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David had withdrawn a little from the site over the last few weeks as he felt he wanted to devote more time to looking after Maria who is very poorly.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.

Just back from a few days away & totally numbed to hear of Croc's passing.
Never had the good fortune to meet him but have been a regular fan of his thread for some 2 years now & really valued his understanding of the market & experience, not to mention his readiness to help anyone out & comiserate if things went wrong.
Most of us would like to cross over in our sleep but usually this only happens to the good & deserving which he is. May he rest in peace

not able to sleep.
Have found today particularly impossible. Dave was a true inspiraiton in his ideas for trading and his attitude to life. I felt priveleged to know him. I can see him saying 'it is a good long ... or I am short.... or the 10 day intraday.... ' Whatever the case, he would want people to continue to execute his love, research, and enthusiasm of trading. He spent so many years making trading information accessible to the layman,sincerely willing them to succeed in their new found endeavour. I am forever grateful to him for leading me in the right direction and for being forever patient and kind when asking impossibly dumb questions.
As Vasey said earlier, Dave would like to be remembered as 'a man who had never done anybody a bad turn' That he didn't.
You will be remembered in that way and more Dave. You have been taken away for too early . May you rest in peace.

Jules:

I know how you feel. Some of our mobile software user interface was designed to pass what we called here "the Croc Test" which ensued from a short conversation I had with him at the GNI trader event a couple of years ago. Always very incisive. And of course, his input to the Terminal screen "if I could see just four level 2 screens at once" and so on.

I am so sorry to hear this sad news .He has been good to beginers like me always ready to help out .He will be missed very much .My thoughts are with the family.I just cant belive .

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.

I feel like I've come in to the office this morning and there's a big desk sat empty. I pass it every morning because like most here the traders thread was how you start the day, sometimes say good morning, sometimes don't, but always stop by at some point. Feels very odd to have such a constant presence no longer there.

Have been away and just found out. I am stunned and shocked, what a lovely man and gentleman who will be missed by all who knew David.
Our deepest sympathy to David's family and friends.

Edward Hughes

Heard about Davids tragic death while travelling yesterday. My condolences to his family and friends. Dave was one of the characters in this game, he will leave a big gap which wont be easy to fill.

Dave Burke

Just got the news yesterday evening, initially tried to believe that this was some sort of prank, but its not april 1st and people don't mess with these sorts of stories. Coincidentially, I was thinking about David on Monday morning and how he was doing, then I saw his post where he saw a window and was expecting the ftse to move higher, and of course it did. Snappy trader was doing what he loved best.

This is devastating news for anyone who knew him. I've known David since all this buttelin board stuff began for me in the late nineties. While many fell by the wayside, he was a constant and one who developed and prospered in this environment, grabbing with both hands the opportunities thrown up by this new medium.

Nor would he boast about this new found success, humility and a deep sensitivity to others and innate shyness were characteristics. But he was also warm, helpful to just about anyone, witty, engaging company and above all innovative and entreprenual. His contribution on these boards over the last number of years is truly immense, and this thread is a testimony to what us ordinary folk think about it.

I've had the pleasure of being welcomed into their home on several occasions by David and Maria, often arriving late at night and at short notice. This was never a problem for David, he was always working on something new to get an edge in the market, and only too happy to explain it. A chapter has been closed and it deeply saddens me. I hope his family get the strength to pull through this trying time, and can take great pride in what he has achieved over his short life.

May he rest in peace


Paul D'Arcy

Shocked to log on and learn of Croc's departure.
David was a great help, particularly when I started out trading full time some years back.
At this stage can not add to any of the fine comments already made and in particular echo the comments made in PDM's very moving post above.

Mike

David was a great man. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.

I've been a bit numb since Martini called me yesterday. We're all going to miss croc terribly.

A short while back I was having a drink with croc in the wee hours and he was telling me about how wonderful life was, how fantastic his friends were, how fulfilled he felt and how he was enjoying himself so much. So animated, so full of life, and that infectious joie de vivre that for me defined croc.

There are few who have helped so many people to work towards their dreams and ambitions. I've spoken to so many people and they all tell of how croc made them feel special - not only by freely helping them with whatever they needed, but also by actually making time for them. How can one man make so much time for so many people in one short lifetime?

He always promised me a lock of his hair to use as a good luck charm when I traded. Sadly ....

My thoughts are with croc's nearest, particularly his wife, daughter, little baby grandcroc of whom he was so proud, and those few lucky enough to be counted among his closest friends.

Farewell pal.

One of life's true gentlemen, and an inspiration to hundreds, maybe thousands.

Rest in peace.

Gausie

Used to trade a little a few years back and had recieved help,via email,from David.Read the threads now and then and very sad and shocked to hear this.MY heart goes out to his family and friends.

dhedra over on ADVFN posted this quote that seems extraordinarily apt:

"The candle that burns twice as bright burns half as long; and you have burned so very, very brightly."

Totally shocked, speechless and can only echo all the previous comments and send my sincere sympathies to his family and friends.

ST

Just read the news...
Met Croc twice but only recently and couldn't believe my luck to have found such a warm and interesting person.
Truly shocked...
Heart felt sympathy to his family
Steve.

sorry to read about dev , my sympathy to all family. shocked.
Rest in peace. jaws

Thanks Jaws. Long time no see.

Copied from ADVFN, didnt know how to put myself but this sums up my feelings...

Charlie, the worrying thing is though, after all these posts about how good Croc was to others and how kind and helpful he was etc I thought of at least 2 people in my life that are like that and I was wondering whether we appreciate people like that as much as we should when they are with us? Unfortunately I came ot the conclusion that I didn't...and I intend to change that.

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.