Gerald Richard Ph.D.

To the father that was with me when mine was on the road, I'll always love you and we will all be together again soon.

My condolences to the family. Mr. Richard will be missed.

Earl F. Biggs
class of 1966

Dear Richards Family,
The Wilson family would like to express our sincere condolences to you at this time. G was a positive influence in the lives of many young people at Harlan over the years. Being one of his "roses" in the Track Cheer Club will always bring back good memories of your father and the friendships that I made in high school. To Jerry, Lazette and the rest of the Richards family, remember to keep the faith. God never gives us more than we can handle.

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Thank you so much!! Mr. Richards you changed my life back in High School (Harlan). I will never forget you..... May GOD bless your family.....

Sherrie Tyler
Harlan Class of '83

To the family:
It was wonderful to see each of you today, at the Celebration of life for your father. G.R, was such a great mentor. He was such a positive influence on my life as well as others. His strict discipline, guidance, and unfaltering faith in each of us, motivated each of us to succeed in life. Whatever aspirations we had in life, he told us that we could be better than that. It has been 37 years since I met the coach, but it seems like yesterday. Although, I never was on the...

To the Richard Family,

My prayers and those of my family are with you at this difficult time. May your faith and support from family and friends bring you peace in the days ahead.

The Harlan family has truly been diminished by the loss of Mr. Richards. A leader, guide, mentor, educator, coach, counselor and friend, countless alumni have been blessed and inspired by his commitment to African American youth. Deepest condolences to the Richards family.

Hon. Michael Brown
Class of 1972

I was very saddened to read of Mr. Richards death. He influenced many of us from the Harlan family. May God sustain you through your time of sorrow.
IVORY E. WRIGHT
Harlan Class of 1972

Dear Family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Dearest Coach,

Thank you for the countless hours you spent with me on the track and thank you for instilling in me the value of "practice makes perfect and perfect practice makes perfect!"

Rochelle