richard “ricky” wilcox

Richard “Ricky” Richard “Ricky” WilcoxWilcox

1985 - 20041985 - 2004Beloved Son, Brother, Beloved Son, Brother,

Student, Athlete, Student, Athlete, and Friendand Friend

In MemoriamIn Memoriam

Richard Michael Richard Michael Wilcox Wilcox

was born on was born on October 3, 1985.October 3, 1985.

He quickly becameHe quickly became““Ricky” Ricky”

to his family.to his family.

School DaysSchool Days

Ricky began school at Our Lady of Ricky began school at Our Lady of Victories School in Landisville where Victories School in Landisville where he attended Kindergarten, First, and he attended Kindergarten, First, and Second Grades.Second Grades.

Buena Regional School DaysBuena Regional School Days

He attended the William B. Donini He attended the William B. Donini Elementary School in third grade.Elementary School in third grade.

Play Ball!Play Ball!

Ricky played baseball on severalRicky played baseball on several

teams in the Buena Little League.teams in the Buena Little League.

Ready to Wrestle?Ready to Wrestle?

Ricky began his wrestling career at the age of Ricky began his wrestling career at the age of six. His love of the sport grew throughout his six. His love of the sport grew throughout his life. His first win is shown here! He became a life. His first win is shown here! He became a well respected member of the Southern New well respected member of the Southern New

Jersey Wrestling community.Jersey Wrestling community.

Buena Braves WrestlingBuena Braves WrestlingRicky proudly Ricky proudly began wearing began wearing the Blue and Gold. the Blue and Gold.

He is pictured here with He is pictured here with his coach in mini wrestling, his coach in mini wrestling,

Brett Aretz.Brett Aretz.

Moving on in schoolMoving on in school

Ricky went on to attend the Ricky went on to attend the

John C. Milanesi Elementary School John C. Milanesi Elementary School

for the 4for the 4thth and 5 and 5thth grades. grades.

Buena Braves FootballBuena Braves Football

Ricky played footballRicky played football

for the for the

Buena Braves. Buena Braves.

His number, 21, His number, 21,

has been retired.has been retired.

Time for Middle SchoolTime for Middle School

Ricky attended the Ricky attended the Dr. J.P. Cleary Middle School.Dr. J.P. Cleary Middle School.

BUENA CHIEFSBUENA CHIEFSSome of Ricky’s proudest moments, Some of Ricky’s proudest moments,

both in the classroom both in the classroom

and on the wrestling mat, and on the wrestling mat,

were made at were made at

Buena Regional High School.Buena Regional High School.

Ricky Wilcox's Wrestling Achievements

 94 career high school wrestling victories

  Three-time Cape-Atlantic League National

Conference first-team 

Three-time Daily Journal all-star 

Senior season: 27-9 record at 145 pounds,

2nd in District 32; 2nd in Region 8  

Junior: 23-5 at 140; 2nd in District 32; 3rd in Region 8

  Sophomore: 27-6 at 135; 3rd in Region 8

  Freshman: 17-7 at 130; 2nd in District 32

District 32 Champion

Beloved Sonto Diana & Bill

Fun Loving Brother to Bill, Michael, & Eden

Summer fun as a LifeguardSummer fun as a Lifeguard

Ricky was a lifeguard at the Ricky was a lifeguard at the

Brunini Terrace Swim Club and the Brunini Terrace Swim Club and the

Buena Vista Camping World.Buena Vista Camping World.

Ricky was a great friend Ricky was a great friend to all who knew him.to all who knew him.

College College DreamsDreams

Ricky planned to attend Ricky planned to attend West Virginia University West Virginia University

and hoped to become a member and hoped to become a member of their wrestling team.of their wrestling team.

Ricky was taken from us in a horrible car crash just one day before he was to graduate from Buena Regional High School.

Ricky is remembered each Ricky is remembered each year at the annual Run4Ricky.year at the annual Run4Ricky.

The first Run4Ricky was held on The first Run4Ricky was held on

August 16, 2004, just two months August 16, 2004, just two months

after his tragic death.after his tragic death.

How can I help???How can I help???

• Participate in the Run4Ricky. For more Participate in the Run4Ricky. For more information go to information go to www.Run4Ricky.orgwww.Run4Ricky.org..

• There is a 5K race, a one mile walk, and a There is a 5K race, a one mile walk, and a kids fun run to choose from for participants.kids fun run to choose from for participants.

• Become a Run4Ricky Sponsor, place an ad Become a Run4Ricky Sponsor, place an ad in the program book, or donate an item to in the program book, or donate an item to the auction.the auction.

• Attend the all you can eat family BBQ after Attend the all you can eat family BBQ after the race at Michael Debbi Park in Richland. the race at Michael Debbi Park in Richland.

Donations are always Donations are always welcome!welcome!

The Ricky Wilcox The Ricky Wilcox

Scholarship FundScholarship Fund

P.O. Box 514P.O. Box 514

Friendship Road Friendship Road Buena, NJ 08310Buena, NJ 08310

2007 Run4Ricky 2007 Run4Ricky MemoriesMemories

Bill & Diana WilcoxBill & Diana Wilcox

Ricky’s parents share a proud Ricky’s parents share a proud

moment with a race winner.moment with a race winner.

On June 14, 2004, a beloved son, brother, student, athlete, and

friend was lost.

Although gone from this world, Ricky’s spirit lives on in those who loved him.

His legacy lives on as the Wilcox Family

continues to fuel the dreams of future Buena Regional High School graduates with

scholarships provided by the funds raised at the annual Run4Ricky.

Ricky WilcoxRicky Wilcox

1985-2004 1985-2004

Forever in our minds. Forever in our Forever in our minds. Forever in our hearts.hearts.