Letters from Richard's fans

Viatcheslav Kavtchenko

Ростов-на-Дону, Россия
Вячеслав Кавченко - Кеннету Крачлоу для Ричарда Джонса
Дорогой Ричард.
Я прочитал на Веб-сайте Океанского Гребного Общества, что ты предоставляешь мне возможность использовать свой спутниковый телефон во время пересечения мною Атлантического Океана. Это очень дружеский жест с твоей стороны, который имеет большое значение для моей экспедиции и для моей семьи. Я был готов идти без средств связи, потому что все усилия по поиску спонсоров в России закончились безрезультатно. У меня не было возможности приобрести спутниковый телефон и я с благодарностью принимаю твое предложение. Я приглашаю тебя посетить меня в моей стране по завершении наших экспедиций. Уверен, нам будет о чем поговорить и для этого не понадобится спутниковый телефон. :)
Желаю тебе спокойного Океана, попутного ветра, здоровья.
Обнимаю тебя, Вячеслав.

Rostov on Don
Russia
To: Kenneth Crutchlow/ Frw: Richard Jones
Dear Richard
I read on the Ocean Rowing Society website where you offered to let me use your satellite telephone for my row across the Atlantic ocean. This is truly a very nice gesture on your part, and one that means a lot to me and my family. I was prepared to leave without any communications because, as you say sponsorship in Russia is so hard to find, I could never dream to have a satellite phone till your kind offer. I invite you to visit me in my country after my row, I am sure we will have a lot to talk about and there'll be no need in satellite telephone for it :)
Wish you quiet Ocean and favourable winds. Stay well!
Huggs!
Viatcheslav Kavtchenko

Scott

Way to Go Richard!!!
Richard, I sent an email to you earlier in your voyage. I hope you received it. Congratulations on making it across the Atlantic. Now all you have to do is do a "hop, skip, and a jump" into Florida. Mom and Dad send there congratulations also (they are in Moscow now). I'm looking forward to hearing about your adventure when you get home. Congratulations again, May God be with you and protect you as you finish your trip,
Scott

David Craft

Hey Richard, way to go. When you go by Cuba, pick me up some cigars. Keep up the good work and we are pulling for you.
David Craft
Centerville Utah

Laura Ferguson

Hi Richard,
I have been following your progress since I saw a article in the Logan Herald Journal weekend insert just after Christmas that had your web site address in it. I really admire your courage and especially I like the name you gave your boat. I can't help but think that the "Brother of Jared" is being watched over by the original "Brother". I can only imagine the joy and excitement you felt when you saw your first site of land. All the Salt Lake City TV news reports had a story on you last night in regards to you officially crossing the Atlantic and coming into the Caribbean. It was very good. Your "near miss" with the JFK was also mentioned. Best of luck and may you have a strong steady wind at your back, and the captains of the ships in the area have a good lookout for small yellow boats.
Laura Ferguson

Bilstove

Dear Ocean Rowers:
      While I do not understand your interest in this most unusual "sport",
I fully recognize your right to undertake it, with one proviso: you are
completely on your own!   No Coast Guard... No Air Force... No Navy.... no
dedicated utilization of public resources whatever.
And the same goes for high-altitude balloonists.
      God Speed.

David Kaae

Hi Richard how are you doing today. did you know that you have gone 5,510,000,000 millimeters
well good bye
from David Kaae
Logan, Utah, Ellis School.

Lance Lundberg

Hows it going Richard. You having fun did you know our class has been tracking your progress . Did you know that you have less then 100,000 KM to go!
your friend Lance Lundberg
Logan, UT, Ellis School.

