tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375396019671676752.post2236406327358541764..comments2023-04-02T20:39:07.287-07:00Comments on Mr Baldy's Lymphoma Fun!: My Fantastic Husband........Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06900287155591962552noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375396019671676752.post-28870746520503218402008-12-19T04:47:00.000-08:002008-12-19T04:47:00.000-08:00My condolences, I used to work with Richard at IIS...My condolences, I used to work with Richard at IIS. I didn't know him that well, but he was always friendly and engaging. A top bloke!<BR/><BR/>My thoughts are with you and your family.<BR/><BR/>PaulPaul Monaghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16158845981224147201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375396019671676752.post-13597263083373788492008-12-17T03:54:00.000-08:002008-12-17T03:54:00.000-08:00My condolences to you and your familyMy condolences to you and your familyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375396019671676752.post-60772489719993936502008-12-11T06:21:00.000-08:002008-12-11T06:21:00.000-08:00I couldn't believe when I heard the news. I remem...I couldn't believe when I heard the news. I remember interviewing Rich before he joined innocent and was struck by how passionate he was about every little detail in his life - his pantos, you, his little boy with his "mad hair", sky-diving, NLP, IT... everything. He was always so positive and upbeat... there was never a dull moment with Rich around at work. Rich you absolute legend - you will be sorely missed.<BR/><BR/>Lauren EAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375396019671676752.post-38085609985052717792008-12-10T08:18:00.000-08:002008-12-10T08:18:00.000-08:00I too worked with Rich at innocent. He was always ...I too worked with Rich at innocent. <BR/>He was always such a nice chap and I will always remember him for his bravery and wit to the last. He will remain a real inspiration.<BR/><BR/>If there is an afterlife they have just unearthed a diamond.<BR/><BR/>MikeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06380737261198692321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375396019671676752.post-18736176480779359172008-12-10T06:35:00.000-08:002008-12-10T06:35:00.000-08:00Deepest condolences to you, family and friends. Fo...Deepest condolences to you, family and friends. Followed Richards blog originally from his 100 to 100,000 days and then obviously onto Mr Baldy Lymphoma. Words fail me, Richards posts were always so incredbly upbeat, you must of been (and always will be) so proud of him, he was an inspiration to all of us and gave us something else to think about while we moaned about the weather or our jobs, totally insignificant stuff in comparison.<BR/><BR/>JonTalkbethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09980584203784362456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375396019671676752.post-7834948931678198122008-12-10T05:20:00.000-08:002008-12-10T05:20:00.000-08:00Dear Sam,I am so sorry to you and your children an...Dear Sam,<BR/>I am so sorry to you and your children and the rest of yours and Richard's family for your loss.<BR/><BR/>I did not know Richard except through this blog, but he seems to have had a wonderful spirit and sense of humour and was so full of ideas - a very talented person - it's infuriating his body would not let him live to fulfill all of his potential, but it sounds like he had a very full and loving life in the short time he had - his comment about you on 26th Nov being 'all smiles and wonderful' was very moving.<BR/><BR/>I'd like to thank him again for 'Chemo-Man' which is what led me to this blog in the first place - and let him and you know it has made my 4 year old cousin (also fighting cancer) very happy to know there is a specific superhero for fighting cancer.<BR/><BR/>Anne<BR/>xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375396019671676752.post-18968188954176392372008-12-09T04:43:00.000-08:002008-12-09T04:43:00.000-08:00So sorry to hear this news and so shocked. Right ...So sorry to hear this news and so shocked. Right to the end Richard was so positive and absolutely incredible with his 'Never give in' attitude.<BR/><BR/>I never had the privilege to meet Richard or to know him as well as many people on this blog, but I always admired his positive approach to everything in life and will miss his great sense of humour.<BR/><BR/>Everything people have posted here is a tribute to a wonderful man.<BR/><BR/>I am sorry for your loss and my thoughts are with you and your family.<BR/><BR/>PaulAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375396019671676752.post-58873908262568441412008-12-08T05:48:00.000-08:002008-12-08T05:48:00.000-08:00We are truely sad that Richie lost his fight. We w...We are truely sad that Richie lost his fight. We were both privileged to have shared some fantastic times with you both and will never forget the very positive "Wildman effect" that Richie brought to any evening. We can only offer you our support now and always, we will only be a phone call and a short ride from the country away.<BR/>Our thoughts and hearts are with you, Becca and Harry.<BR/> <BR/>All our Love <BR/>Lisa & Pauly (1) xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375396019671676752.post-60053994345663064142008-12-08T04:47:00.000-08:002008-12-08T04:47:00.000-08:00So, so sorry to hear the news. Richard was such a ...So, so sorry to hear the news. Richard was such a fantastic guy and touched the hearts of everyone he met. