make it.

**jamaicanDM** · 02-12-2007, 03:36 AM

RIP man...blessings to you your family friends and you lil boy

**ahmonrah** · 02-12-2007, 06:27 AM

man, as much as i'd like to pay my respects to him...i simply can't go. i've seen him a couple times @ sunday meets but i've been to too many funerals recently...can't look at another mother in pain for their son.

**05Tib** · 02-12-2007, 07:21 AM

i met Rico way back in highschool. I remember back when he first got the SI and we were all getting into cars. He had some stuff done and remote start on the car and everytime someone would ask what he had done to it, he would say, "nothing really mannn... just some stuff".

**Doppelgänger** · 02-12-2007, 08:40 AM

Originally Posted by 05Tib

i met Rico way back in highschool. I remember back when he first got the SI and we were all getting into cars. He had some stuff done and remote start on the car and everytime someone would ask what he had done to it, he would say, "nothing really mannn... just some stuff".

ahh the Blue Si of deth. I remember that car very well... as the STi too

**GGPIS3** · 02-12-2007, 11:38 AM

one of the first times i met rico was on satellite going toward hennesey lexus from p.hill. he pulled up on me and we caught the light at the qt. he asked me if i wanted to run and i said you're crazy.. you know how many cops are on this road... he said... so what?

lol... so i kept saying no, shaking my head... the light turns green.. and i did the dirty dirty... i gun 1st gear knowing he's making more power in that turbo blue SI.. but i beat him off the line cuz he wasnt expecting it... shift into 2nd.. still ahead but toward the end of 2nd he starts reeling me in.... so naturally i let off and put the hazards on..
maybe next time buddy

but really when i think about him... i keep picturing how he would fall asleep in the most awkward positions. it wouldn't matter if he's sitting straight up with both of my dogs in his arms.. or if he was half falling of the couch... he could fall asleep anywhere. boy had skills.

**EVO21** · 02-12-2007, 12:00 PM

Just got back from his Mama's house (his mom's house) and got to see a lot of good friends and family. His mom was like my second mom. I used to spend the night over at Rico's for like 5 months straight every night. His mom didn't care and neither did Rico. We used to stay up late planning for future mods for our cars and future business plans to be successful in life. Dan I only met you once or twice but when we talked about street racing he always brought up your car and the status of it. It's hard not to think about it and it sucks that I could not have been there when all this happened. It just makes me feel that if I have not have moved something might have been different or would have changed. Anyways everyone knows that I have cried my ass off the last couple of days. Rico I miss you so much ...you were like my brother and I will always miss you. R.I.P. bro.

Marc

**Kevykev** · 02-12-2007, 12:35 PM

Wow, he was in the life of many, make sit even more saddening to hear all of these stories.

I bought some SI wheels of of him for me del sol back in like '04, he would always contact me for tire quotes - seemed like a pretty cool guy.

Very Very sad indeed.

**Tracy** · 02-12-2007, 12:43 PM

sorry about your friend. That's a terrible story. RIP.

**Xrated** · 02-12-2007, 01:33 PM

I worked with rico, AND WAS GOOD FRIENDS WITH HIM AS WELL,I just can't begin to describe how hurt I am by this! I talked to him the day this happened to LAUGHING AND JOKING AROUND, and it just isn't the same without him around! me and rico also went to school together and had many good times! Ill never forget that time we were cruising down 285 heading downtown and rico had his civic si then and there were three of us each doing about a bill ten and rico got away but the cop nabbed both me and another guy!fun times AND I will always have him and his family in my thoughts and prayers!RIP BRO I'M GOING TO MISS YOU MAN!

**GGPIS3** · 02-12-2007, 02:10 PM

thanks to everyone for their support and sharing stories. im sure it helps just a little bit to hear everyones memories and to try and bring together some of rico's friends.

i would like to set up a "meet" per say for everyone that knew rico. it won't be a grieving type of meet but more of a rememberance of who he was. if rico was around, there were always good times. so i think it would only be appropriate to get his friends together to all chill and talk about the JUICY memories we had with him.

i will post more info after the funeral.

**B16a2 Civic** · 02-12-2007, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by GGPIS3

thanks to everyone for their support and sharing stories. im sure it helps just a little bit to hear everyones memories and to try and bring together some of rico's friends.

i would like to set up a "meet" per say for everyone that knew rico. it won't be a grieving type of meet but more of a rememberance of who he was. if rico was around, there were always good times. so i think it would only be appropriate to get his friends together to all chill and talk about the JUICY memories we had with him.

i will post more info after the funeral.

