Its with a very heavy heart we share that our beloved warrior Richie has passed. He lived his life showing love, kindness, & grace daily & we are all better for it. His battle with cancer has ended, but not before he kicked its ass for 9 1/2 years. More details regarding the
Update:
There is a 1.3 cm tumor in the right side of my brain. We are looking at radiation versus surgery. Resting well at Moffitt Cancer Center keeping one shoulder off the mat
There’s also a major issue with my left collarbone hoping it is not a tumor in my bone.
I still
We have decided to stop treatments. The sarcoma has has gotten to aggressive.
Thanks for all the love, prayers and kindness over this 9 year with war. I could not have made it without an amazing team from
@moffittcancercenter
my family and all of you.
sarcoma has taken my
Last week I was in ICU fighting for my life.
Today I’m alive and smiling with my sweet daughter.
Riding to get a coffee in the sunshine does not sounds monumental but we didn’t know if a moment like this would happen.
Every step is a finish line.
Have a great day.
Thank you to everyone checking in. My health has declined. As I step away please know it means the world to me to have had this community of love & support. I truly believe every step is a finish line, and I pray you cross many. Blessings.
@ZubyMusic
Walking into a restaurant with your mask on but then when you sit down to eat you take it off.
Covid totally doesn’t spread while you’re eating and drinking 😂
@AOC
You are the rich. Everyone else in America is being taxed while politicians keep giving themselves a raise.
How much money do you make compared to your average voter who you keep gaslighting by saying tax the rich?
My biggest goal to make it to my daughter’s 20th birthday at the end of July. I’m fighting with all I have.
Hope everyone is having a great day. Thanks for the overwhelming amount of prayers and love.
I’m home resting and mostly pain free. When I got to the hospital last week
Thanks for all the love! Just got released from the hospital for my 53rd birthday.
No words can articulate my gratitude for all the prayers and messages.
I don’t know what your struggle is but remember every step is a finish line.
Life is not about the obstacles, it’s how you chose to respond.
Father left when I was 2
My only brother Troy murdered by 4 killers, 3 still free
Cancer sarcoma at 44
Resigned from the company I founded after 13 years
Loss of our 22 year old son 2018
Above knee
30 days ago the Drs said I was going to die from sarcoma cancer, told my family let’s go to Ireland and live. Finished my 30th radiation and we left Florida for Dublin.
Pregaming St. Patrick’s Day at the most magnificent place in Dublin. The Black Forge Inn. Having a Forged
I now have 10 sarcoma tumors in my body.
Just finished an Mri to determine how many tumors are in my spine and vertebrae.
Until this cancer cuts my heart out I will not stop smiling and attaching this devil.
Whatever struggle you’re facing mentally and physically remember:
Finished radiation for my collarbone and Vertebrae.
I am weary from 50 rounds of targeted radiation over the last few months but we crossed another finish line and we are still in the fight.
Im grateful the relentless love and prayers you all have given me during this war
@TateTheTalisman
Our family is grateful from the bottom of our hearts for your generous monetary gift. I am thankful for you recognizing my determination and hard work battling sarcoma cancer.
Blessings to you and your family.
“A year or less to live, if we cannot stop the barrage of tumors” is what my medical team said a few months ago. My mind and heart felt like collapsing.
Leiomyosarcoma has been attacking almost every part of my body over the last 9 years, it’s gotten hyper aggressive recently.
Hope everybody’s having a great Sunday.
If you have an extra prayer or some positive energy please send a little my way.
I’ve been in Moffitt Cancer Center since Friday, looks like the tumors in my good hip have caused a pretty significant infection and fluid buildup. I will
We are losing so many incredible people to suicide. Mostly men and veterans.
Suicide is not weakness.
Suicide is not quitting.
Suicide is not shameful.
Suicide needs to be researched.
My 22 yr old son Conner was a
Wrestling captain
AP Scholar
Football player
Debate
Hope everybody had a great day. Waiting for results for my femur and hip in my amputated leg. Thank you so much for the love.
