Silverback is Dead

[facelift]

Sorry at the loss of your friend.

Hearing of a person's death always makes me think of my own mortality. 62 is way too young in this era where life is expected to last well into old age.

It sounds like he lived it to it's fullest.

 

[tomsawyer]

Wow. About 7 or 8 years ago a friend gave me some "Elvis". She told me that it was supposed to be the strain that killed him. I smoked half a joint of it thinking it would be no problem and I fell asleep for about 16 hours straight.

Cant believe that I look at this thread today and find out thats where it came from, and the guy who created it just died.

RIP.

 

[flubnutz]

i saw the r.i.p. in someone's sig and searched for this notice. from the first posts of his i read, i liked his style, his frank opinions and his obvious expertise, and the generosity he showed with his knowledge. i was so sad to read this tonight, i was hoping it was a metaphorical r.i.p. but feared the worst, and it was so. i'll miss his sharing, and to those who knew him, my true, sincere condolences. silverback, we will miss you.

 

[ghost of sage]

I just got back on here at ic but read over at udg that silverback had passed.I cannot express the feeling that came over me.We had some good discussions and he gave me some good tips thru PM's.He truely loved to grow the plant and help newbies so that they didnt have to make the mistakes that he had.I miss him terribly!!!

 

[kmk420kali]

Damn...I didn't know this until yesterday--
I heard about his legal probs...then he wasn't here--
Very very sad--
RIP Bro--

 

[luciano28]

Im growing a huge fucking patch in honor of this man in 2010. Didnt know him long but he helped me through PMs with a couple problems I had in 2008. RIP Silverback

 

[Moppel]

RIP SB. All the best for his family.

Our community lost a great outdoor grower.

 

[microgram]

Now I know .

R.I.P. Silverback, Thanks for the wealth of knowledge, threads and everything that you contributed. Wish I got to know you though.
Third sad story I've seen today.

 

[Karma Genetics]

R.I.P. Silverback, Thanks for all you could do for us while you was here. Fly on the green cloud.

 

[yesum]

Silverback sounds like a great guy. I took his advice on Maple Leaf Indica and am so glad I did. RIP

 

[smurfin'herb]

RIP old friend.

 

[Adrift]

im smoking one for silverback right now!!!

RIP!!!!!

 

[wildgrow]

When I 1st started looking through the threads Id always come across his posts. They were always very informative. He was someone I had hoped would give me a few words of wisdom if I needed it, and Im sure he would have. You just get that vibe from him. When I saw this thread I dare say I was a lil heartbroken. I dont have the patience to do it myself, but wouldnt a sticky in his honor, full of his hands-on knowledge, be a thing of beauty. Packin my bowl and blowin 1 your way silver...RIP.

 

[Biosynthesis]

yes wildgrow I second your idea of a sticky in his honor would be great. The only way a man lives on after death is through his contributions and legacy. STICKY STICKY STICKY!

 

[miscbrah3284]

saw this on the left hand column and wanted to see what it was about....little sad, wasnt what i was expecting.

rip and respect

 

[wantaknow]

that was a very sad day for me ,he was very giving,,and had some great out do potting tips that were easy to do,miss ya oldman

 

[shroomyshroom]

He was a great man, always looking to help people out in what ever they asked him. My very first thread i read on the internet was one of his about out door guerrilla growing. changed my ideas about out door completely.

Thankyou

RIP

 

[bonbon]

five years gone

five years gone

Ron helped us back in the early 90's through a mutual friend.we've been having a rough few years of completing most of our grows here in southeast Kentucky because of fires,cops,rippers and weak mexican bag seed genetics.he gifted us with many seeds and some cuttings to help us get back in the groove.his warmth and generosity was over the top.although i never had the chance to thank him myself,many here are eternally grateful to him and miss him terribly.here is the news account along with a picture of him.

: Subject: Fall in Kentucky park kills Powell hiker, 63(Ronald Trick)
Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:29:02 -0500

Fall in Kentucky park kills Powell hiker, 63(Ronald Trick)

Red River Gorge death
Fall in Kentucky park kills Powell hiker, 63
Avid outdoorsman frequently visited site
Tuesday, February 17, 2009 3:00 AM
By Dana Wilson
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
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Ronald Trick, 63, of Powell, volunteered at Highbanks Metro Park.


POWELL -- Avid outdoorsman Ronald Trick had hiked the rugged trails of the Red River Gorge many times.
The gorge in eastern Kentucky deep in the Daniel Boone National Forest is a popular destination for rock climbers and was among Trick's favorite places. Early Sunday morning, the 63-year-old left his home in Powell and drove to Kentucky, where he planned to hike and stay overnight in a lodge at Natural Bridge State Park.

That afternoon, while hiking alone in an area of the gorge known as Haystack Rock, Trick apparently lost his footing and fell 165 feet to his death, said Cumberland District Ranger Dave Manner.

"It appeared that he was taking a break at the top of a cliff and possibly slipped and fell," Manner said. "There were other hikers in the vicinity that heard him yell."

Witnesses alerted U.S. Forest Service officers at 1:45 p.m., Officer Hershal Neal said yesterday. Investigators found Trick's hiking stick and waist pack at the top of the cliff, which led them to believe that Trick was resting when he fell. There was no evidence of foul play.

Neal said Trick was on a well-marked walking trail with some hills and rock formations that require careful maneuvering. Trick was nearly two miles from the trailhead when he fell, Neal said.

The gorge's sandstone cliff lines and overhangs can be treacherous terrain, even for experienced hikers, Manner said. "I'm sure he'd probably been there before," he said. "It's just an unfortunate situation."

Trick, a retired architect, volunteered as a naturalist at Highbanks Metro Park in Lewis Center, where he led a two-mile winter hike Saturday, said Kim Leach, a park naturalist.

He hiked regularly at the park and was a dependable volunteer, logging more than 120 service hours last year. He always seemed happy to help, Leach said. "It's still such a shock," she said of his death.

Relatives say Trick was an experienced hiker who shared his enthusiasm for the outdoors with his family. He and his wife, Sheryl, recently traveled to Yellowstone National Park, and Trick enjoyed taking his grandchildren on hikes.

His travels inspired him to write poetry documenting his observations and his fascination with nature.

"He loved exploring and adventure," said daughter Natalie Cenci, 40, of Lewis Center.

Funeral arrangements are pending.:

 

[unregistered190]

Thanks for sharing...love hearing about 'ole time growers!

 

[greenman007]

Its been years since ive read any of his posts but he sure did share a lot of knowledge. RIP indeed.