| Location | Canvey Island, Essex |
| Age | 28 years |
| Date of Birth | 5/1979 |
| Date of Death | 5/2007 |
| Visitors | 3,447 since 24/05/2007 |
| Creator |
Daniel had a motorcycle accident on the 8th of May 07, 3 days shy of his 28th birthday,
Daniel had a loving family, a twin brother and a younger brother of 24 who thought of Daniel more
than brothers but best friends also, he also had 3 nieces and 1 nephew all aged between 4 years the
eldest and 6 months the youngest he treated them kids as his own, always proud to speak of them all,
Daniel lived for his family.
Daniel was well thought of by all that knew him, he was always there when help was needed and did
not expect anything in return he was just happy to help, Dan was more known for his joker attitude
his quick wit and one liners that would have you crying in laughter.
Im not going to say to much more as this site is set up for all that knew him to post their own
stories and memories, you will all have a better understanding of who Dan was with the memories that
will be put on this site by family, friends and all that knew him.
A Brothers eulogy.
Before I begin, I would like to thank you all for coming, the support over the last 2 weeks has been
overwhelming, from friends, family, the comments left on the echo news site and from Daniels work,
G4S and the staff at RBSG. The family really do appreciate all you have done. Thank you.
Since preparing for this speech, I have written numerous pages about Daniel, but not happy with what
I had written. But after several cold beers, I remembered how I have been feeling.
One of Dans many friends James, had done the family a video of Daniel and the recent booze cruise he
had gone on. At first I couldn’t watch it as I didn’t need upsetting anymore, but 2/3 days went
by and I decided to watch. All the way through I smiled it was my brother having one of the best
times of his short life. It was Dan being Dan having a fantastic piss up with his friends but this
time it was on a boat, watching this is what has helped me write this speech.
Dan always enjoyed socialising and having a drink, with many memorable nights. One morning I got
up went outside Daniel was cleaning his bike on the drive when my Dad come out the garage and I had
noticed a for sale sign on the neighbour across the roads lawn, I said to my Dad “I didn’t know
lorry was moving “ “nor did I “ said my dad , I noticed Daniel put his head down so I went
over to him and asked if he knew anything about it he said” I think I did it last night” (he
carried a for sale sign home and stuck it in the grass while drunk).
To us Dan was the most genuine person you could ever meet, he never tried to be something he
wasn’t. He would always help and would be there for you without even being asked. He never
expected anything in return. Whether it being giving lifts, running errands, fixing/modifying your
car, you could guarantee him being there, even when it involved hard labour, which was rare for Dan.
One comment shows of Dans helpfulness on the Echo web page. I was reading the echo page and a
young lady had put a comment on there saying she had lost her car keys one night at work, she had
only just started at the bank so she went to security and asked Daniel if any had been handed in,
there wasn’t, she didn’t expect anymore but while she carried on training Daniel went looking
for these keys searched high and low but found them, knowing she would be worried and not able to
concentrate Daniel went and found the lady and gave her her keys, every night he see her leaving he
would shout out “got your keys”.
This leads me on to Dans personality, Dan was a shy individual he did not know, you would get a nod,
a cheeky smile or even a “good morning” if you were lucky. But to his family and friends he was
sarcastic, a practical joker, would wind you up at every opportunity and a classic with his wit and
one liners and would always make you smile. I remember when we were getting our photos done for my
Nan and Granddads 50th wedding anniversary, the photographer said say cheese, sausages, what ever
you like say something that will make you smile, Daniel piped up “hurry up” we did more than
smile.
Dans main passion was his cars, they got louder, faster and were modified in more ways than one.
You may or may not know Dan was a qualified mechanic, but did not enjoy getting cold or wet. So he
became a Security officer and worked at the RBS buildings in Southend. Where he met the best work
colleagues you could ever meet, this is why he never went back into mechanics, but enjoyed his cars
in his spare time.
Dan once brought a mark 2 escort to modify into a rally car, but after closer inspection by my Dad,
as he did with all our cars, he discovered it was rotten. Dan was absolutely gutted, until my Dad
came up with an alternative to turn he escort into a jeep, this they did with Dans slightly extreme
modifications. BOY RACER STYLE.
It was the only jeep I know that was lowered, alloy wheels, quad lights, blue flashing lights,
neon’s.
Daniel was more than a brother to me and Adam he was our best friend, all three off us close we
looked out for one another, to his friends Dan wasn’t just a friend he was more like a brother,
Dan was always there for them and when he needed us we were there for him that was Daniel, I had
asked Daniel to be my best man, that he will remain, my best man, to us all here today Daniel was
the best of men,
I could stand here for hours on end talking about Dan, but I am sure you will be throwing your eggs
and flowers soon. But would like to mention, that a gonetosoon.co.uk there is a tribute to the life
of Daniel, where we are slowly putting stories on, that you can read and enjoy.
INVITE TO OYSTEER FLEET.
THANK YOU.
