I want to give a special thanks to all

[Reginald Rutledge]

Just got a note from one of my friends, Don Lang, who I know care very much for me and my family. He was just as devastated as anyone else who has spent time around me and my family as he knew I loved my daughter like nothing else on this earth.

Don felt it was difficult for him to reach out to me because he did not feel he had the right words to say to me. He did not want to say the wrong thing to me to upset me. I know there are others that feel the same way.

I will not lie, there are times I can not understand why my daughter had to die and not me. My entire family should have died that tragic day. If you saw our car, it was no question it was divine intervention. We were blessed to tell the story of Rhianna's life. So much good is coming of her death. You will see things on her site from time-to-time.

And I know Don just wanted to comfort me but he may have felt that no words could suffice. I appreciate his feelings.

Then there was Ken Allen who reached out to me. Ken and I always somehow talk about our kids. In the midst of all the EFL slapstick comedy, we always find time to mention our kids and our wives. I appreciated his words and just his kindness to call me. We did our usual chiding at each other but we also comfort each other. I really appreciated that.

Then there was one of my best friends, Mozeek. We always talk anyhow. Rhianna loved Mozeek tremendously and he was always one who just listened. I appreciated our recent conversations.

And Rookie called and we had about an hour of good times. It's amazing how these guys come into your life and offer some comfort.

There have been many who have written me and my family or who have just called me. Those sentiments I have appreciated.

I appreciate my good friend in Michigan name Brian Wittkop (Wolverine) who reached out to me weeks ago, and Phillyfanatic. My young protege'
Taylor sent me an Oscar Reed figure. Somehow, he remembered I love "Butch".

There have been so many people who have tried to call or reach out to me and my family and it has been most appreciative.

One reason I have gotten out here and begun to speak is because I know for some who like me, I have to figure out a way to break the ice. No doubt, my loss is the worst loss I have ever or will ever have. Rhianna was my princess. She lived an exemplary life. But I also know my daughter spent many days with me telling me how much she loved for me to be happy playing EFL!

While our loss is great, we celebrate her life and know that there are others who are having it even harder than us. Remember the people in Haiti. There are tragedies happening around us everyday which are worst than Rose, lil Reg, and I. We do have 18 years of great memory, a Foundation that is taking off, and knowledge that my daughter was a Christian and lived an exemplary life.

So I don't want you guys to feel you have to walk on the other side of the street to avoid me or not talk to me. I would not do you that way if tragedy struck your family. So don't feel you need to feel uncomfortable talking to me. If I don't talk, I may not answer right then. I am more busy now than I ever was in miniature football. So be patient but don't feel as if you can't talk to me.

Reg
www.AmazingRhianna.org