Dr. Leo O. Richards

Leo,it's said that the good always die young; we will always remember you as one of the young ones. I was really looking forward to your competitive spirit on our team this year, and I know that your spirit will still be on that softball field. It has been a pleasure sharing the game with you for the past 8 years and you will be missed.God will be with you now and He will be here to watch over your family. Swing hard and run fast my friend; heaven must have needed another good ballplayer.

Carol, Don and I are very sorry to hear of Leo's passing away. If there is anything we can do, please be in touch with us. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

To My Favorite Uncle,
I am so sad for all of us, especially Carol, Deb and Diana. You had a larger than life way about you. The twinkle in your eye gave away the child that was always you. I am sure you are at play somewhere in the galaxies!
Love, Maryanne

I just saw Leo last Wednesday at our softball game. It is hard to realize that he will no longer be with us. May God Bless Leo and his family. "Until we meet again up Yonder."

What can be said about a man that made such an impact and contribution to this world that is not already written in his accomplishments? Leo was a dedicated, decent and passionate man whose interests ranged between opposite extremes of the spectrum. His contributions to space will outlive us all, and his humanity to animals is something we can all be inspired by. I have fond memories of time spent with Leo and Carol at their home in Alabama. I remember listening to his stories of his days at...