You have gone far and we are proud of you always. I know that you will keep your relationship with your Maker as it should be, for after all, that, as you must know, is the most important thing in this life.

I am sure you will be guided right in your decision, to place implicit faith in his integrity and honesty. Best wishes from one who has known Richard longer than anyone else. His mother.

When we meet our Maker, ... we will proudly stand and talk about what we -- together -- did.

I feel a lot better about this tournament. There will be a lot of flipping, and I like pitching- and flipping-type baits. I'll try to develop a pattern that centers around that style of fishing. I've got some ideas, but I don't know what's going to change in seven days.

I would like more, but we will wait and see, ... I always say we'll just take it one at a time. ? But I would love more. They're so precious, such a blessing.

He'll go for anything, if it will make him better.