Daniel Kevin Taylor

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.