Richard Taylor
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Topic: Richard Taylor
Posted By: benaud
Subject: Richard Taylor
Date Posted: 09/May/2009 at 5:51pm
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I have received news that Richard Taylor has been involved in a motor cycle accident on Friday night. He is on Life Support at the Alfred Hospital and the prognosis is not good for Richard, he has brain damage and may not survive with out the assistance on the machines. A decision regarding the turning off of the machines will be made in the next few days.
This is extremely sad news for those invovled in the club and our hearts and thoughts are with Paul, Fiona and the girls.
The Taylor family have been involved with the club for more than 10 years, Richard has won 3 senior grand finals, most recently this season in the 4ths, the 2005/2006 2nd XI and 2001/2002 3rd XI flag. Fiona was inducted as a life member at presentation night. The Taylor (& Burns) family won best club person in 2004, 2005 & 2006 for their work with the club. ------------- Take my advice.... I'm not using it.... |
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Posted By: Lunch Pack
Date Posted: 10/May/2009 at 1:19am
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I can report that as of 9.45pm Richard was pronounced dead. Paul, Fiona, Felicity, Courtney & Catherine are all devastated at the loss of their beloved Richard.
There are no words that can descibe what they are going through at the moment.
We, as a family need to stick together to ensure that Richard is never forgotten and to support them through this difficult time.
RIP Dicky
Simon, Michelle & Izabelle Wilkinson.
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Posted By: Hawksy
Date Posted: 10/May/2009 at 8:43am
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Tragic news that many of us became aware of at the footy yesterday. What can you say? Condolences to the Taylor Family, we all share your grief. Pause and reflect on this Mothers Day what Fiona must be feeling, and make sure you embrace your own families when you see them as things can change so quickly. RIP Rich. ------------- Andrew Hawkes |
Posted By: Chopsy
Date Posted: 10/May/2009 at 9:23am
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Such a tragedy and a waste of life. I cant begin to imagine how fiona and the family must be feeling. To see one bad decision have such a devastating result is an eye opener to the rest of us and a lesson in how precious life is. Our thoughts are with you Fiona, Paul, Felicity, Courtney and Cathrine and he wont be forgotten.
R.I.P Rich. ------------- The nest |
Posted By: borg
Date Posted: 10/May/2009 at 9:56am
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Such a waste of a young life, Richard will be sadly missed by all at the club for not only his cricket ability but also his larger than life personality. He has left a great legacy with his fantastic work with the kids in the Milo program and can never be replaced. It was an honour to not only have played along side Richard but also an honour to have known Richard as a person. A guy with a heart of GOLD. To Fiona, Paul, Felicity, Courtney and Cathrine a tragic loss of a son and a brother. R.I.P. Rich ( Bling ) Ray,Cameron, Thomas and Anne Borg |
Posted By: smack
Date Posted: 10/May/2009 at 12:25pm
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What a tragedy for Richard's beloved family, friends and cricket club.
Heartfelt condolences to Paul, Fiona, Felicity, Courtney & Catherine during this hard time and for having to endure not one but two great losses within 6 months.
Steve, Michelle, Jensen and Brodie Mackinnon
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Posted By: Silly Point
Date Posted: 10/May/2009 at 1:11pm
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R.I.P rich. it was a true honour to not only be your team mate, but also your friend. thankyou.Ryan Metherell.
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Posted By: Boofa
Date Posted: 10/May/2009 at 2:21pm
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Ritchie bling you will be sorely missed mate, such a great bloke and great friend taken away from us way to early.
RIP Rich
Our Thoughts are with the Taylor Family
Ross, Carol, Josh, Mitch and Madeline
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Posted By: These hips dont lie
Date Posted: 10/May/2009 at 10:27pm
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Was simply gutted when was told the news Saturday Night. A fantastic club man, talented cricketer and one of the people that make our club so great. It is unimaginable to think of what the club will be like without such a big personality. To see him grow up at the club and share in so many great moments only to have hid life cut so tragically short is simply devestating. A truly tragic loss and such a waste. A great clubman and friend to all who have known him through the years. To Paul, Fiona and the girls our deepest sympathies during such a devestating time. The club will be for ever poorer for his absence.
