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Richard Myhre Obituary
For Jonathan Myhre, who is 3 now, what little he remembers of his father is of happy moments — like the time "Daddy took me to buy ice cream." Richard Todd Myhre wanted so badly to spend time with his son, said his wife, Gail, that he took a pay cut to go to Cantor Fitzgerald because it would leave him more time at home. And Mr. Myhre, 37, wanted the time he spent with people, whether family or friends, to be special, she said, describing him, simply, as a "happy" person — "an ordinary person who died an extraordinary death."
A persistent person, too. The couple met when she was a bartender and he asked for her number. She didn't give her number to customers, she said, but if he wanted he could come to the sign-up for a dart league (she was a team captain). When he showed up an hour early, she said, "I knew he was serious."
The dart league remained a favorite shared pastime until Jonathan was born, and then there was little time. But the Myhres loved vacationing in Newport, R.I., and had thought of buying a condo there.
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C. Carrera
September 12, 2023
It's been 22 years...
You will never be forgotten
Here's the link to 9/11/2023 Buffalo Bills - National Anthem
NYPD officers, Bills-Jets fans sing US National A...: https://youtu.be/spEZW6hjjLI
Remembering.... you ran the Valentine's Day Carnation Flower Sale at in the Dorms at University at Buffalo
Love you forever
Eve Chauvel
June 8, 2022
I didn't know Richard at all. His name is printed on a card that was handed to me during a memorial service for those who passed away in the World Trade Center on 9/11. I placed the card in the slot on my checkbook, typically reserved for a driver's license. Every time I use my checkbook I see Richard's name and reflect on the impermanence of life. This is now made more meaningful to me because my husband of 4 years (Thomas Chauvel) passed away suddenly and tragically on February 6, 2020. Being widowed at 52 years old was not in my plan. My heart goes out to Richard's wife and anyone who has experienced the unexpected death of a loved one. May peace prevail.
a dear friend
March 6, 2020
It's your birthday again and so many special wonderful people have joined you in that land beyond this land, since last year. I hope you find each other and celebrate your reunion.
Chris
March 7, 2017
Happy Birthday ... clock says 333 am ...
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January 18, 2016
I especially miss you on days that are important to me where I want to hear the familiar voices that I have always loved. I still pray for Jonathan your wife, your mother, family. I miss you
S J. Friscia III
May 17, 2015
In Memory
With Honor & Respect.
eddie zielinski
September 11, 2013
miss u very much i enjoyed your company
Howard Sugarman
September 11, 2013
Thinking of you today.... Tiger
Howard Sugarman
September 11, 2013
Thinking about you.....
Howard Sugarman
September 11, 2013
Thinking of you on this day
Joann Ianniello
September 10, 2013
Remembering Rich and thinking about the Sunday evening he came to dinner with our friend, Elizabeth from Buffalo, NY. I made an Italian feast and then we had pastries for dessert. My friend offered to drive the, back to Woodside, but started driving so far in the wrong direction. rich was so polite and finally I said, Giovanni, you are going in the wrong direction! always remember that evening of good fellowship and laughter. keep Rich in my prayers always, not just on September 11th.
elle
September 10, 2013
miss you
Marion G. Myhre
September 17, 2012
Just wanted to let Gail and Jonathan know that I am thinking about you at this time of year...sorry I missed the opportunity to say something on the anniversary of 9-11. I hope you and your family are doing well. If you ever desire to chat...look me up on Facebook or send me an email ([email protected])...we share the same last name! Take care and God Bless!
Pete Hans
September 6, 2012
Richy T. Although we lost touch over the years I still think of the fun we had at the University of Buffalo. We were roomates and friends. I only wish our paths didn't stray. I always think of you, not only around this time, but frequently throughout the year. I remember the Letchworth trip, the old gray Chevy Impala(with the frozen cat), and your extensive collection of reptiles. I remember your unlimitted energy and your enthusiasm for life. I remember you visiting myself and my parents in Eden, NY and my mom affectionately referring to you as "Red-Head Richy". Susan and I visted the Memorial this year and I know your presence was felt. I just wanted to say that your are missed and always will be.
