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David had withdrawn a little from the site over the last few weeks as he felt he wanted to devote more time to looking after Maria who is very poorly.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

Although we never met we spoke on the phone and via e-mails - A great man and entrepreneur who will be sorely missed. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends both here and on the other board.

I have returned from a week in Marbella where I logged into the other site and was totally confused at the very sad news.

I always read David's thoughts for the week this time on a Sunday night.

David was an inspiration, I first met him at one of the many do's in London and soon arranged a day out to the Midlands where Pretzil and I were made most welcome with Maria as the lovely hosstess.

I had already ordered a pc and collected it that day and it has use everyday in my office.

I learnt much that day, bots channels and the like and put it to good use whenever possible.

It was a later occassion at a GNI "do" I had finally broken positive with my trading and felt I had joined the city slickers, at 56 you tend to find such thoughts had long passed.

We met up afterwards at a trendy bar in St. Pauls where I had the greatest of pleasures in buying a couple of bottles of the fizzy stuff to celebrate my new found status, it was a real pleasure to see David enjoy that as a francophile I know he liked the good stuff.

We nearly met up in Le Touquet where I was staying for a short break, but you had left a few days earlier.

The Victoria do we had a chat and some beers after and I just assumed you would always be there.

I am enriched by knowing you, I am sad at your passing, and know whereever you have slipped orf to they will be enriched by your presence.

Maria my thoughts are for you to get better soon.

Graham

Shocked and very sad to know. Learnt a lot from his writings and postings. My heart-felt condolences to his family!

Just found out!

Shocked & saddened to hear of David's death, He was tireless in helping & educating others & a very charming person, met him only twice but always read his analysis & postings with interest & learnt quite a lot.

As someone said he was a scholar & a gentlemean & will be sorely missed by all.

Heartfelt condolances to the family & Thanks for the contributions he made to many.

God Bless.

RIP

David's Funeral service will be held at St Benedict Biscop Church, Wombourne on Friday the 4th of June at 1pm, followed by burial at Gornal Wood Cemetery.

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.

http://www.snappytrader.com/home.html

David, you will be missed by many. Very sad news

M

My greatest sympathies - God always picks the best flowers. Kindest regards