Beautifully put Keith. Dave was a lovely guy with an innate sense of fun. Lots of us will remember his fabulous Lindy Hop dancing but I remember the genuinely warm and friendly welcome he gave me to OD five and a half years ago when he was one of the first people I met. He won't be forgotten and I feel lucky to have met him and been friends.RIP Dave x

I'm so shocked and saddened by that news. I only saw him and talked to him a couple of times but he did seem to be a lovely man. Is it possible to ask what he died of because he wasn't that old and should have had lots more life to live ☹

Hi Kath-T,
Life is not so much about longevity,but the life that is led,the enjoyment it gives along the way,not only to oneself but also others and the happy memories that they leave as a lasting legacy.☹

Hi landranger68
I am aware of all that but it's still not good to die too soon ☹

Very sad news, I lovely bloke, even though he was from Yorkshire, he will be missed. Billy

Hi Glen,i know that so well as my Wife of 24 years died in my arms at home aged 46, 18 years ago,but i have many of her drawings and paintings all around our home. That is Jenny`s legacy☹

Met Dave on the Yorkshire Three Peaks trips, lovely, lovely genuine guy. Will never forget our late evening in the bunk house kitchen, Dave trying to teach me to Lindi-hop, I was hopeless and couldn't stop laughing, Dave just kept saying 'be serious now' with his cheeky smile on his face. X

I know there are a number of us that are still shocked, stunned, and numb at looking such a lovely kind caring gentleman. We are all richer for having known Dave. x

So sad, a true gentleman, I remember our first walk walk back in the early OD days, great memories of Dave xx

I'll always remember he went shares on two pies in Malham with me just so I could try rabbit again after 30 years of not eating it and worried I wouldn't like it. 😋 Always made me smile. Lovely memories. Rip Dave.x

I met Dave a few times on walks up north, lovely guy passionate to enjoy life. I know too he was very close to many of the early members, it's a sad loss for OD but I also send my condolences for his close friends ☹

Lovely chap, fond memories of him at the Kielder OD weekend when he taught me how to mountain bike down steps. Cheers Dave, still can't bloody do it.

A true Yorkshire gent. Won't forget his wonderful dancing and gentle smile...RIP Dave x