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JOHN THORPE LAWRENCE RICHARDS
On Saturday, March 30, 2013 in his home in Alexandria, VA, surrounded by his wife and children. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Alexandria, VA at 7:45 a.m. on Sunday, April 7, 2013. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to the Rector's Discretionary Fund, c/o St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
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Max Weintraub
April 8, 2013
Many Alexandria lawyers owe their sense of professionalism and their ability to stay above the fray to their dealings with Thorpe. He was intelligent, graceful, and inspiring to generations of attorneys.
His impact cannot go unnoticed, and we will miss him.
Dawn Sjerven
April 5, 2013
Mr. Richards is one of the great ones. I am privileged to have known him. He will be truly missed.
John Thorpe Richards Attorney at Law
John Richards
April 5, 2013
April 4, 2013
Nan,sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there's anything i can do. Thorpe will be missed. Your friend, George Hebb
Charles C. Euripides
April 3, 2013
To Mrs. Richards and the Richards Family,
My deepest sympathy. I cannot find words to express my sadness. I know that God will give you all strength to bear the terrible loss of our dear friend, Thorpe. As you know, Mr. Richards was a great mentor and loyal friend for many years. It was a pleasure to work with him; it was an honor to serve him. His ideas, suggestions, creativity and teachings still resonate with me twenty-five years later. His love for his family and friends was inspirational. His purity of character, his service to his Country, in the United States Navy, and his humble devotion to God prepared him for the peace and rest he now enjoys. Please know that we will cherish his memory and respect him forever.
April 1, 2013
So sorry to hear of Mr Richard's death. Episcopal High School has lost one of its best.
Temple Grassi
(Woodberry Forest)
Thorpe and Nancy's friends from Valhalla Point Resort, Marathon, FL
Diann and Pete Pintacura
April 1, 2013
We met Thorpe and Nancy at Valhalla Point Resort in Marathon, Florida and spent several vacations enjoying their company. The love and devotion that they so clearly showed each other was inspirational to us and a joy to watch. Nancy, we are so sorry to hear of Thorpe's passing but at the same time, continue to be awed at how lucky you both were to have each other. We hope your memories of Thorpe sustain you over time. To Thorpe's family: what a wonderful man you had in your father. He was so happy when he was at Valhalla; by his actions, he showed us how we want to live as we age. We consider ourselves very, very fortunate to have known him. We will miss him.
Diann and Pete Pintacura
Grand Ledge, MI
Phyllis Doak
April 1, 2013
Dear Family Members, please know how much Thorpe will be missed among the 7:45 a.m. "family" of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. A kind and generous soul, who always had a smile to share with us. We are all saddened.
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