I met Dick and Mary Ann for the first time when I tagged along with Eric and a group of international students and visitors that Dick and Mary Ann invited to their home. From then on, a beautiful friendship developed through the years.
 
I can't help but think that God brought Dick and Mary Ann together for a specific mission on this earth. They are a perfect fit for the mission that they have embraced and have lived their life together fulfilling that mission. They "walked the talk" through their hard work, sacrifices, tenacity, resilience, generosity and faith. Their vision and their commitment for Lake Martin has left us and future generations this beautiful part of heaven on earth.
Dick LIVED life and, as he did, he touched many lives. He is one that I wished would have lived forever. And he does ... in the hearts of those who have known and loved him. Eric and I are very blessed and privileged to count ourselves among them.
DICK, WE THANK GOD FOR YOUR GIFT OF LIFE. YOURS IS A GIFT FOR ETERNITY! See you later, our friend, mentor, brother. We love you forever!