Richard Cecil

Dick was a force, and encouraged this young event professional to aspire to, and reach great heights.

I respected Dick Cecil beyond compare. What a class act he was. And what a teacher of the sports industry. He consulted with me when I worked at Kodak and could not have been a more gracious gentleman. I am extremely sorry for Pam and his children but know that each of them was loved by Dick as he loved his life with them. Rest in Peace my friend.

My thoughts and prayers to Pam and family. Dick was a great guide and influence on me as an Executive during the 1996 Atlanta Paralympics
He was a great friend. His influence on Atlanta Sports & Entertainment will be missed.

I met Dick Cecil in 1993 as an Executive with the 1996 Paralympics. He was an immediate friend and mentor with his vast knowledge and experience. His friendship was very special to me. Thank you Dick for all you did for me and the Paralympics. My heart and prayers to the entire Cecil family, and Pam whom he loved so dearly.

The adage that nice guys finish last was far from the truth with Dick. I spent many years in professional sports and never worked for or with anyone as nice as Dick. He was smart and caring. I'd love to personally say these words to Terry.

A constant supplier of humor, direction, mentoring and friendship. I was fortunate to work with Dick at dozens of athletic and entertainment sites routinely trying to fix the many hiccups that major events tend to incur. I am greatly saddened by his passing and will immensely miss meeting him at the diner just to catch up. Forever grateful. Pam and Will, my family and I are here for anything that we could possibly offer at this time. Be safe.

So sorry to hear of Dick´s death. He was larger than life in so many ways. Was a privilege to know him and chat over the years on SSI. Sending our love & heartfelt sympathies to all the Cecil family.

I wish I had the right words to express what men like Dick Cecil meant to me and to the boys from North and South DeKalb County who fell in love with the beautiful game through the 60s and 70s. From that 1st meeting of about 200 kids at Emory Univ. in 1966, with Atlanta Chiefs legends Vic Rouse, Ron Newman, John Cocking, and Phil Woosnam, among others, has steadily grown into 100s of local organizations with hundreds of thousands of youth....3 generations now of Georgians participating and...

I knew Mr. Cecil as fair and decent man. I cherish the time I knew him.