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I am saddened to hear of his passing, but glad he's not suffering anymore. May God comfort his family & friends during this very difficult time. You have been such a good friend to him, Steve, and I'll continue to pray for you.

As an intimate friend of Dan's over the past 20 years, I will truly miss him and wish him a speedy journey. The world is certainly dimmer with his passing, but his work and memory live on in the hearts of those of us who knew him best.

Rest in peace, my friend.

Hon. Louis Ivan Molnar

Reading these posts it is very evident that Dan has indeed left his mark on the world. His love for weather, technology...and yes, Star Trek was shared by many, his ability to "weatherize" any topic...pointing out how weather either affected or was affected by historical events, like posting weather radar shots after the 9/11 attacks. We learned a lot, laughed a lot...alien powers and such....and all the while he worked tirelessly to maintain this forum and update everyone here. Dan, you will be missed...be at peace...and enjoy the view...

Just found out about Dan's passing and I am both shocked and very saddened. I last saw him on the 4th of July. He looked good and his spirits seemed high. It was later I found out that he was already in a great deal of pain and was in the final stages of cancer. What a brave and couragous person he was. To keep up such a positive attitude while in pain from such a terrible disease should be inspiring to all of us. As a professional Meteorologist, and self proclaimed weather geek, I always loved running into Dan at one of the bars downtown so we could talk weather. He was so personable and easy to talk to. It seemed like we could talk forever! We have certainly lost a great Meteorologist and a great person! Rest in peace Dan.

jcarr wrote:OK...watch carefully at 4 minutes..]

Oh my goodnes, thank you SO much for posting this Jcarr.... I can't stop crying. Dan was singing with so much love and enthusiasm!!! I saw him more than once in this video as the camera was panning left & right, that was absolutely beautiful!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing.

Here is a video of dan when he showed my photos on the weather http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ituuoN6Dzww. RIP Dan

That was a wonderful posting of Dan, jcarr. Thank-you. Dan was such a kind and giving individual.

So very sorry to hear of Dan's passing. Rest in peace, Dan.

srainhoutx wrote:I know some of you are wondering where wxdata has been. Dan has been privately battling a rare form of cancer since February. He has focused his attention to fighting this disease and continues that struggle. While he may not be around as often, he does log in occasionally and check on things as he can. We have quietly discussed this and his wishes were to keep this a private matter until a later time. Well, that time has come. Get better my friend. We miss you and we are sending you positive thoughts and best wishes for a full and complete recovery.

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Today, this has been a shocking and sad news to learn of Dan's passing. The first time I met Dan, we became immediate friends. I only wish there was more time and regret not making the time available to have done more as friends.

Heart broken over the news.

So sad to hear about Dan's passing. His enthusiasm for weather and willingness to share his knowledge of it shined through in his every weathercast and every post on this forrum. Whether we gleefully waited for a "snow miracle" or anxiously hung on every model run of a threatening Gulf storm, This was the place you wanted to be. This was in large part to Dan.

The many remembrances of Dan posted here show that he touched a lot of people. I have no doubt that they will be a comfort to his family at this most difficult time. Keeping this forum active with lively, discussion, I think, would be a fitting way to honor his memory.

My heartfelt condolences to his family. Rest in peace, Dan. Hailing frequencies closed.

My condolences to Dan's family, friends and co-workers on the news of his passing.

RIP Sir. Be at peace.

I certainly hate to hear this about Dan. The meteorologist world has lost a good one. He will truly be missed around here. Thoughts and prayers to all of Dan's family and friends.

I've been watching the videos of Dan on YouTube. The one showing him singing was amazing.
There are not any tears left to cry. Why is it always the good people who must suffer? Dan is all over this forum. I hope you all realize his pain and sacrifice while helping build this forum to be what it is today. Many of his posts were not to long before his journey on this earth was ending. It is going to be sad and difficult to carry on, but we can not let what he dreamed, and his hard work be in vein.

Arizona Desert loved Dan so much. Sometimes we look back at ourselves and we look like a fool.

God bless Dan Meador and his family.

Thoughts and prayers to all of Dan's family and friends. When I first came to KHOU during the 2004 season he taught me a lot of things and helped expand my knowledge of weather. I will never forget him...


Paul

Dan is all over google now. He even made the New York Times.

I'm so sad to hear of Dan's passing. I will keep his family in my prayers. Dan was always such a great guy, very smart and always had great answers and never made anyone feel less than. Dan was a great person to deal with some of the things here and past forums with such stride. I am so glad to have "known" him in the short stint that I did on the forums. Dan will be missed by many. Rest in Peace Dan among the skies you watched so diligently.

I know more than a few on the basement are saddened by the news as well.

I've just felt so empty inside since I heard the news. It's surreal to me. This is going to take some time for me to put this in perspective. I feel so bad about this. I never in a million years would have ever thought this would happen. I don't think any of us did. I'm trying to get "excited" about the potential tropical development in the Gulf but it's so hard to knowing that Dan isn't going to chime in with his wisdom. But yet, I know he is chiming in. He made this forum .... he brought all of us together .... This is part of his legacy and he needs us to trudge on and keep people informed and updated.
I was on the shores of Clear Lake last night and I saw the most beautiful rain shaft that literally was glowing to my southwest. I was thinking of Dan right when I saw it and thought...."This has got to be Dan's way of saying ... I am still here with all of you!!!!"
I have learned this weekend not to take anyone for granted ever again. Life is too short for all of us and we must love one another and respect all. Even as Biggerbyte said ... AZ loved Dan so much. This was true....even as annoying as he was!!!!!
Dan you have taught all of us alot!!!! I will never forget you my friend. May God continue to bless you. ....Oh ...can you have God throw a little rain our way .... it's gettin kind of dry!!!!! Thanks

Ed Mahmoud wrote:Prayers for Dan and his family at church today. May he spend eternity in the company of the Lord, and may his family be comforted.

He did a wonderful job setting up this board. Lets try to make it a testament and tribute ti his memory.

Agreed. I still can not believe he is gone. I still half expect him to pop back up and say..ha ha hailing frequencies are back open.....very sad. When is the funeral?

This is so sad to me.
Dan was a friend I never got to meet in person.

My wife came into the living room yesterday and said, "Your friend passed away."
For some reason I knew who she was referring to.

I remember many late nights on the boards with Dan.
(Katrina, Rita, Ike, Thunderstorms and Snow)
A really humorous and generous man that taught me a lot about weather.
You are missed.

RIP Dan.