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David had withdrawn a little from the site over the last few weeks as he felt he wanted to devote more time to looking after Maria who is very poorly.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

where to begin...just so sad at this news i cant express it.

I was shocked to hear the news. I met Dave twice and he was such a great help to me and the trading community.

My sincere and deepest condolences to his family.

Very sad.
I among others was planning to go on one of his courses.
He will be sadly missed.
Zoltar.

My Deepest Condolences
puts a lot of things into perspective only conversed on the boards here and snappy trader a couple of times he always had the time to help anyone he will be sorely missed here what a great loss .

Very sorry to hear the news. A great thanks for all his efforts over the past few years.

Regards,

The Priest

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

Only spoke to David on the telephone; but he was most helpful in answering a particular query I had at the time.
My deepest sympathy to his family.

Mike,

This has come as an absolute shock to me. I had even intended to call him this week. David was a really nice man. He will definitely be well missed by many. It will take me some time to get accustomed to the fact that he is no more.

Bola

David will definitely be well missed by many. He has helped many of us, who were just starting out with investing and gave generously of his time and knowledge to all.
My deepest sympathies go out to his family & friends.

Tokyo

I had met David at "Competitor's" Traders Meetings and talked on the phone also. I am deeply shocked. A very sad day. My deepest sympathies to David's family and friends.

I only attended one of his seminars, but was hugely impressed by how much he wanted to help and encourage others.
If he is on a computer on the other side, then I know he will be socking it to the bots!

RIP Croc.

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.

Didn't know David but saw his posts on this & other boards....some of the most helpful & useful posts around. Always looked for his posts to see what the weekend papers were saying.

Visited his website too & a facinating read about computer trading.



There are many like me, who haven't spoken but appreciated what David did, & are also saddened by his passing away.


David, you were well thought of & liked by many, my/our thoughts with your close ones.

My condolences to Croc's family

Although I never knew him, I still appreciated his wisdom and generosity. I had hoped, one day, to go on one of his courses. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.

Madison

I was very shocked and saddened to hear of the news. My condolences to his family and close ones. He has made a big contribution to us all.

reading Crocs postings was a daily must for me.

reading through the BBs has been the sadest yet most uplifting read, so many tributes to a man never met by most contributors who never the less feel a great sense of loss.

Douggie

loved his trading thoughts.condolences to his family.

:-(