Richard F. "Rich" Lang

The WWII Honor Flights organized by Bill/Evonne Williams was the venue that introduced me to Rich Lang in 2008. Since he landed in Guam on July 1944 & me originally from Guam, a friendship developed. I enjoyed my visits with him as I learned of his pre-WWII days in South O, his USMC days especially during the Liberation of Guam, & his firefighter career. But his Catholic Faith & his family were his proudest "braggings." I will miss taking him to our annual Liberation Day event,to the VFW for...

I am so sorry for your loss. Rich was such a great guy. A good friend of my dad Barney McKearney. They had many good times at the gas station my dad managed on 16th and Dorcas, and also at the Dorcas bar just across the street.
Was planning on attending the rosary Thursday evening, but our daugher had her baby that day at 4 in the afternoon in Norfolk, so I didn't have much time to get there. Was looking forward to visiting with your family and extended family.
I wrote a letter to...

I must speak for my father Carl Schrat first on this guest book for Rich Lang. He went to St.Joseph's school with Rich and he pointed out tonight he has known Rich Lang for 80 years.
These are two World War II vets who were life-long friends. Rich had a much much harder time in the Great War than my father, but both would tell you that they were just doing their jobs.
They don't make men like Rich Lang anymore.
I befriended Rich on football Saturdays at the DAV and I immediately...

Rich was one hell of a guy he will be missed, living next door to him and your mom was a wonderful time and will be cherrished forever both of your parents were so nice and so willing to do anything for anyone,my heart goes out you all with thoughts and prayers. Sincerly, Troy King

Rick, Laurie, Bill, Peggy & Mary Jo... I am so sorry for the loss of your father. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am sure you all know how many hearts he touched. He was a great coach, father, and mentor. I cannot begin to count the number of peoples lives that he touched. He will truly be missed. He taught many young children (in sports) the true meaning of working hard to achieve great things. He will be missed.

To the Lang Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Hugs to Frances Rieschl and Marian Pruch,whom I have known most of my life. To the rest of the Lang that I haven't met, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dear Fran, I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. He was a great man, I was honored to know him through church.

Peggy,Don and rest of the Lang family - sorry to hear of Coach Lang's death. I remember him from PE class at St. Pat's, and at your house when we'd stop there before heading out. My prayers are with you.

I met your Dad at Fountain View where my Mom lives. What a thoughtful, caring and giving man! I loved talking to him. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers to all of you.