Virtually anyone and everyone who ever visited Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa or called themselves a Disney fan…knows who Richard Gerth is. Now, almost a year after his passing, fans are calling for and have created a petition to have a memorial built and dedicated to him at the Grand Floridian.
It was in June of last year that we were sad to announce the passing of Richard, the man who had smiled and welcomed so many people for decades. When he died, it was hard hi for the entire Disney community and many feel as if his 30 years of service to the company should be memorialized.
As of this writing, there is an online petition which has more than 300 signatures and is looking to create a memorial for Richard at the Grand.
“Richard Gerth, the famous Disney cast member at the Grand Floridian, passed away June 6th, at the age of 92.
He had been greeting guests at the beautiful Victorian resort since 1991, and assisted over 3,000 brides-to-be. For over 30 years, Richard would welcome guests to the Grand Floridian. Hhe became a fixture there, and, for some, as much of an important stop as Cinderella Castle or it’s a small world.
In 2013, Richard was presented with the Walt Disney Legacy Award, which is the highest honor any Disney cast member can receive.
He once said, “Your whole life is built on how you act to other people. I’m overjoyed every time I come here (the Grand).”
I can think of no better tribute to this man than to honor him with a statue at the resort where he welcomed millions of families in his tenure at the place where dreams come true!”
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