Richard L. Gordon

Richard's family should know that his influence will ripple for generations. He changed the way we view Earth's bounty, something few can honestly say. I never met the man, he retired when I was 7 years old, but he influenced me in a way few others can claim. I only wish more people were as smart, passionate, and wanted to truly understand the planet we all call home like he did.

Dear Nancy and Gordon Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. I knew Dick as my Professor at Penn State, he was a member of my doctoral committee. First and foremost he was a kind man, and always constructive. He was an inspiration to me and countless students because of his intelligence, his accomplishments, his perseverance, and his work ethic. He was a devoted professor and mentor to so many—a treasure in every sense of the word.

Dear Nancy and Gordon Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. I knew Dick as my Professor at Penn State, he was a member of my doctoral committee. First and foremost he was a kind man, and always constructive. He was an inspiration to me and countless students because of his intelligence, his accomplishments, his perseverance, and his work ethic. He was a devoted professor and mentor to so many—a treasure in every sense of the word.

Gordon Family - Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss.

Dr. Gordon was a great influence in my life and I will be forever grateful for his guidance and help when I was his student. You will be in my prayers and thoughts.

nancy and the family, so sorry to hear of dick's passing. A giant in his field, I always learned something when we chatted; I would comment on something, he would smile, hesitate a few seconds, and then tell me why I was missing some key element in how we needed to think about such things. He lifted his unit and many others at Penn State and will be sorely missed. To a life well lived, The Lombras

Dear Gordons,
We were so sad to learn about Dick's passing. We have so many good memories of the times we spent and celebrated together. We have thought of you often. Our best to your family and our sympathy for your loss.
Ann and Bill Millman

Nancy and family,

Our heartfelt condolences to all of you upon your loss.

Dear Nancy and family,
I'm very sorry to hear this sad news. Dick was a true gentleman, a person of great intelligence and dignity. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Annie Rose