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Jeet Bhatia
April 5, 2014
I am so sad to know of dickies passing away. I was searching the Internet to connect with him. I know he had found peace thru the practise if mindfulness which I have tried to cultivate. He was my first Americsn friend and left a lasting impression on me. Not a day passed that I did not think of him. Somehow I assumed he was mad at me. I was do wrong. He had evolved so much. I am I tears. I write a story of my first year in American and his story is thd most touching for me. I would like to post if if someone shows me how. Tina I treasure the memory of the time we spent together. Please communicate with me if you can. Jeet
Steve Buck
August 11, 2013
Tina and family,
Very sorry to hear about Dick. He was a true gentleman and a pleasure to hike with in the outdoors of Southern Arizona - and his devotion to veterans was truly unique.
laurence sage
July 30, 2013
In reading about your life, I am only sorry that I didnt meet you in person. May your important work continue!
July 29, 2013
Thank you for being my oldest and dearest friend. You showed me how to live and also how to die bravely. Semper fi, Dickie. Peace and love.
Rit
July 29, 2013
Condolences on the loss of a compassionate, insightful and inspirational human being.
- John Peck, Ajo
Connie Dent
July 28, 2013
You were my friend Kay's "baby brother" and as such, held a special place in her heart - which I also came to know and understand. From great hardship comes great things - you were living proof of that, taking your Nam experiences and the health of your only son and creating good things that will live on well beyond you. Good job, Dick! We should all be so inspired by our passions. You are definitely missed by all who had the privilege of knowing you.
Teri Davis
July 28, 2013
Thank you for being my pal, Richard. I hear your voice every day reminding me to "breathe in, breathe out, and feel the sun on my skin." Your journey into and out of hell helped all of us. Rest in the peace you fought for and deserve.
Nina Trasoff
July 28, 2013
The world has lost a unique, passionate man whose commitment to changing the world went far beyond words to consistent actions. My thoughts are with Tina, Aaron, CT and the rest of the family who have lost someone so dear to them.
July 28, 2013
with all may love always, Lorri
Jeffrey Crane
July 28, 2013
I knew you as "Uncle Dick" and a friend whose laughter will be hard to forget. Your kindness was packed with compassion and thought and was always a highlight when I was in town. Thanks.
C.T. Revere
July 28, 2013
You will be missed terribly and most assuredly remembered with love by so many. Rest in peace, my uncle, godfather and dear friend.
July 28, 2013
Goodbye, my friend. I know we'll get together later to share some wine and tell each other of all the adventures we've had since we were last together. Peace. Burgess
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