Richard Preston Red

Shortly before Richard´s passing, he came and stayed with me in Las Vegas. We had an awesome few days together. It´s a long story, and we had a great time together. Thanks for Richard´s Legacy Obituary.

Our family was hiking at Eagle Mountain Park when The Marines marched in for Mr. Red's service. We were touched to hear the 21 gun salute and the playing of Taps as the sun was setting. What a beautiful tribute to a life well-lived. We thank him for his service to our country. May he rest in peace.

He fought the good fight right up until the end, never giving up. He maintained a full-of-life, positive attitude that was truly inspiring. He lived life to the fullest, and we are all better for knowing and loving him.

You will be missed and thank you for your service.

Richard will always be remembered for his humor and tremendous love of life. Good bye, my friend. You were too young to go--we'll see you later!!

I will always remember Richard's courage and relentless humor and wit these last few years when he would visit his friends in Annapolis for golf outings. He is an inspiration to us all. Good bye old friend - we'll be seeing each other again soon.

Ron Mendleski, Naps graduate with Richard, and fellow Marine. Richard, I will remember your jokes and love of life, and the time we spent together.

Good-bye, faithful friend and ultimate warrior. Your memory will ever bring smiles to the faces of us, your virtual army of friends. Smiles which you commanded in life, remaining always so tied in memory to the many adventures we shared with you, some of the best parts of our own lives. We will remain always grateful for your time among us.

John Hilburn USNA '69
Teammate & fellow "Keeper of the Goat"

Richard's memory will live on forever.

We all miss his wit, charm, and zest for life.

He was too young to go, but we will all see him later with the Lord.

RIP