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Janice T
April 20, 2007
Ann & family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.You are a wonderful family & Richard fullfilled his role admirably.I remember good times spent with both of you in N.Y. Va. & Barbados.His quiet pleasant manner,his smile, sharing his music, recipes & gardening tips,talks about cricket,Barbados and much more.He was a wonderful Christian. May these & other pleasant memories bring you some comfort in your sorrow
Trust always in The Lord & he will see you through.
Love Janice & family
Paul Natelli
April 15, 2007
I was very saddened to hear of Rich's passing. I had many good times with him over the years both in conversation and competition. He will be missed.
Laurie, Jon and Hannah Ewing
April 13, 2007
You are all in our thoughts during this difficult time. Love always!
Rawle Clements
April 12, 2007
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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Lara Hawthorne
April 11, 2007
Mrs. Clements - we were so sad to hear of your loving husband's passing. You and your family are in our prayers. - The Hawthorne family (Colin Hawthorne at HGMCDC)
Robin Vieyra
April 10, 2007
Rich was very competive runner. I always enjoyed his spirit. He is now in a better place. ;pf; Robin
Al and Sandy Ockenhouse
April 10, 2007
You are in our Prayers. In Christian Love..
John Marrow
April 10, 2007
Clements Family - My prayer is that God comforts you in your time of grief. It was an honor and pleasure to have known your husband and father. In conversations with him (at both LINK and LM-Owego), he spoke highly of each of you. As a father, he would always inform me of how each of his children was progressing in the journey we call life. As a husband, he would talk about the things he desired to do with his wife, once the children were all settled. So take this time to remember all the good times you shared with him and those memories will aid in comforting you. May God bless and keep each of you.
On Chung
April 10, 2007
Dear Ann and Family,
Words can't describe the sadness we felt upon reading about Rich's death. I will always remember those "fun" years we had at Link. He was a joy to work with. Take care of yourself.
On Chung and Benson Chan
Dave Nagle
April 10, 2007
To Rich's Family,
I am very sorry to hear the news of Rich and my thoughts and prayers are with you. I followed Rich to ABB/Adtranz where we worked together. I then followed him to Lockheed Martin. I will truly be blest if I can only follow him to where he is now.
Todd and Tracy Rogerson
April 9, 2007
Rich and family we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Your dad sounds like a great man and a great father.
Chris Cox
April 9, 2007
Dear Ann and Family,
We are saddend by the news of Richard's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We know and rejoice that Richard will be in heaven when we get there. He was a wonderful christian and we were fortunate to know him.
Chris & Robin Cox (& Family)
April 9, 2007
Ann and family, I am so sorry to hear the news. In my years on Lyndale Drive he was always friendly to me. May your friends and family help you thru the pain of grief of such a sudden loss. Best, Anne DiNoto
Roy & Betty Russell
April 9, 2007
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family Ann. I wish that Betty and I had been able to socialize more with you and Rich while we were still in the Tidewater area. We greatly enjoyed sitting and talking with you both at the Christmas parties. I (Roy) also had a great deal of professional respect for Rich. His professionalism and lightheartedness was a cherished asset at DRS. He will be greatly missed.
Charles and Audrey Bartlow
April 9, 2007
Dear Ann and Family,
We were saddened and shocked to learn about Richard. Please accept our sympathy. We will be praying for you and your family. I worked with Richard many years at Link and he was most humorous and a great person.
Bob & Dorene Hopkins
April 9, 2007
We are sad for you and your family Ann, but we know Rich is in a better place. Your family is in our prayers. Richard had a wonderful influence on our children, especially Dan. We are grateful. In Christ,
Tom Beatty
April 8, 2007
To my friend Ryan, I was sad when you and your family left the neighborhood. Now the neighborhood shares loss of your dad. We are all lucky to have known him.
Joe Reynolds
April 8, 2007
Rich and I had many memorable races, being that we were in the same age group. He won some I won some. But what mattered most was the friendship before and after the races. Rich's kindness and understanding of the challenges we faced together are what endured Rich to me forever.
Ray Farrar
April 8, 2007
My deepest sympathies go out to the Clements family and to Ryan who I met this last January. From what I know about Ryan he will carry on the family name and do it pride, honor and justice.
Many blessings to the Clements family from our family from Virginia, Minnesota to California. You are loved and our prayers are with you all.
George Groome
April 7, 2007
To The Family of Rich Clements
Please accept my deepest sympathy. I knew Rich both as a runner and as a co-worker at Lockheed Martin in Owego. At work, Rich never failed to brighten my day with his great smile and upbeat personality. Even after completing the Vestal 20K (not his favorite type of race), Rich was still smiling. I will remember him fondly.
