I have never met Daz but have read his posts on here and dropped in on his blog now and again. Reading the stories and posts on this thread proves just how liked he was. He came across as the type of person and friend we would all like to be.
Very sad news, my heartfelt condolences go to all his family & friends. RIP Daz xx
I'm glad Amanda and Josh are able to read these posts and take comfort from them. I can't imagine what they are both going through right now.Originally Posted by brett
I can think of no better words and so will not try. Well said Stef.
My condolences to his family - Daz leaves a legacy to be very proud of and I'm sure everyone on this forum feels the same.
Absolutely gutted, Daz did his BG the same day as Mrs C, he will be sorely missed our condolences to all his family and friends.
Agreed Rob.
I'm also wondering about a fund for daz, where we could make a donation to mountain rescue, as an alternative to inundating Amanda, Josh and family with cards and flowers? I am sure most of us would like to mark our respect and condolences in some way.
Last edited by OneHillWonder; 09-10-2012 at 08:51 AM.
Daz was old school in all the best ways.
My enduring memories are seeing him run every step up Lose Hill after 17odd miles of a Skyline recce in 2007, i had only been at it for 2 months or so and i couldnt understand how it could be done. I worked harder, got fitter, faster and stronger until i could run up and down all kinds of hills, always wanting to catch him one day. I even thought i had a chance once when he wasnt far ahead at Sedbergh....then my wheels fell off....
Seeing him then go on to improve and really achieve his potential has been an inspiration and a great reminder of the value of hard training. He was never afraid to work hard.
Also used to enjoy watching him descend, never known anyone fall as often!
A gentleman.
So sorry to hear about Daz....such a sad thing to happen. My thoughts are with his family...
I never met Daz, but still feel sad, and a sense of loss of a like minded person. I will miss his posts on this forum. RIP.
Alan Lucker (Bowland Fell runners)
Shocked to the core about this news. I only met Darren a couple of times at fell races and interacted with him a few times on here. It is clear from all these wonderful comments that he loved the sport and the people of all abilities who make it special. He will be looking down on all these comments with a big grin on his face, in the knowledge that he inspired so many.*
I remember a debate on the forum about teachers, he posted about how he had taken on some down and out kids at work and turned their lives around by giving them an opportunity, training and most of all belief. *He had faith in them and although I did not know him well, the qualities of a true gent and all round great guy were obvious.*
You feel helpless when thing like this happen. In my own way I'll donate and I hope others will to the mountain rescue team that did a great job at the weekend. I'll race next weeks relays with you in mind Daz, trying to emulate your efforts.
Just thought I'd add to the long list of acts of kindness done by daz h.
I asked a question this year on an Ennerdale Recce thread about the route round Haystacks and a day or so later got a PM from him out of the blue with a detailed description of the route I should be taking, with compass bearings and everything. I introduced myself at the race to say thanks. Afterwards, I read his blog and saw how happy he was that he'd managed to do it in under four hours. At the time I was very impressed. Now I'm just pleased for him that he achieved it and could enjoy the knowledge that he'd done it.
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