Please accept my deepest and most sincere condolences.
While you don't know me, Rich spoke of his family often during our work together and I feel I know you.
Rich was a trusted colleague, a wonderful professional, and a fun guy to work with. I am so happy I found his friendship.
You may have heard of his work with Nicklaus Children's Hospital. I am pretty sure he had a few stories about us.
But I am certain that our hospital would not have been completed with out Rich's leadership and professional support. With Rich it was not just what he did, but HOW he did it.
I will miss him, as I am certain many will, but perhaps
some of the grief can be mitigated,
by knowing that, through his work, he has improved healthcare for thousands of Children.
He was a special man.
May he rest in peace.
Tim Birkenstock
Senior Vice President and CFO
Nicklaus Children's Health System