It is with deep regret I have to inform everyone that Dave Anderson(Crocodile) sadly passed away last night in his sleep.


This is a complete shock to all his family and friends, therefore can I ask everyone to respect their privacy and not phone his home etc.


David was the most likable and open person I have ever met and a huge friend of mine and MoneyAMs.

Whatever I post will never come near doing justice to this great man, so I will simply stop here.


Mike

20.13 I have had a few brief conversations with David's family today. Despite all that has happened they have managed to briefly log onto MoneyAm and seen the numerous postings. I know they are moved by the response. The family are in the process of organising David's funeral but matters are slightly complicated with the Bank Holiday weekend. I will post more in due course when I have some more information.

26 May:I have received many many e-mails with offers of help and offers of sympathy. Many thanks for all these and apologises if I have not been able to reply but I will get round to it. I will also make sure those that have asked me to pass on any messages to Davids family get sent on.

In the meantime I know many of you are wondering what happened. At this stage it is not for me to go into details but suffice to say it is of a natural cause and totally unexpected.

David had withdrawn a little from the site over the last few weeks as he felt he wanted to devote more time to looking after Maria who is very poorly. Although he did not post much in the day I do know he was constantly logging on. He still continued to burn the midnight oil to create each day traders thread and he would spend about 15 hours each weekend creating the Weekend/Monday thread.

16.34 26/May Have come off the phone from Rachel(David's daughter). Today is not an easy day for the family, I think they were so busy yesterday that today has been harder as it has had time to sink in. We talked about Funeral arrangements and Rachel mentioned that they could not book anything yet but will let me know as soon as possible. She mentioned once again about all the postings which they have been busy reading and thank everyone for all the kind words and thoughts. They will arrange a public funeral as they know a lot of people would like to attend.

A message from David's Family:(posted on David's website Snappytrader.com)

David "Crocodile" Anderson.
7/5/1952 - 25/05/2004

It is with great sadness we announce that David died suddenly & unexpectedly on the 25th of May, 2004. We are greatly humbled by the outpouring of support both by phone & on the web from all the people that David's life touched. We are truely greatful for all your support at this very difficult time.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that you make a donation to worthwhile cause that has touched our families life: Please send any donations marked:

Donation to: Georgina Ward
The Dudley Group of Hospitals NHS Trust
Trust Headquarters,
C Block, Russells Hall Hospital,
Pensnett Road,
Dudley, West Midland,
DY1 2HQ
Please makes cheques out to "Dudley Group of Hospitals NHS Trust"

At this time the date for a funeral is uncertain, we will update this site as soon as possible with more infomation.

We are at this stage sorting through david's affairs. If you have booked for an upcoming course, please be assured we will forward you a refund as soon as possible.

Thank you for all your love and support,

David's Family.


Funeral Arrangements


David's Funeral service will be held at St Benedict Biscop Church, Wombourne MAP on Friday the 4th of June at 1pm, followed by burial at Gornal Wood Cemetery. MAP

There will be a wake afterwards at The Vine Public House Wombourne (this is a few doors down from the church above). Friends old & new are most welcome.

David's Family.

I only spoke to him two weeks ago. RIP David, my thoughts are with your family on this very sad occasion.

Shell shocked. What a sad loss of a thoroughly good bloke.

What a shock. Will be greatly missed. Only met him once - a charming man.
I have learnt a great deal from his many helpful posts and had planned to do his day course.

This is indeed the saddest news. Anyone who knew David at all will be devastated. Our prayers are with his family, friends and colleagues. I'm sure there will be much more to say when we have been able to come to terms with the news. Alan & Pat

When I first heard the news I was shocked and dumbstruck, it has changed the whole viewpoint of today.

My thoughts and wishes are with David and his family.

Very sad news.My thoughts are with his family.
Donal

My thoughts are with his wife and family, R.I.P.

This is devastating, a sad sad day. I'd just met David briefly and been in phone contact but was due to meet him properly tomorrow . My most sincere sympathies to David's family, friends and colleagues.

I never met Croc but read lots of his posts so I feel I knew him to some
extent.
A sad loss.
My sympathies to his loved ones and friends.

Really Sad news to hear this.No words can express the loss and void that he has created and i am truly moved by the lump in my throat and the tears in my eyes. He was and is a great and Selfless man as he tried his best to help whther he knew you or not.
My deepest sympathies to his family and friends.

with deepest sympathies,

zarif

I am very very very sad to hear this. Although I never met David I had huge respect for his postings and informaiton provided on this and his sites.
My thoughts go out to his family and friends.
John

I am so sorry to hear such tragic news. Although I had never met David, I spoke to him only a week ago and was looking forward so much to one of his courses in August. His postings have been so much appreciated. We shall all miss him.
My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
Jennifer

Very sad news indeed.

I never met Croc but felt I knew him well through his postings, he will be greatly missed.
My deepest sypathies to his family and his many friends.
opto

A very sad loss. He was a true gentleman.

This has come has a complete shock and I can only offer my condolences and best wishes to David's family.

He was someone I have conversed with on these pages many times and was always willing to help others. I among many others have learnt a lot from him and he will be sorely missed but always remembered.

Once again, my thoughts are with his family

thoughts and sympathy goes out to all his family.

R.I.P sir

lee

So sorry to hear the news, sympathy and thoughts to his family & friends.

Always helpful, a man who will be sadly missed by everyone who came into contact with him. Deepest Sympathies to his family.

I can see the man was loved and well respected amongst his peers

All my deepest sympathies go to all, you , his friends and family.