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  1. 07-11-2007 10:54 PM #1
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    Rich Herald's final contribution to humanity. UPDATED links to the videos.

    I was working late this evening and got a call from a friend who was watching the 6:00 Detroit local news on TV. He was shocked to see Richard's face on the screen, followed by a news story related to SEVERAL people in Michigan who have received the gift of health (and life, in some cases) from the organs that our good friend donated. Some of these rather grateful people were interviewed in the segment.

    I went home and armed the DVR, but they didn't repeat the story on the 11:00 news. I have a call in to the producer to see if I can get a copy or to ask if the video can be added to the archive at Detroit News, Michigan Breaking News and Detroit Weather Online - WDIV ClickOnDetroit.com Maybe if a whole bunch of us ask...

    What a guy. I hope some of the folks who benefited from his generosity will cure cancer or something. I'm going to LA this weekend. Hope to have some time to process this. In the meantime, I'm going to sign the donation section of my license.
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  2. 07-11-2007 11:01 PM #2
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    Re: Rich Herald's final contribution to humanity.

    Wow! Thanks for posting that!

    It is something that not enough of us consider. Thanks to Rich for doing that
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  3. 07-11-2007 11:01 PM #3
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    Re: Rich Herald's final contribution to humanity.

    This is comforting to hear. Thanks for sharing.
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  4. 07-11-2007 11:08 PM #4
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    Re: Rich Herald's final contribution to humanity.

    Yet another reason for me to respect and appreciate our friend. Thanks for sharing this.
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  5. 07-11-2007 11:29 PM #5
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    Re: Rich Herald's final contribution to humanity.

    Thanks for posting that. Truly his parting gift to the world.

    I've been signed up as a donor since I got my license at 16.

    I hope to wear them all out myself, but if that doesn't work out for me, I hope others enjoy my bits as much as I did!
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  6. 07-12-2007 06:06 AM #6
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    Re: Rich Herald's final contribution to humanity.

    Rich still amazes me, even though he has left this world.
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  7. 07-12-2007 06:16 AM #7
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    Re: Rich Herald's final contribution to humanity.

    What a blessing to have a man like Richard to show us what it is to be a wonderful person.



    Like Luvtolean, I've been a donor since I've got my license. It so simple to do yet it could save so many life
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    Re: Rich Herald's final contribution to humanity.

    Awe inspiring to say the least.
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    Re: Rich Herald's final contribution to humanity.

    OMG...had a call from a relative last night telling me about a news report she saw about a father who lost his life in a motorcycle accident and how he became an organ donor. I had told her about Richard earlier in the week, but said I doubt it was the same person on the news. I'm glad I was mistaken...his spirit truly lives on.
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  10. 07-12-2007 07:30 AM #10
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    Re: Rich Herald's final contribution to humanity.

    Quite an inspiration. Some people have the gift of posivitely affecting everyone they come in contact with: Good friends and passing acquaintances alike. Richard was clearly one of those people.

    Would that I could do the same.
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  11. 07-12-2007 08:12 AM #11
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    Re: Rich Herald's final contribution to humanity.

    What a stand up guy.
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    Re: Rich Herald's final contribution to humanity.

    I wish I, and many others, were worth a tenth of his value and his family's. I don't know if I'm saying it right but you know what I mean...
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  13. 07-12-2007 06:51 PM #13
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    Re: Rich Herald's final contribution to humanity.

    Part One, the recipient

    Part 2, the donor, Rich Herald


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  14. 07-12-2007 07:03 PM #14
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    Re: Rich Herald's final contribution to humanity. UPDATED links to the videos.

    wow....

    Speechless as well...
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  15. 07-12-2007 07:10 PM #15
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    Re: Rich Herald's final contribution to humanity. UPDATED links to the videos.

    Yeah...just...
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    Re: Rich Herald's final contribution to humanity. UPDATED links to the videos.

    What a fitting tribute to our friend! A life saved, all due to the selflessness and generosity of one who will be missed by many for a very long time.
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  17. 07-12-2007 07:29 PM #17
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    Re: Rich Herald's final contribution to humanity. UPDATED links to the videos.

    I find it really comforting to see that the receiving person, and family, looks like good people.
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  18. 07-12-2007 07:43 PM #18
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    Re: Rich Herald's final contribution to humanity. UPDATED links to the videos.

    Quote Originally Posted by Jetbdude View Post
    I find it really comforting to see that the receiving person, and family, looks like good people.
    Yes.

    And the list of people he helped on top of them, a kidney to two people, eyes, and ultimately bone. My 21YO cousin's life was saved from leukemia last year from an anonymous marrow donor, so this hits very close to home.
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  19. 07-12-2007 08:00 PM #19
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    Re: Rich Herald's final contribution to humanity. UPDATED links to the videos.

    Simply amazing... Yet another show of strength and love from each and every one of the Herald's.
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    Re: Rich Herald's final contribution to humanity. UPDATED links to the videos.

    Wow....how remarkable the Heralds family strenght is and also how many life Richard is providing for others.

    I'm speechless
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  21. 07-12-2007 08:46 PM #21
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    Re: Rich Herald's final contribution to humanity. UPDATED links to the videos.

    Wow. Ok, I'm in tears. I long ago decided to become an organ donor but this has made me make sure those around me who need to know this, do.
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    Re: Rich Herald's final contribution to humanity. UPDATED links to the videos.

    THe last little bit of that was tough to see through misty eyes.
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    Re: Rich Herald's final contribution to humanity. UPDATED links to the videos.

    Not only did Richard make a life saving gift but by agreeing to give up some of their privacy at a very hard time Richard's entire family may also help others. Sure all the donations Richard made were HUGE but if only one person watching the news added themselves to the donor list it could double, if more did....

    Certainly Richard and family are an inspiration and I for one pray that I can retain even a small portion of that as I would be a MUCH better person for it.
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    Re: Rich Herald's final contribution to humanity. UPDATED links to the videos.

    Wow! Bravo, RAH-VFR!
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    Re: Rich Herald's final contribution to humanity. UPDATED links to the videos.

    Unreal... absolutely unreal. The Lord works in mysterious ways. It's very comforting to know that in a way (like they said on the news) that Rich still lives on. Absolutely amazing...
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    Re: Rich Herald's final contribution to humanity. UPDATED links to the videos.

    Richard himself was a gift.
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    Re: Rich Herald's final contribution to humanity. UPDATED links to the videos.

    Wow. Amazing.
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    Re: Rich Herald's final contribution to humanity. UPDATED links to the videos.

    Didn't know him but seems like a great guy and he had a great wife.


    RIP and thank you.
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    Re: Rich Herald's final contribution to humanity. UPDATED links to the videos.

    Quite the gentle giant, that's for certain.

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    Re: Rich Herald's final contribution to humanity. UPDATED links to the videos.

    It does not surprise me one bit-could you have expected any less from such a great guy. Way to go Rich!!!
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