In Memoriam, sadly confirmed

The following is a paraphrase of information that was shared by a friend:

Ten years ago Rich moved to Florida. Met a girl who he married in 2003. they
started a landscaping business together....he was, according to Sherry (his sister), Happy, working hard, and in love. They didn't have children.

On Dec. 2 of 2005, he was working a site---using a bobcat---got out of the bobcat to adjust something on the ground, and a tree fell out of the bucket. His wife, who worked with him, was there and desperately tried to move the tree, but to no avail.

I am trying to grasp the whole thing still. I was not in touch with Rich after college and can only remember him as a great, witty, fun and caring person. Seeing his name listed in the In Memoriam section of the alumni magazine made me shudder and hope there was a mistake. I can list many times when he said or did things that made me happy that I knew him and that he was my friend. Sadly, I did not keep in touch with Rich, or some others who were special in some way. I will always remember him as a young man with laughing eyes and an infectious smile. I think we can all remember that smile. He seemed to be a person that had it all together.

At any rate, he did not suffer long, never grew old, and was with his loved one when his spirit passed. I hope he is in peace, and may God grant me such an exit. Though I have not spoken with Rich in many years, my world feels smaller now and I hope that I told him that I valued him as a friend. I can remember the first time we met, but cannot remember ever saying goodbye...

In Memoriam

I just received the Richmond Alumni Magazine and was very saddened to see the name of Richard S. Will, class of '90, of Bryn Mawr PA listed in the In Memoriam section. I sincerely hope that someone is in touch with brother Will and that this is not the same person I know. It appears that the person listed actually passed on 02 FEB 05. Does anyone know the whereabouts of Rich? I am seriously hoping this is an error or someone else...