R.I.P DannyW

Tom|Nbk

Tom|Nbk

Tom|Nbk

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Hades said:
That's way too young to go. It's always very sad when 'one of us' passes away and it's happening a lot recently. I guess the forum has been around long enough that it's inevitable. RIP to one of us.
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Extremely sad. I remember fondly meeting up with him on a NY Moors road trip when we were much younger. We stayed in contact ever since. He would always be keen to send me pics of his new car purchase or just talk on the phone about things. We hadn’t spoke for a while and that is something I deeply regret

I won’t lie it’s knocked me for six.
 
I am currently trying to get the day off work to attend the funeral I will make sure I pass on the messages.
 
Dup said:
Never interacted with him much, can't remember if he was ever at one of the North Yorks/Manchester motors meets, but his threads in motors were always fun. Proper character who did things his way regardless, didn't care at all.

Very sad to hear this, the forum has me feeling very mortal lately. With it being 2 years since my dad died and so many people from the community passing on for various reasons makes you really focus on what's important. I have a baby on the way in October and it makes me worry so much less, I just want to enjoy life and be happy. Been so worked up about money and my own achievements (or lack thereof) that you forget what's important.
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I agree, I am trying to reconcile a number of losses recently. Me and Dan were the same age, I definitely want to focus on the more important things in life.
 
Dis86 said:
Hope you manage to get there. Its never pleasant burying a friend but there can be some smiles and laughter.
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Interesting story how we met...

I introduced Dan to the forums way back circa 2006 from what I can remember, or it may have been the other way round !. I had bought a moped off him and we instantly became friends (crazy story I know) over the years we kept in touch on and off but he was always keen for a catch up on text with pics of his new car or what he wanted to do to his car etc. He was also around for me when I went through a hard break up. Just a nice normal caring guy who wanted nothing more than to succeed and do things his way

Mixed with the interesting threads he brought to this place makes it a big loss.
 
Just as an update I’m going to Danny’s funeral next week and along with a bouquet I’ll be taking a card, I’ll add some of the thoughtful comments from here in it and it can be collectively from the community not just myself.
 
Woke up this morning it still has a deep probably long lasting effect on me. The circumstances of what happened are particularly shocking which is one of the things I’m struggling to come to grips with.
 
Guys we can speculate all day long there is / will be an inquest into it. It doesn’t make it easier.

My concern is Danny’s login was used on Sunday which probably / definitely means one of his family members came onto here, speculation may not make it easier for them if they are actively reading.

I’m still in shock and now just want to comfort his family and friends on Monday when I attend his funeral

Once again it’s horrendous circumstances and I can’t believe it.
 
Dans funeral was today.

A lovely service and a credit to Dan. I got chance to say my final good byes and comfort the family. I even met a few of Dans friends at the drinks after who I will keep in touch with, so even though I’ve tragically lost Dan as a friend I have gained a few more.

I will never forget and I’m sure the community the impact Dan had on everyone and how he would always do things ‘Dans way’

Tom.
 
Blandy999 said:
Hi

Im new to this forum as off a few minutes ago. Today i attended dans funeral, it was a lovely service i thought, and meeting some of his family abd friends was very nice. Id never heard of this forum until one of his close friends mentioned it when i introduced myself. He showed me the link and said you should create an account and have a read through some of dans legendary threads and all the nice comments people have left for him.

he was a great lad who i got on very well with straight away when he joined our company “British Gypsum”. He and i would chat about cars and life itself mainly, he had a great outlook on life and i found him very funny and shared the same sarcastic dry humour. Reading some of his threads tonight at work has made me laugh but also made me realise how much of a character he was and will be dearly missed.

RIP Dan.
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Thanks for joining and sharing your work stories about him yesterday. You are a great bunch of guys.
 
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