2024

Rick Buck, in Eugene, Oregon, since 1979, lost his wife in 2010 after a 16-year battle with breast cancer but has had a partner for the last 12 years, “Grandma” to the six grandchildren from three children (son and three of the grandchildren live a mile away, so many visits). Rick retired from his allergy and asthma practice four years ago but is continuing to keep his hand in one day a week at a community health clinic. A former second tenor with the Traveling Men, glee club, and Princeton Chapel Choir, Rick graduated to first tenor due to need in Eugene Concert Choir. Two knee surgeries ended his running days. “The state of the world, however, remains distressing. I do what I can through environmental groups and supporting World Central Kitchen and Save the Children but sometimes it seems not enough.”

reported by Van Wolf '62