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I have just read on another site that Richard Cornish aka King of the Cocktails has sadly passed away, he will be sorely missed and I would like to send my condolences to Mrs. King aka Patricia

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So so sorry to hear this news, my thoughts to Patricia and all the family RIP Richard.

Thanks for posting here SecondLife.

This is for Richard, he said it was one of his favourites:

youtube.com/watch?v=hVPPe-x...

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Suzy6 in reply to

Oh that is lovely Blakey.

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katieoxo60 in reply to

lovely thought BC

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pedantic in reply to katieoxo60

So sad to learn of KOTC,s passing. A true gentleman

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He certainly loved his music didn't he BlakeyC. A lovely song to remember him by.

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mattcass in reply to

What a Lovely Tribute BC.Matt/Fran

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pergola1 in reply to

That music was a lovely thought in memory of KOTC. Thanks BC

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Mavary in reply to

KOTC. Would have loved that. X

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appyalison in reply to

A lovely, thoughtful tribute Blakey. Alison

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frank65 in reply to

i did not know him but anyone that liked mr cole has to be a good person ( he was the master ) no one could sing a tune like and i am old enough to remember nat king cole and he was the bees knees good thoughts to all his family

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Yes really lovely Blakey, such really sad news.

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Toci

What can I say? A true gentleman. I am typing this through tears. His Majesty will be sorely missed.

RIP Richard.

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Suzy6

So so sad. Made me feel really welcome when I was at a very low point. R.I.P Condolences to all family and friends.

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katieoxo60

That is very sad news, my condolences go out to Patricia and family who I am sure will miss Richard as will the members on this site. Thank you Secondlife for passing on the message.

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scrobbitty

That's dreadful news. Condolences to Patricia and the family. x

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jandan

I have just heard the sad news about Richard he will be sadly missed not only by his family but by the many who had their day brightened by his postings. Go easy into the night my friend x

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sillywitch

Do not stand at my grave & weep

I am not there, I do not sleep,

I am the thousand winds that blow

I am the diamond glints in snow

I am the sunlight on ripened grain

I am the gentle autumn rain

As you wake with mornings hush

I am the swift-up-flinging rush

Of quiet birds in circling flight

Do not stand at my grave & cry

I am not there I did not die

Sleep Deeply Kingy old friend, I,ll miss you very very much

The Witch xxxxx

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Jambo

So sorry to hear this sad news,my prayers and thoughts are with his family

Rest in Peace Kingy

Xx

So sad my condolences to Patricia and his family. RIP Richard.

Syl

xxx

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SusieQs

So sorry to hear the news. He will be greatly missed by many. xxx

Thats terrible news so sorry my condolences x

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tomc

Very sad news, condolences to Patricia and KOTCs family.

Rest in peace with no more pain in the house of our father.

Tom.

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dall05

The King may have left us but he will in my mind always be the number 1 BLF Healthunlockeder. It was the King who stood out to me when I first joined the site with his warm welcome and great sense of humor.

He will be sadly missed by many of us here I'm sure of that

My condolences to Patricia and his family.

Tony.

He would always end his posts with a line about getting down to your local Breathe Easy so where ever he is now lets hope he is at last breathing easy. Richard Kingofthecocktails!!!

Kotc, you welcomed me when I joined in a private p,m,may your soul be free now,,and you with us in spirit,my condolences to your wife,R,I,P.Richard,XXx so sorry,

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meike

So very very sorry he was a fine man and will be missed by all of us much love to his family x

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mattcass

Me and Fran thoughts and prayers are with Patricia and the family one of the first people i spoke to when i joined H/U his jokes and chit chat are Legendary, He will be sadly missed by all. Matt/Fran

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kimmy59

I'm so sorry to hear that, he always made me feel better when I was down.

R.I.P

Kim xxxxx

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newlands

That is really sad news ,i feel for his family he was such a lovely man

Dorothy xxxxx

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Riverbank

So sad, he will really be missed.

The site won't be the same without him.

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mcnally

So sad xx

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phillips1

I was so sad to hear about Richard. His jokes often made me smile, often made me laugh and every now and then say, DOH! This BLF site is full of sick people who often feel sad and depressed, but for a few minutes each day Richard brought happiness and laughter into their lives. Well done Richard, you will be missed mate.

Bobby

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cofdrop-UK

This is the news we have all been dreading. I am so very sad to hear of the passing of a lovely, lovely dear man and friend to so many on this site. My condolences go to Patricia and to King's friends and family. Such a sad loss - a gentleman indeed.

Thank you Second Life for letting us know.

cx

How dreadfully sad he will be so missed. My deepest sympathy to his wife and family. God bless you King of the Cocktails and thank you for your humour and kindness xxx

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Puffthemagicdragon

This is so sad. He was such an inspiration. He put his all into helping other sufferers. Thank you KOTC for making me laugh. My condolences to his family.

