Monday, April 29, 2024
Dear Aunt Betty, John, Liz, and families,
Uncle Dick was a treasured friend to all Halvorsens. We have incredible memories of family gatherings spent in Amityville, countless boat rides and BBQs, and get togethers in Huntington (particularly North-Halvorsen New Year's Eve parties!). Us "kids" could always count on Uncle Dick and our dad to enter into deep engineering discussions and debates--allowing us more time to hang out. Aunt Betty and our mom would also talk for hours, and occasionally roll their eyes at the two engineers going on and on about how to fix the world. Those were beautiful times.
In later years, Uncle Dick wrote letters to Harold, several about critical infrastucture projects on Long Island. When I read those letters to my dad (his vision was failing), he'd smile, nod in agreement, and smile some more. He had great respect for his dear friend and fellow Pratt alumnus. We know for sure Harold and Norita greeted Uncle Dick in Heaven...and the discussion resumed! We're thinking of all of you and sending prayers. Love, Karina, Erik, Kirsten and families
