Richard M. High

Fair winds Richard, you were a mentor and a leader and your memory will live on.

Richard was an outstanding shipmate and a wonderful human being, low key but highly effective as a leader. He made people want to pass the time with him. He exerted a positive aura which attracted others to serve and was always a supportive mentor. Here he is receiving one of many USCG Auxiliary commendations from our Flotilla Commander. You will be missed. Christine please receive all our love, Hortensia and Bob

R.I.P. Dear Teacher, Mentor & Friend.

This is a picture of some of the most important guys in my life. From left to right is Mark High, Richard High, Adam M. Hughes (Kurt´s husband) and Kurt High. Beth and I grew up with the High boys and they were our brothers in our hearts. I cannot remember a time when without them. We ran crazy in the neighborhood and were in and out of each others homes all the time. Even after we "grew up" we were still in each others lives. We lost Adam several years ago and lost Richard last month....

I met Richard through a mutual friend, Ralph Carbone. They had booths at the Dade County Youth Fair, Richard with Ryder Trucks and Ralph with the University of Miami/ Jackson Memorial Burn Center, directly across from each other. Richard, being naturally curious, started a conversation with Ralph that led to Richard becoming a passionate, devoted and enthusiastic volunteer/supporter of the Burn Center for many years! The Burn Center ran a yearly Burn camp for children surviving burn...