I don’t know you Dick, but just noticed in reading the story about my son’s Make-a-Wish gift that you helped fund it the summer of 2020. I looked you up and learned about your life and passing. It brought tears to my eyes to learn about you. You passed on my In-laws anniversary. Conincidences like that fascinate me. June 6, 2020 after your passing, a litter of puppies was born and my son Jonny was gifted a beautiful Cavapoo puppy we named Daisy, gifted by you. Thank you! Daisy is what we needed to complete our family. My son Jonny was diagnosed with Leukemia at 2 years old. He relapsed a few times and had 2 bone marrow transplants (March 2018 and February 2019). He has been cancer free almost 5 years now. He also had to get 10 days of cranial radiation. He had to get the same head mold made like you did. The story of your life fascinated me and you seemed like a very intriguing, genuine human being. I, too like quantum physics! Now I understand how the Universe gifted Jonny such a perfect dog for our family so quickly and easily!  Thank you for gifting us such a beautiful puppy to bring us joy for so many years. I will carry the story of your life that I read here close to my heart. You are now a part of our story. Thank you! 
Love,
Jenny Leavens

You are 'forever missed' Lau...and forever in my heart.

Well buddy, we’ve talked about this day, but I thought there would be time for more conversations. Throat cancer and Covid 19 erased that time away, and I sure do hurt for the loss of it. It seems a very cruel thing that a man with an appetite for every imaginable kind of food, and one ready for any kind of conversation would be deprived of both for the last 3 months of his life. Of course, you took it in stride as you do everything else. You were a dear sweet and exceptionally good friend and I can only hope to emulate some of your wonderful character traits. I miss you muchly, my friend, and I’m hoping to hear that Oakey twang this next time around.

I've been thinking about Dick a lot during these troubling times - wondering what his take would be on it all, would so love to know. I met Dick shortly after I moved to the US through my friendship with Suzanne and Janet almost 25 years ago and we immediately hit it off. So enjoyed bantering with Dick at many social gatherings over the years - he had such a wicked sense of humor and that mischievous twinkle in his eye that I will always remember. I shall so miss you at the next gathering Dick but know you'll be there in spirit. Will root out some caviar to have in your honor - much love

Dick’s passing represents the loss of an incredible individual, and I mean ‘individual.’ Dick was truly one of a kind. He was brilliant, funny and so quick-witted he’d often have a clever riposte started before you finished airing the statement it addressed. I quickly learned that no gathering was complete without Dick and his ever-present post-Oklahoma drawl. I remember several Thanksgiving celebrations from the early nineties with Dick presiding over the turkey as it slowly turned on a mesquite-smoked rotisserie. Butter injections. Special basting rituals. All while espousing conservative doctrine intended as much to provoke as educate. Dick really enjoyed winding up anyone who fell back on simply regurgitating the popular politics and philosophy of the time. It was a special and joyous opportunity to watch and listen to Dick expound on almost any topic. As I write this, I can picture him delivering a mellifluous sermon on the travails of undisciplined thinking. Without Dick the world has lost something integral. I miss you, Dick. I wish there were one more chance to sit outside and converse – remembering not wanting to miss a single word or another cleverly drawn syllable. Goodbye, Dickie Lau.

I am so sorry to hear about this. Richard was a fun and loving guy and will be missed. We went to Lawton High together, and I have only great memories of our time.

Oh Dickie Lau, how we will and do miss you. You've been in my life most of my life and it doesn't seem possible you're not still here. I know I'll be thinking "I need to tell Lau this!" or "Lau will know the answer." The size of the hole we feel is a tribute to how much of a presence you were in our lives. Thank you for the debates, the wisdom, the laughs, the care and the love. You are my family. I love you Lau.