Richard was one of my best friends, both during and after Grimsley. He had a beautiful smile and a kind heart. After high school, I joined the Navy and he joined the Marines. I saw him many times after our service, but lost contact when I moved from Greensboro in 1974. Once during high school, I rode to the beach with our good friend Sandy Stewart in his Triumph, while Richard drove his mother's car, a Falcon if I recall correctly. While at the beach, Sandy's car broke down. Somehow Richard was convinced to tow us back to Greensboro using only a chain. After many hours of tedious and stressful "driving" behind him and a few unscheduled disconnections, we made it back to Greensboro. The only casualty was the transmission of Richard's mom's car. I think he got in a little trouble over that, but never got mad at us. I love him and all the memories I have of him...
Sonny Fine
Richard was one of my best friends, both during and after Grimsley. He had a beautiful smile and a kind heart. After high school, I joined the Navy and he joined the Marines. I saw him many times after our service, but lost contact when I moved from Greensboro in 1974. Once during high school, I rode to the beach with our good friend Sandy Stewart in his Triumph, while Richard drove his mother's car, a Falcon if I recall correctly. While at the beach, Sandy's car broke down. Somehow Richard was convinced to tow us back to Greensboro using only a chain. After many hours of tedious and stressful "driving" behind him and a few unscheduled disconnections, we made it back to Greensboro. The only casualty was the transmission of Richard's mom's car. I think he got in a little trouble over that, but never got mad at us. I love him and all the memories I have of him...