Tragic loss of a true gent, RIP Daz
Tragic loss of a true gent, RIP Daz
Clive, Hebden Bridge
Thoughts are with everyone who knew him, in person or just on here. Never had the chance to meet him properly, but I enjoyed his blog from time to time and from the stories coming out on here the fellrunning world will miss him greatly. RIP
But in the end, journeys brought joys that outweighed the pain - F.T.
What an awful tragedy, so sorry to hear this, my thoughts go out to his family and all who knew him, RIP
140 of us browsing this thread right now, all no doubt like me, having to double check what we've heard....we won't being seeing Darren again. It is quite unbelievable- such a fit bloke and inspirationally getting fitter and faster (seems ages ago now when I could just about race him). A fine bloke who enjoyed and excelled in all aspects of the fell running- the running, the racing, the banter (inc the on-line variety) and just 'being there' up on the fells. A tragic loss.
Here's to the laid back fell runner...
Very well written Al.
This is a deep shock that I am still struggling to come to terms with.
Daz was such an inspiration and role model for me. He always encouraged me, introducing me to many a forumite at races and always there with a bit of banter and wisdom.
My thoughts are with his family and all runners and riders who will be saddened by his loss.
Such a terrible shock for all who were obviously so very privilaged to have known him, but also for those of us who didn't but who share such a love of these places and affection for the people we share them with. Some of us hoped for the best, but feared the worst as the race was paused between Hart Crag & Fairfield while the helicopter landed yesterday.
We all send our deepest sympathy to Daz's family and friends and to everyone at Pennine at this very sad news.
Dave
(Eden Runners, Penrith)
Bloody hell, i'm in shock here.
I've had some 'real' fun with Daz on here over the years.
To the Regiment - I Wish I Was There
A huge loss. Just a massive shock. He really was as fit as a fiddle.
I read this on facebook yesterday at it really hit me. Not sure what to say.. I got to know Daz over the years as he was one of those runners I always competed with at some point during the race, and he tended to be at most races, earlier on I tended to get the upper hand but less so recently as he'd kicked on and become a better runner.. but we always had a chat after/before the race. It was always a nice competition with him, we'd talk/encourage/joke as we passed each other and he always made time for a chat at the end.
Run Free mate.
Only found out this morning.. really shocked. A massive loss to fell running both locally here in the Peak District and as a whole.