MARION G. MYHRE
August 19, 2012
As a child, I wore a POW Bracelet in honor of an Air Force pilot shot down over Vietnam. Recently, I went on the website for Soldiers Angels, I myself am one of them. I am on the Letter Writing Team, responsible for sending letters to servicemen overseas in Iraq, Afghanistan, Africa, and so forth. I read on this website about MEMORIAL BRACELETS and felt compelled to search for someone to remember. To my surprise, when I typed the same last name as myself, MYHRE, I discovered that Richard Todd Myhre had perished in the WTC crash on September 11, 2001. So I ordered a bracelet to join his family in commemorating Richard. I wanted them to know that he will be remembered always. I send along heartfelt prayers for you, Richard, as I proudly wear my new bracelet in your honor! (memorialbracelets.com)
Les Myhre
December 31, 2011
Wow what an awesome tribute by so many friends and fellow Americans. I wish I had known Richard but I didn't. The day that put his name in the record books was my daughters 8th birthday. I will always remember where I was when I heard what was happening and thinking it was a pretty sick joke. But it turned out to be a sick act of theft of life. Reading through all these tributes for one lost American life-we all lost so much that day!
Interesting the thread that runs through all of this. Although I share the MYHRE name I have never met Richard except in this tribute to him. Not sure if we are related somewhere in history. My brothers (1/2) mothers name is Gail. My aunts name is Marianne. I think there were some other names that are part of my life… He resembles my son and my uncle. He was about ten years younger than myself.
My wife, daughter and I visited the memorial center this last spring as part of an east coast history tour. That was an amazing part of an awesome tour. The memorial itself hadn't opened yet...
Gail and Jonathan the thoughts of a 'brother' and fellow American are with you and with all of Richards friends who will never forget.
September 12, 2011
Ten years have gone by, yet the pain is still here. It's hard for me to see footage of that day. I think of all the people that suffered that day. Rich was good people and a good friend. When I play a round of golf I think of Rich, because he was the one that got me hooked on the game. I just wished that I could of have shared a round with him.
Angel
Michelle Starsiak-Butynes
September 11, 2011
Rich-we will never forget you-God Bless you and your family.
Marianne Kasney Clancy
September 11, 2011
Rich, its been 10 years, and so very hard to believe, as the pain and emotion is still raw. It was an honor to know you, and your bright smile and exhuberant personality are still cherished memories to all who knew you. God bless the Myhre family.
Carol Tollas
September 11, 2011
Today, i visted the 9/11 memorial page on facebook. On this page, you can dedicate and honor a victim on facebook. I was given your name to honor. Although i never knew you personally, i am truly honored to dedicate my day to praying for you and your family, today, 10 years later. May you rest in peace, in the arms of angels. God Bless you!
Beth Hamilton
September 8, 2010
I never met Rich but I feel like I did 9 years ago. My church handed out prayer cards with a missing individual's name from the 9/11 tragedy-- within days of the event. My card on one side read "Richard Todd Myhre, 37 New York, NY. Last Known Location: World Trade Center". On the back it said: "May the angels lead you into paradise; May the Martyrs welcome you upon your arrival, and lead you into the holy city of Jerusalem. May a choir of angels welcome you, and, with poor Lazarus of old, may you have eternal rest. September 11, 2001." I prayed so fervently for him and his family. I just found the card again this week, and found this website tonight. My prayers continue for you--especially on this upcoming anniversay!!
[email protected] Joe Fazio
December 22, 2009
For Richard...
WEEP NOT FOR ME
Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.
Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.
I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your hour of need, I will be there to comfort you. I will share your tears, your joys, your fears, your disappointments and your triumphs.
Do not weep for me, for I am cradled
in the arms of God. I walk with the angels, and hear the music beyond the stars.
Do not weep for me, for I am within you;
I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses the flowers. I am the calm that follows a raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats among the garden of God, and I am pure white snow that softly falls upon your hand.
Do not weep for me, for I shall never die, as long as you remember me...
with a smile and a sigh.