Aaron, Leon, Marg and Jarrad Bailey ------------- The spud. Breaking down barriers for the gay community since 1994 |
Posted By: Spud
Date Posted: 11/May/2009 at 8:27am
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My sentiments can only mirror all of those posted above. I've known Rich since his days running around for KFC when coached by A Zandt and can honestly say he has not changed a bit since then.
A huge personality coupled with plenty of bravado is what made Dicky such a well known person around the club. Our thoughts are with the family in what must be an incredibly tough time. I can't even begin to imagine how they are feeling. RIP mate Scott & Holly Walker ------------- EAD Sime! |
Posted By: Silly Point
Date Posted: 11/May/2009 at 2:40pm
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Truly a tragedy losing such a great person so young. A massive hole will be left as everyone was always happy when 'Bling' was around, he had a unique ability to make people laugh. A very good cricketer and an even better human being.
Deepest sympathies go out to the Taylor family
R.I.P Rich |
Posted By: Bill L
Date Posted: 11/May/2009 at 2:54pm
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To Fiona, Paul, Katherine, Courtney & Felicity
Words can never heal your pain or console you over the loss of Richard.
His memory and life will be carried by all at the club in some many ways as Richard had many sides to his personality and to his way of living life to the absolute fullest.
The KGCC has been blessed to have had Richard as a player and without his interest we certainly would have also missed out on the contributions of the entire extended Taylor family.
The club will strive to do justice to the memory of Richard and we all hope that those among us who have enjoyed all of the good times that Richard played a part in will ensure that he is never forgotten.
As someone who coached him at Footy and then had the pleasure to work with him around the club I will miss him dearly and even in the last few weeks his willingness to accept more responsibility to help develop our Girls and Milo programs typified his undying CLUB SPIRIT.
The club will support you HOW EVER possible and so that our members are aware we will help the Taylor family to have a celebration of Richard's life at the clubrooms following the Funeral. It would be my hope that we can pack the joint to pay our respects to Richy BLING!
We will miss him dearly ... Rest in Peace
Bill Leane
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Posted By: Ratty
Date Posted: 11/May/2009 at 7:37pm
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Fiona, Paul, Courtney and Catherine from my family to yours our deepest condolances on the loss of Richard.
A fierce and true friend to all at KGCC. A great competitor and loyal team mate. A proud clubman and dedicated coach/mentor.
Gone to young and to soon
RIP Richard Taylor
Chris, Kaye, Hayley and Sarah Amos
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Posted By: ooh bad toes
Date Posted: 12/May/2009 at 9:43am
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Fiona,Paul,Felicity,Courtney and Catherine our hearts and thoughts are with you
RIP Dicky T
Wilba
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Posted By: bomber
Date Posted: 12/May/2009 at 10:33am
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This is a tragedy.
Rich was a unique person who could always make you laugh.
I have watched him grow from a boy into a generous young man .
Paul,Fiona and family we greive with you .
Rest in peace.
Barry Wild
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Posted By: davidh54
Date Posted: 12/May/2009 at 4:18pm
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Richard enthusiastically donated countless hours helping me run the Milo in2CRICKET program for many years. He managed the "Have a Game" from inception. We were one of the few clubs to 1st trial this program and Richard looked after this with aplom. How sad that he will not see the fruits of his labour by one day playing alongside the children he coached. I am sure last season's Have a Game group will be saddened by Richards' death and I will watch their progress through the Club in the coming years as one his legacies.
Richard also supported the Girls program in it's inaugural year. I never heard a bad word from Richard and his support to me was appreciated and at times absolutely vital to keeping our Junior Development moving forward. I had big plans to utilize his leadership and enthusiams for this season.
Richard will be a huge loss to our Club and to cricket generally. He had enjoyed assisting Di Day at Cricket Victoria.
Our thoughts and sympathy to Fiona, Paul, Felicity, Courtney and Kathryn and Pop.
Rest in Peace Richard
David , Hyacinth, Mark, Natasha, Cassi and Cliff
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 12/May/2009 at 5:34pm
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Paul & Fiona,
Our sincerest condolonces on the passing of Richard.