But, more importantly, so proud of my daughter. In spite of all the obstacles and watching Sarcoma Cancer relentlessly attack me, she got a 100 A on one
What’s done is done. So I got back to work this morning.
December 2020 sarcoma cancer took my left leg above the knee. I cried for one day and then I worked my ass off to walk again.
I found out Monday there is a real possibility sarcoma cancer will now take a large portion of
When a Navy Seal and American hero calls, you pick up the phone. Marcus thank you for the call and “gently” yanking me up by my collar. I’m standing strong brother and pushing hard.
Last week when we decided to stop treatments for sarcoma cancer, doubt crept in that maybe it’s
A year or less to live if we cannot stop the barrage of tumors is what my medical team said a few days ago. My mind and heart felt like collapsing.
Leiomyosarcoma has been attacking almost every part of my body the last 30 days. But I remembered one of the most valuable lessons
Tonight was an incredibly proud moment. Due to the pain of my tumors, I wasn’t able to eat dinner with some friends who stopped by.
My 22 year old son prayed over the food. In spite of everything we’re going through, his faith is holding strong.
Never give up hope.
One of my
Keep smiling in the face of your obstacles.
The tumors are slowly killing me, every day is a little tougher to get up but we continue to smile and laugh.
On the way to the North Carolina mountains to enjoy the beautiful view. Maybe some horseback riding.
Thanks for all the
Prepare your mind and body for storms that may or may not hit.
Until 2014 perfectly healthy, then diagnosed with Leiomyosarcoma, an aggressive sarcoma cancer. It took me five years just to learn how to pronounce it.
2014: 400 hours of chemotherapy 96 hours at a time.
To save
I’ve been a supporter of
@McpeakRichie
ever since I heard his story!
Check out his page if you want to be inspired.
Thanks for sending me the awesome T shirts Richie 💪🏽.
Great news!
My platelets and hemoglobin are higher than last week. My bone marrow is still trying to start back up.
Thanks for all the love. Have a great day.
No matter how much it hurts, how dark it gets or how far you fall, you are never out of the fight.”
Marcus
As we age, it’s incredibly important to be able to get off the ground or recover from an injury or a fall.
Here are some core exercises I did with my trainer that helped me build my strength and flexibility. This works whether you have one leg or two legs.
Have fun.
We are going home!! Pain is greatly reduced and I can breathe better.
Been in the hospital since Saturday, had 2.7 liters of fluid drained from my left lung. I could not see when I was going home but I could look at every test and procedure as a finish line.
No matter the
I ended up at the hospital with a fever but the great news is my blood work is perfect, in fact the doctor said looking at my blood work you would never know I had sarcoma cancer.
They think the fever is from all the tumors releasing histamines.
Thanks for all the love and
@ZubyMusic
Carrying more than my own weight again. December 2020 above knee amputation. Started with 20 steps now over 40 steps! Thank you for the inspiration.
Every step is a finish line.
@ZubyMusic
Yes! Never Give up before the miracle. They said I was dead seven years ago from a rare cancer. December 2020 above knee amputation, It was not the end, it was the beginning. Every step is a finish line. Thank you for the inspiration.
@Cernovich
Will Smith just opened Pandora’s box, this wasn’t just an attack on one comedian, he has now exposed all comedians to getting assaulted if someone doesn’t like their joke. With no repercussions except, winning an award.
#Oscars2022
Great News!
My amazing medical team found the reason the blood platelets are so low. My bone marrow is exhausted from the treatments and sarcoma cancer over the last year.
We’re going to be able to get them back up with blood platelet transfusions. I get to go home tonight.
Thank you so much for the constant prayers, kind messages and love.
Today has been painful. My medical team is concerned my hip or femur may have fractured from tumors in my amputated leg. We will know tomorrow.
As painful as it is, I am grateful for every breath. Was able to
@Cernovich
Yes. I’ve had some very painful recoveries. 7 years battling a rare Sarcoma.400 hours chemotherapy, 96 hours at a time, radiation,all my bones cut out & above the knee amputation December 2020. Never have I wished pain on anyone I disagree with. Just made 9 steps without crutches
@TheRichFromCali
You’re murdering the truth. I’s called libel.
