So much love for you all as you journey through this very sad time. An amazing man and Dave and I are so very sorry for your loss. xxxx

"I thought Richard was my best mate until I realised yesterday he has lots of best mates?? Richard and I were the weekend warriors working on each other's houses, swapping tools and sharing skills . Sometimes I would have to say slow down it's going to break.. too late . It made working on our places fun , we laughed and joked a lot. I won't forget any of our fishing trips either , he liked my Army Bay spot and often caught more than me! I loved Richard like a brother. I will miss him so much. Remember Susan if you and the girls need me for anything I will always be there . All my love Grant "

"I feel honoured to have been able to watch you celebrate Richards life from afar. As a good and long friend of Hannahs and the Power clan, it is a great testimony to the kind of man he was, by the kind of people you all are; bright, adventurous and some of the most endearing people I have been so lucky to know. Although I didn't spend a lot of time with Richard, every interaction is embedded in my memory with laughter and of course endless dad jokes. I am thinking of you all at this time, looking to the day where we can be together again, to share in his stories and your memories of the wonderful man that has clearly touched so many lives. And will continue to do so through your beautiful words, let his story telling live on through you all. Gone from our sights but never from our hearts. Sending you peace and eternal love, your friend Mallory x "

"Farewell Richard - you were a genuine man with a great personality, and you are gone much too soon. You will live on in me ... from your fishing lessons, and from my memories of many happy times we shared. My condolences to Susan, Sarah & Hannah and all of your wider family & many friends. You will be missed."