This page is a tribute to our beloved son, Brother and Friend Dan, who tragically left us far too soon on the 15th of May 2024. Forever 33 years young, Dan’s vibrant spirit and extraordinary life will remain etched in our hearts.
Dan was fit, healthy and full of vitality, yet his bright journey was abruptly cut short by an undiagnosed heart condition. His passing feels deeply unnatural, yet amidst the heartache, we take solace in knowing there is no one to blame. For that we are eternally grateful.
Dan can best be described as a singular work of art, a one-of-a-kind magical soul, who lived a life as bold and beautiful as he was.
There was nothing ordinary about him. He was the first and only member of our family to get a tattoo, the first to travel around the world, and then to pursue his passion for music. Dan had the extraordinary ability to transform emotions and experiences into melodies and lyrics. He pursued his passion so fiercely that he made it a reality, successfully signing a record contract and creating an album of his own. His songs weren’t just music, they were stories, windows into his world, which we all were so privileged to hear and so proud to call him ‘Our Dan’. His music carries his signature, always original and unforgettable.
But Dan’s creativity wasn’t confined to his music. He lived every aspect of his life with the same artistry and intention. From exploring the world to excelling in his career, quickly becoming Director of Sales at Victor Aviation. Dan was embedded into the fabric of Victor and remembered as such by co-workers to Founders who have all detailed how remarkable Dan was to each and everyone one of them. Dan infused everything he did with the same care and depth that made his music so special.
But Dan’s magic wasn’t just in his achievements; it was in how he saw the world. He had an uncanny ability to look beyond the surface, to notice beauty and meaning where others might not. Every decision he made, every step he took, was instilled with intention and care. His life was a masterpiece, filled with passion, creativity, and love.
Dan embraced life fully and fiercely. He was present in every moment of his journey, living with a depth and authenticity that inspired everyone fortunate enough to know him. His absence leaves a profound void, but his memory fills us with warmth, pride, and gratitude for the time we shared. His legacy endures through his music and the countless lives he touched.
To honour Dan’s memory, we have established his memorial fund in partnership with C.R.Y (Cardiac Risk in the Young) as well as other like-minded parents and partners. Every week in the UK at least 12 apparently fit healthy young people die of undiagnosed heart conditions. C.R.Y.’s mission is to prevent these deaths by raising awareness, providing screening and vital research. We feel this will help to ensure that no other family endures the heartbreak we’ve faced.
Through this fund, and in every note of the music he created, Dan’s light and legacy live on.
Danny Boy may your songs echo forever in the hearts of those who loved you and in the skies you now illuminate. You are missed more than words can ever express and loved beyond measure.
Forever in our hearts.