@ThisIsKyleR
was found not guilty of murder. Had he not been armed Kyle would’ve been assaulted or killed by a pedophile. You and your cohorts would celebrate the assault or death and another young white man in America. Shame.
Cancer warriors seek not sympathy rather dignity. I pay homage to every cancer warrior who is fighting for the next breath and who has taken their last breath.
Please forgive my ignorance. Before I was diagnosed, I did not understand that cancer is temporarily dehumanizing and
Last night I had terrible anxiety for the first time thinking about possibility of this sarcoma cancer taking my life. I pray for more time with my family.
Today I woke up and went back to work. Realized the only things I can control are my attitude and staying strong mentally
Life is not about the obstacles, it’s how you choose to respond:
Father left when I was 2
My only brother Troy murdered by 4 killers, 3 still free
Diagnosed with sarcoma cancer at 44
Resigned from the company I founded after 13 years
Lost of our first born 22 year old
Great News!
My blood platelets are holding steady. Hemoglobin dropped a little so I’m getting a blood transfusion. Looks like this will be weekly for now.
Thanks for all the kind messages and prayers. Our family is thankful.
Have a great week. Every step is a finish line.
We had another big victory and crossed finish lines today.
Let’s go team! I say the word team because my family, friends and twitter team have relentlessly cheered me on.
Tumors in both pelvis’s and my femurs have stabilized and no fractures.
Thanks for all the love.
No
I find it funny some of the lefty maniacs attacking me because I believe in America and freedom.
My leg has been cut off because of cancer, I’ve done over 80 hours of radiation, 400 hours of chemotherapy 96 hours at a time. Piece of my lung cut out.
I’ve buried my only brother
We are going to keep smiling in the face of these sarcomas.
Started round 2 of chemotherapy, finished round 43 of radiation.
This is a hellish walk but the only way out is through it.
I can’t know the struggles you are facing,keep moving forward.
Every step is a finish line.
@ZubyMusic
Still unvaccinated and still here.
If a sarcoma amputee cancer warrior can thrive after Covid, anybody can.
Thanks for the inspiration. Have a great weekend.
#jaxxinated
My sweet daughter wanted to leave the college of her dreams to spend time with me.
I explained to her that I treasure every second we have together but we cannot allow this sarcoma to destroy her dreams. That would be more painful to me than the cancer.
I am blessed to have
30 days ago my son Troy 6’3, 220 collapsed in my arms crying when I told him the sarcoma had spread from my skull to my liver and spine. I cried with him and said “we are still in the fight” Troy said “ fight pops, fight”
There were days it took everything I had just to get out
@BrianLenzkes
@joysof4
Yes. Severe covid last year, treated with antiviral, Z pack, steroids. When I left the hospital, Drs, Nurses said load Vit D, Zinc,C. Fully recovered, 7 year sarcoma warrior, had above knee amputation Dec 2020. Walked on two legs outside with my daughter.
#COVID
#NaturalImmunity
Great news!!! We won a small victory.
No new tumors in my amputated leg or pelvis on my left side. It’s the first time in months there’s been no new tumors in my body.
Every step is a finish line.
My health has declined. Thank you Champ for the love & support you’ve given me & my family. Visiting Ireland was breathtaking & Liam & The Black Forge Inn team made us feel like family. I’m grateful knowing you have my family’s back. Much love to you & your family always. Richie
Hope you’re having a great day.
Thank you for the overwhelming amount of love you all have given me and my family.
I’m reading all the messages and will try to get back to everyone. We are going keep smiling.
Every step is a finish line and I pray you and your loved ones
Richie loved the movie “Farewell to the King” about trials, heartache & triumph. He also loved this song from the movie & asked it be played at his celebration of life.
Great news!
My platelets and hemoglobin went up again this week. Thank you for all the prayers and kind messages.
Every step is a finish line. I pray you cross many.
Battling a sarcoma cancer last 8 years I’ve had to re-learn to walk five different times.