SALEHA

DEAR RICHARD ,
YOUR DOING GREAT I REALLY ADMIRE YOU AND WISH YOU A SAFE JOURNEY MY CLASS HAS BEEN TRACKING YOU SINCE DAY ONE AND WE'VE BEEN ON KSL NEWS AT TEN .THE HEARLDS JOURNAL AND WE'RE ALSO IN YOUR DOCUMENTRY DUMB ME YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW WHO I EVEN AM YET WELL MY NAME IS SALEHA(SAL-E-HA) I'M 11 YEARS OLD AND IN MR. NEWELL'S CLASS I'M A MUSILIM IT'S SO EXITCING TO LISTEN TO YOUR E-MAILS BECAUSE IT'S A SIGN THAT YOUR OKAY MY MY I HAVE TO GO
YOUR FRIEND SALEHA
P.S RESPONED BACKPLEASE DE LIVER DE LETTER DE SOONER DE BETTER DE LATER DE LETTER DE MADDER I GETTER

No Name

DEAR RICHARD
HOW ARE YOU? I AM FINE. ARE YOU SEASICK? IS YOUR WHALE STILL FOLLOWING YOU? I THINK YOUR VERY BRAVE.

Nancy Nixon

Dear Richard what's up man are you haveing fun. How is the sea is it prity or is it agley to you I hope you came home so soon talke to you Later ok man

Cory

I think you are brave to do that . I would be chickened out to do what you are doing.
By. Cory

Kristi

Hello Richard,my name is K.C. from Mr,Newell's class from Ellis Elementary School in Logan,Utah.We've been tracking your position in class.You are doing great your almost to Miami. I hope you come to our class when your done.

Kasey S. Roath

Dear Richard,
I'm a student in the 6th grade at NORTH SUMMIT MIDDLE SCHOOL. I want you to accomplish your goal. Good luck.
Sincerely
Kasey S. Roath

Chandra Sorenson

Hey Richard,
my name is Chandra Sorenson. I am a 6th grader in NORTH SUMMIT MIDDLE SCHOOL. I am ALSO IN CHARACTER ED. I want to wish you luck in your journey. Stay alive and live a long happy life.
With love,
Chandra Sorenson

Nathaniel Richins

Richard Jones,
I am a 6th grader at North Summit Middle School. I'm in a Character Ed class. We read your article in the news paper, so now we sent you a letter. I hope you reach Miami. You should name the whale! GOOD LUCK!!!
from,
Nathaniel Richins
P.S. Don't Die

Oliver Geary

Dear Richard
I am Oliver Geary. And I am from North Summit Middle School. I am 12 years old and I hope you can come back in one piece.

Berklee Trussell

Hi, My name is Berklee Trussell. I go to North Summit Middle School. I'm in 6th grade. I think it is really cool that you have the privilege to do this. I think you are very brave. Because I would not have the courage to do it.
Berklee Trussell

RUDY PASKETT

Richard,
my name is Rudy Paskett. I hope you can do it and that you see many interesting things. I hope you don't come home with any injuries.

Allie Joiner

Hey Richard Jones,
My name is Allie Joiner. I'm in a 6 grade character ed class and North Summit Middle School. I just wanted to wish you luck and hope you make it alive.
Allie Joiner
P.S. Stay alive

Ashlee Moore

Hi, my name is Ashlee Moore I live in Hoytsville Utah. I hope my E-mail inspires you to make it all the way to Florida that would be neat
to do what you love!
Ashlee Moore

Jessica Keyes

Richard,
Hi, my name is Jessica Keyes. You can do it. keep up the good work. I am in a Character Ed. class at North Summit Middle School.
Yours Truly,
Jessica Keyes

Jason Wilde

Richard,
I'm a 6th greade student at North Summit Middle School. I am in a character Ed class. I hope that you can make it to Miami safely. I
hope you have fun!
Jason Wilde

Jeff O'Driscoll

Dear Richard,
I hope you don't get eaten by sharks. I hope you accomplish your goal. I guess you're wondering why I'm writing. It is an assignment in Character Ed, at North Summit Middle School. I hope you have fun!
Jeff O'Driscoll

Jamie Klotz

My name is Jamie Klotz & I hope you make it Richard Jones. I'm in a Charter Ed class.
I wish you make it Richard Jones!

Holly Moody

Dear Mr. Jones,
Hope you make it there safely. I think it's pretty cool that you
are doing this. I'm in a Character Education class at North Summit
Middle School. I like sports. Like I said, HOPE YOU MAKE IT!
Holly Moody