Popular coach, umpire and scorer Daniel Richmond, who met his demise in an accident involving a minibus and a Tacoma in Georgetown on Sunday, has left the cricket fraternity in a state of mourning.
Richmond, an active player in the 70s and 80s, was also a Sports Officer attached to the National Sports Commission.
The late Daniel Richmond
On Wednesday, the Guyana Cricket Board issued a statement, expressing great sadness at the passing of the long-serving cricket official.
“The executives and staff of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) have learnt with great sadness of the passing of local cricket coach, umpire and GCB scorer, Mr Daniel Richmond on May 21, 2017. We extend our condolences to his family, friends, umpires and the entire cricket fraternity. He was always a pleasant individual, ready to assist anyone in whatever way he can. His demise is a great loss to the members of the executive cricket establishment.
Mr Richmond has given his loyal service to the game of cricket and has conducted numerous coaching sessions for the Guyana Cricket Board under the Primary and Secondary School Coaching Education Programme with special emphasis in the Mahaica/Mahaicony locations.
As it relates to umpiring, he has assisted in the mentorship and empowerment of potential umpires and scorers. His contribution to the coaching education programme has been highly appreciated and has impacted the youths positively, especially at the kiddy cricket level. Mr. Richmond served for many years as a coach with the National Sports Commission. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time; we share their pain and grief. May his soul rest in eternal peace!” the statement ended.
