R.I.P. "RichardP"

[DeMil]

So sad......
I had a lot of contact with Richard over the years. He helped me out with a very good panzer wrap fake recently. I thanked him a lot for that.
He could his stuff when it came to black panzer tunics.
I never got the chance to meet him but I only heard positive thinge about Richard.

R.I.P.

[Bob Chatt]

I have known Richard since the mid-80's. Did a lot of business with him when he was hardcore into CBI items and flight helmets.
We didn't always agree on everything, but still sad to hear of his passing.

[slade007]

Richard;

God be with you Richard. You always made people stop and think twice about any opinions. You will be very missed. Dirk

[Arran]

I'm shocked and dismayed...very sad news indeed...

[Lloyd I.]

What a brave way to go out while remaining passionate about those things in life that capture and hold our attention outside of those we love.

Whether or not he rubbed people the wrong way he had an opinion and like his namesake avatar was not opposed to shooting lead in all directions. He helped me on some GD items very early in my collecting days and steered me clear of some bad dealers with some colorful adjectives to describe them. As a new father and recently separated veteran he saved me from a huge financial mistake.

RIP and thanks for reminding us to live life full speed ahead and damn the torpedoes!

[phild]

Richard RIP

I can not add much to Leroy's post as it is reflects my feelings and knowledge of Richard exactly, as do the others who have posted.


Richard had a big heart and I have never known him not to try his best to help anyone who asked.....both with collecting and other matters. His knowledge in many collecting areas was/is unsurapssed IMO.

It was my pleasure to have known him.

[leib grenadier]

I meet Richard in about 1995 and knew him rather well. I had many great conversations with him, and he was always very helpful, and always ready to lend his opinion in a friendly manner. I knew that he was ill, and was fighting his medical condition with great courage. Yet I am still shocked, and saddened by today's news. God bless you Richard, and God bless your family. You will be sorely missed indeed.
Bruce B. Hermann
Grenadier Military Antiques
Ruhe in Frieden

[SJP]

What a loss....R.I.P.
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Steve

[PANZERPIONIERE]

Oh no, this is terrible.

[galizien41]

Well this is very sad news. I had not heard from him in a while and now it makes sense. He was very passionate about collecting and ever so often he would share pictures of some of his exotic new acquisitions. R.I.P. Richard.

[hs132]

Oh boy, a real tragic loss. A friend of mine for many years. Very sad to hear this. He will be missed along with his considerable knowledge. He was just a great guy. Best, Bill Bourque

[smitty]

Richard Peacher

I just received a personal email about his passing. I can say to you all, he was a good friend, and a passionate collector. I am sad to hear of his passing. At our So. Cal. collectors gathering on the 25th of this month in San Diego, we will raise our glasses in a toast, and remember him as we all knew him. Firing from the hip, funny, and smart. God bless Richard and his family. His friend, Smitty

[judas]

very sad indeed a lot of Knowledge is now lost i very much looked forward to his postings as he a had some great insite and he gave hell when needed ,


his postings will be missed very much

i shead a tear for you Richard

r i p

[Tim O'Keefe]

This is very sad news. I too will miss him. He was always very helpful with my various research projects. And i would read every post of his, as he always was willing to pass on his knowledge.

This forum has lost a great member of the Old Guard

It was a pleasure and a privilege to have known him

[Matt]

Richard P

WOW what a shock! I will miss our conversations and his knowledge. RIP.....