Richard Goodman

Miss you Richard. God bless you John
I'm sorry for your loss.

He was the nicest man I ever met. I can't believe he is gone. I have a foot locker full of his history books that I was holding for him when he moved from Austin Tx. I sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers for John and his family. Love you

A really good man who will be greatly missed. What a great voice. He was a pleasure to work with at the Texas General Land Office.

John, I just read all of the entries about your remarkable Dad. After meeting you yesterday, I can see the heritage of his special qualities within you. My deepest sympathy to you on the physical loss of your Dad, but I am positive that he is close by you; he continues to inspire you and be with you. It was so special meeting you and after talking with you I have such a great insight into the great man your Dad was and is.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me. My prayer for you is...

I knew Richard when he was a larger than life student in the speech class that we shared at Laredo Nixon High School. When I moved to Austin I was pleased to see his successes. May he rest in peace.
may his family live to know his peace.

Vaya con Dios, R.G.

Richard and Diana were my first full-time employers after I finished Nursing School at UT. I was one of several RN's taking care of their son, John. Richard, Diana, Lisa, and John made me feel like a member of the family by their warmth and attentiveness.

Richard impressed me immediately with his boyish candor, wily wit, gleaming intelligence, and sonorous voice. He was completely lovable--the quintessential Peter Pan man. Unfortunately, his restive soul led to some disquieting...

I recently heard the news of Richard's passing. I was not a close friend, or a relative to him. In fact, we only met once at his home in San Diego. I interviewed Richard on behalf of his son John (for a television news story). It's funny because I've done hundreds of interviews with people over the years, and for some reason the thought of Richard has stayed with me. Despite the difficulties and struggles, he was very charming and articulate. I instantly liked him! Unfortunately, I never...

Sincerest Condolences to the entire Goodman Family,

Richard had a contagious optimism that made you think anything was possible. His sense of public service was exemplary and gleaned from his father. His soft and gentle side he learned from his mother. This produced a compassion for fairness that enabled him to speak up for those that could not speak for themselves. It was these qualities that made all of us that were friends know what an extraordianry individual he was. His...