I never met Richard but I sure wish I had. His posts from Alaska were the most amazing things to read. I was envious. Ruth, you had a wonderful uncle there from the accounts I can muster here on this forum. I'm very sorry for your loss.

Richard lived the life many of us have dreamed about.
I always looked forward to his postings.
I only had one direct dealing and we both felt we won on a direct 1 for 1 gun trade.
That VH I see is up for sale.

Very sad news. Rich and I hunted a couple of times and it was alyways a fun time. May he RIP

Sad news indeed, may he rest in peace, Gary

Praying for his family at this time of loss. Sorry to hear this. Always enjoyed his escapades and posts here on the site.

I was shocked and saddened when I heard the news. It was totally unexpected. He was tough, rugged and when he was in the room you knew who the smartest guy was. I wrote a story in the Parker Pages about hunting with him in Montana several years ago. RIP …

It is indeed sad to lose one of our own. Unknowingly, I had one of Rich’s Parkers on my watch list. A very high condition grade 2 hammer 10 gauge. When I learned that it was Richard’s gun I felt strongly compelled to try and obtain it. I’m overly sentimental according to my late father. Nevertheless, I am grateful and proud to now own one of Richard’s wonderful Parkers.

That 10 ga hammer Parker came from Canada. I had come across it, I did not need it, it was high condition and little used. Rich and I talked and Rich acquired it. Good on you and enjoy a fine Parker .

I also enjoyed his posts and communicating with him. RIP.

Rich came back to Michigan about 6 years and I had the opportunity to shoot a round of clays with him. He was struggling with an eye issue, but still was a delightful companion on the course and at the lunch table. RIP