Richard Bryan won his first political contest in 8th grade, beginning a career that took him from the legislature to the attorney general's office, the governor's mansion and finally the U.S. Senate.

Bryan Lyle Richard, 27. Born January 23, 1975; passed away January 1, 2003. Survived by his wife Michelle; parents Horace and Sandra; brother Lance; grandmother Vernice. Visitation, Sunday 1 p.m ...