Sorry to hear about Ric… I worked with Ric at Symcor – myself at the Vancouver office and always had a good laugh with him. I had the pleasure of meeting up with Ric on a number of times.

My prayers are with you…

The news of Ric’s illness and recent passing has deeply impacted everyone who knew and worked with Ric. Ric was a pleasure to work with and always displayed strong family values and a commitment to life. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Day family at this difficult time. His “Rider Pride” will be missed.

Tracy, Chelsea, Ashley, Carly, Aunt Kay, Uncle George, Steve. I believe the stories and tributes here and at the service yesterday are truly an fitting tribute to a great man. I am very sorry for your loss but also privileged to have known Ric. From my family, our prayers are with you.

Truly such a sad loss. I worked with Ric throughout the last decade at Symcor both in Mississauga, and in Calgary on various projects. He was always so positive, polite, upbeat, and had a terrific sense of humour. He was a real family man and proudly spoke of his wife and daughters. A true gentlemen. I feel lucky that I had the privilege of knowing him.

My condolences to the Day family.

I hadn’t spoken to Ric for a long time. I got to know him while he was working in Toronto. The last time we spoke I was comtemplating having another child. He told me that it was wonderful having kids and that I should have as many as possible. He said that being a Dad was great and that he got so much pleasure from his girls. I was so sadden to hear of Ric’s passing. My condolences to his wife, his girls and his whole family. May you find the strength to get through this trying time.

I was deeply saddened by the news of Ric’s passing. I worked with Ric for many years at Symcor in the Toronto office. He will be dearly missed. He was a friend and a part of our Symcor family. I will always remember Ric for his sense of humour, his thoughtfulness for others and always being there for us when we needed him. My prayers and thoughts are with his family. May the wonderful memories provide you comfort during this sad time and the days to come. Ric was a very special person who we all respected and will miss so much. May he rest in peace.

My deepest sympathies,

Cindy Chacra

I was so sorry to hear about Ric. I never met him, but we often exchanged emails and talked the odd time. I always found him pleasant, polite and professional to deal with. I know he was with Symcor a long time and actually worked at our head office at some point. It is tough to see someone we love go, but I hope he has found some peace and wish his family all the best during this difficult time.

Our thoughts are with you at this time of loss. He will be missed by all.

I wish to extend my condolences to the Day family.

The loss of Ric is indeed tragic and sorrowful.

Despite only knowing Ric as a co-worker, he always instilled a sense of integrity and respect. To the lucky few that knew Ric as a close friend, I can only imagine the sense of loss they must feel. For he is one of those rare individuals, whereby the sphere of influence we call our world has been lessened that much more. I for one consider myself very fortunate to have known Ric for the brief time I have worked with him and I know the qualities of humanity he possessed and shared with the rest of us will be carried forward and remembered for the rest of our lives.

May he rest in peace.

This is a sad time. May your wonderful memories of Ric bring you some happiness during this time of mourning. Please know that you are being wrapped in prayers and love from near and far.

Laura Ambrose (nee Pichurski)

Tracy, life doesn’t make sense at many moments in our life. The pain we go through when we lose someone we love never goes away, it just fades. We will never make complete sense at a loss of this degree. May the love that surrounds you and your family give you strength in the days ahead and know that Ric was loved and will be truly missed. May he forever rest in peace.

My wife and I are very sad to hear of your loss. I have the fondest memories of hanging out with Ric when we were 14 listening to Deep Purple, Motley Crue, Van Halen, and Styx all back to back, and drinking way too much Kool-Aid.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sorrowful time.

I was saddened to hear the news about Ric. He was very well respected at Symcor in Ontario and will be missed. Condolences to Tracy and his precious girls.

I had the pleasure of working with Ric at Symcor he had a smile and sense of humor that would always make the day brighter. He loved his family deeply you could tell that in the way his face would light up when he talked of his girls.

I will miss him, my prayers are with Tracy , the girl and all of Ric’s loved ones during this time of loss.

Dear Kay – I was so saddened to read of Ric’s passing. We have spent many a lunch talking about our families and I know how proud you were of your boys. Please know that I am thinking of you and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Pam Gass

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

Extending our sincere condolences to Tracy, the girls, and extended family. Ric will be greatly missed. We cherish the time we shared with Ric.

Kay, just spoke to Dad and he want to send you his condolences. He is thinking of you in this time of sorrow.

Tracy, Kay, George and Steve

Our deepest sympathy on the death of Ric. No words are ever enough to block out the grief. It still seems so “unreal”.

We have so many memories of Ric and with the social media of today’s world, it has been rekindled with photos and videos.

See you soon. May God give you the strength this week and in the weeks that follow.

With sympathy and love Janet and Doug.

I worked with Ric at Symcor and it was a privilege to know him. He was one of those people who always got you to smile, always made the day a better one for having talked with him. Thank-you for sharing him with us.

Kay, Steve, Tracy, and Families Remembering Ric fondly with drum stix in hand, twinkle in his eye, and a lopsided grin hinting at the mischief he was planning to pull on the “Band Trip Bus”..So, so, sorry for your loss.

Our most sincere condolences to Ric’s family. To George & Anne & Shawna & the girls, we only met Ric a couple of times but we certainly got an impression of him as being a fine young man who was dedicated to his family. May he rest in peace.

Dear Tracy,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your girls. Take care of yourself.

Ric was a proud father and had a special passion for music and the San Francisco 49ers. His friends at Symcor will miss him greatly. My condolences go out to Tracy and the girls.

So very sorry and sad to hear about Ric. My prayers are sent to Tracy and his daughters, to his Mother and Father and Brother. All of you, and especially Ric, very brave and strong.

Dear Kay

We were saddened to see that your son Ric passed away. I remember him growing up and have good memories from Sunday School at Westminster Church, Regina. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time.

Rosemarie & John Strother-Stewart

Dear Tracey and family

I was so sad to hear of Ric passing away. My deepest condolences to you and your children. I worked with Ric at RBC and Symcor I always enjoyed stopping by his desk for a quick chat, he truly was a great person. Regards Cathy Waslyk

We are saddened in the passing of your son Kay & George. Also to Ric’s family which we never knew. I remember Ric from the Police Band days and it was a great joy to have known him and associated with him. Our prayers go out to every one in the family our prayers are with everyone. Wallace & Linda Johnson

Dear Kay, George and Steve – I was so very sad to hear about Ric. I still think of him as a very young fellow at band way back when. I can tell he grew up to be a wonderful person. Know that you, Ric and his family are in my prayers.

Pam

I am very grateful that I had the opportunity to meet Ric years back. We both shared a passion for drumming and a good laugh. Ric was and is still for me a continuous reminder to live life full and with a smile. My best wishes to you Tracy and the girls. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

My thoughts and prayers are with Tracy and the girls. Ric was a special friend long ago and continued to stay in touch when it would have been so easy not to.

Tracy, I am so sorry to hear of Ric’s passing. I worked with him in the 90’s, and remember him as a sweet and kind hearted man. My prayers are with you and your daughters during this trying time. Jan