© Joe Fazio
Jill Pogoloff Meyerson
October 13, 2009
October 12, 2009
Gail,
We never had the chance to meet - but I often recall Rich saying what a wonderful woman you are. We had worked together so long ago at Tiger Management.
I can't believe it's been so many years as not a day goes by that I don't think of him and the 3 other close friends that were lost on 9/11.
Rich as you very well know meant so much to so many. In particular he constantly reminded me that if I was ever ready to give up my window seat of all of lower Manhattan that he was ready to take over. None of us ever took that view for granted and now more than ever it's seared into my memory along with Rich and his kind, silly and funny ways.
Rich used to take care of my turtle when I travelled as he knew exactly what he was doing. And Rich was the ONLY person I told the morning that Elliott made his great escape from his bowl. He helped me look under and behind filing cabinets and desks. No luck. It always makes me smile to think of how sweet and thoughtful he was down on the floor in his suit - me in mine - as we looked all up and down the rows and cubes. Days later when he came crawling out from under a desk - Rich was one of the first to run up the aisle and say - Did they find him?
I proudly display a 9-11-01 Remembrance License Plate on the front of my car. Not a day goes by that he is not remembered. Our children also have 4 small lion cubs (they didn't have tigers) that are named for Rich, Craig Lilore, Alvin Bergsohn and Dana Hannon all of whom left our lives that day far too early but will always be remembered by me and our family - especially our children.
I hope all these years later - some peace has come to you and Jonathan as well as your entire family - that my memories in some small way bring a bit of a smile to a moment of your day. I think of Rich and of you and many who were taken that day - everyday- not just on 9/11.
My heartfelt and deepest sympathy but also the warmest of hugs to you as you make each day count the best way you know how. He was truly one of those guys who DID make a difference and DID make others smile.
Maria Gorman Pippen
September 11, 2009
Gail
I never got to meet you, but I went to high school with Rich and can't help but think of you on this day. Hope you are doing well, and our families prayers are with you always. May God Bless.
Jennifer Schuierer
June 4, 2009
All these years have gone by and still thinking of you and your beautiful smile and personality. I know you are very missed by us and countless others. You are always in our prayers.
Robin Rummel
May 13, 2009
Thinking of you.
January 3, 2009
Angel Rexach
September 17, 2008
What can I say, another year and I still can't look at the replays of that day. Going to ground zero is just to hard. To your family and the families of the other victims My prayers are with you. Always in my prayers I miss you Rich.
Denise Lombardi
September 11, 2008
I'm so sorry.
Richard Todd Myhre
August 22, 2008
George Pierce
September 14, 2007
I never got to meet Richard but Have known his wife Gail for many years, 36 to be exact, well since the day I was born. Gail Its taken me 6 years to get this out but I keep you in my prayers!
Angel Rexach
September 11, 2007
You will always be remembered.
P Tabbernor
January 13, 2007
In remembrance....
Kristine
November 17, 2006
As I stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
Rob Purdie
September 11, 2006
Remembering you five years later...we will NEVER forget you.
Marianne
September 12, 2005
Thinking of the Myhre's at this very difficult time. Richie will always be in our hearts and in our fondest of memories. Its hard to believe its been 4 years, as the pain continues to be overwhelming. God bless the Myhre family & friends.
Marianne
Angel Rexach Jr
September 11, 2005
Hi Rich,
I just wanted to say that I miss you man. My life has taken on a whole new twist, because of what happened that day 4 years ago. I miss those days back at Tiger. The people the fun and the feeling of being part of a family. You may be gone but forever in our hearts. To your family I have you in my prayers. I know you are up there looking after us, and I for one am glad to have had a friend like you in my life.
Angel rexach Jr.
Enesa Mujanovic
March 28, 2005
Richie, I was just thinking about you on this rainy day and wanted to drop you a note to let you know how I felt. I feel Blessed and Honored to have known you and your family (Gail and Jonathon) and that you counted me among your Friends. I miss you my Dear Friend Richie. But, you will always be in Our Hearts, and the Memory of the Times We Shared will remain with Us Forever.
