Officer Down Memorial Page

Just came across this page. I'm very happy to see Richie remembered in this way.

I grew up with Richie. He was the fastest kid in our group of neighborhood kids. I mean fast! Many were the days that we played and got in trouble in Calverton. Riding bikes, going to the "Pits" (something never approved by the parents ;-) and just general good times.

I moved away when I was 10. While I got back to that neighborhood at times...it wasn't often enough. Was always happy to run into Richie or Johnny. We still ran around when we could, but it was less and less.

Last time I saw Richie was at Darrins' wedding. Boy had he changed. He was somewhat hyper as a kid (I say that in a good way) but he had really calmed down by that point. We had a good time catching up on things and said we'd stay in touch. Sorry to drop the ball Rich.

Still think about you a lot. Hope everyone is well.

Your friend, Dave T

*just had a memory flashback that I had forgotten and worth telling. The front of our house had this cast iron railings that were conveniently shaped for climbing. They went from the ground to the roof. I was caught several times after climbing them up to the roof. But I just remembered Richie getting caught by my Dad on our roof. I can still see him speeding back to his house after Dad chased him down. Think I must've planted the idea in his head somehow. Good times.*

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January 8, 2012

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