He is alive!!!!
I had a response to the email I sent in March checking on his welfare. His response is so typical of Richard, "YO BRO!! ....This unit is 10-98 (NYPD) Bindair Dundat."
Don't know when he will be back on the board, but it is just good to hear from him and know he is alright.
If you are reading this Richard, welcome back!