Wayne, Bev, Adam & Carlene Whitten
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 12/May/2009 at 5:39pm
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Our deepest sympathies to the Taylor family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kannan, Kowshi and Harry
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 12/May/2009 at 7:11pm
 my heartfelt sympathies go to all the Taylor family. Richard was a great guy to have around & never said no when you asked for help! He was a great help to me with the under 11's in past years & i am sure many kids whom he helped will miss him greatly. I am sure he will now meet up with Marc Iacuone, & i can just imagine what the two of them will get up to. Anything i can do, please call on me.
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 12/May/2009 at 7:58pm
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Dear Paul and Fiona my deepest sympathies at this dreadful time. Will be thinking of you all Susan and family |
Posted By: Rhys Marget
Date Posted: 12/May/2009 at 8:08pm
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Fiona,Paul,Felicity,Courtney and Catherine, it is in times like these that the true value of being part of a club is evident. You can be certain that you have an entire community that feels your pain and is there to support you in any way you need. As a parent i can only imagine what you are going through and hope the support you are recieving is helping in some way. I hope this tragedy can teach us all that life is to precious to waste and we must cherish every moment we can. Thinking of you all.
Rhys, Rebecca, Jack & Ben
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 12/May/2009 at 8:12pm
| Its was very sad to know ,I have been to club twice with my son but i remember him when he introduce himself, the only thing i remember was his confidence and a devine smile.In fact i only know him there.I hate god's wish.We miss you. |
Posted By: Nothin' Leica
Date Posted: 12/May/2009 at 9:09pm
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Great to have played with and to be a friend
Many good times and funny stories. A good bloke with a great passion for life and the K.G.C.C
you will be dearly missed.
My thoughs are with the Taylor family
R.I.P
Richie
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 13/May/2009 at 10:44am
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Rich, you were a great person to play cricket with, and a better person to socialise with after. You gave a lot to the club, and will be sorely missed for that and so much more.
Your loss is a terrible tradgedy, but I hope we can focus on the good times of your life, and help the Taylor family in whatever way we can.
I will miss (watching) your terrifying bouncers.
Deepest sympathies to Fiona, Paul, Felicity, Courtney & Catherine
Mark H
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 13/May/2009 at 1:49pm
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I'll never forget my mate.
RIP Ritchie
Blake
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 13/May/2009 at 1:58pm
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On behalf of the Eildon Park Cricket Club we extend our condolences to the Taylor family and the Knox Gardens Cricket Club on the tragic loss of Richy. A great competitor and a funny man of the park as well as a great contributor to your club at many levels. Our thoughts are with you in this terrible time. Warren Griffin |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 13/May/2009 at 2:14pm
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To the Taylor Family I extend my deepest sympathies in your time of need. Sympathies also to the Knox Gardens Cricket Club family. Whilst not all of us are within the inner sanctum the people and friendships formed from being a part of such a place always remain. You will be missed Rich Glen Dobson |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 13/May/2009 at 2:30pm
| My condolences to the Taylor family. The loss of Richard will be felt by the local cricketing community for a long time to come. Murray Wilson FTGDCA |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 13/May/2009 at 2:37pm
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On behalf of the Rowville Cricket Club I pass on my condolences to Richard's family and the entire Knox Gardens Cricket Club on your tragic loss. It is evident from the comments on this thread, and the email that Bill Leane sent out to the FTGDCA clubs, that Richard was a devoted club man, the sort of bloke that helps form the backbone of all of our cricket clubs. The thoughts of our members are with you all. Mark Oudshoorn, Rowville Cricket Club |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 13/May/2009 at 2:38pm
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To the Taylor Family.Richard had the "X"factor never knowing what to expect, slept in for a grand final but still wanted to bowl and knock the batsman's head off.His free spirit and loyalty was a blessing and will be missed.Rob/Barb & family. |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 13/May/2009 at 2:54pm
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My condolences to the Taylor Family and to the Knox Gardens Cricket Club on you tragic loss. Richie was exactly what sport at our level is all about, he played the game at full pace and was a terrific personality both to his own members and to all he played against. Christian Trotter
Eildon Park
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 13/May/2009 at 3:01pm
| Dear Paul, Fiona and Family, I was shocked at the very sad news. It must be so difficult for all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of Richard. Our prayer is that God's peace and comfort will sustain you through this very difficult time. With much love, Michael and Jenny de Kretser, on behalf of the Wantirna Christian Community Church. |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 13/May/2009 at 4:21pm
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Rich, you were a true mate, altough we wanted to knock each others heads in at times. I will never forget you, and after playing something like 10 years of cricket with you and also being part of your life outside cricket I will always treasure your memories.
