I've just heard the very sad news of the death of one of the stalwarts on this and several other sites - David Maynard (Callsign Drader).
David, for those who encountered him, was notable for his remarkable knowledge of many different subjects and a particularly dry sense of humor.
I had a lot of contact with David over the years and it's an understatement to say he's going to be missed.
All our thoughts are with David's family at this time.
This is David's personal Bio:
About Drader
'From south Wales originally, I became an archaeologist by chance and have continued being one for about 20 years. Which is a lot of mud shifted. The nursing home where I was born is now part of the Celtic Manor and, by a nice bit of irony, I did the archaeology for several of their golf courses. I have managed to escape being on Time Team, when they came to Essex I went to work in France until it was safe to return. I now live on the edge of Chelmsford. Spend most of the time in the office now, doing all the stuff Time Team never shows (and surfing Armorama). Been modelling since before 1970 (not exactly sure when I started) and have been building AFVs almost as long. I like to think that I began at the beginning with the Airfix WW1 tank, but that may just be wishful thinking. Interests as far as armour goes are basically anything not WW2 German'.
David Maynard (Drader) 1962-2009
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OBITUARY
David Maynard (Drader)
jimbrae
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Posted: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 - 05:25 AM UTC
Henk
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Posted: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 - 05:34 AM UTC
That is a shock. My thoughts are with his family.
Kelley
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Posted: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 - 05:44 AM UTC
I just saw this sad news over on ML, David will indeed be missed. We never met except for in cyberspace, but he was indeed a fountain of knowledge and he always was willing to share it when needed.
God-speed David, and my prayers and condolences to his family.
Mike
God-speed David, and my prayers and condolences to his family.
Mike
staff_Jim
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Posted: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 - 08:10 AM UTC
Although I never met him or had many communications with him, David always struck me as a very decent guy and a great addition to this site and and the modeling community at large. I am sure we will all miss his presence here and elsewhere on the net.
I would also like to wish his family well in this time of loss.
Best regards,
Jim
I would also like to wish his family well in this time of loss.
Best regards,
Jim
Andronicus
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Posted: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 - 08:18 AM UTC
Hi Jim,
That's awful and upsetting news. David has always been very friendly and helpful to me and I always counted on him to respond to my questions - because he unfailingly did. He seemed straightforward and decent and I valued his input greatly and hoped to get to know him better.
My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and children.
God bless
A
That's awful and upsetting news. David has always been very friendly and helpful to me and I always counted on him to respond to my questions - because he unfailingly did. He seemed straightforward and decent and I valued his input greatly and hoped to get to know him better.
My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and children.
God bless
A
sgtreef
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Posted: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 - 01:02 PM UTC
Yes it strange I have not seen him around for awhile.
Quite young also makes us Older guys feel like living on borrowed time.
RIP and my condolences to his family.
Quite young also makes us Older guys feel like living on borrowed time.
RIP and my condolences to his family.
Grumpyoldman
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Posted: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 - 01:06 PM UTC
Sad news indeed. He will be missed here.
My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
SAS007
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Posted: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 - 02:04 PM UTC
Sad news indeed.
Although I did not know him I've read some topics and reviews he has done.
Another good member lost.
My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Steve C Jnr
Although I did not know him I've read some topics and reviews he has done.
Another good member lost.
My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Steve C Jnr
andy007
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Posted: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 - 02:37 PM UTC
That is quite a shock, My condolences are with David's family.
youngc
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Posted: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 - 10:08 PM UTC
I am very sad to hear this.
He was very knowledgeable about all matters IJA, a subject interest we shared. We also spoke about archaeology on a number of occasions... he was very passionate about that.
I would have loved the chance to meet this great guy.
Prayers going up for his family and friends,
Chas
He was very knowledgeable about all matters IJA, a subject interest we shared. We also spoke about archaeology on a number of occasions... he was very passionate about that.
I would have loved the chance to meet this great guy.
Prayers going up for his family and friends,
Chas
dropshot
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Posted: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 - 11:30 PM UTC
Sad news indeed, I would like to extend my condolences to his family & friends because I am sure he was a great guy,he was certainly helpful in all that he contributed. Rest In Peace David.
lestweforget
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Posted: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 - 12:10 AM UTC
Extremely saddened to hear this.
David was a top bloke and he will be hugely missed, my greatest sympathies for his Family.
David was a top bloke and he will be hugely missed, my greatest sympathies for his Family.
jimbrae
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Posted: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 - 12:25 AM UTC
I've just had this e-mail from David's brother, Richard and it seems like an appropriate way to thank all of you for your thoughts and tributes:
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Hi Jim,
Sorry to have to get in touch with you this way, I am Richard Maynard, David's brother. Just a quick note to thank you for the obituaries you have posted regarding the sad death of my brother - to say we are overwhelmed by the responses would be an understatement, and it is difficult to read the comments without a catch in the throat and tears welling in the eyes. We all would like to thank those who have posted their remembrances of David. I have considered registering myself on all the sites we can find his footprints on, but I last modelled many years ago (probably could not compete with David), and don't know if an account for this purpose would be a waste of server space... We know about him on Armorama, Military Modelling, missing lynx and airfix, any others gratefully appreciated, along with what his user name was and contact details for any relevant mods.
Regarding his accounts, we would like his posts to stand in case they can help others in the future, and new people can find the remarkable human being who was my brother
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