Richard F. Erickson

Thank you Uncle Dick for writing down the wonderful stories of your experiences during the depression. They give me a greater understanding of my father, grandfather, and you, and a deeper appreciation for the blessings we have today.

We were honored to have Dick and Pat as neighbors. Even after we grew up and moved away, they continued to be fantastic neighbors to our parents. Dick always had a smile and a story for our dear (but serious) father, and he listened to stories from him many a day. He and Pat were a huge blessing when our mother was sick with a brain tumor, and after she passed they took such good care of our widowed father, providing bountiful and tasty meals for him every week. Such generous kind people. We...