Richard

Some of the family made the trip to Glendale, Arizona the first part of March. The trip was to attend the retirement ceremony and reception for my brother Richard. After 20 years, he has retired from the Air Force with more medals and recognition than anyone of us knew. I asked him why he didn't tell us half of his accomplishments. Anyone who knows Rich will understand his reply "Why, I was just doing my job." I didn't realize how involved he was with volunteering, and what an example he was to all of the Air Force personnel that he worked with. Rich - I am so proud of you and I am so lucky to have a brother as wonderful as you. I was able to spend more time with his wife Lori. She makes him so happy and everytime I see her I get to know her a little better and like her more and more. Lori, thanks for being so supportive and loving to my brother. I am glad to have you in our family. They have 4 kids - and I am sure I won't get the spelling right on them..but Dylan is the oldest and he is in the military too (we are proud of you Dylan - keep up the good work), Alicia who is in college, Kaylee who is finishing high school and Evan - such a smart, cute young man (boy)! All of their kids are VERY bright and that is no joke!!! Can't wait for you all to make it back to Utah again!!