Wednesday, December 5, 2018
I became friends with Richard sometime in elementary school. Among other things, we played soccer and school sports together. He would come out to the farm on some weekends. He really enjoyed the animals as well as the machinery. He was a curious and eager participant in the activities there.
We occasionally went out with our 22's hunting gophers, rabbits etc. His love of everything outdoors never went away. He would later share photos and stories of his adventures there.
In our young adult life, I remember absolutely delightful, deep and profound discussions about the universe, our philosophies, and how it might all fit together. He had an intelligence about that.
I remember being impressed by his time in the Royal Canadian Army Cadets, and his participation in international marksman competitions in Bisley, England.
After high school, we both went our separate ways, we kept in contact and met together whenever it worked out; sharing our adventures, wins and losses, with each other.
He liked to talk of his Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ. His faith was simple.
He loved his family very much; he worked hard f or them, he would speak of their challenges and was proud of their progress and accomplishments.
We had one of those friendships that, quite simply, never went away. When we were able to chat on the phone, or meet in person, we began where we had left off.
The universe is a better place because he was here. Thank-you for being you, Richard,
See you later.
Art Cay
