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Richard H. Essex

Sarasota, Florida

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Essex, Richard H. Jun. 9, 1921 - May 19, 2015 Richard Essex passed away on the 19th of May, 2015 at age 93. Richard was born Putti Henry Eichelbaum in Berlin Germany on June 9, 1921, the son of Curt and Charlotte Eichelbaum. Richard and his family fled Germany in 1934 because of the increasing...

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I had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Essex for the last 15 years. He was exceptionally kind. A remarkable man, and hero to this nation and countless people around the world during WWII. I will miss our conversations, and our coffees together on St. Armand's circle.

At one of our more recent get-togethers you said that one day you will be gone, and maybe I could share some of these stories with other people that I meet. Mr. Essex - I remember every story you shared, and I will be...