Richard E. Darnell

Dick had a profound impact upon me and my professional life even though I only knew him for a few short years. His deeds and words of wisdom resonate to this day. I regret not looking him up and telling him these things in person.

It was my privilege to know Dick. He was my professor, mentor and friend. I would not have achieved my dream goal of becoming a PT without Dick. He was a remarkable man. Thank you and rest in peace my friend.

Dick was my teacher, mentor, colleague, and most of all, friend. I am blessed for it all. God's peace to all who miss him. I think Dick would have wanted it that way.

My deepest condolences to Dr. Darnell's family. I fondly remember him as probably my favorite instructor. His enthusiasm was infectious, and there was no end to his depth of knowledge. I think I still have my Growth and Development notes from his class all these years later! Kathy Utley Nyquist '75.

Dear Dick, I feel so fortunate that I had the privilege to work as your colleague for a number of years. Now you are in a place where you can have the best arguments imaginable -- enjoy!

Dear Dr. Darnell, I remember the first day I had a professor meeting with you in the graduate PT program at U of M-Flint. It was in 2003 and I was as nervous as any of us are when we undergo a vulnerable mentoring process. When interacting with you and sharing my professional growth plan, I knew I was sitting with a person of deeply developed value. A value, not only in mind, but also in heart. In an instant, I could tell that my professional growth process was being stewarded and...