Condolence: Dear family. Please accept my condolences. Please know that God knows your pain of heart and promises to be "A refuge and strength A help readily found in times of distress."(Psalms 46:1)Soon Jehovah God, the God of all comfort and his son Jesus Chris will provide you permanent comfort when "All those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out...to a resurrection of life."(John 5:28-29) You can have the great joy of seeing Richard again in perfect health on a paradise earth with no more tears, pain or death.(Revelation 21:3-4)jw.org