Richard Albert Carr 65
Richard Albert Carr, 60 years young, respectfully turned in his Harley
Davidson wings and was fitted for his new eternal wings on March 30, 2007.
He is and will always be a devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother,
Uncle and Friend. Richard was born in Reno and lived with his family all
over the United States and abroad: Turkey, Italy, Greece, Germany, Alaska,
the Pacific Northwest, Midwest, Arizona, Nevada and the East Coast. After
graduating from high school, where he was an exceptional all sport athlete,
he was accepted to Arizona State University on a swimming and diving scholarship.
In 1966, he chose to serve his country and enlisted in the United States
Army's 82nd Airborne. After completing Airborne, Ranger, and Scout Sniper
Schools he was assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade in Vietnam. A decorated
veteran (Bronze Star, two Purple Hearts, Presidential Unit Citation, Expert
Marksman, Pathfinder, Ranger Tab, Combat Infantry Badge, Airborne wings
and Republic of Vietnam Service awards), he returned to his wife and family
in 1968 to begin his ultimate career as a Father. In his professional
career he was a Fire Captain, State and City employee. His many passions
included his grandchildren, his many pets, collecting his beloved Chicago
Bears and Bulls memorabilia, working out to the 'Rocky' movie soundtrack,
and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycles. If he wasn't tinkering or
cleaning his bikes or truck, he could be found enjoying the open road
or planning a rally with friends. He was known for his razor wit, the
ability to create nicknames for anyone he met, easy grin and mischievous
pranks. He loved to tell good stories as only he could and could make
anyone he met feel at home in just a few minutes. He lived his life by
a code of simple truths and convictions: Strength and Honor. He did not
believe in obstacles or problemsonly solutions and successes. In his children
he instilled the same simple credo of his life: Commitment, Initiative
and Attitude. His powerful inspiration and leadership by example remain
his legacy to those who knew him. He was preceded in eternity by his Grandparents
Richard and Georgia, Albert and Lotta and his Father Richard, Mother Wana
and Brother Bruce. He is loved and remembered by his family: Sister Cathy
and her Husband Andy; former Wife Susan and her Husband Larry; Daughter
Lisa and her Husband Troy, his Grandchildren Ashlynn, Austin, Alec, Alijah;
Jason and his Wife Sandy and their chidren James, Nicholas and Dalton;
Amanda and Casey; Christina and her Husband Waylon and their daughter
Tarica; Joanna and her Husband Robbie and their son Nate; Nancy and David;
Trish and Lou; Jim and his Wife Dani; Jerone; and his son Anthony. His
many friends are innumerable and he would wish only the very best for
anyone he met. He reminds us all to Stand Tall, Live Long and Ride Free,
and to remember to honor those who have gone before us. STRENGTH AND HONOR
Published in the Reno Gazette Journal on 4/11/07.
