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Mary Randle
December 1, 2011
I believe Dad's epitaph says it best:
Christian, Father, Farmer, Educator.
His love of science was supassed only by his love for God and his fellow mankind.
I am grateful for the time I had to get to know him better; for knowing him helps me to understand myself.
His love of the land and animals he passed on not only to his children but also his grandchildren.
His legacy reaches farther than any of us will ever know. He touched enumerous lives.
I hope we will all be able to remember the lessons he taught us to survive this world and to make it to Heaven.
I know Jennifer, Grandad, Nana and Dad are all there waiting to greet us. In the meantime, I hope his family stays as closely knit together as we did this past year.
Kathie Austin
November 29, 2011
I miss my Dad. I know my siblings & nieces do also. We are all hoping and praying that he is enjoying his new surroundings with family and friends in Heaven. Dad, you gave us definitions for "grit," "determination," "dream," and "honest worker." With that said, we march on to continue that which you hoped we would do so that through us, your efforts would not have been in vain.
December 9, 2010
It was always a pleasure to assist Mr. Austin at the Main Library. He will be missed.
Doug Hamilton, Nashville, Tennessee
Steve Dunning
December 9, 2010
Richard had some amazing ideas about education and I enjoyed helping him out at the library and seeing him around town. He was a kind and gentle man and I'll miss him.
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Stacy Owens
December 9, 2010
I loved helping Mr. Austin when he visited Peabody's Education Library. He possessed a love of teaching along with a kind, gentle, and generous spirit.
Peggy Min
December 8, 2010
I will always remember Richard for his love of building things, growing things, and caring for and teaching people. I am blessed to have had his friendship.
Susan
December 8, 2010
I enjoyed seeing Richard come into the bank. He truly was a part of us and we were blessed to be a part of his life. He had the biggest heart of anyone I've ever met. He will be missed.
Richard Austin at the Vanderbilt Science Library, Nov. 2, 2006.
Jon Erickson
December 8, 2010
Richard in the library reminded me of the proverbial kid in a candy store.
Richard Stringer-Hye
December 8, 2010
I always enjoyed working with Mr. Austin at the Vanderbilt Science Library. I think he was the most kind man I ever met. RIP Mr. Austin.
Richard Stringer-Hye
December 8, 2010
Always enjoyed working with Mr. Austin at the Vanderbilt Science Library. He was most kind man I think I ever met.
Polly Alexander
December 8, 2010
I will always remember Mr. Austin and will miss his daily visits to the library. He was a true gentleman.
Luttrell Thomas
December 8, 2010
I would like to express my sympathy to the family for the loss of my good friend Richard Austin.
Liz Coleman
December 8, 2010
Mr. Austin was one of my favorite patrons at the library. He was also a good friend and I will deeply miss him.
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