It is hard to imagine the world of insomnia research without Dick. He has been a thought leader for such a long time, providing not only formative ideas that have remained contemporary more than 40 years, but an unrelenting gravitas to research and practice across those decades. Perhaps more than anything his legacy will be through those whose lives he blessed with support, encouragement, advice and good humour. His mentorship of others is legendary, and although coming at this from a UK perspective I can also testify to this. Dick was always pleased to see you. He had time for people, and you always left even the briefest of encounters feeling the better of it. I hope that we can all live up to that example. I would like to pass on to Mitzi and the family my sympathies and warmest regards. Dick was first and foremost a family man. Another example to us all!
Sleep well good friend.
Colin Espie, Oxford and Scotland