Richard James Hardt

[CpuJimH]

Yesterday is already a dream ~ and tomorrow is only a vision, but TODAY well-lived makes every yesterday a dream of happiness ~ and every tomorrow a vision of hope.





aka CaptRich
His spirit rode on to heaven that day

As it was in the Murray Ledger:

Richard James Hardt

A memorial service for Richard James Hardt will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at Unity Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Hardin.

Following the service, a meal will be served.

Mr. Hardt, 56, Beal Road, Hardin, died Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007, at 6:18 p.m. His death was from injuries sustained in a motorcycle-car accident on U.S. 68 West, Benton.

He worked as a salesman at Sills Four Rivers Harley-Davidson Dealership in Paducah. He was born Aug. 16, 1951.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sally Sandberg, to whom he married Oct. 23, 1971; three sons, James Warren Hardt and wife, Melanie, Tucson, Ariz., Benjamin Hardt and wife, Shelly, Murray, and Charles Richard Hardt and wife, Maritza, Miami, Fla.; five grandchildren, Holly, Andy, Christopher, Daniel and Emily Hardt; his parents, James and Jane Reeve Hardt, Naples, Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. Sheryl Hawks and husband, Michael, Ventura, Calif., and Mrs. Marsha Herder and husband, Rick, Atlanta, Ga. Imes-Miller Funeral Home of Murray is in charge of arrangements.

Jim Hardt
aka CpuJimH

[CpuJimH]

I saw you, hug your purse closer to you in the grocery store line.
But, you didn't see me, put an extra $10.00 in the collection plate last Sunday.

I saw you, pull your child closer when we passed each other on the sidewalk. But, you didn't see me, playing Santa at the local mall.

I saw you, change your mind about going into the restaurant.
But, you didn't see me, attending a meeting to raise more money for the hurricane relief.

I saw you, roll up your window and shake your head when I drove by.
But, you didn't see me, driving behind you when you flicked your cigarette butt out the car window.

I saw you, frown at me when I smiled at your children.
But, you didn't see me, when I took time off from work to run toys to the homeless.

I saw you, stare at my long hair.
But, you didn't see me, and my friends cut ten inches off for Locks of Love.

I saw you, roll your eyes at our leather coats and gloves.
But, you didn't see me, and my brothers donate our old coats and gloves to those that had none.

I saw you, look in fright at my tattoos.
But, you didn't see me, cry as my children were born and have their name written over and in my tattoo heart.

I saw you, change lanes while rushing off to go somewhere.
But, you didn't see me, going home to be with my family.

I saw you, complain about how loud and noisy our bikes can be.
But, you didn't see me, when you were changing the CD and drifted into my lane.

I saw you, yelling at your kids in the car.
But, you didn't see me, pat my child's hands, knowing he was safe behind me.

I saw you, reading the newspaper or map as you drove down the road.
But, you didn't see me, squeeze my wife's leg when she told me to take the next turn.

I saw you, race down the road in the rain.
But, you didn't see me, get soaked to the skin so my son could have the car to go on his date.

I saw you, run the yellow light just to save a few minutes of time.
But, you didn't see me, trying to turn right.

I saw you, cut me off because you needed to be in the lane I was in.
But, you didn't see me, leave the road.

I saw you, waiting impatiently for my friends to pass.
But, you didn't see me. I wasn't there.

I saw you, go home to your family. But, you didn't see me.
Because, I died that day you cut me off.

I was just a biker. A person with friends and a family.
But, you didn't see me.

[PePa]

My prayers and thoughts go out to Cpt Rich's family. I had the honor to meet Richard last year in Murray KY as I was triking the LT. I met his wife and Rich and I chatted for quite awhile, just a prince of a guy.

May he rest in peace.

[grifscoots]

Man, that is so heartbreaking. I don't even have words to express. My prayers to the family.

[nightcrawler921]

Another reminder that life is too short.

Rest In Peace Rich.

[kevincook]

That is terrible news. :(

My condolences and prays go out to him and his family.

Kevin

[zippy_gg]

It was heart-breaking to hear the news...:(

My prayers go to his wife and family...

[deputy5211]

I got to know Rich through this site, one of the many fine folks that this community has brought into my life. Rich was a man of integrity, and he will be sorely missed.

My heart and my prayers for peace go out to Rich's family during this heartbreaking time.

[hallzee]

My heart grows heavy when I visit the site and discover that one of my friends here has passed. Prayers to his wife, children, and other family members.

[RiderRay]

Another heart breaker, another brother lost. My prayers and condolences to his family.

[kmurphy165]

With the deepest of condolences and heartfelt sympathy to his family. Another one of us riding into the Glory.


Karl

[BeemerRiderBoB]

Tragic and sad news. His legacy will live on thru his family and friends. Sweet condolences.....just too sad.