Over the last several months, we have continued to weigh the risks associated with a large gathering; taking into consideration that many folks have underlying health conditions & still will not have had the opportunity to receive a COVID vaccination by June. This, coupled with an understandable reluctance by many to travel in 2021 due to ongoing safety concerns, has led us to the decision to pare down the celebration of life to just immediate family and close friends of Richard. We are deeply touched & immensely grateful to all of you who have reached out directly to support us during this time of unimaginable loss, and also to those of you who have shared their wonderful memories of Richard, we are thankful more than you'll ever know. Be well and take good care of yourselves! Yours in peace & love, The Ludlow-Rodgers family