XOXOXXO
Enesa
Marianne Kasney
September 8, 2004
Dear Richie,
As this extremely difficult time nears once again, please watch over your friends and family... help us find the strength to get through it once more... one year at a time. I keep Gail & Jonathon in my prayers... and will especially remember them at this trying time. God Bless, and keep that bright smile up in heaven, Richie!
Til we meet again,
Marianne
Marianne Kasney
December 23, 2003
Happy holidays to Gail and Jonathon. I pray that as time goes on, your pain is replaced with only the happiest of holiday memories with Richie. You will be in my thoughts and prayers this holiday season.
Love,
Marianne
JoAnn Marrero
September 11, 2003
Its been 2 years since this attack, and I still grieve for the families left behind. I didn't know Rich's family, but I worked with Rich at MHT many years ago. Hew was such an amusing, giving guy..
I want to share my favorite memory of Rich..There was a party at my beach house in Bradley Beach, that so many people showed up (I didn't invite them!!) but he said it was okay.. cause he brought a tent.. to sleep in on the front lawn of my summer house.. That was so Richie.. setting up a tent on the side of the house so he could have someplace to sleep.. so funny. You are in my prayers..
Andrea Szigethy
September 11, 2003
Richie,
I have been thinking about you so much lately and although another year has passed since the tragic events, I want you to know that I still think about you all the time. You will always hold a very "special" place in my heart. You were everything a little sister could ask for in a brother. I can't stop thinking about the last time I saw you at Julia's 2nd birthday party just two weeks before you died. I never thought that would be the last time I hugged you, the last time I would see you smile, the last time I would see you laugh and do your old goofy stuff! I have great memories of you and that will never disappear. The world is honoring YOU today and all that you gave up for our country. Please know that I show pictures of you to my girls often so that they will know who their Uncle Richie was. By the way, you have a new niece Eden Beth who joined the family about 10 months ago. Gail and Jonathan, I miss you very much and want you to know that I am thinking about you today and everyday. You are both very brave and Rich would be proud of both of you. May you rest in peace bro, I love you....Andrea
Robert Alan Espino
September 11, 2003
I met Rich through his wonderful other half,Gail and was one of the many who were there when they became Man and Wife.
When you met Rich you immiediety felt welcomed by him.
That's the type of person he was.
He didn't judge a book by its cover,
he would read the book first.
How lucky I was to have had him on my list of good friends.
How lucky I was to have had been called a friend of his.
Those who knew Rich, know how lucky they are.
I will always have room in my life for Gail and Jonathan.
Through them your light shines clear and bright.
Ana Malandro
September 11, 2003
Rich,
You are still in our hearts and prayers.
Marianne Kasney
September 4, 2003
As 9/11 nears I am truly sad for the Myhre family and all families and friends who have directly suffered tremendous only 2 years ago. It feels like it was just yesterday in so many ways... especially the same aches and pains in my heart.
Gail and Jonathon - you are always in my thoughts and prayers, and I will be holding you in a very special place in my heart during this time. Richie is gone, but will never be forgotten. His memory lives on in the hearts and minds of all of us who had the pleasure to know him and see that contagious smile of his.
God Bless you at this time and always.
Love,
Marianne
Marianne
June 15, 2003
Happy Father's Day to Richie, a dear man who is missed terribly. God bless you Gail and Jonathon, and know that Richie is with you more today on Father's Day than ever!!!
Gail Myhre
May 31, 2003
I would like to thank everyone for their kind words, their thoughts and memories. Rich's death - all those many deaths - are only meaningful if we allow them to inform our own lives, making us love more openly, value more deeply, express more fully.
I am deeply gratified that the man I love has touched so many other people, and I am happy to share his boundless love and enthusiasm with all of you. We are enriched by him, and by you.
Enesa Mujanovic
May 12, 2003
This is dedicated to my very good friend, Richie, whom I miss very much.
Richie you will always be in my heart, in my thoughts and in my prayers. I often think of you and of the others on that tragic day whenever I go downtown. Your contagious laughter, your silliness and especially for just being "Richie" is what I miss the most. This past March was your birthday (Happy Birthday!).
