Richard (Rick) Cross
1960-2014
Ed's note: I'd thought I'd share a bit about someone who passed away in the past few days. While I have never actually met him, I am just learning a bit about the life of Richard (Rick) Cross, through mutual friends we had. 
This christian man appears to have left behind an amazing legacy and impact because of the way he lived his life as a disciple of Christ! Among many other things in his life, he was a faithful teacher and witness at a youth camp who invited them to accept Christ as their Saviour! Tributes are starting to pour in as his body was discovered earlier today. You can easily tell about what kind of man Rick was by what his friends are saying. I will reprint a few of them here that I found on his very public Facebook page.
How will you be remembered? How much have you thought of that? My mom used to have a wall plaque that said, "...Only one life that will soon be past; Only what's done for Christ will last!".
It's worth every minute that you live faithfully for Christ!
Listen to the YouTube video (below) that Rick made about meeting Jesus in eternity!
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In the mid 90's Rick made a huge impact on the lives of many teenage boys who are now men & fathers today; through Batallion at Harvest Hills Alliance Church Calgary. Our son is one of them. I treasure times I spent with Rick back then. He invested well in the lives of so many. We'll miss Rick & are praying for his family & friends.
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You were a great inspiration to everyone you met Richard Cross. You will be missed
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Going to miss Richard Cross. Have only good things to say, loved the guy. I praise God that he is rejoicing in heaven at this moment. He always had time to be everyone's best friend, however his best friend was the Lord. I can't wait to praise the Lord with you in heaven Rick. You are missed.
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Rick, I will remember you as the selfless, caring man that was always looking for ways to serve God by serving others. You were an amazing leader and example. You touched so many people in your life that ended sooner than I would have liked. I'll try my best to get a deer for you this season!
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Rick, God already knew when He would call you home. Far earlier than anyone here on earth would have ever imagined. You were like a mini-tornado (ok a LARGE tornado) with such zeal for life ... and for the Lord ~ and you truly made a difference! A difference not only to countless lives here - but out into the world with your missions heart and Godly example of living for Him! We pray for those left behind who will grieve and miss you beyond words, and yet all who knew you will rejoice too - knowing you are absolutely, positively with Him! We were blessed to know you, and we'll see you again one day!
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Rick Cross, missing Kananaskis
hunter, killed in bear attack
Picklejar day use area remains closed
CBC News Posted: Sep 08, 2014 9:21 PM MT Last Updated: Sep 09, 2014 6:25 AM MT
Rick Cross was killed in a bear attack in Kananaskis west of Calgary over the weekend. (Submitted by Cross family)
In this YouTube video, Rick sings about meeting Jesus
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Rick Cross, Calgary hunter killed by grizzly,
spent decade helping youth in Haiti, Liberia
15BY MICHAEL PLATT, CALGARY SUN
The family of Rick Cross, the hunter killed by a grizzly bear while tracking sheep in the Kananaskis, has issued a statement about his death.
James Cross, Rick's son, described his dad as a man with boundless energy and many interests, including charity work helping children in impoverished nations like Haiti.
"He had a hand in so many different things," said James.
RCMP say Rick Cross was attacked after inadvertently disturbing a mother grizzly and her cub as they fed over a deer kill, in the Picklejar area of K-Country.
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The Cross Family statement is below.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Rick Cross, an amazing husband, father, friend and devoted Godly man.
Rick lived life to the fullest in everything that he did, from his Christian faith, his loving family, his successful business ventures, photography, outdoorsmanship and his deep desire to impact those around him. Throughout his life, Rick started and was involved in many organizations/opportunities. He has been involved in teaching Sunday school, church ministries, Camp Teepee Pole, Christian Service Brigade, Wycliffe, and other various charities. His biggest passion over the last 10 years has been helping the marginalized children in countries like Haiti and Liberia. He has spent time in both countries and has had made a profound impact in these communities.
The family is comforted in the fact that Rick is a believer in Jesus and knows his God and is in heaven.
For those who knew Rick or are interested, in lieu of flowers, the family requests that you donate to the charitable organization that Rick started. Cheques can be made out to "Unity Christian Mission” and mailed to:
Unity Christian Mission
c/o Church in the Hills
P.O. Box 51091
RPO Beddington
Calgary, AB T3K 3V9
Calgary Man mauled
to death by mother grizzly bear while hunting in Kananaskis Country
Tragedy has befallen a Calgary hunter, killed by a mother
grizzly bear during a hunting trip in K-Country over the weekend.
After more than a day of searching after he was reported
missing, the hunter was found and Mounties and other searchers’ worst fears
were confirmed.
Wrong place and wrong time, Kananaskis RCMP Const. Virgil Bitz
said — the hunter had done nothing wrong, he just crossed the path of a
grizzly feeling protective of both her cub and a recent deer kill.
Bitz said the hunter was in the Picklejar Creeks area
Saturday, about 140 km southwest of Calgary, after long-horned sheep.
Family reported him missing the following morning.
The search had to be called off due to darkness on Sunday and
resumed first thing Monday.
But they already had some idea of the hunter’s fate.
“Searching yesterday revealed some of the hunter’s property
... (and that) he may have suffered injuries,” Bitz said, adding that’s when
they also discovered the mother bear and her baby, and the deer.
“Property was located in two areas quite separate from each
other.
“Whether he survived the attack or didn’t, it was a priority
that we found him ... it’s estimated (we found him) a couple of hundred
metres from where his rifle was located.”
Though RCMP have not released the hunter’s name or age, it’s
been reported he’s Rick Cross, 54.
Family, waiting for word back in Calgary, has been notified of
the tragic turn of events.
It’s that time of year, Bitz said, where grizzlies are in
protective “get food now” mode.
“And in Kananaskis Country, bears are absolutely everywhere —
we have quite a large quantity of known grizzly bears and also unknown
grizzly bears.”
Alberta Parks spokeswoman Jill Sawyer said it is not clear yet
what happens to the bears.
“They’ll do an investigation into it,” she said.
“There are quite a few factors that go into it.”
Sawyer said she expects more information on the bears’ fates
will be released on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, a bear closure for the area remains in effect — the
area was initially closed off as the search was in progress.
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