I met Richard (Dicky) a few years ago whilst visiting relations in Dublin. I am from Birmingham and I remember the vile oppression and prejudice towards the Irish, that followed the aftermath of the bombings.
As a black man married to a Dublin girl, I am no stranger to prejudice or hatred. Richard had neither when I met him. He was gentle, fairly quiet, with a crafty smile and a wicked sense of humour. I felt very humbled in his company.
There is no way on God's earth, that any of us can truly appreciate what horrors they all endured for 16 years.
God rest your soul Richard, you had a great send off, and we will remember your life in history for ever.
Bert, Kathy, Darren and Lorraine