Drew’s Story

Site created on June 5, 2021

Here you'll find ways to help Drew and Mark's dog Rogan during this fresh season of grief. Thank you for visiting.

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Journal entry by Emily Penick

Hi Friends,

You're here because you care about a member of the Richardson family. Whether it's Drew, Mark, Phil, Joyce, or Mark's dog Rogan. After a heartbreaking year and a half, we lost Phil, Joyce, and now Mark. This is a site where we can support Drew and pup Rogan, as they mourn the most recent loss of brother Mark, just last week. 

While Drew would never make a site like this himself, several friends have been asking how they may help Drew during this fresh season of grief. Here are a few ideas for those wishing to take action:

How you may help Drew:



If you live in Athens, OH:

1. Offer to take dog Rogan for a walk, either in the morning or later afternoon. He's an older and sweet pup, perhaps 55lbs, so we're just trying to avoid the hottest part of the day. Location: Drew's neighborhood, east side of Athens.

2. Perhaps drop off a meal, a six pack of IPA, or gift card from one of the following local restaurants(Please note: Drew is allergic to red bell peppers):

Little Fish Pub https://littlefishbrewing.com

Salaam https://www.restaurantsalaam.com

Big Mama's Burritos https://www.bigmammasburritos.com

JACKIE O's https://jackieos.com        

3. Drop off a healthy meal at his house (Please note: Drew is allergic to red bell peppers)



If you do NOT live in Athens, OH:


1. Perhaps consider a gift card from one of the following local restaurants: Little Fish Pub, Salaam, Big Mama's Burritos, JACKIE O's (links above)

2. Perhaps consider an Amazon gift card for Drew to use on doggie-related items, since Mark's dog Rogan is staying with him now.

 

Much love to you all. This has been a brutal year for many, and we can all understand how much Drew needs to feel the embrace of his community right now.

Warmly,

Friends of Drew

 

For those of you who wish to re-read Joyce and Phil's obituaries, here are the links. Mark's has not yet been published. 

Joyce's Obituary

Phil's Obituary

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