RIP
let me know if you do the meet, if you make the thread i will sticky it in the events forum

**r6slayer** · 02-12-2007, 04:01 PM

I'll never forget the time me, Rico, and Marc were chillin in his garage workin on the bike and he was trying to explain to us why he only dated white chicks...haha. Good times. My prayers go out to all of you guys who were his family and friends...Seems like they are one in the same. If you were his friend, you were also family.

**tony** · 02-12-2007, 08:09 PM

This one has been on my mind the past couple of days, its truly bothering me and I'll explain that in a second. Since everyone is sharing memories I guess I should pay my respects.

In life I imagine any man would be flattered by the idea that your memory is in the mind of people you never knew. I didn't know Rico, didnt know his name until this thread so there is no front like I was a close friend. What I do remember though is seeing a kid with a nice ass STi (which influenced me to buy one after selling my G) and had confidence.. if there was one thing I do remember he just did not back down. Which initially had me thinking he was an ass but that is only because he was not backing down from a friend of mine, I never said it but I completely respected him for standing his ground.

And I respect any man who steps up to the plate and be a father, which is why the idea of "no leads" is bothering me. The picture of his child looks eerily similar to a picture of me holding my son when he was born and it hit me hard. After seeing this I sat up all night thinking, wondering, and wishing there was something I could do to help. I saw his family on the news and I am so sorry for the loss, at the least I will pray for him, his family and his child.

**WickedIXMR** · 02-12-2007, 08:36 PM

damn.....this shit is so fucked up.....words cant even explain. Everything happens for a reason and karma will kick that guy who killed him in the ass. I really hope they catch the guy and i hope he gets what he deserves
RIP RICO

**1SICKLEX** · 02-12-2007, 08:50 PM

Originally Posted by GGPIS3

funeral arrangements:

Tuesday: open viewing ONLY FOR FAMILY and CLOSEST OF FRIENDS

Wednesday: open to all.

__________________________________________________ ___________

a good friend of mine was shot in the back of the head last night in lawrenceville/suwanee. he passed away at about 8:30 this morning. please keep him and his family in your prayers. he will be missed soooo much. he was such a good kid... good hearted, genuine, free-spirited... he had a son too... i can't believe this.... im so sad... i dont even know what to say.

for those of you who know people by cars.. he used to have a blue civic si that was boosted, then bought a black sti which was dropped on stock gold wheels, and recently bought a silver IS.

i will miss you bro..

__________________________________________________ _______________
Man shot in Lawrenceville has died

By Phil Gast

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Published on: 02/08/07 11:33 PM
Latest briefs

* Man shot in Lawrenceville has died

A man shot Thursday night at a home near Lawrenceville has died, Gwinnett County police said Friday.

The shooting occurred about 8 p.m. Thursday at 2309 Five Forks Trickum Road, in a one-story, siding house near Moon Place Road.

A resident of the neighborhood behind the house reported hearing gunshots to an officer who was making a routine patrol there.

Police found Ricardo Santos Dicks, 21, lying on the floor of the home with gunshot wounds, police spokesman Cpl. Darren Moloney said.

Dicks, who Moloney said was a visitor at the house, was taken to Gwinnett Medical Center, where he died Friday morning.

A police crime scene van and other officers were still at the scene after 10:30 p.m. The residence was quiet Friday morning, with no cars in the driveway.

Investigators were interviewing three people who live at the residence, as well as neighbors. Moloney said he wasn’t sure whether the three residents were all home at the time of the shooting.

__________________________________________________ ________________

My condolences Dan. Very sorry to hear this.

**GGPIS3** · 02-12-2007, 10:18 PM

just got back from Rico's parents house... it was sooooo hard to stay up in spirits but i felt i had to try my best. you could tell everyone was at the brink of breaking down but trying to stay strong to show their support for his family. his mom... wow.. shes amazing. she kept her head up and shared many wonderful memories of her son. she kept us laughing for over an hour straight. it was really weird having to meet his parents in this setting... but they treated me like family. Rico spoke of me all the time because they would always ask him where he was going at 11pm at night and he would always say on his way to my house since i lived closer to his work. im glad i finally got to meet them and i can see where rico got all of his good traits from.

tomorrow and the following day are going to be pretty rough. i hope everyone that comes to his viewing and his funeral will stay strong cuz if you knew Rico.. thats how he'd want you to be. he'd want you to race on the way there. race on the way back and never look back.

it was good seeing some of his friends tonight and again meeting his parents and some others in his family. everyone needs to stay strong for his family. God is with him now... and probably losing a race to him as i type this.

