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Jody weed in mouth

Today is in memory of Dr. Mel

January 7, 2014 by Katelyn

Today’s day of sanctuary was sponsored in memory of Dr. Mel Richardson by Laura Handzel. Laura shared: “I’ll miss Dr. Mel and his smile. I’m grateful for everything I learned from him and for all he did for the animals, especially those at CSNW.”

As many of you are aware, the animals of the world (human and otherwise) lost a dear friend in Dr. Mel recently. While our loss is immeasurable, so is his legacy. Dr. Mel’s was a life well lived and a model of how to walk in the world as a human. Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest and all of us here wouldn’t be the same without being so fortunate to have been a part of his extraordinary life.

Laura, thank you so much for honoring Dr. Mel in such a thoughtful way.

Here is another fan of living life to the fullest, Dr. Mel’s Pal, Jody:

Jody weed in mouth

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  1. Lynn says

    January 7, 2014 at 8:51 am

    Thank you Laura. Mel loved the chimps so much and introduced many of us to them and the great work that CSNW does on behalf of all captive chimps. He would love that you did this.

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