Richard Hammerschlag

I just happened to be thinking of my time as a student career experience program student at Patuxent/USGS, and I googled Kenilworth and Kingman marsh, and this link came up. I was doing fisheries research for my master's thesis at Morgan State and Dick was my mentor. I also helped him out at Kenilworth. Those were great days. Dick will always be one of my favorite people. I still crack up thinking about his greasy brown bag fried chicken lunches. My condolences to Freddi and family.

As an original member of the Metropolitan Council of Governments Anacostia Restoration Team from 1088-2000, with primary responsibility for restoration efforts within the District of Columbia portion of the watershed, I met Dick professionally about 35 years back. Over the course of my 12 years at MWCOG we worked closely on a range of restoration issues and initiatives. Our crowning collaboration was the restoration of Kenilworth Marsh in the District. As the District of Columbia's and...

I was just randomly thinking about Dick today and was so sad to hear about his passing. He was such a great research mentor during my studies at UMD, which was over 20 years ago. We had some good times on the marsh and I have lots of fond memories of him. He was a really good person and will be missed by many.

I only met Dick a few times and years ago worked in same Lab at Beltsville, Maryland with Freddi and few times saw with a Brookside Gardens events. Total shocked to hear of the passing of Sick and share my condolences with Freddi and family.

It's been several years since I've seen Dick, but I will never forget the sound of his voice or the tremendous smile on his face whenever I saw him. So very sad to hear of his passing.

His nickname for me was Trinh Tin Tin, and I would call him Doc Hammer. Walking on the muddy marsh for hours was no trouble for him. Dr. Hammerschag is passionate about restoring the Anacostia. From friends at dc gov...Freddi - he will be missed greatly.

I am so very sorry to hear this news today - I so enjoyed seeing Dick at PVC NARGS functions and he will be sorely, sorely missed. My very best wishes to your family Freddi and deep condolences for this huge loss.

So blessed to have worked with Dick at CUE, and for the communications ever since. He inspired so many and will be equally missed. May he live on in the memories and stories that we share. Wishing his family peace during this difficult time. I'm so sorry to hear about Dick's passing.

Much to my regret I haven´t seen Richard and Freddi in decades but I remember Richard as a smart, thoughtful and warm presence. My thoughts are with you, Freddi and all the Hammerschlags. Susie