I saved part of it. I meant to save it all but I was disconnected for just a minute and didn't get the first half. I think Liv might have saved it all.
I have most of it and I know another member saved it all so I will edit it all together and send it to you.
There are times to stay put, and what you want will come to you.
But there are times to go out into the world and find such a thing for yourself.
I aint no abacus but you can count on me.
I never go in to chat but I can see from this thread that Richard was a very friendly person. I didn't know him. You will be the brightest star in the sky looking down on all of us. Sending much needed hugs to everyone <3 Xx
“The only way that we can live is if we grow. The only way we can grow is if we change. The only way we can change is if we learn. The only way we can learn is if we are exposed. And the only way that we are exposed is if we throw ourselves into the open.”
It's been over a month. I miss him. I feel sorry for the people who did not get to know him and thought his sarcasm was all he was. I did not find him abrasive or blunt, as some people have said. I know he could come across that way to some, but he was a very caring person. He used to say he needed to give me a sarcasm dictionary, but our conversations were always mutually supportive. He was protective of those he cared about, and I feel privileged that I was ever one of those people. I feel that it is important now that I help protect his memory here. He wasn't an overly abrasive douchebag as some people seemed to have characterized him. He was an imperfect person trying to both survive and love others the best way he knew how.
I understand Crysainta. I think I'm a bit like him myself, but that's not the point here. I'm so sorry again for your loss, I'm sure I would have liked him, and I mean that. I can't believe it's been a month already, it feels a week. I'm sorry for everyone who knew him *hugs *
I miss you. I bloody missed you before, but I always knew you'd come back at some point so I could talk to you, should have just bloody talked to you instead of waiting.
Never forget what you are for the rest of the world will not.
Wear it like armor and it can never be used to hurt you
I don't think I ever spoke to him, but he was certainly a member whose posts I noticed. Although I am probably the complete opposite in posting styles (although very big on sarcasm offline), sarcasm and 'direct'ness (for want of better wording) has a real way of getting through to you and making you think, and I think that is very much needed sometimes!
I just wanted to say, though, to those of you who are struggling, feeling sad or missing him, do post if you need support. Grief is a horrible, horrible feeling, and sometimes just talking about it (whether that's how you feel, things that you miss, happy memories or just little things that make you laugh) can help. Take care of yourselves. x
Wow just wow. I just came back and saw this. I have so many memories of talking with him in chat. :(
Then wear the gold hat, if that will move her;
If you can bounce high, bounce for her too,
Till she cry "Lover, gold-hatted, high-bouncing lover,
I must have you!"
Thomas Parke D’Invilliers
Nothing will ever bring you back, so when I miss you the most I try to conjure up your image in my head and remember your words, your voice, and the sound of your guitar. That's all any of us have anymore. Just memories.
I was really saddened when I heard about this.
We never spoke but I remember his posts. He said it how it was and I respected the hell out of him for it.
Rest in peace man xx
Let us go then you and I, when the evening is spread out against the sky, like a patient etherized upon a table
- T.S. Elliot
I wasnt able to post a proper tribute before... I want to now.
I wish I had got to know you better, Rich, but what I did know of you, you were funny, honest, protective, supportive and loving. I do miss you quite a lot, just seeing your name pop up in chat and being able to talk to you. I hope you have found peace now.
I will miss my wonderful personal bra :) and really hope that wherever you are now, you have some awesome boobies to hold up :D.
I caught myself thinking yesterday 'I should talk to Richard about this'. I know it's been awhile but at the same time it's hard to think he won't just pop up again sometime. I miss his jokes, I miss the way he could cut through things, I miss his kindness and the way he always had time for people who needed it.
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