I am so shocked 5 years later someone told me and I said  you are mixed up still seems like a bad dream Ann I picked up the phone for 8 years to call and ask could we rekindle  our love but it is too late now  I will always love you and if I can do anything let me know I am still a basket case l. Hope you are doing better then me Nov 7  it will be 8 years since my baby has been gone I still cry everyday I got to give it to Jesus we both had the greatest husband  best friend and spouse  i know God is Happy having these two great men  please give my sadness to Brenda and all of you  I will carry you in my heart.
I am so sorry,
Joyce
Joyce

My heart is broken about Richie I just heard about it today almost 5 years later ...
I send my condolence to Ann I know the feeling of loosing your best friend and spouse ....My heart breaks for you i was told today 5 years later I love you Ann and Richie very much ...

Brenda I am so sorry I have never experienced this lost my thoughts and prayers are with you  ...and all your family 

Richie I love you and have since I met you I don’t understand this! I am so sad we went   So long without seeing each other you and  Ann were the most darling couple  you will always have a space in my heart for you and Ann ...
Two Great men now with Jesus they have no sorrow no sadness the ones left behind is the ones that miss him so   We All Will Be Together Again ! I surely am  and I will pray for each of you...
Sincerely,
Joyce A Byrd

Brenda...I do apologize to hear of your loss.  My condolensces to you and your family.

I am deeply sorry about the loss of Richard.  We spoke many times recently and through the years and I was honored by his trust.

May God's peace be with you during this difficult time.

I am Bob Britts of Lexington SC. While I did not personally know Richard I still grieve with the family. Many men in the Atlanta area who are associated with MDI who I know and respect honored Richard today in a special service. He was a special man and will be missed. Bob Britts

Ann,
Love and prayers go out to you.  Know that you are not alone - your "sisters" are here for you.  

Sandra Stuber Weckman

Dearest Brenda,  My heart hurts for you right now.  We've only met by telephone, but I feel like I know you and want to tell you that I love you and am thankful for you.  When we spoke last, I remember you talking about your precious son and his very strong and special marriage and how much you had learned from him and his wife and their special bond.  I know that he meant the world to you.  Please know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.  With much love and sympathy, Hilda Cobb

Dear, Dear Brenda,

As you have freely given your blessings to countless thousands, may you now receive God's comfort and support to sustain you at this time of your greatest need.  My heart goes out to you. Love you.

May you be comforted and cradled in the hands of God
at this sad time.

To Ann, Brenda, and family, be filled with the love, joy, peace and comfort of the Lord, and know that you are being lifted up in prayer. Rich was and is such a blessing, and a dearly loved friend and brother in Christ.

I remember enjoying a living foods class with Richard, I am sad we have to wait to see him again.

We gathered around the computer screen and immensely enjoyed the slide show! Seeing these photos really made me smile and remember him with such JOY. My heart knows you, you are a resilient woman who will cherish his legacy and walk forward into the life that he would want you to live. Be comforted, my dear.

One mother to another..The pain  can't be expressed in words, or deed, or in anyway, so I won't try...but somehow we live on and the norm is just different now. My heart breaks open when I hear of another mother here on earth without their child. God bless you and your family during this time of grief and may the healing start now. He is at Peace and with you always.

Ann & Brenda - Please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss.  I enjoyed speaking with Richard on numerous occasions, and just commiserating about life in general.  I pray that you will find peace.  I work with Stan on your landscape and have enjoyed taking care of your beautiful properties...

Ann, Praying that God will wrap his arms around you, hold you close, and grant you the miracle to remember Rich with joy and not sorrow. I am so glad to have known Rich - he was a dear man and will be missed by many.
Carolyn

Brenda & Byrd Family- He is now with God and his angels-on his next angel journey.  May God fill your hearts with peace and comfort. M. Antkowski

Dear Brenda and Family,
I send peace and blessings that God may comfort & strengthen you at your time of loss and sorrow.  What a beautiful tribute you wrote to share the loving memories and beautiful times you shared with your son Richard.  Let those memories and good times be a beacon of light to shine forever to comfort you now and last throughout your lifetime. May God continue to bless and sustain you.

Ann & Brenda
I am so sorry for your loss. I will always have the memories of talking with Richard on music, real-estate, and life. I will miss talking with him during my visits.

Brenda, Ann and Family…Please accept our deepest sympathy. Know we're thinking of you and that you're in our hearts and prayers.Hugs, Annette and John Kramer

MAY GOD GIVES COMFORT AND STRENGTH TO THE BYRD FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND HE PROMISES TO POWER BEYOND WHAT IS NORMAL TO COPE WITH THE LOST OF YOUR LOVED ONE

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Brenda, Ann & Family,
I send my Sincere Deepest Sympathy as Rich's Earthly Journey ended too soon. Brenda- what a Beautiful Motherly Homage to your Son! ~Life is Love~ Rich learned the lessons well... May God's grace give you comfort today and the weeks ahead, as you travel this Journey of healing. From afar I light a Candle of Life in Rich's name may it burn Brightly Everlasting with the Heavenly Angels. Peace n Love Ken

Brenda:  You have my deepest sympathy.  Please know that many are keeping you in prayer and asking God to shower you with Grace and Mercy.

To the family ands friends of Mr. Byrd,
I would Ike to express  my deepest condolences .
May you find comfort and peace.2 Cor. 13-5

One day our two greatest enemies death and sickness will no longer exist. It's not just a faraway dream, but a promise made by God. He understands our pain of losing a loved one. My prayers and condolences to the Byrd Family.

We extend our sincere condolences to your family. Although you are grieving at the moment you will find comfort in knowing that our Heavenly Father has not forgotten your loved one. He promises a day will come when “no resident will say: ‘I am sick'……”'  Isa 33:24

My condolences to all in the Byrd family.  May the GOD of all Comfort be with you in your time of grief (2 Cor. 1:3-5).

Ann, Brenda, and family, My love and prayers are with you tonight and in the days and weeks to come.   I pray that God will give you the strength that only He can give. May His peace , love and comfort and His loving arms surround you as you surrender it all to Him.Richie is at home in Heaven with his Mimi, Papa, Bryson, and all those who loved him.I love each of you & I loved Richie. Aunt Hazel
aunt Hazel

Ann,
May you find the peace and comfort you need to get you through this difficult time.  Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.  Sending you love and support from afar,

ann, i don't have all the right words to say, but i ask God to comfort you, strengthen you & encourage you.  rich was one of the most delightful people i ever met.  he brought laughter everywhere he went, & i don't think he knew what the word stranger was!  he was friendly to all.  what a gift he had.  his kindness, love & generosity, made a difference every day.  i am thinking of you & i am here for you today, tomorrow & always, to encourage you, tell you that you matter & be the best friend I can possibly be, to you.  i love you sweet friend.
megan

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Richard C. Byrd Jr.

8 October, 1976 – 10 November, 2014

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