Chiangmai Foxy Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 (edited) The famous Photographer Dave2 and a good friend of many of us, who often frequented this forum with his photos and wit. I heard from a good friend who lives in daves apartment block that he has passed away and that many sets of flowers have been placed on his old red honda motorbike outside...furthermore we heard medical staff were in his room and he was taken away.. Not seen Dave for a week (usually see him 3 times a week or so in basic bar) , does anyone have any more information? Edited July 10, 2017 by Chiangmai Foxy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lannarebirth Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 If true that is very sad news. Dave2 has been an institution in this forum. I sincerely hope he comes along to post a picture of himself to dispel this sad report. Barring that, I expect photo documentation from beyond the veil will be posted in the not to distant future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiangmai Foxy Posted July 10, 2017 Author Share Posted July 10, 2017 My first post here for many years, even though i have lived here for 9 years and read cm forum every now again...its shame it had to be in these circumstances.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orang37 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Dave2's fine photography and contributions here so appreciated. Sad to hear this. ~o:37; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthai55 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Always a pleasure to read his posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyL Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Oh no, sadly you may be right. I looked at his profile and the last time he visited TV was on July 1st. He usually contributed a post every 2 or 3 days -- at least. Usually cheerful and with interesting photos. He will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Always enjoyed his posts and met him a few times. He really loved cats and would often help them out. We had that in common and a love for good food. He PMed restaurant suggestions from time to time. If this is true, RIP Dave 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMKiwi Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Dave 2 was always quick to appear with photos of places people were looking for and to backup with photos when a place was mentioned in blogs. He had a very good wit about him and I never read a bad word on any of his posts, unfortunately I never met the guy. I will miss his input on TV, one of the true helpers in life. I hope he finds the big lens in the sky and sends us a few photos from above...cheers big guy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonwilly Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 R.I.P. One of the good guys. john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elektrified Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Has this been confirmed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramrod711 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Sad news indeed. Always enjoyed his photos and helpful suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizard2010 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 RIP mate I always enjoyed your posts and photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmsally Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Has this been confirmed ? Any more details ? Always enjoyed his photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawhod Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 I have always been amazed at the rapidity with which he posted excellent photo's of a location someone made a post about... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 9 hours ago, NancyL said: Oh no, sadly you may be right. I looked at his profile and the last time he visited TV was on July 1st. He usually contributed a post every 2 or 3 days -- at least. Usually cheerful and with interesting photos. He will be missed. Has it been confirmed, July 1st is not so long ago especially if away. If it is confirmed then it is a sad loss to those who knew him personally and this forum will surely miss his regular photo contributions, which were the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkles Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Sad news indeed. May,to some, have just been a "name "on a forum but had the admiration of many of us and surprising no one close to him has come forward,then again its a very small percentage of local expats that frequent Thai Visa. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Smith Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 1 minute ago, Sparkles said: Sad news indeed. May,to some, have just been a "name "on a forum but had the admiration of many of us and surprising no one close to him has come forward,then again its a very small percentage of local expats that frequent Thai Visa. RIP And even fewer of the regulars bother posting on TV nowadays. CM forum very quiet the last 6 months or so.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiangmai Foxy Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share Posted July 11, 2017 (edited) On 11/07/2017 at 5:42 PM, uptheos said: Has it been confirmed, July 1st is not so long ago especially if away. If it is confirmed then it is a sad loss to those who knew him personally and this forum will surely miss his regular photo contributions, which were the best. Yes apparently so, as i indicated in my original post... He was taken from his room over a week ago by medical personnel in their chosen apparatus shall we say!!!..He didn't just leave his place and avoid posting on 'Thai Visa' or take a trip!!! Reefs were laid by his motorcycle, from many people living in his condo... chatted and had a beer with him a week ago, he seemed perfectly fine and healthy to me, exercising and having a few beers.. For those who need further information you can ask at his apartment.. *** removed**** Edited July 13, 2017 by CharlieH Address remived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanemax Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Can anyone give a description of him ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 How old was he ? R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Who is going to post photos now, he seemed to have a photo of everything, R.I.P., you will be sorely missed. regards Worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiangmai Foxy Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 11 hours ago, balo said: How old was he ? R.I.P. He was 71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanemax Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Just now, Chiangmai Foxy said: He was 71 Did he ride around on moped with "dave" written on it, written in sticky tape ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elektrified Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 25 minutes ago, sanemax said: Did he ride around on moped with "dave" written on it, written in sticky tape ? I met him one time. Nice guy who volunteered and fed stray cats. He rode a motorcycle with "David" stenciled on it as I recall. It was a few years back, but he appeared 65ish? and appeared to be in good health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiangmai Foxy Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 1 hour ago, sanemax said: Did he ride around on moped with "dave" written on it, written in sticky tape ? Yes he did, a red honda wave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanemax Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 2 minutes ago, Chiangmai Foxy said: Yes he did, a red honda wave Ah , Sorry to hear that I knew him in real life and knew him from here Didnt realise they were the same person Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhonKaenKowboy Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 RIP Dave. He was a man seeking the truth. I probably knew him from the days when John's was a good place to have a couple or 8 beers. If anyone has a photo of him, it might be helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmsally Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Seems like its confirmed then, sorry to hear this ,RIP Dave. We'll miss the pics !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyL Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 So sad Dave2 isn't here to post a photo of of himself. It seems that whenever someone put out a call for a photo of something around CM he'd respond immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landtrout Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 (edited) Sorrowful news indeed, and a serious blow to this small corner of the online world. I'm assuming (by the fact that this thread has been allowed to run...) that dave2's passing has in fact been confirmed by those in a position to know, and I can't help but feel the poorer for that knowledge. I'm still half waiting for him to pop up with a photo of some random airport sandwich, or... cats, or... spectacular graffiti ( or... Marilyn Monroe), signed with his trademark: "just joshin'!". We've never crossed paths (as far as I know, anyway...), but I consider myself to be in his debt, regardless. As I was attempting to gain a foothold during my early years in Chiang Mai, dave2 was an invaluable resource. Always helpful, always kind, ever cheerful, and ever handy with an illuminating photo to shine a light on what was (to me, then....) nothing but an impenetrable maze of tangled sois and alleyways. Well before we had Google Street View in Chiang Mai?..... we had dave2, and his apparently inexhaustible archives of timestamped photos taken of damned near every imaginable address in the city! I can only hope that whoever has inherited those voluminous archives has a thorough understanding of the awesome responsibilities that have befallen them! Just joshin'..... If any of you who were personally acquainted with dave2 catch wind of any events (official or semi-official...) intended to honor, memorialize or otherwise send this eminently admirable fellow along his way to wherever he's bound, I'd be more than humbly honored to attend. PMs welcome, or you could simply post to this thread, as I'm quite sure that I'm not alone in that sentiment! LT Edited July 12, 2017 by landtrout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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