George Groome
Vestal, NY
Janet Farrar
April 7, 2007
I have never met Rich but I can tell by reading these comments that I missed a great experience. But I have met his son who is a living example of Rich's good qualities. I thank Rich and family for producing such a fine young man as Ryan. I am sure the whole family is a treasure to know.
John Davis
April 7, 2007
My sympathy and prayers go out your family. Rich was a true gentleman and mentor. I am saddened greatly by his passing and he will be missed immensely.
Jim Miner
April 6, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the Clements family. I knew Rich through running. He was a great friend and competitor. He will be missed by many. My prayers are with you.
Jeffery Hughes
April 6, 2007
Richard is one of the greatest Master Athletes in the Nation. I wiil truly, truly miss our phone calls and his competitive, yet humble personality. I am just in a daze to have been informed of such a dear friend and mentor even being sick. We were at the Va. Senior Olympics 2006 and that was the first time i ever seen him struggle. My sympathy and sincere love is with you all.
Robyn Null
April 6, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rich always had a smile and his face and a kind, encouraging word to say. May god bless you in your time of sadness.
Grace Tabeek
April 6, 2007
My prayers go out to Rich' family at this very sad time. I remember Rich fondly, down at the Wednesday meets, always so positive and always with a smile on his face. God bless him.
Brenda (Jones) Van Putten
April 6, 2007
To the Family of Rich Clements,
I was very shocked and saddened to read of Rich's passing. I worked with Rich while at Link. He was the most upbeat and bubbly person I have ever had the opportunity to know. My thoughts are with you at this sad time.........
Johnny and Gladys Redmond
April 6, 2007
You have our most sincere condolences. Richard will truly be missed. If there is anything we can do for you all, please let us know.
Dan Sternquist
April 6, 2007
To The Family of Rich Clements - I, too, was shocked and saddened by this news of your loss. My condolences go out to you in this time of grief.
-Dan (Singer Link to L3 Com)
Martin Hill
April 6, 2007
Anne and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow. Rich was a good man and cherished friend. He was full of energy, always had a smile on his face and saw only the good in things. I'm lucky to have known him. May God bless.
Warmest Regards,
Jack and Lois Tubaugh
April 6, 2007
We are shocked and saddened by the passing of Rich. Our condolences to Ann and her family. Rich was a very nice person. We think of your family often as we go past your old home down the street (Lyndale DR.) Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Al Columbus
April 6, 2007
Rich's legacy to me: A kind gentle man whose smile lit up a room. Rich was a pleasure to work with.
Dave & Pat Halligan
April 6, 2007
Ann, We are deeply saddened to hear about Richard. He was a dear friend and will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with you and we look forward to being with both of you in heaven. Give our love to your children and family.
Richard Blake
April 6, 2007
My sympathy to the family at Rich's loss - May your memories bring you comfort and may he have peace and a place to create a new and beautifull garden.
Kandy Kappler
April 6, 2007
Ann & Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. Rich was a wonderful person. I enjoyed the time I worked for him at Link. He always had a kind word and was well liked by all. Again, I am so sorry for your loss.
Jeff Niedenthal
April 6, 2007
I worked with Rich at Lockheed Martin on hte CVN-77 project. Rich was an inspiration to us all, a true gentleman, who set the standard for working hard, and keeping life in balance. He led by example, and will be missed by his shipmates.
Kim Braswell
April 6, 2007
My deepest sympathy goes to the family. Rich will truly be missed.
Stephanie Meyett
April 6, 2007
Rich was an incredible person who never ceased to amaze and inspire me. I will miss him very much.
Kristens Schwarzmeier-Card
April 6, 2007
Dear Clements Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Clements was always such a nice man that I'll remember from babysitting in the neighborhood and church.
Rick & Nancy Evans
April 6, 2007
Ann & Family
So sorry to hear about Rich. He has been a friend and co-worker for many years and he will be missed by all who knew him.
Bonnie Henderson
April 6, 2007
To The Family of Rich Clements - My prayers are with your family at this time. My husband, Jim, and I worked with Rich at Link. Jim always spoke very highly of Rich and enjoyed talking about Barbados with him. He was a great asset to the Link organization.
Bonnie Henderson
Linda and Bill Brock
April 6, 2007
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Richard was a fine gentleman who never failed to give a kind or supportive word. We pray that soon the pain you feel will be replaced with loving memories. We are certain he now rests with our Lord...Most Sincerely
Bill & Rose Sprau
April 6, 2007
Richard was a truly good man and a very dear friend. We loved him and we will miss him. We send our love to your family at this very sad time.
Mark & Donna Kaczmarek
April 6, 2007
Our sincerest condolences to Rich's family and friends at this time. Both of us worked with Rich at Link Flight Simulation many years ago.
