RIP Buddy Rich.

[btango]

The President of Albemarle’s No Class Club, Buddy Rich, took his final encore this morning.

It is poetic that he would leave us on Pearl Harbor Day as he was a WW2 history buff and held so much respect for the men that served and sacrificed in a time of peril. He lived a long long dream of taking a ride on a WW2 bomber a few years ago.

He lived a full life, one of adventure, relationships, and good times. His Vice President, Blue Bones, has his fifty yard line seat, top row reserved for him.

RIP Buddy. You will be missed, my friend.

 

[bulldog nation2014]

The President of Albemarle’s No Class Club, Buddy Rich, took his final encore this morning.

It is poetic that he would leave us on Pearl Harbor Day as he was a WW2 history buff and held so much respect for the men that served and sacrificed in a time of peril. He lived a long long dream of taking a ride on a WW2 bomber a few years ago.

He lived a full life, one of adventure, relationships, and good times. His Vice President, Blue Bones, has his fifty yard line seat, top row reserved for him.

RIP Buddy. You will be missed, my friend.

Great man going to miss talking football with him. RIH

 

[Sportsnut17]

He was an icon on this site. Never had the pleasure to meet him, but thoroughly enjoyed reading his post.

 

[Dogs9]

Sat with him at many a Albemarle football game. He will be missed. Not a bigger more faithful Bulldog football fan around.RIP Buddy Rich.

 

[ocdavis31]

Prayers for Buddy’s friends and family. ITJ and I made a trip across the field a few years ago with the sole objective of meeting him. He was very gracious and enjoyable to talk with.
RIP Buddy.

 

[Hon Dines]

RIP Buddy!

 

[Sleehrat84]

He loved his family, Albemarle High School, drumming, and WW2 history. He also liked his hotdogs at halftime and was disappointed in how the quality had gone down since coach Gaster left us... in football and hotdogs. (His words...)

 

[RD28327]

RIP Buddy!!! 😢

 

[Cold Biscuit]

RIP Buddy

 

[BK13T-$]

RIP

 

[GreyGod623]

Going to miss you Buddy. Prayers for the family

 

[CHEERDUCK]

I will always miss the banter that Buddy, Blue Bones and many of the older 1A posters used to have on this site. Life is so short in many respects, but high school football extends the memories so well. RIP Buddy and thank you for your post and commentary over the years.

 

[Deana_King]

RIP Buddy

 

[CoachFox5]

RIP Buddy. From South Stanly

 

[btango]

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[sway1532]

Ah man! Rip buddy

 

[TD-FridayNight]

RIP Buddy Rich

 

[steady99]

Missed this news at the time due to a long absence from the boards. RIP, Buddy, you were awesome. Thanks for posting the obit. After reading that I realized I know some folks in Buddy's family well. Small world. Sincere condolences to his loved ones.

 

[Griddie]

Missed this news at the time due to a long absence from the boards. RIP, Buddy, you were awesome. Thanks for posting the obit. After reading that I realized I know some folks in Buddy's family well. Small world. Sincere condolences to his loved ones.

Some great times were had on here by all due to Buddy and the boys

 

[ITJ]

I too missed this news. RIP Buddy.

 

[REWhitley]

I am not sure that we are/were related but my family is from Stanley County and I have recollections of my Father of speaking of a Vernon Whitley. So let me say for this purpose, if you love football, kids, doing good, being kind to others, you and I must be related if not by blood then by Name. Bless you and may you rest in peace. Richard Whitley