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pergola1

I feel so sad about King. I cannot believe it but forget my feelings, King is at rest. My thoughts go to his wife, Patricia King and family. Such a clever, witty person. RIP

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alanjudy

My sincere condolences to his wife and family. He was a true gentleman who made us all laugh but could cheer us up when we needed it. I do hope the BLF pass these messages onto Patricia. RIP

Judith

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breather

A very funny man, rest in peace.

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longlungs

Oh dear this is the saddest news don't know what to say and keep staring at the keyboard.I didn't know him long but in the few months that I knew him he supported and encouraged me in the stopping of smoking' with the help of his friend Will Power' His gift for bringing smiles and laughter to all of us on a daily basis will so be missed.He gave and then gave some more to us and so many more in and around his community.iam so glad to have known Kotc he made me a better person. I do hope that Patricia is able to gain comfort from the tributes to her husband of which there will be so many behind every great man there is a very great lady wife.Thankyou for sharing Patricia.xxx

Wow peeps I'm so sad now are you ? Has all happened so quick damn cancer!

Jane xx. :(

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chellshock

This is such sad news to read. I don't know what to say it happened so quickly.

My thoughts are with his Wife and family. KOTC was such a wonderful man always made people feel welcome x

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zube-UK

My condolences to Richard's wife Patricia and family, this is so very, very sad. x

I am so very very sad to hear this news. Although I didn't know Richard personally, only via this site, he seemed to me to embody everything that is good in this World. He made such a difference and touched so many of us. Thank you King for being such a wonderful friend. He brought sunshine to the greyest day. Sincerest condolences and much love to Richards family.

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Mavary

Me too. He was one of the first to welcome people and I always looked forward to his texts. They were always so funny. He will be missed greatly. X

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butter-fly

Sad News. He will be missed but not forgotten. My heart goes out to his family.

We have lost a great friend Heaven has gained an angel

RIP Richard hope we meet again.

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medow

So very sorry, so very sad, sometimes people have a big impact on people they come in contact with, Richard was one of them R.I.P. Richard, god bless x x

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jools

So sorry to hear such sad news, Richard made me feel very welcome when I joined this site and I really appreciated his Pms asking how I was and cheering me on when I stopped smoking, he made me smile with his daily jokes. I didn't know him but I know he was a gentleman in the true sense of the word and I will miss him.

My deepest sympathy,to Mrs King & family,not forgetting his beloved Badger.

I will always remember him,as a good friend,very empathetic,& a wonderful sense of humor,bringing a smile at times,when days were grey.A true Gentleman,whom will be sadly missed.

Thankyou to Second life for passing on the news,

Richard,you will be breathing easy now,I'm sure those pearly gates,opened wide for you,to welcome you home,

God Bless,Wendells xxx

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jabber

Such sad news. Richard with his kind, helpful words and his lovely sense of humour will be much missed. My sincerest condolences to Patricia and his family.

With love, Jan

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O2Trees

Richard: a brilliant man and a rare spirit. And what a great advocate for Breathe Easy. We are all poorer for his passing but richer for having known him here. Condolences and love to his family.

Condolences to Richards family. He always made a point of welcoming new members and tried his best to cheer everyone up. He must have been feeling pretty wretched himself at times but was always there to help everyone. A true gentleman, sorely missed. Joyce

So sad to hear this, Richard made me feel very welcome when I joined this site and I loved his humour. Much love to Patricia and all his family and friends. My prayers are with you all xx

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Perce

RIP Richard, our thoughts are with your family and friends.

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knitter

He was always thinking of others and helping raise their spirits.

Condolences to his family and his friends.

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wowsa

A light has gone out in this world but remembrance of the influence it had will be treasured for a long time,

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PositiveThoughts

Thoughts with your family at this time, hope the site and your friends on it give you some comfort x

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knitter

I found this quote from the KIng

ADVENT 24

"Life's most beautiful things are not seen with the eyes but felt with the heart"

We may never have met him but he touched us all.

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Steamtrain1958

Such very sad news. Very fond memories of a fine gent, who welcomed and helped me when I first joined the forum. My thoughts and condolences to Patricia and all family and friends, at this sad time. Xx

Many thanks to second life for letting us all know. X

Paddy 18. I am so sad to hear this. he will be very sad miss with everyone on here and his family condolences to his family and friends.

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Mayflower53

I lost my mum recently and KOTC sent me a lovely message of comfort. I hope his wife gets to see all these wonderful tributes she would be so proud of him and everything he did for others. RIP.

