Judi Boyer Bouchard
Dear Jamie, Jodie, Kristy, Toni, David,Tina,and all of yours and Dick's extended family. We mourn the loss of Dick with you. From the minute I first met Dick, I knew I would have a lifelong friend. We admired and respected Dick's great sense of humor, his intellect, his service to his country , his genuineness, kindness, but most of all he was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and brother-Dick was truly one of a kind. I got to know him well during the years you were in Rockford. I can't begin to count the number of days that I would call and ask if I could come over to visit. You and Dick were always welcoming. This was particular true during the time of my mom's long hospitalization- and her death.I practically lived at your house-I would shed tears, but then Dick always knew how to make me smile. I remember seeing him at POW/MIA ceremonies-he was usually away by himself with his thoughts. His love of country was so obvious. The fact that you both flew to DC to be with me at Alan's funeral at Arlington is a treasured memory. The world has truly lost a wonderful man. Love, "Boyer" & Ron
