It is not natural to lose a loved one to the enemy death. The Sovereign Lord Jehovah promises at Isaiah 25:8,9 that He will swallow up death forever and will wipe away the tears from all faces. While we patiently wait for the resurrection spoken of at John 5:28,29 we should "search for Jehovah and his strength" through prayer and study of the Bible. (Psalm and 105:4,5) He will give you the strength to endure until you see Richard again.

Even though he wasn't my dad, I still adored him like a second father. Miss you and may you lay in peace.

I miss you everyday, and yes I still cry and weep. its been a long time since you past but the wounds are not closed. they are still very fresh and bleed when I hear your name. I know you wouldn't want me crying when I miss you but that's very hard not to do. you left this world so fast and with out warning, its like a nightmare that's been going on ever since the fateful night. i promise im getting you sun flowers one way or another! i want them to grow as big as yours always did....and i hope your proud of me i know i haven't done much. but i am working on becoming better everyday...i feel as though you live through me and that's what gives me strength. i just pray you keep watch over me and the rest of the family and that you can help guide us in hard times. i love you daddy forever and always.