Sunday, March 7, 2021
Chris, Richard and Lisa have lost a truly great Dad .. and I have lost my very best High School friend.
Dick probably faced many trials and tribulations in his life, but he seldom let on. In my talks with him recently, he mentioned a few - like his childhood asthma - but he fooled me again. His laugh and his incredibly optimistic outlook remained. Unlike other loved ones that I have lost, I was not prepared.
I was sure he was on the way to recovery, and that I would see him again.
Not in this life.
But his love of life, for his family, and his host of friends remains. May we all take comfort from that. God bless him.
Al Atherton
