"Happy 49th Birthday Richard. I'm so happy you got to enjoy this one in peace. I hope your Grandma made you her famous chocolate cake since we couldn't."

"To my best dear friends Denise, Lauren and Keith, My heart is heavy for your loss. Richard is now at peace as we know it was not easy to say goodbye, he will always live in our hearts and wonderful memories. What a GREAT guy he is! All my love to you from Art and Susan."

"Denise and all of Richard's family, I would like to express my deep sadness for your loss. I was Richard's manager at HP from 2000-2005. We had some great times and some tough ones. Richard and I had a lot of heart to heart discussions and I will always have a soft spot for him and where he wanted to take his life and remember him with his big smile."

"Denise, So sorry to hear about the passing of Rich. Wish I could have been more of an influence on him, but I could only help by doing the right thing. You know what I mean. Hope your journey through life is going to be great and will be easier now. Best regards, Mark Allen"

"Dear Denise, I am so sorry to hear about Richard passing. I know we have not been in touch for many years but I have such fond memories of middle school and high school. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love, Lance and Meredith"

"Dearest Denise, Lauren, and Keith, We were devastated to hear the news about Richard. We will treasure the fond memories we have of the many years on Rorex Dr./Nicolo Ct. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love and blessings, Sharon, Peggy, Gary, Maryssa, Trevor, Tanner, baby Jayden, and Rollie"

"While trying to write something profound and orginal, it occured to me that he was both orginal and profound. He was sincere, and outgoing, cheerful, and I never saw him with anything but a smile on his face. I know how much he adored Denise, and the kids,and I know that he'll be missed by all. Many prayers are being sent to you sweet Richard, and to your beautiful family. RIP my friend."

"Dear Denise, Lauren & Keith,  I just learned today of Richard's passing and my heart is so heavy for you.  I know we haven't spoken in quite some time, but I thought of you, Richard, Lauren & Keith often.  My deepest sympathy to you and your family."

"What can you say about Rich. Rich kept me on the straight and narrow  at the early age of 14. I will miss him. A good man, a good friend, and mostly a loyal brother. Rest in Peace Rich. I will always miss you.

Chris Patrick"

"We are so sad to hear of Rich's passing. So many good memories!! Over the Line, camping, going to the fair, and living across the street from eachother when we were younger. Rich will be truly missed .Denise, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers always. We love you. Joe and Dawn Levins"

"I was very sad to hear of the passing of Richard. He and I worked together many years ago in new products at HP. He was a great guy and would do anything for anyone. He was always smiling and full of energy. I know that his wife and his family meant the world to him. He will be missed by family and friends."

"It was great a pleasure to work with Richard. He always was ready to help with anything and to anybody!.Great memories comes to my mind when I was working for TIS and he at Procurement. What a days Richard! You truly were  a great friend!  My sincere condolences to Denise and her kids and to the rest of the family. May the peace of our Lord Jesus be you!"

"Dear Denise, Lauren, and Keith. We are thinking of you and praying for you. May God comfort you through family, friends and His Spirit especially at this time. You all are a blessing in our lives. - Brian & Kelly"

"I didn't remember him until I saw his picture.  I rememered him instantly.  He was great person, always there to help.  My sincerest condolences."

"I am sorry to hear about Richard's passing, I knew Richard from the many HP softball games and work. He was always a very happy and easy going guy. My thoughts and prayers are with his family."

"I had the pleasure of working with Richard on several programs at HP and am deeply sadden by his passing.  He made the time spent at work more enjoyable as he was a great team player.  My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time."

"My husband and I have known Rich since high school. He will be missed. I will remember all the times we went camping when the kids were small and the christmas get togethers. Our thought and prayers go out to the family and friends who loved Rich."

"Such a sad loss, too soon.   As a brother and uncle, Rich was caring, happy and proud of his family.  As a friend, Rich was a pleasure to be with and always there for you to make a day bright. We will sincerely miss and hold Rich close in our hearts forever."

"I knew Richard for many years we worked at hp.  He was enjoyable to work with.  I remember his good attitude and smile through many changes in his career at hp.  My condoleces to the family for your loss. I pray the Lord comfort you."

"I was saddened to hear about Richard. It has been many years since I worked with Richard directly, but I remember him as someone who always had a smile on his face, a great attitude, and an infectious laugh. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. May the love of God comfort those close to him in this time."

"Worked with rich since day one  we had a lot of laughs and good times my deepest sympathy to Denise and girls to young to soon Richard T love You GOD Bless"

"I WORKED WITH RICH  SINCE THE DAY HE STARTED UNTIL I LEFT IN 2000. RAN INTO HIM AT CREDIT UNION FROM TIME TO TIME  ALWAYS GOT A HUG. RICHARD T I LOVE YOU . YOU WERE ALWAYS SO SWEET TO ME. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY  TO DENISE AND HIS GIRLS. GOD BLESS YOU TO YOUNG TO SOON YOU WILL BE  MISSED"

"Many, many fond memories working with Richard, he was my rock in Purchasing.  Looking at his young smiling face brought many of them back. Oh the fun we all had at HP in the early years, they are forever in my heart. "

"Have known Richard since we were kids, Richard always lived life to the fullest, we had some really good times and he will be missed, my prayers are with Denise and family, godbless."

