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David had withdrawn a little from the site over the last few weeks as he felt he wanted to devote more time to looking after Maria who is very poorly.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

I once asked David how he would like to be remembered. He thought for a few seconds and replied...'I would like to be remembered for being someone who had never done anybody a bad turn'. How many people can you say that about? But of David, it was true.

Just logged on for the first time in a while and I am so sorry to hear this news. Met David only the once but agree with all comments above.

My condolences to all family and close friends.

John

Difficult to know what to say, but want to send one short message to his family...

The world was a better place with David in it, may god rest his soul, in peace.
He will not be forgotten.
Neal.

Shocked and saddened .

Croc always conducted himself in a dignified way and seemed a very nice man . Will be greatly missed by everyone who trades .

My sincere condolences to his Family and his close friends on this BB .

A very sad day .

K.

A very well respected, helpful and honest gentleman, will be missed by many.

Garry.

Very sad day. As a newcomer to the boards, I never had the opportunity to meet Dave. It was only yesterday I was thinking about getting myself booked onto one of his training days he held at his home.

I'm sorry I never got the chance to meet him.

Never forgotten.

Mike

I`m so so sorry. He was one of the nicest people on this planet

I too am totally shocked by the news. Exchanged an e-mail or two about his love of France, can't believe he is no longer with us. My very deepest sympathies to his family

Josie

Incredible!
I join with everybody with condolences.
He's left a very large space behind him.
R.I.P. Croc.

David, wherever you are take care, most of us here have benefited from your advise and help at some time, you will be missed.

A truly memorable, friendly and helpful gentleman. The world is a lesser place with his passing, and many will miss him.

Above all our thoughts and sympathy go to his family and close friends.

I was but one that David assisted when I switched to serious trading and like many, I will be forever grateful.

Sincere condolences and sympathies to his family

Talked to him a few times, a great bloke and always a true help, sort of puts things in perspective. very sad and my sympathies to his family and all his friends.

So sorry to hear this - I can hardly believe it. I had the pleasure of meeting David a few times, the last time being on one of his courses a couple of months ago. He was always friendly and helpful, with time for everyone, and he's really going to be missed. My thoughts are with his family.

I've only just seen this very sad news. David was very helpful to me on several ocassions. My sympathies are with his family and friends.

All I knew of Croc was reading his posts my first point of learning, I can't imagine how much he will be missed. So so sad.

Been out all day and I am just stunned.What a lovely guy! Came over to Ireland and ran a Trader's Meeting for a very small group of us including Hawkeye,Thursdayschild,Edz,Twotanks and,of course, Mealiff,most of whom still look in regularly.
Had a lovely day also at his course in the Conservatory where I learned most of what I know about trading.Further to that,when I was in trouble with my trading at times,he would give generously of his time to help me out of my difficulties and regain my confidence.Like everybody in this virtual community I will be indebted to him forever.
My sympathies to his family and close friends.May the Lord have mercy on his soul.

I only met him on two occasions at MoneyAm traders meetings, but I feel that I know him well through his postings on this board and on ADVFN.

I shall miss him, he was an inspiration to us all.

My deepest sympathy to his family.

Paul

Here is a link to the MoneyAM article about Croc, which was written by Jerry Lacey and recently printed in Shares Magazine.

The title of the article is

"MoneyAM user takes on the stock market robots"

http://www.snappytrader.com/robot.htm

It is perhaps as well to bear in mind David is tragically no longer here to maintain the phenominally brilliant and useful SnappyTrader.com web site.