Condolence From: Cleve Hardman
Condolence: A truly great shipmate and friend who will certainly be missed.
Monday June 12, 2017
Condolence From: Joe Fiorillo
Condolence: And until we meet again, may GOD hold you in the palm of his hand.
Monday June 12, 2017
Condolence From: Andrew Berg
Condolence: I am very sorry to learn of Richards passing and I send my condolences to his family.
I remember enjoying a couple of photography filled rambles with him around Barcelona and Villefranche-sur-Mer while aboard the USS Albany.
Monday June 12, 2017
Condolence From: juan p mora
Condolence: Sorry for your loss, may God help family and friends get trough this hard time. God bless you.
Sunday June 11, 2017
Condolence From: Victor shoop
Condolence: So sorry for your loss. Loved working fir him on valley forge. Rip chief
Sunday June 11, 2017
Condolence From: Jeffrey Casaly
Condolence: What a shock. What a great shipmate. Went on liberty many times with him in Norfolk when we were on the big Al. We took a memorable trip to London from Gaeta when we were forward deployed as 6th Fleet flag, in the fall of '77, when the World Series was going on. I knew he had been having health issues for years, but this was still a shock. Condolences to his wife and family.
Sunday June 11, 2017
Condolence From: Jon Hurtado
Condolence: I am so sorry to hear that Rick passed. He was instrumental in my transition from SM1 to SMC while on the Antietam.
Sunday June 11, 2017
Condolence From: Dana Robinson
Condolence: Am saddened to hear of Rick's passing. He was a shipmate, co-worker, and friend. We served together on the Albany, in Gaeta from 76-78. I pulled him back into the radar room by his belt, when he took what is the finest picture ever of a Talos missile launch. Yes, we were a little too close to the launcher, but that is what Rick wanted to do. That's how I will always remember him.
Sunday June 11, 2017
Condolence From: Clark Stone
Condolence: Very sorry to hear of Rick's passing. I have many great memories of good times with Rick in Gaeta when we served together on Albany 76-79. I also know Rick was instrumental in saving and preserving the brass CG-10 class model for the Albany display in New York. Sail on shipmate!
Sunday June 11, 2017
Condolence From: Kristie Maynard
Condolence: So many wonderful memories from our childhood I'm so sorry for the loss of Rick he will be remembered fondly by me and the rest of the Backstrom family. May memories of happy times whisper their way into your heart and bring you peace. Sending love to all.
Sunday June 11, 2017
