Robert W. Sweet, Jr.
President
The National Right to Read Foundation

The passing of another giant in the cause of providing reading instruction grounded in the findings of scientific research has left a huge hole in our ranks and prompts us to continue, with renewed vigor, our efforts on behalf of effective reading instruction for all children. Literacy crusader, educator, retired engineer, and founder of The Literacy Council (TLC) on Long Island, Charlie worked tirelessly for the benefit of children's literacy and for the efficiency of tax dollars spent to educate them.

Charlie had co-developed an approach designed to cut down the time it was taking to teach reading and also pick up eye and auditory problems in the process, thereby saving millions in potential Special Education costs for children who, consequently, would never know the pain and failure of trying to learn to read with unproven methods. Even just weeks before he died he was still active and very enthusiastic about the progress he was making in gaining the cooperation of the local business community on Long Island, NY, in addressing the reading needs of its students.

His work has made a monumental difference in the lives of countless children who will never know him. We are privileged to be among those who did know him, and we send our heartfelt sympathy to his two sons and their families.

They have asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to: "Charles M. Richardson -- Special Account" for the establishment of his Memorial Literacy Fund. Donations can be mailed to 28 Tanager Lane, Northport, NY 11768.

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