I knew Rich from school.
I first met Rich at school, and we soon became good friends. We were in the local shooting club together, we shared similar tastes in real ale and music, and we enjoyed many a evening together at the local. I have very fond memories of a walking holiday we went on together in Germany, hence the photo. That’s Rich, very much as I remember him. Rich was great company. I appreciated his dry humour and his good sense, I valued his friendship, and I looked up to him. I miss you, mate.
Speaking of Rich’s sense of humour, Fabienne (Mrs B) just reminded me of our wedding blessing service in Market Bosworth. The rector likened us to a “living parable”. After the service, Rich came up and said “I’ve never met a living parable before!”