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LA Times Obituary
Richard Dillon Henry, age 17, beloved son of Harriet Zaretsky and Stephen Henry and adored brother of Taylor, died on July 6, 2007. What made Dillon remarkable was his love of life, the zest with which he lived it, and his infectious sense of fun. His larger than life personality and spirit touched everyone he met and made each person feel a special connection with Dillon. This was especially true with his sister Taylor . He was the consummate big brother who was the source of much laughter, love and support. For a teenage boy, Dillon was able to forge a unique relationship with his parents b y sharing his life and dreams and his writings and art.
An honors student at Palisades High School, he co-founded the Ocean Awareness Club, an organization concerned with coastal environmental protection. Dillon's passions were surfing, soccer, music, writing, and being an unforgettable friend to all those who shared in his life.
Dillon often said his goal in life was to make the world a better place. By the force of his personality and his actions, he succeeded far beyond his years. Even in death, Dillon's sweet face and unforgettable smile will linger in our minds and hearts. He will be deeply missed by his family and hundreds of friends.
Services at Mount Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills (1-800-600-0076), Tuesday, July 10 at noon.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to:
Jewish World Watch,
info@jewishworldwatch.org
- or -
Surfrider Foundation,
www.surfrider.org
Published in the Los Angeles Times on 7/8/2007.
LA Times Obituary
Richard Dillon Henry, age 17, beloved son of Harriet Zaretsky and Stephen Henry and adored brother of Taylor, died on July 6, 2007. What made Dillon remarkable was his love of life, the zest with which he lived it, and his infectious sense of fun. His larger than life personality and spirit touched everyone he met and made each person feel a special connection with Dillon. This was especially true with his sister Taylor . He was the consummate big brother who was the source of much laughter, love and support. For a teenage boy, Dillon was able to forge a unique relationship with his parents b y sharing his life and dreams and his writings and art.
An honors student at Palisades High School, he co-founded the Ocean Awareness Club, an organization concerned with coastal environmental protection. Dillon's passions were surfing, soccer, music, writing, and being an unforgettable friend to all those who shared in his life.
Dillon often said his goal in life was to make the world a better place. By the force of his personality and his actions, he succeeded far beyond his years. Even in death, Dillon's sweet face and unforgettable smile will linger in our minds and hearts. He will be deeply missed by his family and hundreds of friends.
Services at Mount Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills (1-800-600-0076), Tuesday, July 10 at noon.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to:
Jewish World Watch,
info@jewishworldwatch.org
- or -
Surfrider Foundation,
www.surfrider.org
Published in the Los Angeles Times on 7/8/2007.