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David had withdrawn a little from the site over the last few weeks as he felt he wanted to devote more time to looking after Maria who is very poorly.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

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.

Its very sad news difficult th belive met croc for the second time at his house on the 6th of may for his seminar .He is a great person very helpful has spoken to severall times over the phone to clarify issues and very helpfull will miss his input for new blokes like me to trading . Thoughts are with his family.Croc I will always remember you

I have been to

SnappyTrader.com

where the usual stuff is still there but David's family have also added a personal message at the top of the SnappyTrader.com Home Page.

If you would like to read it, just click on the link.

I have been away for a couple of days and received a call from Martin a couple of hours ago. This was not the Martin I usually have great fun with. I was confused and concerned - and then he dropped the bombshell.

Like Martin I used to go over to Dave's shop in Dudley - we'de put the world to rights, discuss what this that or the other stock could/should be doing, drink tea, have a laugh. We both posted a bit.

Dave moved on, sold the shop, became more and more devoted and committed to analysis of the market. He decided to share the stuff he was learning with his 'mates' on the BBs. He didn't need to - but he loved doing it. His knowledge and insight into market activity deepened - he discovered, for himself - by incredible observation - a new world of bots, piranhas, blobs etc etc - which he could have easily kept to and profited from himself. He decided to share that with his 'mates' on the BBs.

Not only was Dave a truly special trader he was also a very special human being - and I am truly, truly sad that I didn't make that 'phone call or last cup of tea in the last couple of weeks.

But I know there'll be one waiting for me when I next see him ........

Malcolm

All my love to Rachel, Marie and all those who will always be close to him - he will always be with us - in spirit if not in body.

I am shocked and saddened by the news. I met David a few times and attended his course at his home. A kind, generous, fun and enthusiastic person. He will be missed by lots of people.

A great and sad loss.

Where I ask myself would many of us be today without croc. Whether you win or lose at this game thanks to croc we all win more (or lose less) thanks to the help he has given.

A more generous and honest man you could not hope to meet

I was truly shellshocked and dumbstruck to learn of David's sudden departure. I was fortunate enough to have met him on numerous occasions,including at his home course just a couple of months ago. I have only been day trading for less than a year but would not be at this level without David's help and guidance.
He was so unselfish and always willing to share his knowledge.

You will be sorely missed by all.

My thoughts and sympathies are with his family

May I pay my respects to Croc as well.

What has haunted me over the last hour is this extract from a post:-

"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."

I know I don't appreciate some people nearly enough ...... and I intend to change that also. Thank you for reminding us Dailos.



TP

I hope no one minds but Shares Magazine would like to pay a small trubute to David in next weeks magazine, I can't think of anything more fitting than using a few of your very kind words expressed on these BB's. I hope you therefore don't mind if I pick just a few which I think summarise the thoughts of those who have posted.

Mike

So sorry to hear this. It was a pleasure to know David. Sincere condolences to Maria and the family.
Edward

I must admit to having David on my mind for the last few days, I have been on two of his courses and met him on numerous occasions in the last 3 years he has been a great help to me, what a very sad loss to the trading community and his family.

Paul

Mike, I'm sure no-one would mind - was expecting you'd want to do something like this. Some lovely thoughts and memories here.

I have only just come across this news having been busy away from the screens. Made 1 quick post last night but didn't stop to look at the top of the BB where this thread resides.

What a shock. Like others here, I first met David in his Dudley home with the fantastic views from the back garden. I travelled 120 miles to attend a trading day back in 2000 with about 6 others. I saw him at various ADVFN bashes in London and am now at this moment typing this message on a Trader PC that I purchased from him in July 2002. I remember it well. I travelled 120 miles and for the whole afternoon he put the finishing touches to the PC as I watched making sure it was fully functioning and in optimum condition.

Without doubt, because of this generosity he extended to all who were interested, he was a true diamond. One I am glad to have known.

As someone else has said, news like this can change one's own outlook on life and how we approach it.

RIP David.