Wednesday, October 13, 2021
I first met Richard while working at Garnet Hill Lodge in the 90’s. I typically worked in the restaurant, but one year I had the chance to work in the sugar bush alongside Richard. Though we were a generation apart, we had much in common, and the friendship that began that winter lasted until his death last week. We occasionally visited and spoke on the phone, but we mostly wrote letters. Richard’s letters were a mix of stories, humor, advice, and observation. Among many other things, Richard was a sensitive, thoughtful, reflective person who understood perfectly the humor and sadness of life. I feel lost knowing I will never again find another letter from him in my mailbox. I wish I had written more, visited more, and hope Richard knew how much he meant to me, to us all. I love you Richard…
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