Marcy, Andy, Ted, Ed and families: I am extremely sad to hear about Dick’s sudden passing. I have often thought about how lucky I was to grow up in Paris and the mentoring I received from men like Dick. I have many fond memories of Dick as my coach, a colleague on the Little League executive and later in life as a friend sharing beers and listening to his stories. If there was ever a life that warrants celebration it is Dick’s. Sadly I am unable to be with you to share the remembrances of his accomplishments, generosity, loyalty, zest for life and his many “escapades”. I like to think that he will be with you over the next few days, looking in and wringing his hands together like he did when he was happy or sharing another great story, and soaking up his life and legacy. Thank you for making it easy for him to have shared so much of himself with so many of us.