ChrisB Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Yesterday afternoon I received a message from Roz, Richard Davies ( Viking 23's ) wife to say that he had just passed away. She has asked me not only to inform this forum's members of his passing but to express sincere thanks for all the kindness and and support that he received throughout his illness and to say what real strength it gave him in his fight. Richard was an inspirational man. Not only in the open way he shared and managed his illness which I know helped others face their own troubles, but he was just one of the World's Good Guys. I know all members will join me in sending our sincere condolences to Roz, their son and daughter Simon and Hanna, their spouses and the grand children that gave Richard so much pleasure. Chris Barton 4 7 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boycee Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Really sad news our sincere condolences go to his wife & family Alan & Mags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExSurveyor Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Richard was such a kind and sharing person. I was only thinking about him yesterday as we hadn't heard from him. A very sad loss for his family and friends, also the loss of a popular member. At peace now, we will miss you Richard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveO Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Very sad news. The way he shared his medical condition on the forum prompted many of us to get ourselves checked out. Sincere condolences to Richard's family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bound2Please Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 RIP Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Heart broken to hear this. My sincere and heartfelt condolences to Roz, the Children and Grandchildren He was a brave, strong and inspirational man, I feel blessed to have had him in my life. We became friends, messaging each other on occasion, supporting each other in our battle. He will have a little place in my heart always Goodnight and Sleep well my lovely friend Edited to add a huge thank you to Chris for letting us know, it can't have been easy for him, thank you again sweetheart Grace 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Sorry to here your sad news Roz and family. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 So sorry to hear of your sad news Roz & family, Richard will be sadly missed here on the forum, his open dialogue regarding his illness was an inspiration to many of the forum members and it helped a number of us to be more aware and have checkups. RIP Richard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueH Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 1 hour ago, psychicsurveyor said: Richard was such a kind and sharing person. I was only thinking about him yesterday as we hadn't heard from him. So was I, so sad. He had so much joy though when he moved the boat closer to home. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Sad news indeed. I believe he was an active member in 'the other place' but I can't remember his user name there. (It wasn't Viking). Would one of our members who use both forums and remember Richards name there, please pass this news on. There will likely be friends of his there too who may not yet know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 9 minutes ago, MauriceMynah said: Sad news indeed. I believe he was an active member in 'the other place' but I can't remember his user name there. (It wasn't Viking). Would one of our members who use both forums and remember Richards name there, please pass this news on. There will likely be friends of his there too who may not yet know. Hello John, I have left a message for you. Regards Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted April 6, 2018 Author Share Posted April 6, 2018 MM & RBreeze, PM sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Very sad news about a brave and lovely man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deebee29 Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Very sad to hear this news, Richard was a truly inspirational man. Our thoughts are with Roz & the family. RIP Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbx5 Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Really sorry to hear this as others I was only fearing the worst having not heard from him for a while. He was an honest and sencere person who will be greatly missed. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffbroadslover Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 So sad to hear this news. I have always enjoyed reading his contributions on various topics. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizG Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 That's very sad news but what a fighter! Peace at last! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Very sad news ... we come to feel we know each other so well in a community like this. And when we lose someone it really does feel like a loss of a friend even though we may not have spoken or met. RIP Richard and best wishes to his family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyndham Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Even when he was very ill he still found time to joke about getting to propose a member. Says a lot. My condolences to his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZimbiIV Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Just sad news. paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Very sad news my thoughts are with Roz & his family. I never met him but he was an inspiration to many of the forum members and it helped me to have a checkup . He will be sadly missed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broads01 Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 I'm very sad. I never met Richard in person but he came across as a very kind and thoughtful chap. Before he moved his boat to the Thames and having read my account on here of my Thames holiday in 2016, he sent me a PM to ask my advice about the Thames as a waterway. He thanked me for the replies I sent and hopefully it helped him make the decision to move. A sad loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderwall Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 How sad. He was very brave and appeared to carry himself with great dignity and not a little humour. My thoughts and best wishes go to his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Vert, very sad news. Sincere condolences to his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolcat Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 I'm fairly new to the forum but read Richard's posts and have nothing but admiration for the courage he displayed at dealing with his illness. Condolences to his family......RIP Richard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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