In Memoriam

The 631st MSG and USS Tiberius regretfully announce the passing of one of our own. Major Rick Keihl has joined his brethren in the Undiscovered Country. Rick was a USMC veteran and a long time member of the USS Tiberius. Before that, Rick was a long time member of the independent club USS Victorious in Clearwater, FL.

Rick passed away on 6 January 2009. According to his longtime friend and Commanding Officer Oliver Savander, Rick had previously been on dialysis.

As a member of Starfleet Marines International (SMI) Rick Kiehl held the rank of Major General in the 7th Division, 64th Regiment. During that time, he was a member of two chapters: USS Victorious and USS Tiberius (since 1998). He served as the 7th Divisional Chief of Operations under then-Division Commander Lt. General Dixie Savander. Rick was also a 7th Division Marine of the Year recipient for the years 2001 and 2003.

On the Tiberius, Rick was a member of the 457th MSG and OIC of the 87th MSG (SMI). He was also involved in other Star Trek and sci-fi fan groups, including a stint as a member of the “Haven’s Guard” aboard the independent club USS Haven (Orlando, FL).

In 2006, Rick joined STARFLEET and its St. Petersburg-based chapter USS Tiberius. He held the rank of Major in the STARFLEET Marine Corps as a member of the 631st MSG “Fighting Ospreys,” attached to the Tiberius, and attended meetings and functions until he became too sick to travel.

Rick Kiehl was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having served in the United States Marine Corps with the 1st Marine Division. Semper fi and Godspeed, Ricky….

Last Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2009 @ 12:20 pm