Friday, September 5, 2014
Dear Virginia and family: I was saddened to hear of Richard's passing, though knowing his final resting place and in who's arms he is resting gives me great comfort. Remembering two of my favourite teachers at MDHS, and watching their romance bloom was a special privilege. Meeting up with Richard many years later at - no surprise - the Markham library one evening, then fueling the friendship through UAC attendance, brought a new side of him into my life. He spoke for me at my baptism. He helped me through a divorce. He counselled not only me, but my son Francois. We did a bible study together. I will never forget him. Blessings on you all. There is a party in Heaven going on, and Richard is dancing a jig, I'm thinking.