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hufferpuffer

My heartfelt deepest sympathy to Patricia and all of Richards family and friends, I will miss his great sense of humour and fun, Rest in Peace and Love, King of The Cocktails. xxx

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Bliss2

Rest in Peace Richard you will be missed by one and all xx

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pollyjj

So sorry to hear this very sad news, my thoughts are with his family. He was an inspiration to lots of people on here and will be sorely missed. RIP KOTC

polly xx

So sorry to hear this news

A lovely gentleman

Who is already missed here

Goodnight KOTC r.i.p. xx

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WeymouthJohn

Somebody who often made me smile or laugh aloud.

Somebody who gave strength to carry on.

Somebody who cared.

Somebody with so many friends.

Breathe easy, friend.

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scorpiolass

So sorry to hear of Richard's death. My condolences to his wife Patricia & all his family & friends.

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letys

such sad news. condolences to all his family and many, many friends. KOTC was so full of joy. He will be missed. God Bless.

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appyalison

Oh, Richard, I will always miss you but will always feel grateful that I knew you. The banter cheered me up and put me in a happier place. Thank you for your generous kind words and clever, witty Jokes and retorts. You have been naughty but sooooo nice and the King of Comforters. Condolences to Patricia and the whole family. Alison

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Sooki

Oh,what do you say so sorry doesn't seem enough,my heart goes out to you and your family.Sooki.

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skinnylizzy59

Very sad, he'll be greatly missed.

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brooksju

Such sad news about KOTC Richard, condolences to his wife and family, thanks for letting us know Secondlife, It was mentioned the other day that he hadn't been heard from bless him.He will be missed.

Jude xx

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pergola1

I heard the news about King of the Cocktails last night, and was so upset I sent a message straight away but think I couldn't clicked the submit button.

King was an amazing person, kind, funny, compassionate and will be sadly missed. My condolences to his wife, Patricia. RIP xx

Oh so sad. He will be missed very much. He was an inspiration to us all, bless him, and always cheered me up for certain. Thank you KOTC for all your wonderful posts, and being such a lovely friend on here. My thoughts are with his family at this sad time. He now rests In Peace, definitely in Heaven. Bless you.

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Sohara

Oh this is the saddest news. KOTC was the most loved man on our site.

I am crying here as I listen to Blakeys tribute, and read sillywitches words.

KOTC was the first person to welcome me to the site ( as I believe he did to many of us) a true KING of peoples hearts

We will all miss him so very much.

I never would have believed that I could car SO MUCH about someone I have never met, it just shows how close we all become as a group

Love Sohara

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mustcarryon

Very sad news. Thoughts and prayers to his family.

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Lurcherman

Really sad at the news, he was one of the first to welcome me to the site.

At least he's at peace now, RIP KOTC sadly missed.

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PingAnnieL

I never knew KOTC and I get the strong feeling that I am the poorer for it.. I'm new here. But I'm crying......

I know others will step up and fill the gap he has left and I know his love and laughter will carry on down the generations of us who pass through here.

Rest in Peace KOTC your legacy will live on....

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fishtail

so deeply sorry.old king has kept me going for the past 12 months.deepest sympathy to patricia.x

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Dedalus

Wherever he is he'll still be smiling - an inspiration to all and will be sorely missed. My condolences to his family. xx

R.I.P. My old friend. Keep telling the angels your jokes. My condolences to Mrs K.O.T.C. and her family.

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undine

very, very sad - my condolences to his wife Patricia and his family - there will be less laughter in the world now - as with everyone here I really miss him too. xx

Sad news about Richard. He sent me a PM when I first joined. A very friendly person always thinking of others.

My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Thérèse xxx

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Egomatt

A lovely man always there for support RIP :( x

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libby7827

Very sad to see this news. Condolences to Patricia and family. Sweet dreams Richard. xxx

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maggie44

So sorry to hear this news. As others have said Richard was so supportive, funny and knowledgeable; he gave so much to so many. He will be remembered in our hearts. My thoughts are with his family, they must miss him dreadfully but I hope that in time they can take pride and comfort in the difference he made to so many on this site.

so sad. we will miss him here. condolences to his family.

The first candle represents our grief.

The pain of losing you is intense.

It reminds us of the depth of our love for you.

This second candle represents our courage.

To confront our sorrow,

To comfort each other,

To change our lives.

This third candle we light in your memory.

For the times we laughed,

The times we were angry with each other,

The caring and joy you gave us.

This fourth candle we light for our love.

We light this candle that your light will always shine.

We cherish the special place in our hearts

that will always be reserved for you.

We thank you for the gift

your living brought to each of us.

We love you.

We remember you.

I read this at my mothers funeral it said what I could not rest in peacr KOTC

Ali

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Scars1

He will be mised.

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Quintus

Richard was a very uplifting character and his humour will be missed by us all. He was very supporting when I first joined and always had a cheery word when life was looking bleak. My condolences to his wife and family, I hope they take some comfort from all of his friends.

