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srainhoutx wrote:I was privileged to have a long conversation today with Doc. He recalled 21 years, as a team working closely and privately with Dan. One thing he stated was the importance of the Weather Forum. He restated what we all knew, that this was his joy! He would call Doc over to see a ‘post’ or something happening in the Forum. We agree that this Weather Forum is a tangible Legacy to Dan Meador, our friend.
Indeed. This forum is a legacy to Dan Meador. Let's keep this forum.
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I agree...there is no better fitting tribute or memorial...
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I had the privilege of attending and speaking at a Celebration of Life yesterday for Dan. The gathering included 3 longtime Houston On Camera Meteorologists. I was honored to introduce Dr. Neil Frank as one of the other speakers that was attended by 250+ close friends and co workers. I hope to have a photo and a YouTube link to a Video Memorial of Dan’s life, later. It was an honor to meet some of our Weather Forum members as well. Also, Director Bill Read of the National Hurricane Center sent a very gracious e-mail to me and expressed his condolences. You never know who is reading our Weather Forum. A special thanks to the KHOU family and our 'powers that be' for all your help and assistance with video gathering/editing for Dan's Celebration of Life.

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It has been almost two months now and I still find myself thinking it can't be reality.

RIP, Dan Meador. We all miss you on the forums so much.
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Thanks for the post, AZ. We have different opinions about Dan in this short time since his passing. At least you posted something.
It may take me a year to get over it. Some things just never seem real. Maybe because, for the folks in the forum, it all happened so suddenly and fast. We only had a few days to think about it.

It seems everyone else is over it. Good for them..

Later, AZ.
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Hey BB,

I am an official "lurker". I joined way back 4 years ago when I moved here to the KHOU area because I was afraid of what kind of weather we could go through in this area. I really looked forward to Dan's posts and they gave me the exact info I felt I needed to be safe. I was always comforted by his presence (as well as the posts by you guys and gals who are educated weather people). It was exactly the feeling I got by watching Dr. Neil on TV. I have thought of Dan many times, and enjoyed reading about his life and those who he touched. I just wanted to post, to encourage you. I am sure I am not the only "lurker" out here who misses him still.

Thanks for all you do BB!

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It’s hard to believe it has been almost 3 years since Dan Meador lost his battle to cancer. Dan (wxdata) would have been celebrating his 62nd birthday today. We miss you my friend and we are still carrying on the torch you passed to us to discuss the weather, to nurture and grow this Weather Forum that you so loved and know that you are smiling at just how much we have accomplished as a team.
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Wish he was here to celebrate his birthday and to see that we finally got the forum he wanted...Miss you Dan
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Still miss his wit, his charm and the class he exuded. This forum is a testament to him. I told David Paul that at the Hurricane Expo and you could see he still misses Dan.
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I cannot believe it has been three years since Dan Meador passed away. This forum has never been the same since. :(
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What an awesome guy. He really made this site and is definately missed.
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Dan's legacy lives on 24/7 through this weather board. I miss him and think about him everytime I log on!!!!! I am very proud to be apart of this weather family forum even though I don't post nearly as much as I used to. Then again, we've kinda been stuck in a benign (for the most part) weather pattern for the past couple of years. Here's to many more years of continued discussion, and dissemination of information on our weather forum. Miss ya Dan!!!!
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dan didnt lost his battle with cancer. cancer lost its battle with dan meador. dan defeated cancer and dan moved onto the next plane of existence. a different dimensional realm where he is located.
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Happy Birthday old Friend. Dan would have been 68 today. There is rarely a week and certainly not a weather event that takes me right back to the memories I have talking to Dan, sometimes almost hourly. I know Dan looks down on us and is incredibly proud of what our Weather Community has become. We miss you old friend and will continue the good work you began so long ago! :mrgreen:
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Yes. We were just talking about Dan ( and our mutual love for him) this past Thursday night on the phone. Those early days with us ( remember Katdaddy?) were like the Wild Wild West..:) We do miss him...
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Yes sir Tireman! The beginning days of the forum seems like yesterday. We miss you Dan but your legacy continues onward with the forum.
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Dan Meador lives on with this forum.
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My God I can’t believe it’s been that long already. It seems like yesterday when he was still posting on here. He will live with us forever.
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Every time i take a sip of coconut rum ...i think of Dan lol Great man!
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Happy 70th Birthday old friend. We still love and miss you!
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