A rose once grew
where all could see,
sheltered beside
a garden wall,
And as the days passed
swiftly by,
it spread its branches, straight and tall...

One day, a beam of light
shone through
a crevice that had
opened wide ~
The rose bent gently
toward its warmth
then passed beyond
to the other side

Now, you who deeply
feel its loss,
be comforted ~ the rose blooms there ~
its beauty even greater now,
nurtured by
God's own loving care.

Mell Campbell
3 weeks ago

A very nice man

I met Richard only once on the train heading north, and enjoyed a little gentle ribbing about a slight matter with a ferret many years earlier, and Richard took in in good part. A true gentleman.

Fond memories

I was in Sydney when I heard that Richard has passed away suddenly. Everyone used to say he reminded them of my Dad - daft jokes that everybody rolls their eyes at but secretly find hilarious!!! I had a toast to Richard in a bar in Sydney with my UK friends and we all had a tear in our eye - oh, the student days - cuppa tea and Countdown! I have just returned back to Sheffield after 8 years in Oz. I went to the library and saw the book Kathryn wrote - I read it in just over a day. It impelled me to look for a tribute site as it moved me so much. What a love story! I still have not been able to bring myself to watch Countdown yet. I accidentally put it on but could not watch it - no offence to Des! Such a shame - for me - it was the one thing I missed on TV living in Oz. Bless you Richard - THANKS for being a superstar!

R. I. P. three years today. Thinking of you with fondness. x x x

Just Passing Thru Just Been On My 2 Friends Isaac And Chloes Site..I Used To Watch You On Tellie With My Grandma She Always Used To Shout Out Words To The Tellie And I Would Say Gran He Cant Hear You..
Rip...
*(LYL)*

Missing Richard Whiteley

I have watched Countdown since the day it first started - on the day Channel 4 started.
I loved Richard Whiteley and was so sad when he died.
I still watch Countdown because I enjoy the format - I enjoy words and number puzzles.
Although I still watch, it is not the same. Nowhere near the same.
Richard was 'Mr. Countdown' and is very sorely missed.
Rest in peace dear Richard.

email

hello can you get my compuoter to go on coutdown thank you bye

Still missing you greatly

I don't think I'll ever accept that Richard no longer dominates the screen as he did in countdown. He seemed to encapsulate everthing that was good in human nature. How I admired his wit and intellect, how I laughed out loud so many times. I still love and watch countdown but can still imagine Richard sat in his chair. The countdown crew are truly wonderful people and Des is doing a great job. I will always think of you and miss you Richard.

Missing your comedy genius

I loved countdown and it is truely pants now you are not there.
Hope your soul is resting peacfully.

All the best to your family.

ict

you are the best. you are missed. i lkied it when you did the channel 4 quiz show countdown rest in pease.