His name sake

We call him RIV.  He is my sweet nephew.

He is named after his Dad (my brother) who is named after his Dad (my Dad) who is named after his Dad (my Papa).

Richard Sr.
Richard Jr.
Richard the 3rd.
Richard the 4th.  IV.  RIV.

RIV is saying goodbye to Grandpa.  The first.  Richard Sr.

It has hit me now (again).

We will be honoring him this coming Saturday at his memorial service.  What an honor that will be.

I miss him.