William Ludlow Ritchie Jr.

DEAR DEAR BILL, Jon and I will miss you watching the Redskins (Commanders) and all of the lacrosse teams with us. I will miss making dinner for you every Sunday night. I will miss our family history together. I will miss you boundless gifts you brought to my family. I will miss having to turn up the heat in the house because you were always cold. I loved you dearly, as I said when I left your room moments just before you passed to the better place. Your Mom and Dad, my Mom and Dad, and...

Many thanks to Bill for his many years of friendship, love and support. Great appreciation for Bill. He was a Godsend. Bill was a rescuer in many ways to lots of people. I was amazed in the last year of his life to see his peaceful, positive endurance on his painful journey. He will be greatly missed. So long for now, Bill.....until we all meet at that beautiful shore. Love, Dale Elaine

The loss of Mr Bill Ritchie is a great loss to the world. He was one of my dearest friends for over 40 years & the kindest person I´ve ever met. He was generous with love, support & encouragement. Bill loved to support children and a variety of arts programs. His love and encouragement of my musician son helped him become the successful man he is. We´ve lost an angel and I will miss him so. Farewell my dear friend - you´ve earned your wings.

His generous contribution to THE WASHINGTON REVELS lives in my memory. Who gives a whole building for the group to use for rehearsals, offices, storage? Answer BILL RITCHIE. Amazing.