We are very sorry to have to tell you that beloved author, mentor, father and friend Richard Blacker passed away unexpectedly on February 28th 2010.

With a unique compassion and understanding for those in pain and a genuine desire to help them heal, Richard was heartened and inspired by his friends and readers. He was deeply touched by your willingness to openly share your difficulties on the road of life. Your stories of triumph inspired him. He was motivated daily to help us all through our struggles and to a place of healing and joy.

Richard, we will miss you very much. Thank you for being such a shining example of what it is to truly care; to reach out to everyone we can as we travel on our path through life.

In the loving spirit that marked Richard’s work with his friends, readers and students, we will carry his work forward and continue to be here to listen and encourage you on your own paths. It is our hope that you will remember and hold close the messages of hope and inspiration that Richard speaks of in his well-loved book, FINDING YOUR PATH THROUGH LIFE, and that you will help us carry those messages to all those you meet.