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Richard HARRIS Obituary

HARRIS, Richard Lee. Tragically taken Sunday 19th August 2012 whilst serving his country in Afghanstan. The Family will be returning from Christchurch to Auckland early evening on Saturday the 25th August to his family home at 21 Eggleton Road Patumahoe where he will be overnight then proceeding to Patamahoe Rugby Football Club where a service will be held at 10am Sunday 26th August, thereafter travelling North to to Piki Te Aroha Marae Rahiri Settlement where Richard will lie in state, before leaving for Hutoia Urupa Rahiri on Monday 27th August. Enquires to 09 236 3529.
Published by The New Zealand Herald from Aug. 23 to Aug. 24, 2012.

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Lorenzo Job

August 30, 2012

HARRIS, Richard Lee. To our dearly loved nephew and cousin whom we were all very proud of. RIP Once more into the fray we go, Into the last good fight I'll ever know, Live and die on this day, Live and die on this day. Much love to Warren & Sandy - from the whole of the Job whanau xoxo

Ted Erskine-Legget

August 27, 2012

'At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them'. We are proud of you, soldier and we salute you. You have done your duty for your country and we will remember you. God bless you and Rest in Peace.

Ted Erskine-Legget, Auckland
RAF/RNZAF Veteran

Eriner Pearson

August 25, 2012

HARRIS.Richard...Our Deepest Sympathy goes out to Sandra and family..its been a while but memories never fade.Thinking of you at this time..RIP Richard your with your father now. Glassey Family

Janine Yeoman

August 24, 2012

Our deepest sympathy, love and thoughts go out to Richard's Family. Richard and our son BJ had a great friendship though High School.We are just so sorry for your loss.Thinking of you at this very sad time x

Jo Kiernan

August 24, 2012

Dear Sandy, There is no greater love than that of a mother for their child. My heart breaks for you and
we are so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of our family are with you and Warren and your whanau at this time.
Jo and Dave and family

MOA HARRIS

August 24, 2012

HARRIS. Richard Lee. Too Richards Whanau our Deepest sympathy goes out too you all we are all so saden by the loss of such a young man.
I Whakapapa to this Whanau thru my Grandfather Whare, Harry's Grandfather Tuwharerangi they were brothers.
I like my Grandfather was also a Soldier and as we always state "Lest we forget"
May you rest in peace and will always be in the Hearts and thoughts of my family. Your cousin Moa Harris.Larkins,my wife Valda,my children Mark,[Kaitaia]Lynleyanne[Belgium] Eugene[Sydney]and as well the Moko's.

August 25, 2012

HARRIS, Richard Lee. Family friend and special childhood mate of Troy. We watched you grow from a carefree boy into a fine young man. Your call to serve your country and ultimate sacrifice has left us deeply saddened. Our hearts go out to Sandra, Warren and family. From Darren, Tracey, Christiaan, Ashleigh, Troy and Blair Abernethy.

August 25, 2012

HARRIS, Richard Lee. Richie, those boyhood adventures we shared, the laughter, our rugby, the mischief we made. Those were the days and the memories I'll treasure. We'll miss you, from Troy Abernethy.

August 24, 2012

HARRIS, Richard Lee. In loving memory of our dear son who was taken from us so tragically. We will never see your smiling face or feel your warm embrace No words could ever express how we are feeling. You grew into such a fine young man Rich, we were so proud of you. So many awesome memories we will cherish forever Always in our hearts. Mum and Warren XXXXXXX

August 24, 2012

HARRIS, Richard Lee. To our brother Richard who passed away tragically even though you are no longer with us, not a day goes by without thinking of you. We miss and love you bro - in our hearts forever you will stay Love you lots Shane, Julia and Acacia.

August 24, 2012

HARRIS, Richard Lee. My darling Richard you are so dearly loved and will be so sadly missed. I will hold your memory in my heart forever. Aunty Shirley, Marlene, Hau, Billy, Samuel, Douglas and the late Joshua.

August 24, 2012

HARRIS, Richard Lee. Richard, our beautiful nephew. No words can ever say how deeply saddened we are. Forever in our hearts. Your aunties and uncles Henry and Julie, Redge and Gaylene, Julia and Graham, Lucy and Brett, Gayleen and Waka (deceased), Betty (deceased) and John, Merv and Annie (deceased), Billy and Tina. Revelation 21: 3 & 4

August 23, 2012

HARRIS, Richard. Deepest sympathy to the family.Richard was a well- respected student of Pukekohe High School 2004-2008. Richard is fondly remembered by students, staff and the board of Pukekohe High School.

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