Richard Dan Heywood

Thanks Coach. You were an awesome man. So many fond memories of Football games, etc. rush through my mind as I look at your picture. Mesa High. Carry On!

I forgot to sign my name to the post for the "Indian Boys". This is
Kim Anton, Mesa High Class of 1980.

my most cherished memories was playing trumpet with you and Gaylon and that will always be in my heart.

Melissa, I was very sad to read of your dad's passing. Seems like a hundred years ago you were all throwing papers! Please give your mom my condolences. Love, Jan (Dever) Copenhaver (Jennifer's mom)

RIP Coach Heywood.

Coach, you are a very important person to me. You were influential with my training as a distant runner, but you were also a steadfast and reliable "father figure" we could all count on. I credit much of my success today on the values, hard work and dedication you taught me to have as a runner. I love you for all that you did for me during my time at Mesa High, and I love you for all you have done for thousands of others. I have always held you in my heart, and thought of you often...you will...

You were a great coach and a very kind man! Heaven is all the better with your presence. Janiece Stamper

Thank you Coach Heywood for helping us "Indian boys" to achieve our best in school and on the track. When it came to cross country the code for Long Slow Distance (LSD) was "Anton-run home" which was about 10 miles from Mesa High! lol I used to make fun of your socks because I couldn't tell where they stopped and the legs started....Thanks for being a friend. I wish your family peace and comfort during this time. "Carry-On" Coach!

Thank you Coach Heywood for having the patience to teach me to drive!!!