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Home Search Map Contribute. Home » Themes » People » Community. The grove is bordered by a low set structured wall which contains a quote from Don Ritchie. He officially rescued people from suicide as of over a year period, although his family claims the number is closer to Ritchie resided next to The Gap. In , he was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for his rescues, the official citation being for "service to the community through programs to prevent suicide.

He received the Local Hero Award for Australia in , the National Australia Day Council saying: "His kind words and invitations into his home in times of trouble have made an enormous difference With such simple actions, Don has saved an extraordinary number of lives. The Don Ritchie Grove was opened on Friday in memory of the man who saved hundreds of lives simply by talking to troubled souls contemplating suicide metres from his home.

Don died last year at the age of 85, after 50 years helping people at the Watsons Bay's cliff face. Don's wife Moya and daughters Donna and Sue remembered a man who grew to become a mental health advocate. As part of the self-harm minimisation measures, Gap Park now has nine cameras, emergency phones and new fences. Wentworth Courier, June 20 Don Ritchie Grove " Always remember the power of the simple smile, a helping hand, a listening ear, and a kind word.

His legacy lives on through those who went on to lead full and happy lives as a direct result of his intervention over five decades. Don's actions demonstrated that there is always hope. If you are distressed or struggling with depression, Don would want you to know that there are people, even complete strangers like him, who want to help you through your difficult time and on to happier times, so please contact Lifeline 13 11