Richard Paul McLaughlin II, 25, suddenly died in Charleston, S.C., on November 5, due to heart failure. He was born June 1, 1984, in Baltimore and raised in the Severna Park and Annapolis areas. Richard attended Severna Park Middle School, Fishburne Military Academy in Waynesboro, Va., graduated from Broadneck High School in Annapolis, and continued his academics at The Citadel in Charleston, S.C. Richard was a member of the college R.O.T.C., a member of the rifle team, the secretary of the Key Club, was an event coordinator, and was involved in many facets of concert promotions. He was an all around athlete, mainly (MVP) ice hockey & lacrosse. He received the Student of the Month Award for Interest of Law. Richard is survived by his father, Richard P. McLaughlin of Annapolis; his mother, Anne E. Majer of Severna Park; his sister, Erin S. McLaughlin of Baltimore; his brother, Ryan P. Shields of Stevensville; his cousin, Lauren K. Benko of Millersville; and his grandparents, F.C. & Mary McLaughlin, Capt. Richard & Margo Thiele, and Capt. James & Rosemary Majer. A Memorial Visitation and Service will be held on Sunday, November 15, from 12-4 p.m., at Barranco & Sons Funeral Home, 495 Gov. Ritchie Highway, Severna Park. Online condolences may be made at www.barrancofuneralhome.com. Tags: 2007
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