I hope your having a ball where u are now, bowilng bounces to Sir Don.
To Fiona and Paul, My thoughts are with you also. I cant imagine what you are going through, just know that Richard did love you (even tho he didnt show it all the time).
RICH you will be missed champ!
Cam
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 13/May/2009 at 5:06pm
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On Bretts behalf I would like to say thanks for the time and effort Richard put into Junior cricket.
My girls remember the family from St Judes days.
As a mum I cant imagine your pain,but our thoughts and prayers are with you
with sympathy
Sarah Jessica and Brett Page and their mum Debra
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Posted By: jmac
Date Posted: 13/May/2009 at 9:12pm
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my heart goes out to all those who knew richard 'bling' taylor, but particularly his family; fiona, paul, felicity, courtney and kathrine - you are all in my thoughts. although he only lived a short life, he certainly 'lived' it. he was one of those guys who was full of energy and loved action, adventure and telling a story. i admired him for the way he lived his life full of passion, which was most evident on the cricket pitch or after a few beers. he was a guy i got to know past his bravado... and I'll miss him.
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 13/May/2009 at 10:47pm
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To the whole of the taylor family, our prayers and thoughts are with you at this shocking time. Right from when we both started in under 10's together, right up until we played senior cricket together, all of my great cricket memories has rich right there at the front. Rich was the type of guy that would always say g'day and always love a chat and if there were more people like that, the world would be a better place. RIP mate. Smally. |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 13/May/2009 at 10:51pm
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Ritchie your loss will be felt far and wide. It was an honour to be your team mate and and a privilege to have had our lives enriched by you. Gone way too soon. You'll be sorely missed. To Fiona, Paul, Katherine, Courtney and Felicity, Our deepest sympathies and our thoughts are with you. P.S. If there is cricket up there, pitch the bloody ball up. |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 14/May/2009 at 9:13am
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Richard, unfortunately for me I did not know you as well as most of the other guys but I did have the pleasure of playing a number of games with you and I will always remember you as a talented cricketer and a knockabout bloke. The shared celebrations of our premiership success this past season will always stick with me as will the genuine interest you took in the Under 11's I coached. You were always keen to see how they were going on the Friday nights. Such a tragic loss of a young life with so much to offer and you will be sadly missed. My deepest condolences to the family, who are an institution of the cricket club, at this terrible time. Ian Jongen & Family |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 14/May/2009 at 9:52am
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Fiona, Paul, Felicity, Courtney & Kathryn
Our deepest sympathy to you all.
Richard will be fondly remembered by all who knew him.
As time goes by, may the memories of the good times you shared never fade.
Geoff, Rhonda & Brendan Blizzard
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 14/May/2009 at 11:35am
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Richard was a fantastic supporter of female cricket, helping out in every way possible. He scored for the Under 14 Outer East Eagles in the State Championship Jan 2008, he assisted with coaching at the Knox Gardens Girls Only Clinics for 2008 & 2009, he would always volunteer to help me out at school clinics and much, much more on top of the many other roles with Milo Have-A-Go & Game and his own playing career.
To the Taylor family, your sorrow will be felt far and wide as many people had the absolute pleasure of meeting Richard. From the very first hand shake, he made you feel like you were lifelong mates. Under that bold exterior and gold hoop earring, he was a sweet, kind and generous man with a huge heart, who always had time for you and I always had time for him!
We will all miss you Richard, R.I.P. Thank you for everything you have done for the girls and their cricket careers.
DI DAY | Female Project Officer
Cricket Victoria |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 14/May/2009 at 12:42pm
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Richie Bling, Dick, Rich, 'oh no not Richie',
However we know of Rich, remember one thing I will always have time for your drunken chats and promises of being good to your mother.
As a kid you were a pest, as a young man you were still a pest (after 2 cans), one thing is for sure you played and lived on the edge. I wish of only one thing that you treated life like your bowling run up, tear in at 100 miles an hour only to pull up for the moment of truth. Unfortunately you have left us behind, but be sure of one thing when the 09/10 season comes around the KGCC will miss the Bling.
RIP Rich
To Fiona, Paul and the girls our heartfelt sympathies, but may we share many more memories in the future.