Lives may be lost but their spirit is still with us, watching over us, keeping us safe from harm. When a friend dies, we are diminished. We mourn not for that friend, but for that part of our life that is lost. How do we deal with such overwhelming loss? By appreciating the friends that we still have in our lives, in our communities, and in our world. By redoubling our commitment to be great friends. For death is not the only way we lose our friends. We lose friends every day to drugs, crime and to health problems... And yes, all of us are diminished.
Those who died that horrible day died for their country and for their families and is a courage that anyone could ever hope to do some day. I am so proud and happy that Richie was part of my life and to be able to really know him as he wanted us to.
God Bless The USA. We Will Never Forget.
Shirley Strazzeri
February 8, 2003
Richie was my next door neighbor in Fargo Hall at UB in the 1980's. He had a steadfast love of nature and animals, an infectious energy, was never to be found without a smile on his face; a fiercely devoted friend, to be sure. I wish he were here today; that I could walk amongst the jungle of plant-life in his room or get a good scare from the garden snake he allowed to roam free or to be waken in the morning by one of his then-favorite OMD records. I never had the honor of meeting his wife and son, though knew his brother, David, also a UB student. My thoughts and prayers are with his entire family and hope they know Richie is remembered most fondly and is genuinely and profoundly missed.
MK
January 3, 2003
Wishing the Myhre family a very happy, healthy and safe 2003. Richie and you are in my thoughts and prayers every day.
Remembering Richie's bright smile often makes me smile at any given point of the day. I love that he left me with that gift.
God bless you all!
Marianne
Elle Zielinsky *(you neved did bother to spell it right)
September 30, 2002
Catapiller sniffer... funny all the years I ragged you about this. And, the whole story although I have told it a million times to harrass and humilliate you to the fullest extent... but now, I just smile inwardly and wonder who else knows. "how do you get their little legs apart?" Inside joke, no pun intended.
I want to scream. I lost a whole part of who I am through the loss of you, and I am such a no one compared to the real people that loved you. This is how deep this goes.
There are places, and times with us, like an old quilt you wish you'd pawned off to Salvation Army we had a tapestry of extreme embarrasments. And I can say that through a bittersweet and disbelieving hazy smile that I mourn them now. And without you to confirm that these things happened I wonder if they are just my imagination. *I serioulsy doubt Dan or Wendy will ever forgive us for the night we busted in on them at 4 am. But, I will say sorry again for both of us. We were just buddies who again had too many spirits to contend with..
Yes, I remember the far off places of 32 ounce vodka night at Jimmy J's, and the song "Joy and Pain" back from your U.B days. And, what a lousy scarecrowish dancer you were. I remember the one room apartment in Allentown, where the plants had more room than you did and how you wanted to own a petshop when you grew up.
There's so many secrets I remember. Inner hopes and places of a heart and mind that remained eternally kindergarden. Lazy afternoons, and morning rushes to work drying your hair out the window of your car like a dog would. The way you'd always tell me what a jerk the boyfriend of the week was and how you'd assure me that someday real love would sneak up on me. *(kinda like it did for you)
I could kick myself in the ass for throwing out the birthday card you sent me when I turned 33. I had it hanging on my fridge for so long that it had the tell tale grease spots and spider webs that only parchment can collect when unmoved and tattooed to the side of a sacred space on the frigde by a mucky undistinguishable magnet.
I remember so many things, salami omlets which were horrible, but still food considering what the alternatives were, and Ed Webber's famous spagetti omlets. Infact right now, the table I use as my desk is the one that you gave me when you moved back to NYC it was the one left in the dining room that was refurnished by Jim's mom.
I wrote to you via Cantor maybe more than a couple of times after that grey cloud. Selfish and childish and just to get it off my chest that I missed you. After the 3-7th time I got the reply "yadda, yadda, yadda.. this isn't working get a grip, no one is reading this" so I stopped. My heart hurts in places normal people just don't understand. People that were freinds for alot of years and had alot of dirt on eachother with tons of inside jokes that are lost for good would get this.
