My name is Genevieve and my family has been close friends with the Hornes for the past decade and a half.

On Wednesday, August 13th, a sudden, freak accident unexpectedly took Richard away from his beloved family. Richard was a devoted husband and loving father. He leaves behind Crystal, his beloved wife of 12 years, 11 year old daughter, Zoie, and stepdaughter Rachel, who just had a baby, Richard's new grandson. It will be a long road ahead as this family wrestles with the unimaginable blow they have just received.

Richard loved his family and friends fiercely. Everything he did, was for his family. He loved being outdoors; camping and hiking with his family, working on his house and property, or helping a family member with theirs.

Everyone who knew Richard loved him. He was one of the kindest, most generous, hardworking, loyal, and caring people I have ever met. In one moment, the life of everyone who knew him was devastated. The death of a loved one is always difficult, but we can help Richard's family have one less thing to worry about as they pick up the pieces of their shattered lives and attempt to move forward without him.