“ Dear Patty and Slade,
So sorry to have learned of Richie’s passing away.
It has been many years since I have seen you, Patty, and the boys.
Richie was always such a nice young man. Rebecca has kept me
abreast of Richie and Slade’s lives.
I know you both will miss him so much. My prayers will be with you in the coming days.
Please give my condolences to Melissa, too. Even though I do not know her she must be a fine person to have taken such good care of Riche throughout his illness.
LaVerne ”