Okay, well, .. Maybe your Aunt Ingrid would understand, because she had the same unfaltering begging the universe for a miriacle hope that I did, Ingrid had the same spark and pleading hope that it just wasnt true, just like me she couldn't bear the thought of a world without you, but most other people just don't get it. *the blind faith and hope part that is.*
And, trust me, now more that a year later I don't feel bad for begging I just feel stupid that other people know how bad I panicked. I want to appologize to everyone for being such a basket case. Everyone else had these real reasons to be scared, they were your family and your everyday friends, and I appologize to you's that me, some silly friend from Buffalo distracted yous.
And, I just don't have it in me to explain. But Rich, I wish you would've got your puppy. And, I am glad that I told you how I felt, that the presents and the extra clothes from Johnathan weren't what were important to me, Just knowing you were out there and a part of my world were good enough to keep me going. And, I wish I would've saved that damn birthday card because I didn't know it was my last one.
love,
Elle, and Rowen.
*you guys from Tiger might remember Rowen, he was the baby in the blue blanket in the cabbage leaves on Rich's screensaver that you's wondered if it was Johnathan.
And, can I say please one more thing? I miss Johnathan stories. I looked forward to them every Tuesday afternoon. Or Friday afternoon emails. And, I just miss everything.
Eve Barker
September 14, 2002
At my church memorial service on 9/11/02, we were given an opportunity to "draw a name" from a basket and pray for the family and loved ones of that victim. I picked Richard's name from the bunch. After reading about who he was and the impact he made on the lives of his friends, family, wife and son I feel so utterly insignificant. However, I do wish to express my sincere sadness that this man of integrity was taken from this world through such a horrible act of violence. May God be with the people whose lives Richard touched and may He provide his wife with the strength to move forward.
Andrea Szigethy
September 12, 2002
Well brother, we've all missed you more than you can imagine. I thought you'd like to know that we were all together last night talking about all the good times we've shared with you. We lit a candle for you before we had dinner and we felt as though you were with us. One year later and I still see your bright and shinning smile, I can still hear your voice loud and clear and I know that you hear my prayers to you. In remembrance of all the lunches we used to have together in the city at Cosi's when you still worked on Park Ave and I worked on Third, I had lunch with Mom (Barb) in Cosi's yesterday in Long Island.
I smile everytime I think of you and what a wonderful big brother you were to me. I laugh when I think of being 14 and you 19 and all of lifes experiences that we went through at that time in our lives. I cry when I think of how much Gail and Jonathan miss you and how much they wish you'd come back, and I smile again when I think about all that you accomplished in 37 years and the wonderful father and husband you were to your family. There aren't many men who do the special things that you did as a father and Jonathan will always remember that.
Thought you'd like to know that in about 7 weeks I'm having another baby and even though you won't be the first one at the hospital this time to visit me, I know you'll be watching.
I love you with all my heart and miss you in everyway possible.
Love Always,
your sister Andrea "Ann as you called me"
Kurt Trecker
September 11, 2002
This morning, one year after that horrific day, I participated in a memorial service here in San Diego. I was given the privilege of memorializing Richard Todd Myhre by reading his name on the radio and ringing a beautiful freedom bell for him. I am deeply saddened by the loss of this American. I would like his family to know that there is another person out there grieving with them. I will keep Richard and his family in my heart forever.
Neil Myhre
September 11, 2002
Its possible that I might be a distant relative of the deceased so my condolences to the Myhre Family.
Marianne K
September 9, 2002
Gail and Jonathon - As the anniversary of your tremendous loss approaches, I just want you to know we are thinking about you, and praying for your continued strength and courage. God Bless you both, and may Richy's bright light shine within you forever.
We will not forget.
kelly o'connell
August 10, 2002
I used to live on the same street as Richie and his family(Washington Blvd). Although, I was young, I remember the family well. I just want to send my sympathies to his family and let them know that my thoughts and prayers are with them all.
