TAKE COMFORT IN GOD'S HANDS

The best comfort that we have
Is that god is always nearby.
He constantly holds our hand
And forever hears our cry .

So put your hand in His -
He gives all of his love ,
And with His help , you will
get through to this . As you
feel comfort from above .

Richard be strong and reach out to
your friends and family .Love Cindy

Richard was a brother to me. We had so many great times together. No matter what Richard was always full of smiles and having a great time. You will be missed greatly buddy and we will ride again someday!

Kim,Jim,Amanda and Alex:
Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. We are here if you need us.

I knew richard since junior high school, I always had a great time when i was with richard wether it was riding bikes all over, hanging at school, or ditching school to chill at the outlet mall. we had some great times and great memories i will always remember. R.I.P. old friend, we will all miss you!

I'm so sorry for your loss, Steven loved jumping at the Ostrich jumps with Richard on thier bikes. I have video of them jumping there that Steven took somewhere. They could never get enough chocolate pudding....I'm sorry for that, I think that was my fault, loved chocolate pudding. Although I don't live in Lake Elsinore anymore, I have the fondest memories of all the neighborhood kids, Richard included.My thoughts are with you.

Kim, Jim, Amanda & Alex,

Our hearts break for you right now. There are no words to express how sorry we are. Please know that we are thinking of you and praying for all of you. May God Bless you all.

Richard was my friend in high school, I will never forget him. He was so much fun; always smiling and laughing. He, Steven Cash and Bobby Block would joke around and entertain everyone. He will truly be missed.

I have a poem to share with Richard's parents, it comforted my dear friend with the recent loss of her son and I hope it can do the same for you.

God said; “I’ll lend you my child…”

I'll lend you for a little time a child of mine, He said...
For you to love while he lives and mourn for when he's dead.
It may be six or seven years, or twenty-two and three,
But will you, till I call him back, take care of him for me?
He'll bring his charms to gladden you. And shall his stay be brief;
you’ll have his lovely memories as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay, since all from Earth return.
But there are lessons, taught down there, I want this child to learn.

I've looked the wide world over in search for teachers true,
And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes, I have selected you.
Now, will you give him all your love and not think the labor in vain?
Nor hate me when I come to call to take him back again?
I fancied that I heard you say; “Dear Lord, it will be done!
For all the joy Your Child shall bring, the risk of grief we'll run.
We'll shelter him with tenderness. We'll love him while we may,
And for the happiness we've known, forever grateful stay.
But shall the angels call for him much sooner than we've planned,
we'll brave the bitter grief that comes and try to understand.”

Dearest Richard,

Russ and I want to express our heartfelt condolences and our prayers are with you and your family. Old friend, your son Richard will always hold the most dearest place in our hearts. We love you.

Russ & Lynn Climpson

Rich and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you. There is not a word I can say to make you feel ok. I send many hugs to you. Rich just know this is a long lonley road so grab on to your family and friends and remember to take care of you no matter how hard that is. Here is a little poem that helped me in the beginning:
For the both of us
As long as I can, I will look at this world for the both of us. As long as I can, I will laugh with the birds, I will sing with the flowers,I will pray to the stars for the both of us. As lond as I can, I will remember how many things on this earth were your joy, and I will live as well as you would want me to live. As long as I can..

Gloria

Jim and Kim, Our thoughts are with you as always. You know how much we love and appreciate you guys. Our prayers are for your family and Richard.
Joe & Karyn

I am so sorry for your loss. He was loved by so many. What I remember the most about Richard is how when he entered a room, he could make everyone smile or laugh. He was like a brother to my daughter (Carrie Lisch Torres).He will be missed.

Richard was one of the nicest people I had ever had the privelege of knowing. Steven, only holds the fondest memories of him.

christina cash

Dear Kim, Jim, Alex, and Amanda,

Our hearts are broken and sad for the loss of Richard. Please lean on the Lord for comfort and strength. We love you all so much.

The Orgerons

i will always remember you riding bikes behind my house.. you and steven being complete dorks making me laugh! my prayers go out to your family... you were so loved by so many.. i am sorry we drifted apart over the years!

Sorry to see him go. I will always remember how much fun my brother and him had together.

We will always and forever remember Richard. We watched him grow up and become a young man. He touched many lives, including ours and and our childrens (Chrissy & Bobby)
It is a sad time for all of us who knew him. To his family...our sympathy. Richard will be greatly missed.
Love
Bob and Darla Block

My prayers and thoughts are with Kim and Family....Thank you for being such a good friend to me and my brother. You were always just a phone call away. Richard had so many friends who loved him, and we all have memories that will last forever in our hearts. You were one of my first friends when I moved to Lake Elsinore. You will always be loved and remembered.