Though I am dead,grieve not for me with tears,

Think not death with sorrowing and fears,

I am so near that every tear you shed

Touches and tortures me, though you think me dead...

But when you laugh and sing in glad delight,

My soul is lifted up to the Light:

Laugh and be glad for all that is giving

And I, though dead, will share your joy in living

R.I.P King of the Cocktails

Vivxxx

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youngwidow

I am so sorry to hear of his passing, condolences to his family, he will be greatly missed.

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ptliverpool

I can't believe he's gone. I used to look in to the site before work just to read his jokes to put a smile on my face before work. I am so sad. My condolences to his family we all love and miss him on here I know.

We have been fortunate meeting such a great man some comfort as we remember his passing.

Thanks for posting Second Life so we can pay our respects.

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DozyDormouse

My previous incarnation on here and I would like to say what a loss he will be. A true and compassionate king to all. First with the welcome and offers of help. True believer in the power of positive thinking by humour. Shake them up and make them laugh O king. It's your turn to breathe easy. Love Dozy xx

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onamission

This is very sad news my thoughts are with the family at this sad time.x

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thatcham1939

How very sad, my thoughts are with Richards wife and Family at this time.

We will all miss K.O.T C. he cheeky poems and many a funny story, i shall diffently miss him.

love jan

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patsymac

R.I.P. Richard we will miss you. Pat

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adriangoldberg

RIP Richard, our thoughts are with your family and friends,the forum will miss such a nice man

I am new here but will always remember he was one of the first with a welcome this community have lost something special a loss felt more keenly by his family and friends. Respect my friend you earned it from so many who's lives were better for meeting you.

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pussy

God rest a lovely man

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rambi

Very kind caring man, always had time for everyone and made newbies feel welcome.

So sorry.

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Dasis

From the silent majority who read and not respond I thank you for all you have done in the many dialects.

Breathe Easy =Friendship > Eternally

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ostiad

I'm so sorry; I didn't know Richard but my thoughts are with his family and close friends at this sad time RIP Richard

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BugsBunny

I am so sorry to hear that Richard has passed away. Condolences to Patricia and the family. We have lost a very caring man. His posts on this forum could always brighten up my day. R.I.P King Of the Coctails!!!

Kind Regards

Mandy

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mogli712

Sad loss the heart and soul of the community. My condolences to family and friends.

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Parvati

I was saddened to read of Richards passing. He was a lovely man with such a warm welcome for all.

This is the worst news we could have. He has helped many of us over the years and it will be difficult to get used to him not being around.

RIP Richard. xx

So very sad to hear the that King has died. My love and condolences to Mrs King and all the family.

Richard.. a heartfelt.thank you for brightening our days, God bless you on your journey ~ Lovelight xxx

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poppyval

He was such a lovely man and I will miss him posting all the time and his jokes. My thoughts are with his wife and family. Cheryl

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MarkPilling

It has been sad to hear the news of Richard's death. He was a good ambassasor for this community - the Breathe Easy groups and the BLF Helpline - always promoting them positively.

He went out of his way to welcome new members and of course his regular humour posts brightened up many people's days.

He will of course be missed by this whole community.

If the opportunity arises I will try to pass on the comments made by members to Richards wife and family.

Mark

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SecondLife in reply to MarkPilling

Mark, I have copied and pasted all of the comments into a Word document and sent it to his friend who will be visiting the family this week. Regards

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dall05

Well done Mark and BLF, The King deserves recognition for his commitment to Breathe Easy and his fellow sufferers on this site.

Tony.

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Biggurl

I was away for the weekend and only just picked this up. As a bit of a 'dipper' on this site, I loved his posts. His humour was something that would bolster me if I had a 'down' day. KOTC you were a real trooper, it was a privilege to have picked up some of your posts and humour.

You will be breathing easy now and giving the Angels a laugh into the bargain. RIP and big hugs to his family. xxx

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patty17

So sad to hear about KOTC. My sympathies for his wife Patricia.

He was very kind and welcoming when I first posted on this site.

Will miss his jokes.

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Lakeland

Could empathize not sympathize made all the difference for this group.

RIP King of the Cocktails

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helingmic

Thank you, I am in tears. such a wonderful man. condolences to Patricia. Let's celebrate his life.

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Kad21

I am so sad, he welcomed me when I joined the site and helped me feel less scared and lonely, I would dearly have liked to have had more 'time' with him around to allay my fears, but not to be, RIP dear KOTC I hope you are breathing easier now xx

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MarieW-F

I have only just seen tis. Very sad news. My thoughts, love and condolences go out to his family.

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laines

So sad to hear this he was one of the first to welcome me to this site and also gave me some excellent advice rip kotc xx

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Mocarey

Just heard of KOTC's passing. So very sad. What a lovely man.. Condolences to his wife and family. M x

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