I just received this email and thought I should do a second blog to let everybody know about Richard King

A note from Dan Bauer
There is tragic news today. Our great, good friend, Richard King, died in the ICU at INOVA Fair Oaks Hospital last night.
After showing signs of progress for several days, Richard took a sudden and fatal turn for the worse as his vital functions shut down.
No arrangements have been made as yet, but we will try to let you know as soon as they are available. Richard was a principal founder and driving force behind the expansion of chili awareness and competition on the East Coast. He was much loved and we will miss him terribly.