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David had withdrawn a little from the site over the last few weeks as he felt he wanted to devote more time to looking after Maria who is very poorly.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

Totally shocked by the news. Such a helpful and decent person.
You would not wish to meet a nicer guy.
Condolences to his family.

tragic. Without him, I would know nothing.....
v all my love and thoughts

Just sitting here looking at the screen, very, very, very numb.

One of a kind in a pretty selfish business. The best.

Like everyone else,totally shocked - even though I never met him

Totally numb, I will always remember David as a 100% stand up guy, a pleasure to be in the company of, caring, totally genuine in every respect and a great friend to countless very honoured individuals.

All my deepest sympathies to those close to him.

Richard

I am very sad.

I had the pleasure of meeting David twice. His affect on my trading career has been significant, and i will continue my path as a trader with the constant aspiration that one day I may achieve what David Anderson did so well.

A legend in his own lifetime in UK trading, and now beyond.

Shocked and stunned.

A really nice Guy and a Big loss to the Trading community.

Stunned ! RIP Croc.

a terrible shame....we have had our run ins but I had a lot of respect for him as many did.......a sad day.
T

Sincere sympathies to his family and friends.

What absolutely terrible news. I am so very saddened to hear this.

David, 'Croc', 'Crocodile'. A snappy and gentlemanly trader indeed.

Our Croc was so very charming and professional and always conducted his business in a way whereby he always put much more in than he expected to take out.

Farewell Croc, old friend. I am honoured to be numbered among those who have known you and been able to benefit from your help.

Sue, who has also experienced your kind and classy hospitality, joins with me in offering our deepest condolences to your family.

I only met David recently - what a great guy. My thoughts are with all his family and friends.

Rest in peace David

Words fail me except to express my sympathy for his family.

So very sorry - I found Croc a most genuine gentleman. Condolences to David's family.

Like everybody else I am completely devestated - David once came to our London flat to help me install a computer - and my husband met him for 60 seconds and said later that night that David was a special guy! - He was right!

Definitely one of life's best.

I am also numbed by this sad news and would like to join with you all in sending deepest sympathies to David's family.

He was an inspiration and this is a tragic loss.

A decent and capable man who has done his best.
Missed, remembered and sets a worthy example to follow.
Rest in peace.