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Richard Marsland 5 September 1976 – 6 December 2008 With the news of Richard Marsland's passing, the Get This Wiki thought it fitting to provide a page for fans to share stories, images and favourite moments pertaining to the man himself. He was the glue that held the show together, with impeccable comic timing and a great button puching style that provided so many wonderful sonic action triggers.

Read a bit more about the man, the tragic news and what fans are saying. Here are some links relating to his tragic passing.

Canberra Times on notable Australian deaths featuring Richard
News.com.au Article
Sydney Morning Herald Article
Triple M Blog about his passing
ABC.net.au
AdelaideNow (featuring a wonderfully scruffy photo of Rich)
Wikipedia Article
Page on this Wiki
RIP Richard Marsland Group on Facebook
Facebook Fan Page
Marsland's Secret Lotion Squad Headquarters Facebook Group
Richard's own Facebook Page
Triple M Tribute to Richard Marsland
Herald Sun Article
Jess's Blog Post About Meeting Rich
Adam Hills myspace blog titled Life on Marsland
A Gentleman and A Joker - The Age
Obituary from The Age
David M Green's Blog - RIP Richard Marsland
NAtieg's Blog post about Richard's passing
Vintage Marsland from Bru's Farewell in ADL - Facebook Video
New AdelaideNow Article- With Rich's Family and Friends

Triple M are currently allowing listeners and fans to ring in to record a message. You can ring 9252 1092 to record your own message. You may even have it played on air.



IN ARMITAGE SHANKS WE TRUST - DONATE TO BEYOND BLUE


If you would like to make a donation to beyondblue in Richard's you can do so HERE.

The staff at Beyond Blue are Marsland fans & happy to help out. Send them an email, with the subject line "In Armitage Shanks We Trust - Richard Marsland Memorial" (or something similar), and include your name & donation details. R.I.P Shanksy.



DO AS SHANSKY WOULD DO & WRITE - 2008/2009 Black Dog Institute Writing Competition

If you don't have the coin to donate in the Marsland name, enter the Black Dog Institute's annual writing competion: http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/media/writingcompetition/index.cfm

The Black Dog Institute seek the stories of the every man & their experiences with depression. This year's theme is depression in the workplace. There are prizes & a selection of the essays are published in a book. Most importantly though, if you enter, be sure to acknowledge Rich & how the humor in his work often kept the Black Dog at bay.



TRIBUTE GET TOGETHERS

There is the possibility of a Tribute to Richard being organised by Triple M. The Get This Army will be looking to organise nationwide tributes on the same day. Donations will be taken at the door and given to Beyond Blue on behalf of the wider Get This Army.


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iamlinda69 Can you help? 0 Dec 16 2009, 4:28 AM EST by iamlinda69
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Hi Guys,

I'm looking for a pic of the tattoo they drew of Richard to have on peoples arses for the booty bank.

I'm having so much trouble finding it!

Help!

Linda
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007Goldeneye Richard's Song 5 Jan 16 2009, 8:53 AM EST by dizzy_stuff
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I've devised of a sing-a-long consisting of the song about Ricky from the Get This Rally...

His Name was Richard Mar-siland

His Name was Richard Mar-siland
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mattyk Beyond Blue 5 Jan 15 2009, 3:56 AM EST by kieranshaneegan
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There has been some mention of raising funds for Beyond Blue or a similar organisation in Richard's name.
Just wondering if people would be keen
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