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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Erect statue ❤️
Richard was the fave of the Grand Floridian especially for brides like myself. He was such a light walking into the GF my whole family’s favorite part was Richard the day of my wedding.
Loving and caring man! So full of knowledge!
Wonderful idea for Richard
I met Richard on my wedding day, at the Grand! He helped me and our wedding party all afternoon and our infant daughter at the time loved him as well. We miss you Richard, but I know that no matter what, a great part of you will always be in WDW!
Yes this needs to happen because we need to honor a wonderful man who greeted so many people and he was loved by so many people who came to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort from time to time and he was especially loved by Brides and Grooms and their families and friends when Weddings were held at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort but when he got sick and passed away everything seemed to stop after his passing so Please consider doing this for Richard Gerth and his family and friends in his honor because he’s missed by everyone he touched.
He meant so much to so many visitors that it’s only right!
Richard was loved by so many !!!
DISNEY needs to do this
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My wedding !!! He was my BEST MAN !!
Train Carrier
He needs to a memorial. He was such a big part of the Grand Floridian
Richard was the sweetest kindest man they should put a statue in his honor
Every time we went we made sure we went to see Richard
He will be greatly missed
Rip Richard we miss you
I agree, Mr.Richard definitely should be memorized.
Well deserving… he was nothing but a kind soul and always greeted everyone with a smile..
This man most definitely deserves some place of honor! Always such a kind loving person.
Totally agree! Sweetest man ❤
Couldn’t agree more. The Grand isn’t the same without him.
He was the epitome of Kindness… always….xxx
Well deserved
We have a picture of him when we got married. Hinor the man!
Always.