Dan John
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11-30-21 10:59 PM - Post#914998
Over on instagram, I made a post and read my forward. coachdanjohn
I have heard the term "heavy heart" a million times in my life, but today I feel it. When Laree left me a "call me!" text, I think I knew.
Dave was my hero. I would hope he considered me his friend. My heart goes out to Laree. She is the best of us.
If I wasn't clear, Dave Draper died today. He is in that rare air of our world: a person of kindness AND a body of knowledge...as well as a body of muscle.
Enough for now. Let's gather together soon and remember him.
Daniel John
Just handing down what I was handed down...
Make a Difference.
Live. Love. Laugh.
Balance work, rest, play and pray (enjoy beauty and solitude)
Sleep soundly. Drink Water. Eat veggies and protein. Walk.
Wear your seat belt. Don’t smoke. Floss your teeth.
Put weights overhead. Pick weights off the floor. Carry weights.
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Franko
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tom6112
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chrishighcock
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RupertC
Total Posts: 1479
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12-01-21 01:50 AM - Post#915007
Rest in peace! My thoughts are with Laree.
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iPood
Total Posts: 2360
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12-01-21 02:50 AM - Post#915011
My deepest sympathies to you, Laree.
This is a very sad day, indeed.
"I think we often spend too much time focusing on max fitness
and not nearly enough on maintaining our minimums.
It seems we need to think sustainable rather than obtainable.
Meaning whatever we do today, we can do it again tomorrow.
Never taking so much from ourselves that we can't."
Dan Martin |
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Gunny72
Total Posts: 410
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12-01-21 02:58 AM - Post#915012
This is really sad to hear.
My sincere condolences to Laree and family.
Dave had a unique way of writing. I used to receive his weekly newsletter via email. Whenever a topic of his resonated with me, I would email Dave a quick reply. This was probably once a year.
Dave would always reply back almost immediately despite the massive time difference in his own mystic way with words.
Rip
Andrew Gunn,
Brisbane, Australia
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thomasjbarrett
Total Posts: 87
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12-01-21 05:04 AM - Post#915014
I'm so sorry about the loss, may he rest in peace. Never had the pleasure of meeting Dave, but loved his writings. Sending my greatest condolences to Laree and family in this time.
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Bill Ripley
Total Posts: 213
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12-01-21 07:43 AM - Post#915018
Oh no! Sincere condolences Laree. RIP Dave.
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Steve Rogers
Total Posts: 6158
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12-01-21 08:40 AM - Post#915020
RIP
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BrianBinVA
Total Posts: 5140
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12-01-21 09:37 AM - Post#915024
So sorry to hear this -- thoughts and prayers to you, Laree.
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Brian Hassler
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Pontyclun
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12-01-21 10:54 AM - Post#915028
This is such sad news. Deepest condolences to Laree, family and friends. Sending all my love.
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AAnnunz
Total Posts: 24932
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12-01-21 10:57 AM - Post#915029
I'm heartbroken.
Rest in peace, Brother Iron. Love you, Laree.
| Be strong. Be in shape. Be a man among men, regardless of your age or circumstances. |
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Larry Martin1
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WxHerk
Total Posts: 334
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12-01-21 12:06 PM - Post#915032
RIP. Deepest Love and Respect.
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RickC
Total Posts: 51
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12-01-21 12:37 PM - Post#915033
It has been years since I posted here. I just read the news. Dave was an amazing human .. kind, thoughtful and real. He will be missed. RIP.
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Arsenio Billingham
Total Posts: 159
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12-01-21 01:20 PM - Post#915034
I'm so sorry for your loss. I didn't know him personally, but he's the reason I started lifting. There was something about the way Dave wrote and interacted with the readers on this site - no judgement, no pretense, just a genuine interest in answering our questions and sharing his knowledge with us. He made you feel like you belonged, no matter where you were in your journey. That's something the world (both the "fitness" world and otherwise) could use a lot more of now.
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Silverback61
Total Posts: 1834
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12-01-21 01:43 PM - Post#915035
My sincerest condolences to Laree and family.
It Is Better To Be Stronger Than You Look, Than Look Stronger Than You Are
My Weights Are In Freedom Units
DEADLIFTS RULE!!
