Another year without you. It seems so strange to be talking to you this way instead of being face to face. So much has happened in my life since you've been gone. I hope you are watching over me and smiling down at all of us! Always my brother.

Loved you then, love you still! My brother, my friend , my protector! Miss you Duke!

Happy Birthday in heaven! I am happy to know that Mom is there with you......she wanted to be with her son. There will never be a time when you are not in my heart.....love you and miss you.

The best son,brother, uncle, and friend!!! Miss you still

Another year has passed and you are in our thoughts daily. Peace and love be with you.

Happy Birthday "Duke"! I miss you.....always!

Happy Birthday! I have been remembering all the wonderful funny things you said and did that made you so dear to us! I know my family and I will always keep you and your memory alive. I can only hope that the choices I have made in your honor will please you. Love always, your sister.

It's hard to believe a year has passed. You are thought of and missed daily! My only comfort is in knowing you are at peace. Love always...

My dear brother Richard....Happy Birthday! You are loved and missed by all of your family. We see and acknowledge the signs of your presence all around us! Thank you! I hope you are at peace. Love and hugs, Patti

My Uncle Duke was a wonderful, generous and fun loving man who will be forever missed. No holiday dinner will ever be the same without his stories. He was a free spirit who I am certain is hoping we all live each day in the carefree way he did. Thank you for the butterflies!

My big brother for 59 years, it's hard to believe you have left us. There is no time I can remember when you weren't there for me. Always a friend and confidant, annoying and teasing brother,as well as my children's favorite uncle, you left an indelible mark on my life.

Devoted Uncle "Duke", brother and son; cherished friend
and confidant. Richard's wonderful disposition and sense of humor will be greatly missed, but we are left with wonderful memories.