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    One of the worlds true gentlemen.
    Calm seas mate.

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    Thank you all that have replied and sent wishes etc. I will in a day or so get to Margaret and let her know of the Posts here, i know she will be most thankful.
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    Calm winds to a safe anchorage.

    Peace and comfort to his wife and family.

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    Very sad to hear of Richards passing, there's not much to say that hasn't been said, he was one of life's good guys and a true Gent, a huge loss to Margaret, his family and our ship. Richard wrote some very interesting post, I remember him saying, that as a 14 year old he went to the waterfront
    to try and get a ship, there was a sailing ship moored there and he he climbed the gangway he was met by a smiling German sailor who told him no
    vacancies, if I remember rightly, that ship was the PAMIR, he eventually got a ship and came to the UK, he visited his Aunt in London, his description
    of the Bus ride back to the Docks was classic, I almost felt I was aboard with m. Rest in Peace Richard. It was a privilege to have known you, "Online" John Collier.

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    I am sad to hear of Richards passing, it seems only the other day he was telling us he would be back after a short spell. He was a true gentleman of the sea, and of this site. My condolences go out to Margaret at her loss. May he sail on calm waters with fair winds.
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    That is without a doubt the worst news I have had this year.
    Such a wonderful guy, so full of great tales.
    Safe sailing mate until we all meet again at Fiddlers Green.
    Happy daze John in Oz.

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    Vernon, if you can get to his funeral would you be so good as to light a candle for him on behalf of all the members.
    Happy daze John in Oz.

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    Sadly John the Funeral has already taken place as i got the Phone call very late , he passed away earlier in the Month. Margaret said she tried to get hold of me but cud not find my Number in the Books that Richard kept, Just by luck she found it Yesterday /
    Sorry Cheers But as said i will tell her about all the lovely things said about him etc.
    Would not have been able to attend anyway as Margaret said that only a Few Relatives were allowed and it was a small Private Gathering at Leura Gardens.
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    Hope this is not out of line at this time.
    Thought I would share this photo of Richard
    I joked with him about faking it to get into hospital.ANZAC Day Hospital a.jpg
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    I was shocked to hear of Richards passing./
    He was a good friend we met a few times in Sydney
    He was a true Gentleman and a great pleasure to be with.
    Please convey my deepest sympathy to his dear wife Margaret.
    Below in a hotel in Sydney.
    Good bye old mate.
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