First impressions
I remember the first time a met Daniel at Premier house, Both him and Wayne were on their motorbikes, they had to go and pick Adam up, so off Wayne goes through the barrier, with Daniel in tail, but what Dan didin't realise was the barriers were on a sensor pad not someone operating them, as Dan sped towards the barriers thinking they would remain open, they came down causing Daniel to practise an emergency stop, and to finish it off as the barriers opened Daniel raring to go he stalled the bike, Shame on you.
Play fight
Daniel loved to play fight, i was watching TV when Daniel started swing his arm round ready to punch me, he even did the sound effects, as he got closer about a foot in front he hit the light above his head in the lounge and broke the glass panel on one of the sides, he froze with his arm still in the air ' please tell me its not broke' crying with laughter i couldn't answer him
Garage Door
Dad had just had a brand new electric garage door fitted, which had cost quite a bit of money. Daniel pulled up outside in front of the garage door, got out of the car and went through the front door, i was standing by the car when i noticed the car rolling forwards, i shouted to Daniel, who managed to stop the car before it went through the door but, it did leave a small dent which Daniel thought our Dad wouldn't notice, he was wrong, We never said a word.
Water Bomb
Daniel was sitting in the lounge and kept on throwing a water bomb in the air and catching it on Mum and Dads brand new leather chair when the obvious happened, the water bomb exploded and soaked Daniel and the chair, he quickly soaked up the water but as he pulled the cushion off all the bottom was soaked. Daniel went and got mums hairdryer and tried drying it that way, but he held the hairdryer too close and smoke started coming out of the hairdryer and then blew up, Daniel started panicking because Mum was due home soon, he quickly put everything back in its place and tried desperately hard to get rid of the burning smell and put towels under the cushion, but when Mum came home she smelt it straight away, The three of us kept our mouths shut,
Daniels night out with Wayne
Daniel was out for a drink with Wayne and some friends, he was supposed to stay the night at Waynes. At around 3 am the phone woke us, 'is Daniel there yet?' Mum checkedhis bedroom and then looked out the window !i can't see him she said, but theres something on the car! With his feet on the pavement and his back across the bonnet Daniel was asleep and covered in dew!
A good night out!
After a night out with the lads Daniel returned home in the early hours, Mum heard him come in but he didn't come upstairs! thinking he may need some help she went downstairs only to find Daniels cloths scattered around the lounge and Daniel fast asleep in the window wearing only his underpants!
The air ambulance run
We went on the air ambulance ride to Clacton ( a donation was paid to go on the ride). Wayne was on his Honda, Daniel was on his Aprilla and I was on a new BMW which meant i was 'running in ' and had to keep my speed down!. The ride was amazing, so many Bikes! Upon leaving Clacton we came to some traffic lights, Daniel and Wayne pulled up next to me Smiling through their crash helmets, the traffic lights changed and they roared off Leaving Dad behind! Both of them not realizing we had to turn left! It took them an hour before they caught me up!!!!!!
Daniels first car
Daniels first car was a white Renault, to this he added a stereo, speakers and lights, one of these lights was a blue stobe light which he fitted to the rear parcel shelf. I warned him 'private roads only' This particular night he had taken Wayne to work at the Kings club. Upon returning a white transit pulled up behind him a few police officers got out! i went out, 'Whats the problem officer' i asked? 'he has blue flashing lights in the back window' he replied, 'yes i know' i said 'private roads only' unfortunatly sir Canvey High street is not a private road!!!!'
Back when i joined Castle view school Dan and i became friends, Notably he had an amazing character, one which drew many friends into his circle. Dan had a remaracable way about him one which made everyone feel at ease, his sense of humour was renowed for making us laugh.
Recently Dan, myself and two other friends went on a cruse, it soon became apparent that Dan wasn't quite used to the formalities on board ship, when it came to dinner, (a five course meal) i ordered from the menu my first 3 courses, James Palmer and Barry followed suite, Then it came to Dan, true to his form and without a care in the world Dan said ' Don't you do burgers'!!!!!!!! Needles to say Dan didn't eat much at this meal.
Leaving the resturant the three of us took Dan to the buffet, that way he could eat whatever he liked including burgers. On arrival at the buffet we were faced with a buger that must have been at least 3 foot long, which was being cut up into pieces for people to eat and the 3 of us fell about with laughter, saying together 'is that big enough for you Dan'
The last time i saw Dan was when i was dropping him off after the cruse, he lifted up the boot to my jeep and i put my foot on the gas so his suitcase fell out into the road, he just looked up shook his head and Laughed.
Dan's laughter will stay with me forever because one thing that can never be taken away is memories.
Dan you are truely one in a million.
Rest in peace.
Well where do i start, There are so many stories to tell. I will tell you the time Daniel had some letters that he got from a car magazine, he decided to stick them to my car, and for 3 days i drove my car with the words Turbo s@*t on it, and the time he stuck bulldog clips on the back off my Jacket, and he even sprayed me with girls perfume before i had to do an hour of pass checking, i am proud and honored to call him my friend, you are a true legend miss you lots.
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