I wrote the following blog on March 4, 2020. Dick died Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Dick was 83 years old. He took his own life. I learned about it this morning when I tried to call him. I called him yesterday but did not get a reply which was unlike Dick. The last time I talked to him was four days ago and he sounded cheerful and upbeat and not noting any health problems other the usual aches and pains of old age. I wrote this blog about Dick because I regarded him and his wife Gladys as remarkable if not extraordinary people and good friends. It is easy to overlook people like Dick because “extraordinary” is peculiarly defined by our media and news sources. Following is the blog that I wrote three years ago.
I wrote the following blog on March 4, 2020. Dick died yesterday January 31, 2023. Dick was 83 years old. He took his own life. I learned about it this morning when I tried to call him. I called him yesterday but did not get a reply which was unlike Dick. The last time I talked to him was four days ago and he sounded cheerful and upbeat and not noting any health problems other the usual aches and pains of old age. I wrote this blog about Dick because I regarded him and his wife Gladys as remarkable if not extraordinary people and good friends. It is easy to overlook people like Dick because “extraordinary” is peculiarly defined by our media and news sources. Following is the blog that I wrote three years ago.
Dick Doyscher: A Man for a Few More Seasons
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Aging Capriciously 
Feb 02, 2023 @ 14:01:37
I am so sorry for the loss of your friend, John. What a wonderful tribute you paid him while he was still around to read it. Thank you for re-posting this so that your new friends can know about your old friend, Dick Doysher. May his beautiful soul rest in peace.
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Feb 02, 2023 @ 17:48:22
Thank You Majik for your very thoughtful words. I am glad that I did let him know before he passed how much I thought of him. I missed many opportunities when I was younger to do the same with other people who are since gone. John
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