Richard Max Andrews

Rich Andrews was a fine human being and a lot of fun to be around. He was generous and giving and I cared about him greatly as many others also did. He knew my mother from way back in the early years of American Atheists and provided a link for me to her activities when I was but a child.

I miss Rich and send my late condolences to the surviving family. I also miss Scott and when those two brothers got together, it was always a fun time indeed! We all have to die a some time and only...

I would have posted this sooner, but I just read about Rich's death in the latest issue of American Atheist magazine. I haven't seen Rich in years, but worked with him and Chris Allen when the Salt Lake Chapter of AA was organized, and the AA Convention came to Salt Lake in the 1980s. Those were incredible years and are memories I've always cherished. Since then I've followed his courageous commitment to the separation of church and state with amazement. He just kept on all these years,...

What a fine, intelligent, kind and generous man. His life was well lived. I'm sorry for his loss for his family, his friends, Utah, and everyone who had the chance to be touched by him in even small ways. Gretchen Siegler

I first met Rich when he hired on the Rio Grande RR in 1976. He was always up for a good laugh at work or a good time after work. I always admired his strong convictions, especially on separation of church and state. I will never forget him.

Rich was a great person and a good friend. He fought for the civil rights of the under-represented and he supported and encouraged others who wanted to do the same. And, although his battles were often misunderstood and unpopular in mainstream society, they meant the world to the people involved. Rich wasn't afraid...he and his courage, and his Vardis Fisher expertise, will be missed so much.

A truly remarkable guy. I am honored to have had the opportunity to work with Richard. His dedication and commitment to the principles he cared about was truly inspiring. He will be missed.

I will never forget Richard's smile. I am very grateful for his willingness to defend the 1st amendment even when he was greatly outnumbered. I will never forget him. My condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.