Marianne
July 8, 2002
The night before Father's Day I had a dream. I was standing in a room when this guy walked right past me and stopped close by with his back to me. He had red hair and a lean build. I knew right away who it was. I said "Richy? Is that you?". He turned around with a great big smile, walked right up to me, & gave me such a hug. He was being a bit of a "jokester", and said "I knew you would know it was me!". I was so happy to see him (I must have smiled & gasped in my sleep!), and asked how he's been. He told me he is "great" and that "he is happy". The rest of the dream is unfortunately a bit foggy, but was all positive. When I woke, I felt so satisfied and literally ECSTATIC... I truly believe he is happy. I felt he would want Gail to know this, so I wrote to her to tell her about this dream. She SO KINDLY wrote back, and to my surprise, mentioned that she had just recently gotten letters from several others who had had almost the same dream!! I have chills writing this, and always get them when I tell that story. Is it coincidence? I think not. I guess Richy just wanted Gail and Jonathon to know he is happy & doing well, esp around Father's Day.
We miss you, Rich. Thanks for the visit. God Bless.
Chaz Jones
May 31, 2002
Rich,
I remember you as a guy that never had a mean or harsh word to say about anyone. You always found time to say hello to me,then we became friends. We would talk about the Knicks and how bad the Giants were doing, even though we loved our teams. I don't think of our friendship as being over, it's just on hold for awhile, and when we meet again, we can sit back and talk about our teams and have a good laugh. I miss you dude.
Chaz.
David Krebelj
May 30, 2002
Rich was one of the friendliest, happiest and most laid back person I knew at Tiger. We used to have plenty of talks in front of 101 park and it was always a pleasure to chat with him about music, camping, his family and one of his favorite hobbies-playing darts. It's a shame we lost him in this tragedy, his time was cut way too short. You'll be missed Rich.
Angel Rexach Jr
May 30, 2002
Rich was the kind of person that always had a joke to tell, a smile on his face and a love of family that just drew you to him. My days at Tiger were good ones, I was lucky to have many friends there. I'm just glad that Rich was one of them. September 11th took many love ones from their families, it was also a lost to the Tiger family.
Lorraine Bigler
May 30, 2002
Rich,
I will always remember you . You always made me smile with your morning joke. You'll be missed, God Bless you and your family.
Love
Lorraine
Emma Rodriguez
May 30, 2002
Rich,
I was lucky to have worked with you at Tiger. You had a way of always making me smile. I believe that you are in a much better place now watching over Gail and Jonathan. Words cannot express how much we all miss you. This world will never be the same without you.
I dedicate this poem to you.
Some people come into our hearts and quickly go.
Some people stay awhile and leave footprints in our hearts and we are never the same. Thank you for stepping into my life you will never be forgotten.
Joyce Lyons
May 30, 2002
I am another Tiger alum who didn't know Rich well, but knew him enough to have experienced his kind heart and generousity. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends...he is with the angels now and he is watching over us all.
God Bless...
lorraine
May 30, 2002
In memory to a devoted husband and father. Work was never quite. Your laughter is greatly missed.
Emily Falkenstein
May 30, 2002
I had the honor of knowing Rich from our days at Tiger. He always had a bright smile and positive attitude, seeing only the best in every situation, even when we were losing our shirts on the softball field!
Whenever I ran into Rich at work he always whipped out the latest photo of Jonathan, his son, and showed him off with tremendous pride and love - that is my fondest memory of this wonderful person who we lost on 9-11. His family was his world -I feel priveledged to have been a part of his Tiger Family.
We miss you Rich.
Lori Bisciglia
May 30, 2002
Since the tragic day of September 11th, not a single day goes by that I do not think of Rich. I also new Rich from Tiger and my memories of him were that he was always smiling. No matter how hectic the day could get, Rich always saw the bright side of it. Rich, I know you're in heaven looking down on us and whenever we have our "Tiger Reunions" you'll be there in spirit! We miss you!!!
LB
Marianne K
April 24, 2002
Dear Richie,
Just want you to know you are thought of so very often. I pray for you, and for your family. What a tradegy to lose such a wonderful asset in this world.
Thanks for the laughs, and for the memories, especially of our days at Tiger. I will never forget them, or you.
Rest in Peace Richie-Rich.
Love,
Marianne
doris milevo
March 18, 2002
Dear Richie (Me-He-Man),
I can't even begin to express how I feel about you no longer being here. I struggle for the right words but I'm at a loss. I think I'll just let our favorite song do the talking...
