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revmclaren

(2,613 posts)
Tue Nov 7, 2023, 04:40 PM Nov 2023

Richard, a dear friend from college passed in his

Last edited Wed Nov 8, 2023, 05:57 PM - Edit history (1)

his sleep Sunday. My sister, who was much closer to him than myself, received the news today. I first met him in the theater department at Fresno City College in 1978.

He was so good looking and talented that I always hoped I could be like him...have even half of his drive and experience...

We shared many shows together and film projects and the cast parties that followed.

He was an amazing person and just a nice guy.

His last few decades were spent in L.A. were he was deeply involved in theater and the club circuit ...as a performer, a writer, and as a photographer.

I will miss you my dear friend and always think of you with smile and a tear. The world is less bright without you.


Update...a brief blurb about my friend from L.A. Stage Insider.

https://julio769.substack.com/p/la-stage-insider-39b?fbclid=IwAR0h7lSOTFM1H8_y0UDPsvU2Ip5ihIE4BG55W0mhlk-LcJlBzGUOLdp58jU

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debm55

(33,644 posts)
2. I am so sorry. Your words show that your heart is breaking. Remember the good times you shared with your friend. May all
Tue Nov 7, 2023, 04:48 PM
Nov 2023

memories be a blessing to you. Richard is with you revmclaren, He is in your heart and will always be.

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GreenWave

(8,804 posts)
4. Even though it is time for tears
Tue Nov 7, 2023, 04:56 PM
Nov 2023

it seems you were one of the lucky ones who had the good fortune to know him.

Hang in there and find peace,

debm55

(33,644 posts)
5. revmclaren, there is a forum here to talk to people who have lost loved ones. Go NAVIGATE at the top of this page,
Tue Nov 7, 2023, 05:50 PM
Nov 2023

support forums and then Bereavement. I lost my father last month.

debm55

(33,644 posts)
8. It is understandable. I am going through my grief too. I didn't mean to appear to push you aside, I go to the group and
Tue Nov 7, 2023, 07:09 PM
Nov 2023

it helps me just by reading posts from others with my father's recent death. Bless you, my friend.

WestMichRad

(1,686 posts)
9. My deepest condolences to you.
Tue Nov 7, 2023, 07:10 PM
Nov 2023

I lost my best college-days friend in January, so I know a bit of what you’re feeling. I miss him greatly.

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