Cord Byrd: “this morning, we heard the Reverend Dr. Richard C. Halverson offer his last prayer before the Senate. Dr. Halverson has…”

“this morning, we heard the Reverend Dr. Richard C. Halverson offer his last prayer before the Senate. Dr. Halverson has been an inspiration for all of us over these many years, throughout which we have been blessed by his friendship, his fellowship, and his pastorship. And we shall miss him. Tennyson's words, ``I am a part of all that I have met,'' applies to our association with Dr. Halverson. He has ministered to us and to our families. When Erma, my wife, was in the hospital a few years back, he came to the hospital and prayed for Erma, prayed with Erma, prayed with me. When I lost my grandson, the oldest of our grandchildren in April 1982, Dr. Halverson delivered the prayer and the message at the memorial service. His life has touched my life in many ways. He has inspired us with his prayers, with his dedication to the service here, with his dedication to this large family of his, with his dedication to his spotless Savior, Jesus Christ. As Dr. Halverson goes away, he takes something of us with him, but he leaves something of himself with us.”