The lessons apply to business and life.
Patients is your success
Failure is learning
Be kind to yourself
It takes strength to ask for help.
Hope
Every step is a finish line
@RubinReport
@RepSwalwell
If this happened and… That’s a big if.
What kind of man lets their four-year-old watch mass shooting coverage? Shame. Shouldn’t she be watching butterflies and clouds or cartoons? I would say Disney but… 🤡
Thank you
@hubermanlab
🙏
Made it another hour in the mask bolted down without any sedatives utilizing your breathing techniques.
Round two of treatment for my broken collarbone T10 through 12 vertebrae finished.
“No matter how much it hurts, how dark it gets or how far you
Never give up one breath before the miracle.
People look for a miracle but make sure it didn’t already happen and you missed it.
Me and my family have been given so many miracles while battling an aggressive sarcoma cancer 9+ years. Even making out of the hospital last week
Each day, step outside for at least 120 seconds, look up to the blue skies, smile, you are alive. Everything is possible.
Today is a tough day with fatigue from chemotherapy and radiation but I made it outside. Live in gratitude.
Every step is a finish line.
When I was diagnosed terminal Leiomyosarcoma, I thought the way out was finding a way not to die.
I realize now, the way out is finding a way to live.
Before things got too bad we booked a trip to Ireland, went horseback riding in the mountains and find a way to laugh with my
Here’s the great news!
The sarcoma tumor in my skull and C4 vertebra have responded well to radiation. I’m pain free.
The sarcoma tumors around my heart have responded well to radiation. I’m pain free.
The sarcoma tumor in my pelvis and amputated leg have responded well to
Hit a big goal today. Live in gratitude.
Since being released from the hospital, my family has been helping me get around. I have not been able to enjoy nature very much.
Today I was able to get ready myself, move around in the house and enjoy a moment of nature.
Every step
Thank you for all the birthday love!
You have given me more strength than I could articulate.
This sarcoma cancer is trying to keep me down but I’m still standing. We are still standing.
It has jumped tumors to my good leg recently, broke my collarbone in two places and went
Life is not about the obstacles, it’s how you choose to respond.
Father left when I was 2
My only brother Troy murdered by 4 killers, 3 still free
Cancer sarcoma at 44
Resigned from the company I founded after 13 years
Loss of our 22 year old son
Above knee amputation
Hope everyone is having a great day.
I’ve been able to gain 10 pounds back stepping away from treatments and a little more strength every day.
We are going to keep smiling in the face of this sarcoma battle.
Every step is a finish line. I pray you cross many.
"When you're about to quit, remember why you started." - Conor McGregor
Today, is round Zero. Wearing My McGregor Fast gear.
Nine years ago I started battling Leiomyosarcoma for my family and next breath. Today I had round two of my chemotherapy bag removed and finished my
Every day is a little harder to get up but we are still smiling and living.
Sarcoma cancer has been forgotten for a few moments in the beautiful mountains of north Georgia.
Thanks for all the love and prayers. Every step is a finish line and I pray you cross many.
Our family is thankful for all the love and messages we have received.
Today was rough but I put on my leg, which still sounds funny.. made it outside for a moment under the blue skies.
I did it one step at a time.
Whatever obstacle you’re facing, Every step is a finish
Happy Friday! Hope everyone has a great day.
Thanks for the overwhelming amount of kind messages and prayers our family has received.
My pneumonia and fever are under control. They are just trying to figure out my blood platelets and hemoglobin.
Every step is a finish line.
Hope everyone has a great day. Time is the currency of love and I was given a little more with my family this week.
If you have an extra prayer, some positive vibes, please send a little for my family. That they may experience moment of peace and some sleep. Like all families
I’ve been a supporter of
@McpeakRichie
ever since I heard his story!
Check out his page if you want to be inspired.
Thanks for sending me the awesome T shirts Richie 💪🏽.
Glorious.
From my treatments and broken collarbone it’s been about 6 to 8 weeks since I’ve been able to drive. My daughter came home every weekend to visit me and took us to our favorite coffee place.
