DR. RICHARD H. WARD Ph.D.

Presently, I am writing a one page document about people who have greatly influenced my life. UIC Vice Chancellor is one of 40 special people in my 85 year old lifetime. Dick,"You were an exemplary administrator and an inspiration to all of us." "We are alive as long as we are remembered." You are very much alive among us. In memory of Dick, I will send my one page memory of Dick to those who request one at [email protected].

I am sorry to hear of Dr. Wards passing. He had a profound effect on my life and counselled me in times of trouble. He always remembered my birthday and the world will sorely miss his contributions. Sincerely William Troyer III

Michelle please accept my condolence. I knew Richard in grammer and high school and bake many cookies when he was in the marines. He will be missed by everyone who knew him Alyda Deneke Douglaston New York

Our sympathies are extended to Michelle, Jeanne, John, and Sophia.

I could not attend the memorial service for Dr. Ward due to my current schedule, but I will never forget how he mentored me. He reached out to me when he saw a letter in the New Haven Register that my mother wrote, describing how I could not afford to attend UNH from high school. I sat down and talked with him, and he told me what specific science courses I should take at Gateway Community College to ensure I would be considered by admissions. I am glad I listened to him! I was accepted and...

Michelle and Sophia, It is with a heavy heart that I send my condolences. In Chicago, Dick was a great resource for the CPD and the UIC community. Personally he guided me through the Dissertation process and beyond. A truly geat man. He will be missed.

Please accept our family's condolences. He was a pillar of support for the international student community at Sam Houston. I remember him approaching us in a small Italian restaurant and inviting us for a welcome lunch.

My deepest condolences. He was a wonderful person and will be missed for his integrity and honesty and dedication to the police profession.

Dick's life was a true Horatio Alger story. I knew Dick in the NYPD and John Jay College days. He was a great guy and a tremendous contributor to the Criminal Justice field. Jonah Triebwasser, JJCCJ class of 1972