Fredrick ´Rikk’ Alan Lewis born in Halifax, NS, died in Ottawa on June 8, 2019 at the age of 48.
Rikk is survived by his parents, Rick and Linda, spouse Grace, daughter Harley, sister Trina, and nièce Isabella.
He served in the military for 27 years which included 6 tours of duty including Somalia, Bosnia twice, and 3 times to Afghanistan. He was proud to be a member of 3RCR, the Canadian Airborne Regiment, and the Canadian Military Parachute Team the Skyhawks.
Rikk enjoyed making many friends throughout his life and military career. His favourite pastimes included putting pavement under the wheels of his Harley ´Black Betty’, skydiving with more than a thousand jumps under his belt, and had a passion for weapons and firearms. Rikk possessed a joy for life that radiated through his broad smile and gleaming eyes. He was well loved, and will surely be well missed and well remembered. He dearly loved his family, friends, and comrades in arms.
Friends and family are invited to visit at Beechwood Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services, 280 Beechwood Ave. on Friday June 21, 2019 from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the Memorial Service at 11:30 a.m. Interment will take place in the National Military Cemetery followed by a reception.
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Steve Wrathall, CD
Melanie and Jim Hamilton
Our condolences to Rikk’s family
Wayne Evans
Sometimes it all just doesn't make any sense. Why do good people have to leave us before their time? You will remain forever in our memories and in our hearts. Rest in peace soldier.
christine wentzell
My deepest sympathy to all Rikk's family after hearing of his sudden death. Life is not fair and especially in this case. I have been thinking of all his family. Take care of each other.
Hazel Green
We will all miss Rikki so much. What a shock this was RIP Rikki xx
Chad wiseman
RIP Jumper a great man gone too soon
Fair winds and soft landings brother
Allan Turtle Lancaster
My sincere condolences to family and friends. I have known Rikk for many years and have done a ton of skydives with him. Taken from all of us FAR to early. The world will be a darker place without you. RIP
Wayne Roffey
A nice man. Caring..great smile. Condolences to family. I am happy I met him.
Wayne.
Todd Reilly
RIP Brother. My condolences to the friends and family.
Sherry Atkins (Langille)
Ricky there are so many childhood memories. I am at a loss for for words, too young. Linda, Rik and Trina I am thinking of you at this most difficult time.
Rest-in-Peace, your duty is completed