Today I returned the favor. I was able to drive her. It’s the little things
Richie was always pushing himself, in life & business. He never knew of a “box.” He knew pushing himself meant every step was a finish line. He made this video on 1/19/23. Enjoy. We miss you, Richie.
Today is ROUND ZERO
Going into this battle wearing my McGregor Fast Gear sent from the legendary warrior Conor McGregor and his team. Thank you Team McGregor and Michael Rutledge, you are a gentleman and a brother.
The past 9 1/2 years we have been in a bare knuckle brawl with
My daughter never left my side in the hospital and gave me a new hair style! 😂
We are going home!! Our family is so grateful, we know so many sarcoma cancer warriors do not have the same privilege. Thanks for all the love and kindness.
Every step is a finish line.
@Cobratate
Keep crushing it Top G.
When they cut my leg off December 2020, it had no bearing on how I live my life.
Every step is a finish line. Blessings.
There is always hope.
Thank you for all the love and prayers. Brain tumor procedure went really well. The Drs were happy.
Sarcoma has knocked me on my ass more times then I can count over these past 9 years but we are back on our feet.
I can’t know the struggle you’re
As the sarcoma cancer relentlessly attacks my body. I’ve lost 70 pounds of muscle the last few months.
It very difficult to eat, but the one source of protein I am able to ingest is McGregor Fast, grass fed protein.
Thank you team McGregor for the continued care packages and
Don’t tell people it’s possible to adapt and get after it.
Show them.
This was my first time swimming after amputation Dec 2020 from sarcoma cancer. My Drs were worried I might have troubles swimming so I jumped off the dock and sent this to them.
Was hoping I didn’t have
I’m a little emotional. We made it to the cliffs of Mohr.
Cancer warriors never quit.
we want the pain to quit.
We want the pieces of our body being cut off to quit.
We want the chemotherapy and throwing up to quit.
We want the radiation and the burning to quit.
All cancer
I’m not a super hero
I’m not a navy seal, special forces or marine
I’m not gifted athletically
I’m not gifted mentally
I’m just an average man obsessively battling sarcoma cancer 9 1/2 years.
I never stopped moving forward, never quit.
Every step is a finish line. In
When my nerve or phantom pains fire up, my sweet Catahoula always comes out of nowhere and presses his body against the end of my stump.
We don’t deserve them.
2014 knee, fibula, tibia cut out replaced with titanium rods and steel knee. Calf cut in half and sewn to rod and knee
400 hours of chemo, 96 hours at a time. 10 weeks radiation
2020 leg amputated above the knee
2022 piece of lung removed
2023 fighting off tumors in
July 23 2020 , 9 steps. I walked 9 steps!!!!.
This was just months after above knee amputation December 2020
The day my leg was amputated I cried tears of fear. July 2020 I cried tears of joy. Never, never, quit moving forward.
After my above the knee amputation December
The kindest group of people just came into my room and delivered a care package and so many uplifting messages. I’ve been going to this radiation team for nine years and I am absolutely blown away by their gesture.
Thank you.
@MoffittNews
There are no words that could possibly thank you all enough for the kind messages, prayers and positive energy you have given me.
This is a lonely walk battling sarcoma cancer but I have never felt alone. I pay homage to all the cancer warriors who have battled before me.
I’m
Two deep inhales through my nose and a long exhale from my mouth.
Thank you Dr.
@hubermanlab
Your breathing techniques helped me make it through a nearly 2 hour MRI for sarcoma tumors without any sedatives due to my claustrophobia.
Hope you’re having a great day. Thanks for all the love!
Your messages mean more than words can say. I read every single one.
Been resting today, Horseback riding yesterday kicked my ass but it was so worth it to see happiness in my family’s faces.
As a parent the greatest
Battling an aggressive sarcoma cancer over the last 10 years I’ve had to re-learn to walk five different ways in this lifetime.
These lessons applied to my business and life.
Patience is your success
Failure is learning
Be kind to yourself
A hand up is different than a