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Richard R. Guerra

Born: 1956 in Chicago, Illinois
Died: 2009 in Springfield Illinois

Pen Name: None

Connection to Illinois: Mr. Guerra was born in Chicago, Illinois and resided in Springfield, Illinois, until his death in 2009.

Biography: At the age of nineteen he had a diving accident, which left him paralyzed and quadriplegic. Although disabled, Richard overcame obstacles and challenges to become recognized as a leading advocate in fighting for the rights of persons with disabilities in the State of Illinois. Guerra was a silver medal winner in the national wheelchair games. Richard was also one of the only persons with a disability to freefall skydive. He now resides in Springfield, IL, along with his wife, Michelle, and daughter, Aria.


Awards:

Richard R. Guerra on WorldCat : http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=richard+r.+guerra


Selected Titles

Four Balls and Walking
ISBN: 1606041312 OCLC: 244417851

Tate Pub & Enterprises Llc 2008.

 

 

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