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David had withdrawn a little from the site over the last few weeks as he felt he wanted to devote more time to looking after Maria who is very poorly.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

:-(

Very disturbed and saddenend by the news I received today. That may appear irrational, at first, as I never actually met David. Yet like so many whose only contact was through the medium here, I felt I "knew" him. It is a testament to the man and his tireless efforts, typified by his daily "Traders Thread & Thoughts.." that, despite the virtual environment we occupy, his presence was so tangible. This site and the others he occupied with such aplomb will never be the same. It is very difficult to accept that we have seen his last thread.
David's untimely passing has left a void for all of us, the greater for his family and friends to whom I offer deepest sympathy.

Rest in well-earned peace Crocodile.

Stormcaller

I met David at one of his thursday courses,very sad to hear the news. A decent bloke who will be missed by many.

Im so sad at this news, he was the nicest person you could speak to. Im gutted and cant really get anymore out.

GF.

i always logged on especially on sunday evenings and view David post for the forthcoming week ...and without fail ..passed my thx like many others for his dedication and skill.

at such a sad time ... my heart goes out for the family ..

A sad loss and my heart goes out to his family.

God Bless you David and enjoy your eternal life.

My deepest sympathies to his family and friends

So sad to hear...bon voyage.

Thinking of them all.

Shocked and very sad to hear this news. He was a gentle giant of a man, tireless in his efforts for others and loved by many. I share the grief felt by those whose lives he touched. God rest you David, and bring peace to your family and friends

I didn't know david personally so i suppose i am one of the many who took all his hard efforts and good work for granted and never took the chance to say thank you.

My deepest sympathy goes out to all David's family and friends

didn't know David at all but had seen his informative posts on several sites(aswell as his own). It is obviously a huge loss to his family and friends aswell as to the trading community that relied /met/worked with him.
He will be greatly missed.

My deepest sympathies to his friends and family

My deepest sympathies to his friends and family

Cleremont.

I was shocked and saddened to learn of Croc's passing away. I have not felt such a sinking feeling since my father died. I share the loss and grief everyone is feeling. Like many others, I have admired his work and was looking forward to meeting him in the near future.

May God give peace and comfort to his family.

My deepest sympathy and respect to David's near and dear ones.

My colleague and I were very lucky and privileged to have spent a day with David and his lovely wife on a trading course at his home some months ago.We were warmly greeted by him at a recent seminar at victoria and still cant believe that such a brilliant trader and friend met such an untimely death and our sincere and heartfelt condolances go out to his Family.

A supremely unselfish man whose advice has saved me much time and money on numerous occasions over the last few years. I add my condolences.



"For what is it to die but to stand naked in the wind and to melt into the sun?

And what is it to cease breathing but to free the the breath from its restless tides, that it may rise and expand and seek heaven unencumbered?



Only when you drink from the river of silence shall you indeed sing.

And when you have reached the mountain top, then you shall begin to climb.

And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance."



Gibran.

Absolutely shocked and shattered to hear the sad news.
Heartfelt condolences to David's family and friends.

This is shocking, sad news. He will be much missed by us all.
My deepest sympathies to family and friends.

My wife and I are so saddened to hear this sad and shocking news. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. It is so very hard to come to terms with this news. Croc, (David) you will be so sadly missed. Paul and Di.