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Nov 26, 2005 | 08:23 AM

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RIP Richard

Truly a great man

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Nov 26, 2005 | 08:27 AM

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What a sad sad sad

3 Legends all gone

RIP Richard, my thoughts go out to your family & friends

Nov 26, 2005 | 08:29 AM

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- very sad day; he made a great impression here in NZ

Nov 26, 2005 | 08:29 AM

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RIP Richard Burns.

Such sad news

Nov 26, 2005 | 08:31 AM

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Just seen this on the DC5 forum

I hope the tv channels put on some highlights at his best

Nov 26, 2005 | 08:36 AM

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Gone, but not forgotten

Such a sad, sad loss
R.I.P.

Nov 26, 2005 | 08:37 AM

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Very sad day :-(

Mark (Wmscooby) summed it up really. Can't add anymore.

Chris

Last edited by Chris L; Nov 26, 2005 at 08:42 AM.

Nov 26, 2005 | 08:37 AM

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very sad,, he was a brilliant driver, will be sorely missed.

Nov 26, 2005 | 08:38 AM

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Terrible news. A sad day for rallying!

RIP Richard

Nov 26, 2005 | 08:38 AM

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Terribly sad

RIP Mr.Burns

Nov 26, 2005 | 08:39 AM

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RIP Richard

bbc has some background on he's merrits

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/moto...ly/4472642.stm

Nov 26, 2005 | 08:39 AM

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Rest in peace Richard, you will be sorely missed.

My thoughts and condolences go to all of his family and friends.

Ben

Nov 26, 2005 | 08:39 AM

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Just seen this on the BBC,

Sad, sad , news

Nov 26, 2005 | 08:43 AM

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What Sad News
RIP Richard

Nov 26, 2005 | 08:43 AM

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sad news, just heard on BBC news. thoughts with his friends & family.

he was a true hero

Nov 26, 2005 | 08:44 AM

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RIP RB

Nov 26, 2005 | 08:44 AM

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How sad.

This was Richard in Corsica 2003, not a great rally for him, and I think he only went on to compete in one other. The stupid grins were due to to comments made between Solberg and Richard and I. I am glad I was able to at least say hello to him!

Nov 26, 2005 | 08:47 AM

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RIP

Nov 26, 2005 | 08:49 AM

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Such sad news.

RIP

Nov 26, 2005 | 08:53 AM

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RIP RIchard you were one of the best, and the Rally world will miss you badly

My condolences to his family and friends, One Co-driver and Driver lost in the space of 2 months, how much more can the rally world take

Cheers
Colin

Nov 26, 2005 | 08:57 AM

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RIP

Nov 26, 2005 | 08:59 AM

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Guys,
Anyone know how do set up a book of condolence?
Cheers
Colin

Nov 26, 2005 | 09:00 AM

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Really shocked to see this on the news this morning. Richard is one of the reasons I discovered rallying and probably had an influence in me being a scooby nut for over 5 years too. Rally GB in 2003 was my first rally and I was so upset then to hear he'd fallen ill - for it to all end like this is a tradegy.

RIP Richard

Nov 26, 2005 | 09:01 AM

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God Bless Richard .... RIP

Nov 26, 2005 | 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Scoob99

Guys,
Anyone know how do set up a book of condolence?
Cheers
Colin

It said on the BBC Breakfast program that there will be one on his official site (www.richardburns.com) soon. Also said the family want us to respect their privacy and make donations to cancer charities rather than send flowers.

The sports presenter was a rally fan I think - he seemed genuinely shocked to be giving the news.

Steve

Nov 26, 2005 | 09:03 AM

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Sad to hear this.

He'd proven himself to be a top WRC driver, the only condolence is that at least he'd obtained some of the goals in his life.

Nov 26, 2005 | 09:03 AM

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From: Deepest Darkest Dorset!!

There is nothing more to add...
Excpet...
Richard, i always enjoted watching you drive.... I have great admiration for anyone who tackles a serious illness head-one.... wether you win the battle or lose, you'll always be a winner mate....

RIP...

Nov 26, 2005 | 09:04 AM

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RIP Richard.

I recall at the Rally Travel open evening in Salou, Robbie Head and Tony Mason were discussing Richard's situation.I rememeber Robbie saying that it wan't looking too good for him. I believe he and Richard were great mates.

Very sad indeed, my condolences to his family in particular and to all his motorsport 'colleagues'.