I met richard once and was already in awe of the man before we spoke but his sons and friends are people who i also respect and admire. For Ben, Jamie, Joel, Elle and Rick - my heart goes out to you- "Fortune Favours the Brave", your friend,

mat fazackerley, Manchester, England

I miss my friend!
He taught me alot. In so many ways!

Washington-Bob; had you known Richard you wouldn't have said these things...

Fred, Nairobi,

The most loyal, sincere, utterly dependable friend with more integrity than any other man I have met. Thank you for taking me under your wing for 3 years in Afghanistan, putting things into perspective and being an absolute rock.

The happy times will remain as fond memories until we meet again. I am absolutely devastated and my thoughts go to Sasha, Ben and Jamie.

George Rawlings, Letchmore Heath, Herts

I will miss you Richard...Rest in Peace my friend.

Christoph, Kabul, Afghanistan

Ric, all of us who worked with you in all the places you never where will miss and mourn your passing. Rest easy my friend. And Bob, in washington? Do you watch TV ? Your army is getting battered around Iraq and Afganistan with all there convoys, armor and air support.

Hoppy, Nairobi, Kenya

Ric, you will be sadly missed by all of us who worked with you in the places that we never were. Rest peacefully and Slan.

Bob in Washington, watch the news, is that not your armed forces getting battered in Iraq and Afganistan every day even though they have escorts, armor and aircraft. Stick to commenting on what you know about, Big Macs

Hoppy, Nairobi, Kenya

Richard was a lovely man - very mild mannered whenever I met him and unassuming despite his incredible background. I guess he was always going to go this way but I know he will be sadly missed.

Ellen, London,

Richard was a true gentleman. Quiet, humble, unassuming. A professional who never bragged, considered violence the last – and saddest – resort and strongly defended and looked after his people.
He knew more about Afghanistan and was a stronger, truer friend of the country than most here now or interfering from abroad.
We hope his wonderful wife, Sasha, is not reading some of these ignorant, arrogant and ill-informed comments from people who clearly know nothing about the man or the country.
He deserves much better.
Amy, Terry (Kabul and Baku)

Amy, Terry, Kabul, Baku,

To Jamie and Ben,
If you are reading this or if any of the people close to you are then know that my thoughts are with you. I only met your dad briefly over 10 years ago but I thought he was a really nice man.
Take Care

Philippe Fendler, Saltash, UK

We wish we could have spent more time with you, but the times that we did share were extremely special, reading your comments just goes to show how special you really were. You really was our real James Bond. Your loving son Mark, daughter Julie, Daughterinlaw Debbie, Grandchildren Jo, Jack, Charlotte, Poppy and George.

debbie adamson, lincoln, england

I believe that this is the Richard Adamson (Ric.) that I have known
since he was 10 years old. living in Abergele North Wales.
Did not realise where he had been working for the last few
years.
Our thoughts are with his family.
J W and family

John Weedman, rhyl, north wales

Having been fortunate enough to spend time with Richard and his sons, he is what one would describe as a legend of his time. You leave an emplty unfillable space in our hearts Richard, you brave man. I promise to look after your boys for you. You have done them so proud. RIP.

Ayesha Kanji, London, UK

Dear Richard Adamson,
As your best friend of you,i would say you have done great gob since 80 i was witness,you have helpe us for freedom of afghanistan at very harsh time in panjsher,our peaople never ever forget that,again since 2002 you have provided job for many Ex freedom fighters as guard for many companies and few embassies,all those guys families pary for you may god mercy upon you, rest in peace ,we will find out those who are commeted this crime,we promiss you,to bring them to jastice.

Muslem panjshery, kabul, Afghanistan

he was my uncles father and he had not only two sons but another son called mark adamson and a daughter called julie he will be missed deeply by them and will always be in their hearts.

jake sharp, lincoln, england

One of the finest guys ever and one of the best at his job.

Wally, Kabul, Afghanistan

All who knew Richard will agree that he was an amazing individual, a legend in his time, a true gent. And all who read The Times article will wish they had been fortunate enough to have spent just a minute in his company. Richard, you have touched many lives, both here and abroad, including mine. The world will be an emptier place without you, Pops.

Ayesha Kanji, East Finchley, London

I wish people like "Bob" in Washington would kee quiet. This guy knew far more about security in Afghanistan then Bob would ever learn in 3 lifetimes. He was a brilliant guy and his bars were welcome retreats. RIP

Dave, Kabul, Afghanistan

Sir,
Live by the sword...

SC, London, United Kingdom

Having worked with Ric in many places over many years ,I will remember him as the most sensible, most professional person in my life. His true life story makes 007 look very tame.

Gordon Penman, Poole, U.K.

I knew Richard - he was an outstanding person, one of THE greats. It was a prviliege and pleasure to know him, ride with him, share his company...

We'll miss Richard greatly - so will many other folks who were fortunate enough to meet him.

simon Casson, Horsham, England

Before people start blaming him for whatever reason, remember he has a family who are falling apart because of his death. Some opinions should not be aired at times like these.

Deborah Edwards, Surrey, UK

Richard Adamson was an outstanding person, one of the greats. It was a privilege and a pleasure to know him.

We rode across America in '99 and wrote about our adventure. A huge loss for sons Jamie and Ben and the lovely Sasha - a very sad day for all who knew him...

simon Casson, Horsham, England

In view of some of the fatuous comments above, this is probably not the best forum for tributes, but I knew him to be a courageous, honourable and thoroughly decent man, who's practical knowledge of Afghanistan in the modern era was possibly unsurpassed by any Westerner.

David Lampshire, Pristina, Kosovo

A true gentleman and father to very proud sons. He will be missed

Gareth, London, UK

Richard backed up my mother on her expedition from Russia to England on horseback (as well as doing the cross-America trip together) and i spent two weeks with them riding across Poland. Richard was a lovely man, a good friend and, as the article says, a real gentleman. He put my tent up for me every night as well as setting up the camp in every other way. And we certainly felt safe from bandits! You will be missed Richard.

Kate, Johannesburg, South Africa

So sad to loose a great man. gave so much to so many.

Mike Poole, Nairobi, Kenya

You would think, with his experience, he would have known better.

Paul, Perth, Western Australia,

Hi Rich,

Sad to see you going.

Philippe, Brussels, Belgium

what a dude! The real James Bond...RIP

James, Santa Monica, CA<>USA

I knew Richard Adamson. He was a truely great person. We will miss him terrably.

David Jaget, Las Vegas, USA, NV

He made a mistake; you do not travel in Afghanistan, particularly with a lot of money, unless you are in an
armored vehicle and/or have 6-8 guards with you.

He was an easy target, possibly even set up by his
Afghan co-workers.

$200,000 to an Afghani is like $20,000,000 million
to an American.

bob, Washington, DC