It is with a mixture of profound sadness and fond memories that we mark the passing of Richard H. Headlee, a giant of Michigan political history. Every state citizen who believes in limited, responsible and accountable government mourns the loss of a genuine hero. He passed away early Tuesday morning. Dick Headlee was a man of character — honest, dependable and committed to the highest standards of speech and conduct. Integrity was the quiet subtext of everything he did. Dick treated his friends like family. He looked for the best in everyone, and when he found it, he was generous...