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Old Miler
Total Posts: 1744
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Dave... 12-01-21 03:23 PM - Post#915037
Laree, my deepest condolences ... hopefully this site will help thousands more to discover and remember him...
Edited by Old Miler on 12-01-21 03:24 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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Jordan D
Total Posts: 771
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12-01-21 03:38 PM - Post#915038
His life will be celebrated for a long time.
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Jordan Derksen
Total Posts: 392
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12-01-21 03:55 PM - Post#915040
My condolences to Laree and family for their loss. Allowing Dan to run this forum on Dave's website shows the kind of giving and supportive person he was. Even though I didn't know much about Dave myself, his generosity in that regard really impacted my life and helped me find the balance I need in my training.
RIP.
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JDII
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Dave... 12-01-21 04:05 PM - Post#915042
Sorry to hear of the passing of such a legend. Condolences to Laree and the entire family
Edited by JDII on 12-01-21 04:06 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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Pepper
Total Posts: 296
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12-01-21 06:08 PM - Post#915047
Oh no. I am so sorry, Laree. Rest in peace, Dave.
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Upwind
Total Posts: 404
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12-01-21 07:44 PM - Post#915053
One of the good guys. No pretense. No bs. My condolences Laree.
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Justin Jordan
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jamej
Total Posts: 510
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12-02-21 07:47 AM - Post#915075
Laree,
I'm so sorry - I am praying for you and Dave.
Sincerely,
Jim
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scottiebeans
Total Posts: 85
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12-02-21 09:38 AM - Post#915078
RIP Dave
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Arsenio Billingham
Total Posts: 159
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12-02-21 01:45 PM - Post#915083
Not sure if others have seen it, but Arnold posted a nice tribute to Dave on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CW6vUlwveST/?utm_so urce=ig_web_copy_link
"Dave Draper was an inspiration to millions of people all over the world, including me. He was one of my idols. In Austria, I kept his cover of Muscle Builder magazine on the wall above my bed for motivation, and when I saw him starring in “Don’t Make Waves”, I thought, “My dreams are possible.” When I got to America and finally met Dave, I learned his heart was as big as his pecs. He even hand-built my first furniture when I moved to Santa Monica, and let me tell you, he was talented. Can you imagine meeting your idol and becoming his training partner and traveling all over the world together? I was in heaven. He couldn’t have been more welcoming, and he was a fantastic training partner who always pushed everyone around him in the gym to be better. He was an amazing writer and a great family man. I will miss the Blond Bomber, but his memory will always be with me. My thoughts are with Laree and the whole family."
I hope words like this are a comfort to you, Laree, and anyone else who is missing Dave right now. Speaking of Laree, is there anything we as a community can do for her?
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Henry
Total Posts: 1461
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12-02-21 02:35 PM - Post#915087
Such a sad day, much love to Laree, family and friends.
"Go Henry - Live, lift, learn and grow - Never quit - Dave Draper" |
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Vinny Tanner
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Dave... 12-02-21 04:14 PM - Post#915093
Dan, it was sad to hear the news, but it was beautiful to hear you read the book. It was a great tribute.
All my love to Laree and those close to Dave during this sad time.
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Edited by Tyler Durden on 12-02-21 04:14 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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Cearball
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John Mc
Total Posts: 237
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12-04-21 09:36 AM - Post#915145
Laree,
I am sorry for your loss and thinking of you and your family. All of our stories end, but the one he wrote will certainly endure and continue to be an inspiration for many.
John McDonough
Rolling, Bouncing, Crashing And Occassionally Getting Into The Flow On The Singletrack Of Life
http://www.iamcurious.net
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Craig1971
Total Posts: 250
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12-04-21 08:08 PM - Post#915161
Sorry to hear this. Rest in Peace.
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Jon Howell
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RIP Dave. And my deepest sympathies to Laree.
Dan, I hope we all can have that get-together you mentioned. I'll be there.
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DanMartin
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RIP Dave. And my deepest sympathies to Laree.
Dan, I hope we all can have that get-together you mentioned. I'll be there.
Did someone say Bash?
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Stingo
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RIP Dave. And my deepest sympathies to Laree.
Dan, I hope we all can have that get-together you mentioned. I'll be there.
Did someone say Bash?
…..Do you hear what I hear??
Sure sounded like that.
~ Stingo ~
“A wise man once said nothing”
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