All our love Daisy and Flick
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 14/May/2009 at 2:29pm
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Although we only knew Richard for a short time through his involvement with the girls cricket. His enthusiasm and love of life and of the game of cricket was always apparent. His willingness to share and give to the cricket community will be missed. Our sympathies and thoughts are with all who love and cared for Richard We thank him for sharing the love of cricket with our daughter Grace. Ian, Sue, Nick and Grace Mills |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 14/May/2009 at 6:13pm
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To Fiona, Paul and the girls, our heartfelt sympathies to you all at this tragic time. Richard will be sorely missed as a character around the club and I know both Rob and Anth are saddened at the loss of their former coach and mentor from their early junior days. Take pride in his achievements on the field and know that he will be forever remembered as a premiership player at the club.
Greg, Lillian, Robert and Anthony Howes
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 15/May/2009 at 9:34am
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Dear Fiona, Paul, Felicity, Courtney and Katherine Alf and I, along with our children, are terribly shocked and saddened by Richard's passing. We may not have seen each other for many years but our love and thoughts are with you at this unbearable time. I still have that memory of Richard doing his "Grease Lightning" impersonation all those years ago in your loungeroom and the great times we had as parents sharing the birthdays and special events together. No words can come anywhere close to alleviating your pain, you are living every parent's nightmare - may he rest in peace Janis, Alf, Jarrod, Chris & Stephanie Massuger |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 18/May/2009 at 7:21pm
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To the Taylor Family, Paul,Fiona and girl's.
Our thought's are with you at this time of grief. We empathise with you in this unfair loss of a child and brother. Knox Gardens have lost one of their son's and he will be hard to replace. We pray that you draw strength from the esteem of that your family has held at Knox Gardens. Our prayers for you.
The Warnock Family. Paul, Sally,Briony and Michael.
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 18/May/2009 at 10:45pm
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To Paul Fiona Felicity Courtney & Kathryn
Saddened by the tragic loss of Richard. Our condolences go out to you and your family.
Richard always greeted you with the biggest smile, a smile that would be missed by many.
May God give you the required strengh to help you through this difficult time...
Love & Peace Always The Williams Family : Myra Brendon Michael & Daniel
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 19/May/2009 at 5:54pm
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Dear Paul and Fiona, Our deepest condolences to you and family. We will miss our talented young mate Richie. Fond memories never fade. Richard & Ian Vistarini
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 21/May/2009 at 10:04am
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To the Taylor Family, our thoughts are with you at this very sad time, Richard won't be forgotten.
Daniel Mackinnon (Chix) & Zoe Ling
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 21/May/2009 at 6:09pm
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To Paul,Fiona and extended Taylor family
I was very saddened to hear about the sad news of the tragic loss of Richard
He was a loveable ratbag and a fellow fiery teammate on the field, he will be very sadly missed by all that knew him and i'm sure the whole club will be out to perform at their best in his honour in 2009/10
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 23/May/2009 at 10:24pm
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I didn't really know Richard all that well. He was the coach of our under 12s team in 2004. He was a funny bloke and as 11 year olds we really looked up to him. He was a good guy and a very talented cricketer. Rest in peace Ritchie |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 07/Jun/2009 at 11:41am
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Yesterday in reading a local paper we were shocked to learn of Richard's passing. I have always followed with interest all of the boys I have had an involvement with in cricket, and with Richard, he represented the FTGDCA in the U12 Mitchell Shield Team with distinction. The Taylor's are a special family who have committed many hours of dedicated hard work to their local sporting community.
Our family is shocked at the news & we send Fiona & Paul & family all of our love.
Our condolences & deepest sympathies.
Stephen, Jo-Anne & Aaron Walter & family......
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 10/Jul/2009 at 9:19pm
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Although Richard passed in may, just wanting to let the boys of the Knox gardens cricket club know we all hope cricket will be the same without our beautiful Richard! We all miss him very much, and offer condolence's to Fiona, Paul and the girls. Our hearts are with you all Jodi  |
Posted By: The Bomb
Date Posted: 14/Dec/2009 at 12:04am
such a hard a thing to deal with had the pleasure of coaching rich in footy and cricket for a number of years personally paul and fiona and rich would have no idea the impact they had on my life forever grateful only the good die young aidy and family 
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