Comments on: Richard Morgan Ruhlman 1938-2008

By: We Are Never Full

We Are Never Full — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 06:00:00 +0000

I know this is overdue, but I am so sorry for your loss. What a lovely piece on your father. He sounds like a wonderful guy! That picture at the top of the post is gorgeous.

By: Christopher Travers

Christopher Travers — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 06:00:00 +0000

Michael – I am so sorry to hear of your father’s death. It must be very hard for you and your family – our condolences. I just finished reading THE SOUL OF A CHEF today and I am CERTAIN your father must have been so proud of you and what you have done with your life.
Best to you,
Christopher Travers
Santa Monica, CA

By: Carolyn Hori

Carolyn Hori — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 06:00:00 +0000

Hi Michael,
I know its been a while since you wrote this post, and the anniversary approaches. I lost my mom to breast cancer after a short 3 month battle in late 2007. She was similar to your father and showed me a love of food and entertaining. I have followed your career since MofC, FL cookbook,Bouchon cookbook, Bourdain, etc and I am thankful that your father taught you to follow your passion for food. I appreciate you and Rip. Enjoy his memory on the anniversary-throw a great dinner party in his honor with food/friends and drink that he would love-that what I do! Best, Carolyn

By: Barbara Fisher

Barbara Fisher — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 06:00:00 +0000

Your father is with you always, not only because he is your father and thus contributed half of the genes that made you what you are, and not only because he raised you and taught you the values that made you who you are.

He will not only live on in your mind and heart through the memory of his love, which nurtured you into where you are.

He lives on in every cell of your body, every fiber of your physical being, and in your very soul because of all of the meals he fed you. When we eat, we incorporate not only the physical essence of the food into our bodies, but we also incorporate the spiritual essence of it. And foodstuffs are affected strongly not only physically, but spiritually, by the person(s) who prepare it. Food prepared with love and care, nourishes not only our bodies, but our souls, and from what you say about your father, and just from the way you write in general, I can tell that your soul has been well nourished by the love of others in the form of food.

He can never be truly taken from you, nor you from him.

Remember that always.

Blessings to you and your family, now and ever.

By: Connie Schultz

Connie Schultz — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 06:00:00 +0000

Michael,what a privilege to read your beautiful tribute to your father. Grief has a way of sneaking up on us, so be gentle with yourself. I am so sorry that you lost your father. He was too young.

Connie Schultz

By: Katy Kafantaris

Katy Kafantaris — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 06:00:00 +0000

Hi Michael…catching up on your blog and VERY sorry to hear of your dad’s recent passing..what a wonderful tribute and photos that capture the great relationship that you had with your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family—it’s wonderful that you have all the great memories and experiences to hold on to…those are what will get you through the sadness. Take care!

By: Greg Wing

Greg Wing — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 06:00:00 +0000

I am very sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of working for your dad for 2 years at Liggett and I was always very impressed by how kind he was to everyone, even newcomers like myself. I will always remember the cool rubber Halloween masks that decorated his office. I have never worked with someone who was so admired and respected by his co-workers.

By: amber

amber — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 06:00:00 +0000

so sorry to hear about your father. what a beautiful tribute to him.

By: John Ettorre

John Ettorre — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 06:00:00 +0000

A fitting poetic tribute to a no doubt uniquely wonderful man. He remains alive in your inspired work. My sympathies to your entire family, Michael.

By: Michelle O'Neil

Michelle O'Neil — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 06:00:00 +0000

Beautiful tribute. You are so very blessed to have had this kind of relationship with your dad. Thanks for sharing.

By: Linda Seabold

Linda Seabold — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 06:00:00 +0000

Michael,
My heart goes out to you — you not only lost your dad, you lost your best friend. I know that feeling.
Your article was a beautiful tribute. He sounds like the kind of man I would have loved to know.
And, he was fortunate to have a wonderful son like you.
Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Linda

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 06:00:00 +0000

Michael,
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Jennifer

By: Carlye

Carlye — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 06:00:00 +0000

I remember your Dad as a warm and personable gentleman. You are a lucky guy to have a father who was so supportive of your writing.
Best wishes.

By: melissa

melissa — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 06:00:00 +0000

my condolences.

By: kanani

kanani — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 06:00:00 +0000

I’m so sorry, Michael. What a beautiful photograph and remembrance of him on this blog.

By: Sally

Sally — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 06:00:00 +0000

My first time ever leaving a comment.

My profound condolences – this was a beautiful tribute to your Dad.

Touching, beautiful

take care of yourself..

By: Marina

Marina — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 06:00:00 +0000

I lost my Dad February 28th to a very rapid lung cancer. We didn’t, and he didn’t know he was sick, and it took 12 days from diagnosis to his passing. I know all too well how you feel. I miss him terribly, and I wish that I could tell you that as time goes by that you will be able to feel less like weeping, but I can not. It sounds from your writing that you adored your Dad, like I adored mine. It will always be an open wound, and it will always be very close to the surface. The slightest memory sends me to tears. Perhaps it will be different for you. My sincerest condolences.

By: maui

maui — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 06:00:00 +0000

Mi más sentido pésame para Ud y su familia en estos momentos de dolor.

By: Paul

Paul — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 06:00:00 +0000

Michael, I’m so sorry to read of your (and this world’s) loss. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.

By: Lance

Lance — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 06:00:00 +0000

Dear Michael,

Just heard the sad news about your father. I lost my mom a few years ago now to cancer as
well; it’s never easy. Your tribute and Donna’s photo are both very touching and beautiful. My condolences to you and your family.