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375396019671676752.post-20399784954284205872008-12-08T04:03:00.000-08:002008-12-08T04:03:00.000-08:00It’s the big heads that rule the world but it’s th...It’s the big heads that rule the world but it’s the big hearts that make it fit to live in. One big hearted gent has left the world he will be deeply missed...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375396019671676752.post-72532249616444252092008-12-08T03:04:00.000-08:002008-12-08T03:04:00.000-08:00nothing more can be said here... you have love com...nothing more can be said here... you have love coming all the way round the world.<BR/>( Adrian is my hubby....so I knew Richard in the UK when we lived there)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01308937047474819914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375396019671676752.post-29338199263421717312008-12-08T01:30:00.000-08:002008-12-08T01:30:00.000-08:00Dear Sam,I worked with Richard at IIS and I would ...Dear Sam,<BR/><BR/>I worked with Richard at IIS and I would also like to express my condolences for you and your family for this tragic event.<BR/><BR/>Richard was an inspiration with his jokes, laughter and sheer mischief that only he knew how to get away with. <BR/><BR/>That drive and enthusiasm of his despite everything that was against him was something that I will always admire and respect.<BR/><BR/>Although I am extremely sad to hear about this I count myself a very fortunate man to have such good, positive, memories of Richard and I think from reading everyone comments he left a lot of people feeling the same way. <BR/><BR/>I will miss him but I promise never to forget him<BR/><BR/><BR/>PhilipPhiliphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12240443331565724533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375396019671676752.post-24534155069659873982008-12-07T11:40:00.000-08:002008-12-07T11:40:00.000-08:00Dear SamI can't express fully how much the wor...Dear Sam<BR/><BR/>I can't express fully how much the world will miss the big feller. There just aren't the words. Wildo, a true gent and without doubt one of the funniest blokes to roam the planet. A BIG man, both figuratively and literally!<BR/><BR/>Our thoughts are with you, Rebecca and Harry.<BR/><BR/>Love<BR/><BR/>Sean & Amy<BR/>xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375396019671676752.post-37467959264609389602008-12-07T08:57:00.000-08:002008-12-07T08:57:00.000-08:00I am lucky enough to count myself as one of Richar...I am lucky enough to count myself as one of Richard's and Sam's closet friends, well more like a part of the family really. <BR/>Richie is one of the most fantastic people I have ever come across, he was intelligent, generous, a bit of a "geek" (of which he was most proud), full of passion and new ideas and incredibly funny. I have so many happy memories of spending time with him, my Sammie, Becca Boo and H - and we always seemed to be laughing. <BR/>I cannot express how devastated I am by what has happened and how brave and positive he was to the end and how proud I am of him.<BR/>I know Richard would all want us to be there and show our support for his Sammie, who he loved so very much; from the comments on here and the messages and phone calls I've had and Sam has had this weekend I know that is happening. <BR/>Richie I will miss you very much and I promise to look after our lady, Becs and your boy.<BR/>Sammie, Becca and Harry you know how much I love you all, am missing you guys heaps and I will be there every step of the way to help you through this sad time.<BR/><BR/>Thinking of you all,<BR/>Your Katy Kangaroo xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375396019671676752.post-78045454620154834462008-12-06T13:07:00.000-08:002008-12-06T13:07:00.000-08:00Dear SamMe again.Today’s been a very strange day. ...Dear Sam<BR/><BR/>Me again.<BR/>Today’s been a very strange day. The sun shining when it should be dark and rainy. Rob and I went for a walk and as we talked about Richard, the news has finally started to sink in.<BR/>When we got home, I automatically checked his blog, somehow waiting for bits of his writing to magically appear in front of my eyes. Instead I read so many beautiful and touching comments… they made me cry.<BR/><BR/>As you know, Rich and I were writing a script together.<BR/>In one of my visits to the hospital, he said that if he didn’t make it I was free to do whatever I wanted with the material we were working on, that they were mine to use and change as I pleased. I replied I couldn’t see myself writing that story without him. As far as I was concerned, if we weren’t to write it together, the project would get filed for good. And he was going to make it anyway.<BR/><BR/>But after reading all these comments, I realised I can’t do that.<BR/><BR/>If you agree, I’d like to try and finish what we started. It certainly won’t be the same without him and his witty dialogues, but I promise to try and be as faithful as I can to his original thoughts. And do my best to get it made or published – so that his kids would have something to remember his creativity by.<BR/>I owe him that.<BR/><BR/>And, Wanners, his ideas were not just “a little out there”. The guy had genius and his ideas were pure gold.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09467329693956485935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375396019671676752.post-45083978972261532422008-12-06T10:32:00.000-08:002008-12-06T10:32:00.000-08:00Hi SamSo sad that Richard lost the physical battle...Hi Sam<BR/>So sad that Richard lost the physical battle but so pleased that he now rests in peace for eternity.