We got some sad news this week. Richard Fitzgerald, one of my closest friends passed away. I have known Richard, his wife, Kris, and much of their family for 35 years. We first met them when we moved into our home in South Gwinnett in 1987. We played on the same ALTA tennis team for many years and attended the same church. Richard was a deacon at the church, always holding leadership roles, and has taught Sunday School most of his adult life. Richard and Kris bought a second home at Lake Hartwell and then moved there full-time when they both retired. We have experienced our kids getting married, grandkids being born and grandkids learning to ski and love the lake. Richard was diagnosed with Cancer and has been going through treatment for the last few years. At times it seemed the Cancer was under control, but it continued to reappear. Richard endured the treatment with an amazing attitude and unbelievable faith. Richard will be remembered by many as a great husband, and a proud father and grandfather. But I will remember Richard as one of the most faith-full friends a person could ever ask for. I am glad that Richard is now fully healed with his Father in heaven, but I will miss him dearly every day.
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