Jim and Rosanne Brunner
April 6, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
John Bertoni
April 6, 2007
My best wishes to you Rich and your family during this time of sorrow. Like so many you all were such wonderful people during your time in the Endwell community and we were blessed to have a wonderful person llike your Dad to add to our goodness. My prayers are with you.....Mr. John Bertoni..Teacher,formere Supervisor of the Town of Union, forever friend
Pauline DiNoto
April 6, 2007
Richard was a wonderful neighbor and friend for 25 years. We are deeply saddened by his death. We will always remember him with a smile on his face. Ann, God bless you and your family as you continue this journey through life. Love, Pauline and Jim
Larry Corwin
April 6, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Rich and I worked in several Scouting venues and I always felt I was a better person because Rich was there to share his wit and wisdom.
Anthony Mazza
April 6, 2007
To Rich's Family:
I was very saddened to hear of Richard's passing. I can well recall talking to him about running during our days at Link and beyond. He was both a gifted athlete and a quality person - always smiling, always with something positive to say. The prayers of my family are with your family. His memory will be with me forever.
Michael Cron
April 6, 2007
Dear Anne and Family, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I just lost my mom 3 weeks ago. It is a part of life none of us want to deal with. We have to believe that they are in a much better life now and we will all be together someday. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mike Cron(Clearwater FL)
Phil and Donna Russell
April 6, 2007
We will always remeber Rich's upbeat attitude and wonderful smile; he will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief.
Tom Hester
April 6, 2007
Rich was a mentor to me early in my walk as a Christian- a true brother. I miss him, but I know he is happy at home with Christ. My prayers are with the family.
Graham Upton
April 6, 2007
Ann and family. I was saddened to hear about the death of Rich. He was a great friend with a strong faith and a fellow runner with strong legs. My prayers are with you at this time of great loss
Brian Ingraham
April 5, 2007
I was very saddened to hear the news of Rich's passing. I have many memories of racing against him in 5k's for many years -- he was a great competitor & athlete. I hope that fond memories & faith can sustain all those who miss him.
Fran Fitch
April 5, 2007
We will save the inside lane for you...
Greg and YoungHui Amend
April 5, 2007
Dear Anne and Family, We are both so saddened by this news. Rich was a great friend to both of us through work and running. We will miss his smile, sense of humor, and his "can do" attitude.
TIM RENT
April 5, 2007
I WILL MISS ALL THE TALKS WE HAD ABOUT HIS DAUGHTER'S RUNNING ACCOMPLISHMENTS AT THE WEDNESDAY NIGHT TRACK WORKOUTS AT MEHS....AND HIS INCREDIBLE SPEED HE HAD. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH HIS ENTIRE FAMILY.
Edward Fontenot
April 5, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
- Kevin Hughes
April 5, 2007
Death Is Not Extinguishing The Light, It Is Putting Out The Lamp Because The Dawn Has Come.
Ryan, My Deepest Sympathy to You & Your Family...
Jean and Paul Hubble
April 5, 2007
Anne, Paul and I were so saddened to learn of Rich's death. You and the family are all in our thoughts and prayers, now and in the weeks to come.
Jesse Mikell
April 5, 2007
I was very sadden to hear about the death of my dear friend.I will always remenber the good times we had talking about running and most of all life itself.Richard was a great guy as well as a good friend,he was a good husband,and father.On earth he job was well done and his family is very loving of him.
Kate Bradley
April 5, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the family, Rich was a wonderful person! I still smile when thinking about Rich and his enthusiasm back when I used to run in high school and with him in corporate events at LM. May the many memories cheer you during this time of loss, and be what you cherish for years to come.
Jeff Felice
April 5, 2007
Anne and Family- The entire running community in the Binghamon, NY area is shocked and saddened by this news. Many, many people have happy recollections of Richard and the many ways he touched our lives. Personally, I am looking forward to running with him when we meet up again in heaven. Your family has our prayers. --Jeff Felice
Vince Kelley
April 5, 2007
To Rich's family,
I was saddened to hear of Rich's death. He was one of the nicest people I ever met. I have many fond memories of running with him in the Binghamton area despite the fact that he usually out-kicked me at the end. He will be missed by all.
Drew Wasko
April 5, 2007
With Deepest sympathy I offer my condolences to the Clements family. Rich & I became friends through running in the Binghamton, NY area. He will be in my prayers.
Lisa and Douglas Jones
April 5, 2007
Ryan and Family: Our deepest sympathies to your family in this time of loss. We are keeping you all in our daily prayers.
Jeremy Clausi
April 5, 2007
Ryan and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Jeremy Clausi
Toni Rudder
April 5, 2007
To My Loving Cousin, I will miss you and our conversations, whether it was by mail or when I travelled to the United States on business, we always had such lovely converations and you kept me in touch with the family.
Your Loving Cousin Toni (Barbados)
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