With heavy hearts, we mourn the loss of Dr. Richard Beckford, Director of Bands at the Florida Memorial University ROAR Marching Band. A devoted educator, visionary leader, and a true friend of the Southern University Human Jukebox, Dr. Beckford’s impact on students, band culture, and the HBCU community will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, loved ones, and the entire FMU ROAR family. His legacy lives on through every life he touched. 🕊️ #ROARMarchingBand #HBCUBands #BandFamily