"I worked with Richard for several years and he was quite a character and a unique individual. He was called home to his Creator way to early but peace be with you and your family."

"I had the pleasure of working with Richard at Hewlett-Packard for quite a few years. The news of his passing was a shock to me and I he will be missed by many.
May you rest in peace Richard and be at peace with God."

"Though I haven't seen Rich for years, his smile, good nature,  and big heart will always be remembered. Just thinking about Rich makes me smile. I'm sure he is in a great place right now, but hopefully God doesn't have him umpiring at first base! (Those of you who were in HP playoffs know what I'm talking about.) My thoughts and prayers go out to his beautiful family."

"I've missed Rich since he left HP years ago. He was always fun to work with. I pray The God Of All Comfort meets his family right where they are (2 Corinthians Chapter 1.) He helped train me when I first started at HP in 2001 and he was always very kind and accommodating. Please accept condolences from my family to his as they cope with losing Rich. We’ll be praying for you."

"Richard will be missed buy me.  My heart goes out to his family and friends.  I would not classify myself as close friend but rather someone who worked close by him (a cube or so away) and occasinally on a project.  I grew to respect him for his work attitude, dedication, openness to always be of help if possible and in general just a real nice guy to be around.  I am sure he is missed."

"I was blessed to have known and befriended Richard while working at HP.  He was a special person and I am truly saddened by his passing.  I will never forget his smile and sense of humor.  My dearest sympathies go out to his family.  May they find comfort that Richard has moved on to a better place.  God bless you all."

"I am so sorry to hear of Richard's passing.  He was much to young to leave us.  My heart goes out to Denise, Lauren and Keith."

"I was so sad to hear about Richard's passing.  We had so much fun working with each other over the years.  I can still hear his voice and laughter in the hallways.  I pray for his family and will always remember what a great person he is."

"So sorry to hear of Rich's passing at such a young age.  I worked with Rich in the same area for 15 years.  He was a clever fellow and quick witted.  Was fun to be around.  All my prayers for his family."

""I got the pleasure of working with Richard at HP. He always had a smile and a kind word. I am so sorry to hear of his sudden passing. My heart goes out to his family, may they know how much Richard's friends truly cared about him and how he touched their lives. Please know you will be in my thoughts and prayers.""

"I had the pleasure of working with Rich at HP for many, many years. His friendliness, energy, and down to earth attitude was magnetic and contagious.  I am shocked to hear of his passing and my heart goes out to his family because he was truely one of a kind and will be missed.  God bless."

"Denise and family our deepest sympathies. Neddy and I still smile about the times when we used to go to the beach at night and sit around the Bon fire. I never had a dull moment with Rich. God Bless.
Bryant and Neddy"

"I worked with Richard for over 20 years and he brought so much to the departments we worked in.  My heart goes out to his family and pray God will keep them at peace during this challenging time.  God Bless!"

"I knew Richard through work at HP. I always enjoyed talking with him when our paths crossed, he had a quick smile and great sense of humor. My sympathy to his friends and family on his passing, I know he will be missed."

"Such a tragedy, he was fun to work with. I will never forget our audit, Richard was way to honest.  I used to see him and his wife at Emmanuel Faith Church. I was alwasy happy to see him in church.My thoughts and prayers are with the family."

"I worked with Richard for 20 years..may he Rest in Peace.  My sympathies go to Denise and his Children.  From a Mom to his Mom, I hope your heart mends quickly on the loss of your son, prayers go to you,"

"I am so sorry to hear.  Rich was a good friend and a truly great person.  My next door neighbor for years, a co-worker at HP, and a softball teammate.  Although I have not seen him in years, this still weighs very heavy.  My thoughts and prayers are with you Denise, Lauren and Keith."

"This is Steve, Barbi's Husband.  Thanks you for having this site 2 say a few words.  I am sorry 4 your loss in many ways.  Denise at our age we surely have had sorrow.  Our heart is heavy, this is never easy in any true way.  We know a bit of your heavy heart.  God will use this in years 2 come in ways that will make you bend a knee and thank Him somehow.  Everything u feel is real.  Our L"

"Denise, Lauren, and Keith, I hope you always know how much we love you. My heart breaks for your heartache. We are lifting you all up in our prayers. We pray that God will bless you with precious memories that will bring smiles to your hearts. We love you."

"Richard and I were friends for a long long time. He first came into my life when he started hanging around the "girl next door", Denise, who later became his wife of 28 years.  He was a happy, smiling and extremely energetic man. I will miss that wonderful smile and his boundless energy. My prayers go with his family and the friends left behind, as he is now in a much better place."