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David had withdrawn a little from the site over the last few weeks as he felt he wanted to devote more time to looking after Maria who is very poorly.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

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

A tragic loss at such a young age.

Condolences to David's family.

Speechless & totally shocked. my sympathies to his family

malcolm

Had the honour of meeting Croc thrice - a wonderful human being. He will be very badly missed. My deepest sympathy to his family.

Deepest sympathies to his family. It is a complete shock. He was very respected and will be sadly missed.

Like many I remember his humanity, his humour, his generosity.

I only met David twice, but of course met many more times on the BBs here and at ADVFN. I owe him such a debt of gratitude that I just can't express cos of the tears welling up in my eyes.

He was much too young to go.

My thoughts are with his family and all those who worked with him. I know you must be absultely stunned by this tragic news.

byrdsong

bert holland

I am totally shocked
May he rest in peace
a genuine, nice man
L

My deepest sympathy to his family , can't believe it.

SADLY MISSED,R I P.

So very sorry to hear this sad news. I attended one of Croc's day trading courses last year and found it to be invaluable - he really was excellent and so patient when teaching others. I know he will be greatly missed. My thoughts are with his family and friends.

God Bless Him

Totally shocked by the news. My sincerest condolences to his family. A lovely man.

A tragic loss.
Such a genuine,helpful and open guy.
Deepest sympathies to his family

Such sad news. My condolences to his family and those close to him.

David - You said last week end next time I'm passing Wolvs call in for a coffee, this sadly will have to wait till I'm 'up there' with you.
One of the best RIP Dave...

My deepest sympathies to his family, the list of tributes on this thread show what a special fella he was and how highly he was regarded by all.

WR

words fail me , i could not belive it when i was told,
he always had time to talk.

my deepest condolences to his family.

Such sad news. A great loss to everyone who knew him and to the traders he helped so generously. My condolenses to Dave's family and friends.

This is so very sad. David helped me so much when I started trading a few years ago.

Its a terrible loss. I felt numb when I heard the news.

Howard

David was a genuine gentleman and a univesally respected trader. RIP