--goodbye Richard. our family always had nothing but good memories of you. You sure could make the women laugh! Im so so glad i was able to stop by and see you a little while back. you rest well ny friend and peace be with you. jim

To all of the loving neices & nephews, What a wonderful experience sharing my time with your Uncle Richard and the family over the years. He will be in my heart and prayers forever. Take Care to all and God Bless.

I have spent several days thinking about the nine years that I have had the pleasure of knowing my favirote "old comdgent."

The more I think the more I wonder, how he could spin time and memories of Waynesboro and his life in it into the fabric of a story you wanted more of.

How his loss of the love of his life shortly after I met him here on Philadelphia Ave show that love and loss of love does

I have spent several days thinking about the nine years that I have had the pleasure of knowing my favirote "old comdgent."

The more I think the more I wonder, how he could spin time and memories of Waynesboro and his life in it into the fabric of a story you wanted more of.

How his loss of the love of his life shortly after I met him here on Philadelphia Ave show that love and loss of love does not need to lead to bitterness in the twlight of your years.

I have been told "you have been a good neighbor not to me in looking at the long life and giving of oneself that is not seen any longer but was what Richard did.

Lion, looking out or those who could not see. Knight of Columbus, Head usher of the church and after the loss off his wife daily in his car visit sick members of St Anderw's Church, but never home alone felling sorry for himself.

Making toys for children he knew not and never in ninty eight years being able to have his own. Bitter no. I Moved here thear year his wife passed I had not gotten to know him. He walke up to me and said near Christmas time "It aint much but here is a wooden car for your boy." He handed me the car and walked away. A week later I realized from the burning on the bottom he hand made it.
What is a good neighbor a young man who shovels and takes out the trash when he has time? Or is a man who spends all of his life giving of his time and efforts to God, family, counrty, community, friends and the unknown person who if tring needs a hand.

That was the Mr. O'tool I saw from hin nephews bio, the life I was close enough to observe that life.

Thank you Richard.
PAD and family.

Dear John, Praying that God will comfort your heart, uplift your spirit, and carry you through this time of sadness to a place of piece. With deep and sincere sympathy, Anita

Bob, Our family wishes to send our very deepest sympathies to you and your family at this time of sadness.

Dear grieving family, My wife and I are very sorry for your tremendous loss and would like to give our condolences to the family. We cannot imagine the great pain and sorrow you are experiencing during this most difficult time. When we lose someone we love so much, we are left with a strong desire to see that person again. It's wonderful to know that the Bible promises we will see our loved ones who have fallen asleep in death.

Dear grieving family, My wife and I are very sorry for your tremendous loss and would like to give our condolences to the family. We cannot imagine the great pain and sorrow you are experiencing during this most difficult time. When we lose someone we love so much, we are left with a strong desire to see that person again. It's wonderful to know that the Bible promises we will see our loved ones who have fallen asleep in death. John chapter 5, verses 28 and 29 gives us this wonderful reassurance: "Do not marvel at this because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life." What a marvelous hope! Once again we wish to express our condolences for your loss. And although we cannot erase the pain and sorrow you are feeling, it is our hope that this can give you a small measure of comfort.