| Age | 49 years |
| Date of Birth | 1958 |
| Date of Death | 2007 |
| Visitors | 834 since 19/01/2007 |
| Creator |
Richard died when gale-force winds smashed a tree branch through the windscreen of his car in Shropshire.
he was on his way to work when the branch hit his BMW X5. He died at the scene on the B4373, in Bridgnorth, at 5.45am.
his wife Kay said, the family was devastated by the death of the father-of-two.
"I last saw him as we went to bed last night. He got up and left for work as he always does at about 5.30am," she said. "We are absolutely devastated, I am very shaken, this is very difficult news."
she described their 23-year marriage as wonderful and said they had been blessed with two daughters, aged 15 and 18. She added: "He was a wonderful husband and father and friend who will be missed by so many."
Richard was the managing director of Birmingham Airport he worked ther the for nine years and played a crucial role in developing the site. He had been managing director since June 2003.
a letter from heaven from Richard to his wonderful family
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
~Author~
Ruth Ann Mahaffey
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