The Eulogy which was read at The National VA Cemetery during the Bourne Internment

We were all very blessed to have Richard in our lives

 Richard was the baby of our family.   Our family wanted Richard to reach his full true potential.  We wanted him to have the very best that life had to offer. It was such a joy and a pleasure to watch Richard grow and become such a wonderful person – he asked for nothing but just to love him and we all did.

We have been so privileged, honored and very fortunate to have known Richard.  He taught us so much.

He taught us to be patient and tolerant of others. He made us all a better person. Richard was one of the chosen ones- he was a true child of God.  We enjoyed all the years that God gave us with him, however, short lived and taken from us far too soon.  Even though the last few years were a struggle, he fought so hard and smiled through it all.  What a very brave soldier. 

He was very polite, so kind and courteous. 

A very humble being with a pure soul    and now God has come to claim him – May he rest in peace