Dave Richards Memorial Award: Articles, and speeches

Donation Instructions

Dave was a teacher who believed in second chances and strived to maintain a 'pay-it-forward' attitude in all aspects of his life. He had a big heart for students who struggled in school and often made special connections with them, helping them turn their lives around. Through his coaching, his unique sense of humour, and lengthy conversations with students, he often created quite an impact on their lives. Dave's co-workers at Clarke Road Secondary School have initiated an award in his memory, to go to a student who has demonstrated a ‘turn around’ in his or her years at the school and is ideally continuing in a technical trade career.

Please consider donating to the Dave Richards Memorial Award Fund.
To donate go to the London Community Foundation website www.lcf.on.ca and select the 'Donate Now' button. You will be redirected to the 'Canada Helps' website. After you select the next 'donate now' button you can enter your donation amount and please ensure that you select the 'Dave Richards Memorial Fund' in the pulldown menu. Tax receipts will be issued for donations of $20 or more.

I truly appreciate your donations. I have a goal of $25,000.00 to attain, in order for this fund to continue on in perpetuity. This will ensure that Dave's gift - to inspire and enrich others through second chances - will continue long into the future.

Friday, June 10, 2011

Articles, and speeches

I thought I'd make the obituary, upcoming 'in memory' ad, and articles about Dave available, as well as the speeches at his funeral.
(If you click on the photo, it should open in another page and be large enough to read.)

Memorial ad - June 14 2013

'In Memory' - June 14 2012

'In Memory' - June 14 2011

Obituary

Dedicated Teacher Remembered

LAWC / BHI - Ball Hockey Tournament

Clarke Road Hockey - 'Trojans Lead with Hearts'
(front page photo)

Clarke Road Hockey - 'Trojans Lead with Hearts'
(article

Speeches from Funeral:

speech by Rob Brown - friend

speech by Mike Hoy
- friend & co-worker

speech by Paul Richards, Dave's uncle

speech by Bud Halpin - friend

speech by Mark Walker - friend

speech by Jill Deeb
- friend & co-worker

3 comments:

Patrick said...: You are greatly misses Tito Dave. If it wasnt for Dave i dont think i would have met Christ when he took me, Cale my brother Eric in Camp Gallilean. Dave is a good man with a good heart, he help our family so much through hard times supporting us and always caring for us. I had a great childhood growing up with Cale, Dave would take us tobogganing, to apple picking, to playing hockey and just enjoy the outdoor and enjoying life i really miss those days hanging out with Tito Dave. You are greatly missed Tito Dave, Love and respect. Pat; June 24, 2011 at 5:36 PM
richard jones said...: I'm very sorry for the loss of Mr.Richards. I read some of the funeral speeches and found them to be very touching.

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My sincere condolences...; May 15, 2013 at 4:34 AM
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