Dave Mahoney RIP

[Ant]

It is with immense regret and sorrow that I announce that one of our members has passed away.

He died, last Friday, of a heart attack.

Dave Mahoney was a fairly new member to SGL, but was active in astronomy both on the boards here and on UKAI. He was responsible for giving many people a good start in astronomy with his Scrapyard idea.

I knew him a little and will miss his input and knowledge.

Not really sure what else to say.

My thoughts are with his family.

Ant

[Jamie]

Rest in peace Dave.

[SteveL]

Quite a shock to everyone And after all the sh_t he has put up with over the last year or so with his health, and he got that all sorted, was on the mend, never moaned, never grumbled... then this

[FLO]

Am very sorry to hear that

[MikeD]

I only met Dave the once, liked him straight away, one of those people you just know you are going to like. he was a top bloke and will be missed.

RIP Dave.

Mike.

[barkis]

I didn't know him unfortunately, but a genuine guy I'll bet.

My sincere condolences to his family.

RIP.

[cygnusx1]

I did a few deals with Dave on UKAI scrapyard, he was a real gentleman with a great sense of humour even through his failing health.

Very sad news indeed.

[phillc]

Though i didn't know Dave,but its always sad when you hear news like this.

I would like to send my condolences to his family.

phillc

[George]

I didn't know Dave but as a fellow astronomer he will be missed, my deepest condolences to his family as I know they will be hurting deeply.

RIP Dave may you be where the Sky's are clear and dark.

[anthony]

Dave was an enthusiast and a laugh. People like Dave leave a big gap.

[NickH]

Dave, as some of you know was a real shining light in the UKAI forum, and as people have said, whilst a new guy here, would undoubtedly have brightened up the lives of anyone who met him. I saw him just before he went in to hospital, the last time, and he was still so upbeat, it was amazing. He donated (courtesy of some kindness from forum members) a scope, just a small Tasco, but a full scope, books and eyepieces, to me, which I passed on to a 9 year old lad who lives nearby (his nan is a friend and neighbour), and the look of joy on that kids face was amazing. His nan tells me that he plays with it more than his PS3 or Wii console, and always asks when I am out in the garden with my scopes, if he can have a look at the sun.

I miss him already, I think we all, who knew him do...he was just such a nice guy..

Say hi to Blackbeard if you're watching mate.. I am sure he'd love your tales in (sort of) his name.

Youtube lost one of it's most valued users too..

[Roy]

Like SteveL said, Dave had been through a hell of a lot this year and was on the mend.

Life can be very cruel at times.

[proflight2000]

very sorry to hear this, its a strange thing, there seems like loads of us who like this hobby as such, when in effect it is a quite small community. Best wishes to his family at this time.

[Paxo]

Very sorry to hear this very sad news, my deepest condolences to his family.

Steve..

[Jeff RV]

Rest in peace Dave , My thoughts are with his family.

Jeff.

[Rob]

Very sad to hear. Thoughts & best wishes to his family & friends.

Sad loss

[daz]

Very sad news indeed