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Post by Admin Team on Mar 17, 2011 17:00:54 GMT
It is with great sadness that we have to announce that Dave Maloney, known to us all as "District Dave" and the first founder of this site, passed away peacefully at his home this morning following several months illness.
As members of Dave's "internet family" we are all deeply saddened by his passing and we are sending condolences to his wife and family.
The Forum Adminstrators have been in touch with Dave's family and they are aware of this thread which we'd like you all to treat as a book of condolence for Dave.
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SE13
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Post by SE13 on Mar 17, 2011 17:06:05 GMT
I'm saddened to hear the news.
Having had the pleasure of meeting Dave, I'm sure you'll agree that The World has lost a thoroughly nice man.
My thoughts are with Dave's family.
RIP Dave.
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Post by solidbond on Mar 17, 2011 17:07:22 GMT
Just wanted to say that Dave was a true gent and a good friend. He will be greatly missed by all those who had the fortune to know or work with him. He will always be remembered.
RIP Dave
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Post by TMBA on Mar 17, 2011 17:13:05 GMT
Why does it always happen to the nice people? Dave you will be sadly missed by us all, my deepest condolences to your family.
TMBA.
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Post by Colin D on Mar 17, 2011 17:16:51 GMT
Thank you Dave for your foresight in starting this place for us UndergrounD fans to meet. You will be greatly missed by all, but never forgotten.
My sincere condolences to Dave's family.
Colin D
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Post by Colin on Mar 17, 2011 17:18:04 GMT
It was through Dave's original trainweb website that I was inspired to apply for the job of train driver - had I known how boring it be....!! ;D - anyway that was always the thing I found with Dave, he had this natural ability to inspire others (not that he seemed to know it himself) and it is one of the many qualities that made him a good instructor operator.
Dave will be sadly missed but he has left a lasting legacy with this, his forum. Even to this day he was always surprised at how it managed to get past 50 members - see, he just didn't appreciate how he inspired others to join & contribute!!
Well it's time to put your feet up and have a rest now Dave...
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2011 17:23:57 GMT
Sad news indeed, having worked with him for several years I can wholeheartedly agree that he was a true gent. This forum will indeed be part of his legacy, along with the many drivers he has trained over the years.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2011 17:29:31 GMT
Rest In Peace Dave, you'll be missed.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2011 17:34:48 GMT
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Post by Phil on Mar 17, 2011 17:36:06 GMT
Dave was one of the genuine good guys - not an ounce of malice in him anywhere.
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Post by Chris W on Mar 17, 2011 17:39:37 GMT
Dave's persona on the forum was the same as meeting him in person... kind and thoughtful with a keen sense of fair play.
Rest in peace Sir... you'll be sadly missed by many many people.
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Post by ruislip on Mar 17, 2011 17:41:58 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2011 17:48:09 GMT
This is very sad news.
Dave and I were working on several projects for the District Line at London Underground whilst he was off driving duties and I shall press to ensure his plans are followed through.
He was hopefull of returning to driving and instructing duties soon, which he enjoyed greatly.
His train may have terminated, but his legacy shall do many more rounders.
RIP Dave.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2011 17:48:35 GMT
Well, that's some very bad news. At least he went peacefully!
RIP Dave.
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Post by Chris M on Mar 17, 2011 17:49:22 GMT
This is very sad news for all who knew him, including those like me who only had the pleasure of meeting him for a short while. My thoughts are with his family and friends.
The best people leave this world with great legacies. Dave has done this not only through the many people who he has directly helped though his work as an instructor operator, but also through the setting up of this place. I hope that his name remains atop this forum as a long-lasting legacy to the great man.
Chris
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2011 17:55:09 GMT
What sad news. My condolences to his family and all who knew him personally.
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Post by setttt on Mar 17, 2011 17:57:27 GMT
Very sad news indeed. I feel privileged to have met Dave and later work alongside him at Acton. He was a credit to LU and will be sadly missed.
Rest in peace.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2011 18:13:58 GMT
This is very sad news. All of us who use this site must feel a sense of loss even though most us never actually met him. I only met him very briefly once at the Acton Depot meet last year. A smile and a handshake. That was all. Even so it was nice to shake the hand of the man who began this site without which I wouldn't have met so many great people and from which I have learnt so much about LT and its history. My sincerest condolences go to all of his family and friends. Like Chris, I hope that the name of District Dave continues at the head of this site as it would indeed be a fitting tribute.
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Post by phillw48 on Mar 17, 2011 18:23:07 GMT
I never had the pleasure of meeting Dave, in fact I was not aware that he was ill. Sincere condolences to his friends and family.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2011 18:25:39 GMT
I sadly never met Dave, but from what I've heard he sounds like such a nice, kindhearted man who inspired and empathised with us all.
Thank you Dave for this amazing area where we can socialise and discuss such an interesting topic.
Thank you Dave, and my sincere condolonces with your family.
Robert
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Post by mrfs42 on Mar 17, 2011 18:34:24 GMT
I shall miss him; glad to have met him several times and enjoyed more than a few pints. Long may this forum and his website remain as a lasting tribute to an excellent person. |
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Post by Oracle on Mar 17, 2011 18:34:29 GMT
I had the great pleasure to dialogue with Dave when he was coming down to The New Forest with his wife, a while back. I am so. so sorry to hear of his passing. May he rest in peace.
My wife and I extend our sincererest condolences to his family.
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Post by gantshill on Mar 17, 2011 18:40:11 GMT
I am sorry to learn the sad news. This forum and the website are an excellent legacy.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2011 18:42:42 GMT
Respected and liked across the line, network and indeed much wider with this website.
Condolences to his family.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2011 18:43:27 GMT
I'm shocked and saddened in hearing this news. This forum/group/community has lost someone great!
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Post by superteacher on Mar 17, 2011 18:45:37 GMT
Very sad news. I met Dave on the last unrefurbished D stock run, and was lucky enough to shake his hand at the end. Just meeting him once was enough to make me realise what a nice bloke he was. Deepest condolences to his family. RIP Dave.
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Post by Rich32 on Mar 17, 2011 18:52:12 GMT
Such sad news.
Rest In Peace Dave and my sincere condolences to his family.
The world has lost one of the decent ones.
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Post by metman on Mar 17, 2011 18:59:25 GMT
Very sad to hear of Dave's passing. He was a top bloke, who always made time to have a quick chat on the few times I met him. As everyone has said, he was a truely nice man and we will miss him.
RIP Dave
Adam
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Post by programmes1 on Mar 17, 2011 19:03:32 GMT
Such sad news he will be missed my thoughts are with his family at this sad time.
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Post by londonse on Mar 17, 2011 19:04:59 GMT
RIP
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