Marc Richard, 1975-2008

08 Aug 08

Marc Richard, 1975-2008

Marc Richard, one of our Senior Instructors, died here in CO on 30 July 08, after being struck by lightning. He was only thirty-three, but wise for his age and invaluable on the gun-range. His gentle, but definitive, teaching style brought True Enlightenment to countless students. We miss him dearly!

Marc and his father, Jack (also one of our Instructors), came to us in WY in 1993, anxious to learn about serious shooting. Marc was the kind of person for whom nearly anyone would develop an instant liking. More than most, he approached True Goodness. We've been doing Classes together ever since!

Marc never asked for guarantees, nor did he ever give less than 100%. He was someone upon whom I could always count. He lived a full life, though cut short, and I am honored to have been part of it.

Happy the man, and happy he alone, He who can call today his own: He who, secure within, can say, "Tomorrow do thy worst, for I have lived today.

Be fair or foul, rain or shine, The joys I have possessed, in spite of fate, are mine. Not Heaven itself, upon the past has power, But what has been, has been, and I have had my hour."

Rest in peace, Partner! Rest in Peace.

/John