John Rice Carter: “It is with great sadness that I rise today to mourn the loss of Richard ``Dick'' Berkowitz, who sadly passed away this…”

“It is with great sadness that I rise today to mourn the loss of Richard ``Dick'' Berkowitz, who sadly passed away this August at the age of 91 years old. He was a dear, dear friend. After attending the Georgia Military Academy, Dick pursued a graduate degree at the Wharton School of Business. Dick proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and was stationed in France with the Army Finance Corps. Mr. Berkowitz also had a 42-year-long career in investment banking and as a stockbroker. His career was marked with success as he was the youngest general partner ever at a Wall Street firm in 1967. In addition to his military service and professional career, Dick will be remembered for expressing his outspoken political beliefs through writing candid memos and his involvement in the Savannah, Georgia, community. Dick's legacy will surely be carried on by his wife, Lynn, and his five beloved children. My thoughts and prayers are with the Berkowitz family, Dick's friends, and every person he impacted throughout his wonderful life. We will miss Dick. I will miss my friend Dick. God bless him. ____________________”