Richard Leo

Glad to hear how Rick touched so many lives. He had a great curiosity about the world and a good heart. He will be sorely missed - always.

Condolences and much love. I read Richard Leo's book in the early 90's while I was in a long term recovery center. It influenced my life, sporadically referring to the his experience moving to Alaska :)

I'm now reading his first book and it is as if I am there in Alaska. He lived his life intensely and his heritage ist timeless. A good example for all of us.

I am deeply saddened to hear of Rick's passing and my condolences to his family. I met him while he was still at Harvard and his energy and enthusiasm for life was contagious. We spent many a night drinking Saki or Retsina, which he introduced me to. There was a little Greek place that we would frequent late at night and that is where I learned to appreciate Greek coffee - grounds and all. He was a great tennis player and when we went jogging he could run circles around me - literally. I...

Rick is my cousin. As a child and teen, when I would find out that his mom, my dearest Aunt Dee and his Dad,Uncle Ralph Leo were coming to visit my Grandma Nicolena which is Uncle Ralph's sister; I would be so excited to see Rick, John(brother) and Wendy(sister). I always had this feeling I could not describe as a child...but now understand that it was the feeling that Rick was going to do really great things with his life. I am so glad that he lived the life he desired and did it to his...

Good by ric. Rest in peace.

I met Rick about 25 years ago in Anchorage, when he would visit my neighbors on his trips to the big city. I will always remember his sweet personality and brilliant mind. He would have his son Janus in his backpack and always seemed so happy and energetic. Even though so much time has passed, I feel the loss of him very strongly. He was a really good man.