And you can tell everybody,
this is your song.
It may be quite simple but,
now that it's done.
I hope you don't mind,
I hope you don't mind,
that I put down the words.....
How wonderful life is -
while you're in the world.....
Thank you for bringing sunshine into my life.
You'll always have a very special place in my heart.
Ti amo, Ricardo.
ciao,
dorina
Anonymous
March 13, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS WONDERFUL MAN...RICHARD TODD MYHRE AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS WIFE AND SON..FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..STAY CLOSE AND NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK...MAY JESUS AND HIS SAINTS GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Cathy Salamon
March 12, 2002
I knew Rich from the "good old days" at Tiger. We never actually worked together, but Rich knew everyone--or everyone knew Rich. Rich made everyone smile and laugh. We got to know each other better after we each had a son and I showed him how to post Jonathan's photos on the internet to share with family and friends. Rich was so in love with his wife Gail and completely and totally adored his son Jonathan. A truly proud and devoted husband and father. When my mother passed away, I was out of the office for several weeks and he didn't know where I had been. When I came back, he brought me a big, beautiful bouquet of flowers because he felt so bad that since he didn't know what had happened, he didn't have the chance to tell me how sorry he was to hear about my mother. That was typical of Rich. When I was out on maternity, Rich never forgot to call or email me to make sure I could come to one of Tiger's little "get-togethers." He was a truly decent and genuine human being. I am honored to have known him and to have been able to count him among my friends. Rich, I think of you often. I know that you and God are watching over Jonathan, Gail, and the rest of us.
Marianne Kasney
January 29, 2002
I worked with Richie at Tiger Management for years. He was such a pleasure to work with, and to know socially as well. Tiger had a softball team and Richie was always the pitcher. He was very dedicated to that team, win or lose (often the latter), and we always enjoyed the after-parties at some local pub/restaurant. Even after we left Tiger, Richie and I kept in touch mostly via email. We tried to plan another ex-Tiger reunion in July, but to no avail. We then said we would plan it for the fall. Well, there WAS a get-together, but it was in his honor. He was so proud of his family, and I often smile when I think about him and his dedication and pride. God Bless you, Richie, and thank you for all the happy memories. Please watch over your lovely family... and over all of us. RIP.
Justin DeWillers
January 4, 2002
Richie really was a great guy. Oftentimes we'll look on people who have passed on with rose-tinted glasses, but when we look at Richie's life we need no such glasses. He was entirely devoted to his wife and son, truly understood the really important things in life, and was fun to be around. I'll always remember when I once asked him at our family reunion, regarding family and a kid: "Is it worth it?" - and he responded without a moments hesitation. "God yes!"
I miss you, Richie, we all do.
David Yorkston
January 1, 2002
Richie was my niece's husband. He was always happy, and was a great husband and father. Our family will miss him. He lives through our memories of his smile and pleasant way.
Bill Ciment
December 30, 2001
I met Richard a very short time before September 11th. He was the son-in-law of a friend and colleague. As we travel through the dark nights since that awful day let us try to remember that our purpose in life comes to us as we look to the distant horizon in anticipation of a new dawn, a chance to share a laugh or to right a wrong.
Teresa Jahn
December 18, 2001
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
Diane Frombgen
December 16, 2001
I knew Rich when he went to college at the University of Buffalo in the 80's. He then was dating my sister, Chris, who misses his cheerful spirit dearly. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, Gail and their son, Jonathan. He was a blessing to my family and I am sure was with his own. We were blessed with his positive outlook on everything in life.
We miss and love you, Rich.
Dawn Williams
November 13, 2001
Richie was my cousin. He was someone whom I looked up to. Always happy with life. Dedicated to his wife and son. The kind of person I wish I could be.
His family, friends and acquaintances have suffered a great loss. He will be remembered always by all those he touched.
We miss you & love you, Richie!! May God keep you close to him. Until we meet again....
Love,
Dawn
Jo-Ann Marrero
November 7, 2001
I worked with Rich at MHT back in the late 80's. What a gift to this world he was. My prayers go out to his wife and son. The depth of their pain can never be realized.
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