Memories of Eric "Rick" Thomas Unks

In memory of

Eric "Rick" Thomas Unks

Colorado Springs, CO

October 29, 1946 - February 11, 2023

Oct 29, 1946 - Feb 11, 2023

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Rick Roscoe

Coach unks was my position coach in highschool,a long with my math teacher.He was such an inspiration to me,he always made me feel like I was much better than I was.He was a good,good,man.I was lucky to have known him.Rick Roscoe

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Kirsten Hope

Thank you so much for sharing, Rick. I’m sure you are as good as he believed you are! Thank you so much for sharing, Rick. I’m sure you are as good as he believed you are! Thank you so much for sharing, Rick. I’m sure you are... Read more

Stacey Wilson

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Jim Jeffers

Coach Unks, a mentor before we knew what that was - team player, confidant, and role model. Full of great wisdom and listener- a helper to many. God rest his sole - his legacy lives on!

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Kirsten Hope

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Kirsten Hope

Thank you so much for sharing, Jim! These are some of the very things I know for which he’d want to be remembered!... Read more Thank you so much for sharing, Jim! These are some of the very things I know for which he’d want to be remembered! Thank you so much for sharing, Jim! These are some ... Read more

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gregg brandon

Rick was my math teacher and football coach at AAHS. They say a great teacher/coach can tremendously effect the life of a young person. Well, that was so true about Coach Unks. He had a profound influence on my life and career path. Rest in peace Coach.

Gregg Brandon

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Kirsten Hope

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Kirsten Hope

Thank you so much for sharing, Gregg! Your name was spoken many times throughout my life! Thank you so much for sharing, Gregg! Your name was spoken many times throughout my life! Thank you so much for sharing, Gregg! Your name was... Read more

Michele Hartman

Focus on the Family, Explorer Drive, Colorado Springs, CO, USA

Rick was so kind and always acknowledged me. He was like that with everyone. He had a gift of letting people know that they are seen and special. He was very endearing and loving towards towards his wife. I've always had great respect and honor towards him for these special gifts. He will be missed. I'm praying for all his family and friends in this time. May God's peace and comfort be given, in Jesus Name.

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Kirsten Hope

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Kirsten Hope

Thank you so very much for sharing, Michele. He truly did put people first and genuinely cared for everyone... Read more Thank you so very much for sharing, Michele. He truly did put people first and genuinely cared for everyone with whom he came ... Read more Thank you so very much for sharing, Michele. He truly... Read more