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Rick Slaven, Rest in Peace

Published in Photography News by Kevin L. Kitchens on April 25, 2009 23:18

Just received word via Steve Wolfe that Rick Slaven passed away last night, April 24, 2009. May God bless his wife, son, and family in their time of grief.
I received a call from Rick's wife Marilyn this morning saying Rick died last night. He went peacefully.

No arrangements yet. He is to be cremated and said Rick didn’t want a service so to speak. Maybe a Celebration of Life?

We laughed and said maybe we could hold it at our old “watering hole”, Brennan’s Pub and Grub.

Rick would like that.


Rick awarded me my first ever POTD on his site and that recognition stimulated my desire to take better photos and improve my skills. He honored me by submitting his work from time to time to this little site as well. While he never submitted often, he did have four POTD here as well.

You can view them at his profile page.

UPDATE: Former site member Mark Westlake compiled this video tribute to Rick set to music and Rick's photos.

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 Last Updated by: on April 26, 2009 08:09
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Bonnie Lackey commented on April 25, 2009 23:29:
Both Rick and Azcolt will be sorely missed. May his family be assured that Rick made many friends and that we all wish them the best in this time of sadness.
ellen hodges commented on April 26, 2009 00:10:
Will keep Rick and his family in my prayers. Sorry to hear this news.
Robin-Lee Vieira commented on April 26, 2009 00:15:
Aww..this is very sad news indeed. My thoughts and sympathy are with his family. May God Bless and keep them through this dificult time.
Steve Wolfe commented on April 26, 2009 00:44:
Thanks for posting this, Kevin. Rick was a real inspiration to me -- to all of us -- and I had the good fortune of spending a great time with him and Roger (the hotel) Hogan at SE Arizona's Chiricahua Mountains last September. The three of us were planning on a reunion there this May, but alas...He will be greatly missed.
Mark Westlake commented on April 26, 2009 08:57:
We have lost a true friend and a great photographer. Although the news of Rick's death was not unexpected it's still hard to take. Rick fought his illness with a totally positive attitude and I'm sure he has been an inspiration to many others. A great guy! My thoughts are with his wife Marilyn, son Josh and the family. Rest easy brother.
Lorraine T. Lynch commented on April 26, 2009 10:10:
I too will miss Rick very much. He was so positive and I always admired his outlook. He was a kind man and I am ever so thankful to have known him. My deepest sympathy to his wife Mariyln and son Josh and family.
SaMi Martin commented on April 26, 2009 11:00:
Rick was a very well liked man; and I am very thankful that I had the opportunity to chat with him from time to time! I will remember him for the videos he shared with me; the one especially of the owls. May he rest in peace!
Donna Eaton commented on April 26, 2009 11:04:
I am so sorry to hear about Rick. He and I shared a love of raptors. I hope that he is soaring above us on the winds and at peace.
Connie Gordon commented on April 26, 2009 11:42:
thanks for keeping us informed Kevin. I will miss his sight very much and always enjoyed that no matter how good my photo were to guarantee it would be picked on his sight it had to have a horse in it. It became almost like I knew him personally. Life is to short for some of the good ones.
Terry Cervi commented on April 26, 2009 11:48:
I too was saddened by the news of Rick's passing. He will be missed but like Donna said, hopefully he's soaring above us on the winds and that he is at peace. My deepest sympathies to his wife and family.
Patrice Cigallio Wesa commented on April 26, 2009 15:05:
I echo Mark's words: "We have lost a true friend & great photographer" & he will be dearly missed. I personally have been inspired by Rick's remarkable positive attitude & fighting spirit. His life-giving spirit & legacy will continue to soar on eternally.
Patrice Cigallio Wesa commented on April 26, 2009 16:06:
Thank you, KK, & all for your moving tributes to Rick. I especially want to thank Mark for his special video tribute which will deeply touch the hearts of all who view it.
Barbara Socor commented on April 26, 2009 16:58:
Like everyone, I too will miss Rick and will think of him with every shutter click...he was a wonderful person and has left a large, empty space....Thank you for posting this Kevin, and thank you for the beautiful tribute Mark....my thoughts for his family, both immediate and in the photography community at large....he surely will be missed.
Kathy Shogren commented on April 26, 2009 17:15:
My thoughts and prayers are with you Marilyn, Josh, and the rest of the Slaven family. As had been stated above, his photo family will miss him greatly too. He was an inspiration to us all. If only we could all live so valiantly. I take comfort in knowing of Rick's strong faith, and that we know where he is. Peace to his memory, and comfort to those he left behind.
Teri Moyer commented on April 26, 2009 19:10:
Rick will be sadly missed. My sincere condolances to his family and all who have been touched by him over the years. Rick, Rest in Peace.
Todd & Cathy MacMillan commented on April 26, 2009 20:09:
May you rest in peace Rick. Our best wishes to Rick's family and loved ones through these difficult times.
Luis Bettiol commented on April 27, 2009 01:03:
I feel sad on this bad new. I didn't know much of Rick, just exchanged a few emails, but my thoughts are with his family and friends. Thanks to Mark for his touching tribute.
Cheryl Tessens commented on April 27, 2009 01:12:
This is VERY sad news indeed.I will keep his family in my prayers.He was a great inpiration to many and will be missed by us all.May be rest in peace now.
cathy waters commented on April 27, 2009 01:48:
My heart-felt prayers go out to Rick's family...His memory will remain with all of us.....through his wonderful photography.....Peace....Cathy
Raymond Pauly commented on April 27, 2009 03:14:
I did'nt know Rick Slaven. I live in Costa Rica. But from what I read from all of you, he surely seems to have been a good man. As a fellow photographer, I want to join in with my prayers and thoughts for him and his family. I very much know what they are going through. I also lost my wife to cancer five years ago, at age 46. She also went peacefully, like he did. That is a comfort to know.
Kirsten Kjaer commented on April 27, 2009 11:53:
I too feel the loss of a great friend and a wonderful and very brave human being. My heart and prayers are with his family
Amanda Botterweck commented on April 27, 2009 19:48:
May God be with Rick's wife and family. He is resting now and looking down at all of us who will carry on his passion of photography.
Gerda Grice commented on May 03, 2009 02:36:
This has been very sad news. None of us could fail to have been inspired by his positive attitude and his continuing dedication to his photography and his site despite his illness. Thank you Kevin for posting this news and Mark for creating such a beautiful video tribute to Rick. My sympathy to his wife and son in their loss. He will be much missed by many.

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