<BR/>What a great fellow he was, a wonderful husband, father and incredible inspiration to so many which he will continue to be as long as his memory lasts, which will be a truly long, long time.<BR/>With my love and every blessing to you, Beccs, Harry and your wonderful Mum and Dad<BR/>Peter <><Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375396019671676752.post-71393400459433621132008-12-06T07:29:00.000-08:002008-12-06T07:29:00.000-08:00Sam (and Family)Just a quick note to say that we a...Sam (and Family)<BR/><BR/>Just a quick note to say that we are thinking of you and are here for you should you need anything.<BR/><BR/>Wildo (Tall Fella, Chief) was a great mate. There were times he was a little out there with ideas, but that was part of his charm.<BR/><BR/>He will be sorely missed.<BR/><BR/>Love to you all<BR/><BR/>Wayne, Clare and Katie (my Sisters, Brother, Mum and Dad too)<BR/>XXXXWannershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06305443773115134652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375396019671676752.post-73001896032634706042008-12-06T07:05:00.000-08:002008-12-06T07:05:00.000-08:00RIPRIPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375396019671676752.post-59214483808155026722008-12-06T06:41:00.000-08:002008-12-06T06:41:00.000-08:00Can't still believe it, what a so fantastic man,so...Can't still believe it, what a so fantastic man,so positif an with a so nice sence of humour.He was always fighting and I'll remeber him like an example of courage and bravery x God bless him xx<BR/>All my thoughts to his family x<BR/>Stephane xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375396019671676752.post-86738854240540164682008-12-06T03:47:00.000-08:002008-12-06T03:47:00.000-08:00Sam,I'm really sorry to hear the news. Rich was fa...Sam,<BR/><BR/>I'm really sorry to hear the news. <BR/>Rich was fantastic to work with, he had so many interests and passions that he shared with us. Helping people with NLP, dressing up as a pantomime villain or using his IT skills to make a few quid in trading. His irreverent sense of humour made lunches down the pub great fun and perked up otherwise dull meetings. His attitude has been inspirational and typical of his amazing character.<BR/><BR/>My thoughts are with you and your family.<BR/><BR/>JTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375396019671676752.post-23813679621864488412008-12-06T03:26:00.000-08:002008-12-06T03:26:00.000-08:00Just to say to all you guys who gave so much encou...Just to say to all you guys who gave so much encouragement and most of all 'love' to Richard, my heartfelt thanks! It meant more than you could ever imagine just knowing that he was not 'fighting' on the battle field alone. It is comforting to know that Richard has touched the lives of so many people and he loved to see people laugh. Please give someone a smile for him today! Love especially to Sam, Becs and Harry and a big cuddle too for Shirley and Pete<BR/>from Richard's sister Jane xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375396019671676752.post-63585243388764183832008-12-06T01:43:00.000-08:002008-12-06T01:43:00.000-08:00Dear Sam,I've been following the blog for a few mo...Dear Sam,<BR/>I've been following the blog for a few months now and am so very sorry to hear the news. <BR/>I first met Richard as a teenager helping out at Wydale, making everyone laugh and have twice as much fun as they would have if he hadn't been there (and wearing a tu-tu as I remember), and I never forgot him! It was great to meet him again by chance several years later in MDG (again wearing a dress!!) He was an amazing bloke. I send love to you and the kids.<BR/><BR/>Hannah x <BR/>(acted with you both in Allo Allo)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375396019671676752.post-18476504008563664362008-12-06T00:57:00.000-08:002008-12-06T00:57:00.000-08:00Our thoughts are with you Sam and children and fam...Our thoughts are with you Sam and children and family .<BR/>He was an incredible man , who with great dignity , humour , courage and inner strength fought to beat the trauma . I don't think I could have had even had the courage to open my heart and thoughts as he did to us all throughout the ordeal .<BR/>Chrissie wants to post her own thoughts but please be sure he was a light in her , Justine and Melonie's life .<BR/><BR/>love Bert and Chrissie xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375396019671676752.post-65112390181877771142008-12-05T17:06:00.000-08:002008-12-05T17:06:00.000-08:00Sammie, I am unable to fully express how sad I fee...Sammie, I am unable to fully express how sad I feel at this news. Rich was the most unique individual I have ever met. So clever, so insightful and so bloody cheeky. I loved him very much and I love you and your kids so much also.<BR/><BR/>Always there for you Pikey xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375396019671676752.post-18657426299404846552008-12-05T16:27:00.000-08:002008-12-05T16:27:00.000-08:00I'll remember Rich as a panto villain, an NLP guru...I'll remember Rich as a panto villain, an NLP guru, a lovely chap to have a drink with. I interviewed him over a pint before he got the job at innocent and was struck by what a lovely man he was. We talked about our families and a whole ton of other stuff - just about everything apart from the job.<BR/><BR/>It's difficult to know what to say, other than I know that everyone at innocent is going to miss him, and will remember him with love. Our thoughts are with you Sam, and with your family.<BR/><BR/>Dandangermainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00724725203373096143noreply@blogger.com