Rev. Dr. Richard H. Thomas

I have been thinking about Richard and Nancy more recently. Thinking about how they were doing. I was Nancy's caregiver for several months. I was blessed to be able to get to know them. They have a special place in my heart. I hadn't seen that Richard had passed. Are you going o have a memorial service? Prayers for the family. Lila Slaymaker

Your Dad WAS Cornell -- for so many of us, he showed us how to live fully, so enjoy life but to care for those who needed help along the way. He was a rock, someone who could be counted on whenever needed, able to celebrate joyfully each triumph. His understanding of students and his ability to bring out their best was unparalled. It is hard to think of Cornell without Dick there, participating, leading, sharing joy and understanding. I share your sorrow and send big hugs. You have a shining...

I was very sad to hear that Dick had passed, but I knew his health was failing. I last spoke with him about a month ago. Dick was my friend and mentor for over 50 years. We both started at Cornell College in 1967, Dick as chaplain and professor, me as a lowly freshman. He was intensely kind and treated everyone with respect, even when we looked outlandish and had some crazy ideas. He supported student efforts to protest against the Vietnam War and offer peer draft counseling. Little did...