| Location | Stafford |
| Age | 36 years |
| Cause of Death | Heart Attack |
| Date of Birth | 21/12/1969 |
| Date of Death | 14/10/2006 |
| Visitors | 3,167 since 24/04/2007 |
| Creator |
Richard Kirkland,
Passed away suddenly of heart attack on 14/10/06
Aged 36 years.
Rich leaves behind a wife and 3 beautifull children, Tom aged 11, Will aged 9 and Daisy aged 3. We
were a happy, loving family, Rich was a devoted husband and dad. He was a much loved son, brother
and uncle. He is missed so much by us all.
TO MY RICH,
WE BOTH KNEW THAT WHEN WE MET,
THE TWO OF US WERE ONE,
BUT NO-ONE TOLD ME WHAT TO DO,
WHEN HALF OF ONE IS GONE,
WHAT TO DO WITH HALF A HEART,
OR HALF A WILL TO CARE,
WHAT TO DO WITH HALF A LIFE,
WHEN THE OTHER HALFS NOT THERE.
YOU WERE THE OTHER HALF OF ME,
A HEART LINKED WITH MY OWN,
WHAT SHOULD I DO WITH HALF OF ME,
NOW THAT IM ALONE?
I CLOSE MY EYES AND SEE YOU,
I SEE YOU JUST THE SAME,
THE WAY YOU WALKED,
THE WAY YOU TALKED,
THE WAY YOU SAID MY NAME.
SILENTLY TEARS FALL GENTLY,
WHICH OTHERS DO NOT SEE,
FOR MY WONDERFULL, LOVING HUSBAND
WHO MEANT THE WORLD TO ME.
LOVE YOU FOREVER RICH.
ANNIE xxx
TO OUR DAD.
THERE IS A BRIGHT STAR FROM HEAVEN,
IT COMES OUT LATE AT NIGHT,
WE KNOW THAT IT IS YOU DAD,
THAT YOU'VE COME TO SAY GOODNIGHT,
AS LONG AS OUR HEARTS ARE BEATING,
AS LONG AS OUR EYES SHED TEARS,
WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE AND MISS YOU,
NO MATTER HOW MANY YEARS.
WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO MUCH DAD.
LOVE TOM, WILL AND DAISY X X X X
a wonderfull dad
my mum took the kids up the chase at the weekend and while they were sitting eating their picnic, mum said to them 'listen to the stream and look at that lovely view, this is what heaven must be like' and Daisy said 'my daddy is in heaven isnt he, i bet he loves it there'. When they got back we talked about you, and the fun things you used to do. Life will never be the same without you, we have got to start a whole new life, and we dont want to, we want our old one back, but i just hope you are in that peacefull place, waiting for us, because i know we will meet you again. We all love you loads, forever x x x x
your anniversary
were not much into poems Richard but thought this one summed up how we felt!
We thought of you with love today
But that is nothing new
We thought about you yesterday
And days before that too
It broke our hearts to lose you
But you didnt go alone
For part of us went with you
The day God took you home.
Sending all our love to you, Richard . Andrew, Rach, Joe and Aidanxxx
love you
My beloved Richard it has been twelve long and lonley months since you had to leave us all, there is'nt a day goes by that I don' miss and think of you. I love and know we will be together again some day, until then I love you so much Rich.
God keep Rich safe for me.
Your loving Mum as always.xxxx
a year ago.
well rich, its been a whole year since we lost you, i never thought we would get through it, but we have. Last night me, Andrew, Rach, Paul, Sam, Jo and Craig went out and afterwards went back to our house. It seemed so empty, there is no atmosphere there anymore, its so sad. I was so upset, but as always they were there by my side, supporting me and helping me get through it. I know you are watching over us all, and i know you would be so proud of all the people who have supported me and the kids through this awfull year. I really dont know what i would have done without them.My mum and Dad, Your Dad, Andrew, Rach, Jo, Craig, Paul, Sam, Mandy and Alex, Heidi and all our other family and friends have been amazing, We have all stuck together, and i know we always will.
Today all of us are going to release some balloons for you. Tom, Will and Daisy want to write you their little messages and send them up to you. I cant explain how much we all miss you, we all love you so much. We will all be thinking of you today, just as we think of you every day.
I love you forever, duck x x x x
One whole year has gone since you went away, But to me my son it only seems like yesterday.I just keep thinking of all the things that never got said. I think you knew how much I loved you, but not how proud I was of you. Rest now my son until the day we can all be together again. Love you always Dad.
A year ago today
It is a year today since Andrew and me saw you last Richard. You popped round and told us your great news about moving to the kennels. We were both so pleased for you all, and knew this would be such a brilliant opportunity for you, Anne Marie and the kids. We could never of dreamt that you would not be here for the move, let alone that this would be the last time we ever saw you, and if we had known, how would we ever have found the words to tell you what you meant to us or, worse still, say goodbye.
This past year has been so hard and every birthday and special day we have all got together and tried so hard to make things ok particularly for Tom, Will and Daisy but there is always a sadness because you're not there to share it.
I know you'd be so proud of all your family and be glad were going through it all together but particularly AnneMarie, who has struggled through with amazing courage and your 3 lovely kids who do you proud everyday.
We will never stop missing you Richard and know you are watching over us. Love as alwaysxxx
toms birthday
today was toms 12th birthday, another special day that you were so missed, this time last year you came in from work and gave tom your mobile phone that he wanted, as a little extra present and he was so chuffed. We were all supposed to be going to snowdome, but decided to go one weekend instead, and we never did get there did we. This time last year i could see you , touch you and hug you, but it was only going to be for a few more days , and then you were taken away from us. I can say it over and over again how much we miss you, but really words just can't explain how we feel, we are just so sad you are not here to share these times with us. We love you so much, shine bright tonight for tom x x x x
Daisys Birthday
Woke up today with that cloud over us all again, another special day that you are not here with us. Ive been thinking of last year and i can remember every minute, we had no idea this would be the last few weeks we would spend together. We will all make Daisys 4th birthday as happy as we can, everyone is coming round and she has had loads of presents, nearly all the things she wanted, but we know she would give it all back, just for a minute with you. Be with us today duck, we need you close. We love you so much x x x
As the days get closer to the anniversary of you passing away, i keep thinking of what we were doing last year. This week my mum and dad were taking the boys on holiday, so me and daisy were on our own while you were working in london, then we took her to Blackpool at the weekend. We had to get all the kids holiday clothes, so we were rushing round Hanley! Every couple of weeks you would buy me a big bunch of lillies and we would go out for a meal together, things were just so good. I still cant believe none of us noticed anything, you must have felt ill, you must have looked ill, but none of us knew. You seemed so happy and we were just enjoying life. Im dreading Oct 14th, im thinking about it every day, these were our last weeks together last year. Wish i had chance to say goodbye to you. I love you x x
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