Richard told us a few days ago that dying wasn't easy but it was made so much easier with the support of family and friends.
Today we know that grieving is also not easy, but the burden is lifted with the support of our HWF family and friends.

Shirley and family, you have my deepest heartfelt sympathy.
Thank you so much for sharing Richard with us over the years. He was an extraordinary man and you must be so proud of the legacy he leaves behind. He will not be forgotten.

I am terrible at saying goodbye so instead I will say........See you again one day Richard, and thank you for everything. You have earned your wings

A picture of Richard at Flyers' Rescue last May.

Richard may you soar high and forever free ~~ your light and energy will live on

Heartfelt sympathies to Shirley, the Pitt Family, Violet and to all of Richard's extended family here and circle of friends hugs to you all

Thank you Richard for helping us grow and sharing your zest for life with us all; your light will remain with us

Shirley, and the Pitt Family, please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
Diana & Torkom Zabunyan



Kay's eagle picture.TY.

To Shirley and the entire Pitt family---my thoughts and prayers are with you today. I hope it helps to know how much Richard was loved and respected by all of us here at HWF. Even those of us who never had the priviledge to have met him in person called him friend. We will surely miss this very special man who touched the lives of so many. Soar high and pain free with all the mighty and beautiful eagles that have gone before and are waiting for you, Richard. You loved them so. Thank you for being you.

My condolences to Shirley and all the family at this time. Richard will be with you always in spirit and in the memories you have stored away of your time with him.

He touched many people over the years and will be missed for his humour, love of wildlife, cmputer 'know how' and his friendship. I was privileged to meet him on two or three occasions at events associated with the Sidney eagle nest.

Richard, be at peace.

On Behalf of everyone at the Shepherdstown Blog we extend our condolences on the death of Richard. He was helpful in sharing the weatlh of his knowledge and his dedication to wild life has helped me and countless others. Thank you Richard.. We wish him a journey of Light and may his spirit indeed soar with the Eagles...Thinking of his family. Be at peace and be well Richard.

It is with a heavy heart that I say "Goodbye Richard". There are no words to thank you for all you did for us. We were so blessed to have you. We will always remember you.

Soar with our beloved eagles, Richard!