**StocknSlow** · 02-12-2007, 10:18 PM

Rico was one of a kind. One of the most chilled, laid back homies I've had the pleasure of meeting.. Homeboy was over every other night. We could make a ruckus playing Madden or Fight Night.. You couldn't disturb his deaf ass on the couch passed out. The memories of him will forever be remembered. Rico, my man, this is not a goodbye. Our paths will cross again once more. RIP brother, we'll see ya soon.

**GGPIS3** · 02-13-2007, 10:53 AM

if you plan on attending the funeral... blue was Rico's favorite color and Polo was his favorite label. if you have a blue polo, wear it for Rico.

**GGPIS3** · 02-13-2007, 02:31 PM

the viewing tonight is now open to everyone.

**05Tib** · 02-13-2007, 03:00 PM

Originally Posted by GGPIS3

the viewing tonight is now open to everyone.

thanks for the updates along the way.

ill be there tomorrow, noon, gwinnett memorial park

**OG-Skinny** · 02-13-2007, 03:00 PM

I'ma try and make it tonight to the Viewing, hoping to catch alot of the gang from HS to decied on what to wear to the funeral. I wish i had a blue polo. Dan, know anyone that's got one i could sport? If not i'm gonna wear a shirt and tie affair for wednesday.

**GGPIS3** · 02-13-2007, 03:31 PM

Originally Posted by Skinny

I'ma try and make it tonight to the Viewing, hoping to catch alot of the gang from HS to decied on what to wear to the funeral. I wish i had a blue polo. Dan, know anyone that's got one i could sport? If not i'm gonna wear a shirt and tie affair for wednesday.

what size do you wear? but if i were you, i would just go out and buy one and then you would always remember Rico when you wear it.

**blackboi50** · 02-13-2007, 04:12 PM

RIP Ricardo.......gonna miss ya bro..........one minute u here next minute your gone!!!!!!!............1

**Black Mamba** · 02-13-2007, 06:58 PM

was his name RicoSi in here? if it was... RIP Rico..

**OG-Skinny** · 02-13-2007, 07:04 PM

Originally Posted by AllStock

was his name RicoSi in here? if it was... RIP Rico..

Yep, that was Ricardo.

**OG-Skinny** · 02-13-2007, 07:26 PM

I was thinking.. Of getting everyone with an import/enthusiest to meet up tomorrow morning at the Carwash/Bojangles @ 29 and sugerloaf to arrange a full ride in to the funeral tomorrow for Rico. Just a thought. i'd say 11-11:30, then ride to the funeral @ 11:45.

**05Tib** · 02-13-2007, 10:03 PM

good showing tonight at the viewing... watching that picture video sent me to tears.

i would like to join in the ride out, but my car is in the shop and I am in a rental, Grand Prix, so hopefully i can just catch a ride with a friend is a lil nicer car

**sleepin240** · 02-14-2007, 12:01 AM

Got to see my boy after everyone had left and it didn't even look like him. it really bothered me, but his mother told me to be strong bc that is how rico would have wanted us to be. RIP RICO. "JUICY" im in the process of trying to buy his girls' Durango so she can take over the payments for the IS300. we will build it the way he wanted us to. Dan knows whats up.

**05Tib** · 02-14-2007, 07:07 AM

Originally Posted by sleepin240

Got to see my boy after everyone had left and it didn't even look like him. it really bothered me, but his mother told me to be strong bc that is how rico would have wanted us to be. RIP RICO. "JUICY" im in the process of trying to buy his girls' Durango so she can take over the payments for the IS300. we will build it the way he wanted us to. Dan knows whats up.

let me know if u need any help along the way

**Dracc** · 02-14-2007, 12:16 AM

man i'm gonna really try to make it tomorrow.. i'm out of town right now in North carolina i'm gonna push it and try and make the ride tomorrow... I've only meet him once but seems like he was a cool guy... damn this is messed up

**SpeedMonkey** · 02-14-2007, 04:34 AM

i have a black polo.. i'll wear it. i'll show up in a black polo and jeans. do i have black pants? yes.. but rico would have said "fuck them pants.. wear the jeans". like rico.. it'll be polo/jeans

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