Richard Lee Hilliard, Sr.

To the entire Hilliard Family, There are really no words to console you on the loss of Mr. Hilliard Sr., but, please know that we ask our Lord to provide you with His presence during this difficult time. We have you in our thoughts and prayers and know that God will be by your side. Please extend our condolences to the entire family, knowing Mr. Hilliard raised a beautiful family, was a great Dad and Husband and now rests in the presence of our Lord. We have been blessed in sharing with Richard, Teresa, Hanah and Abigail at Lansing, KS. and consider their love and affection a reflection of the goodness, and beautiful heart of Mr. Richard Hilliard Sr. The entire Hilliard Family is in our thoughts and prayers during this season of grief, but we are assured that God is with you every single moment. In Christ's love, Ben & Gloria Rivera

Dear Pat and Family, We are deeply saddened to hear of Dick's passing. We always enjoyed our neighborly chats with him and his pleasant smiles as we passed by your home. May God grant your family and you peace and comfort at this difficult time. With our deepest sympathy and prayers, Kathy & Tom Walker

"Uncle" Dick, 3-5-7 are going to miss you very much. Angus drive will not be the same without you. You were one of a kind. Seemed odd tailgating without you yesterday at 206 while the Ravens played. Go Steelers - NOT! F & M

I knew Dick from the Aberdeen Fire Dept in the 70's and 80's. He was a kind man and a friend. Always with a joke and great sense of humor. It is with sadness to hear he is gone. Dick and his family will be in my prayers.

Rick and Teresa, We are sad for you and will be keeping you in our prayers this week.

Dearest Patty and family, I am so sorry for your loss but what a blessing to know that someday there will be a reunion in heaven with our Lord. I am still trying to get over my Grand-son Joshua's passing this past month. He was only 18 and we loved him so dearly. We also did a tribute for him and that's how I found out about Dick. I will always remember the times at Grace church and the love that I knew there while growing up. We must keep those lovely memories in our hearts. No one can take them away from us. A friend of mine and also a song-writer wrote a beautiful song that helps explain the why and I plan on recording it on my next album: WE TOO MUST BLEED I had my life worked out long years ago I had my dreams and plans—I didn’t know That I would one day face such agony I couldn’t help but ask, dear Lord, why me? Chorus: He gave me no answer—just held up His hands The wounds that I saw there made me understand Before we can help someone in their time of need Before we can heal their hurts we too must bleed 2 One day the trials came they hurt me so Still in the midst of pain God let me know That I must feel the hurt of those in need That I might know their pain God let me bleed Chorus 11: And I’ve found the answer in those nail-pierced hands The wounds that I saw there made me understand Before we can help someone in their time of need Before we can heal their hurts we too must bleed We too must bleed © Bud Atkinson I also had to write one for Joshua called, "There's a Hole Where my Heart used to Be" but I still can't bring myself to sing that one yet but I'll share the words with you and I know you will understand............I promise you'll receive one of those albums as soon as I get them done. There's a hole Where my Heart used to be by Moni Lutz for Joshy Lord I've faced a mountain that's too hard to climb You've always picked me up and carried me This trial's a feeling I just can't describe And there's a hole where my heart used to be Yesterday the chimes rang by my window Could it be that an angel passed by me? To help me bear this cross that's so heavy, Lord But there's a hole where my heart used to be Chorus: There's a hole where my heart used to be You never promised that life would be easy Hold my hand, draw me close while I grieve Cause there's a hole where my heart used to be They say time will heal the broken hearted And I know that You're watching over me And I'm sure up in Heaven he's happy, Lord But, there's a hole where my heart used to be Chorus: and tag Patty, please know that we are praying for you and your family and if there is something I can ever do for you please let me know..............410-272-5149 All my love in Christ Jesus, Moni, Sinar, Lutz