Old Man Dave - sad news.

[foxfish]

My brother Dave has been battling with cancer.
Today he lost his battle.

He was a very special man.

RIP OMD....




Dave on his boat less than 8 weeks ago...

 

[ADM]

Our thoughts are with you and the family Mart. RIP Old man Dave.

 

[podge]

Mart, Derek and of course Helen, I just can believe it!!!
Dave was a very special kind of guy and he was my friend.
OMD you will be sorely missed by many people and I will be one of them.
RIP

 

[Magpie]

Things won't be the same round here again.

R.I.P.O.M.D.

 

[Spaniard]

I simply can't believe it. My deepest sympathies to all the Foxens at this difficult time, I just can't say anything else right now. RIP Dave I will sorely miss you mate.

 

[sjwpjw]

Very sorry to hear this news. Always enjoyed his contributions.

Steven

 

[beardy241]

What a shock.

Deepest sympathy to his family. God's peace be with you.

Dave was the backbone of our Guernsey forum threads. Always willing to share his experience and expertise. His enthusiasm for diving and spearfishing was evident. Many of us are grateful to him for his encouragement and warm welcome into the Guernsey freediving community.

Thank you Dave. I'm so glad to have known you. We all ribbed you about your fish counts because you were the undesputed Flattie King - and we were all jealous!

You'll be missed.

Marcel
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[scottwilson]

MY heart and love goes out to you Mart. Dave was and is a much loved member of our caring community and will be sorely missed.

His wisdom, love and passion will live on

stay safe my friend.

 

[jay cluskey]

im sorry to hear this and shocked also.
dave only posted his congratulations to me a few days ago.
rest in peace OMD a true gentleman.
my sincere condolences to all the foxen family and extended familys.

 

[Spiderman]

So sorry to hear this.
Dave was simply the nicest, wisest and most encouraging person ever to contribute to DB. He'll be greatly missed by us all who knew him just a tiny bit. Massive sympathy and our prayers for those of you who loved him most.

 

[apneaboy]

RIP

My love to his family
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[shiny1]

Sorry to hear the bad news. Its such a shame.

My deepest sympathy goes out to his family.

R.I.P O.M.D

 

[trux]

Very sad news! My condolences to the family and friends.

RIP, Dave, you are missed

 

[tribs]

I must mirror and add to the sentiments added by others: I never knew Dave but I felt like i did through his helpful and well rounded posts that have helped many a Spearo, including myself.

Thoughts be with his family and a thank you to the man himself. God rest you and God bless you OMD.

Tribs and all the Budleigh Boys

out

 

[ReefTroll]

A true gentleman of the forums.

It is a sad day, and my condolences are with you.

 

[Erik]

A good man. RIP, and those close to him please celebrate his life and take care of yourselves.
Erik
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[devondave]

A very sad day.
To be honest I'm shocked.

Dave you will be greatly missed and db will never be the same or as good without you.

R.I.P Old Man Dave.

Mart my deepest sympathy's to you and Dave's family.

 

[kelp princess]

this is indeed very sad news and quite a shock.

when i think of Old Man Dave i think of good spirits, good humor and a good friend to all on the forums -- a true gent.

my condolences to dave's family and to you foxfish.

i agree with magpie - things won't be the same.

kp

 

[flyflicker]

Condolences to all, OMD was a true gent and this very sad news makes this adage, "you only live once, so live it" even more poignant

My FOM trophies are even more precious now...

Regards
John

 

[Jonny250]

Such sad news of a man who was so full of life, so many projects yet to be done.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time Mart, Derek and Helen.