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My story

 
David John Marchant
09 November 1973 - 03 June 2009

David was born in Croxley Green, attended Harvey Road and Durrants school, worked for Vodafone, Videotron and then for Orange for the past 12 years.

He was passionate about the outdoors, the environment, cycling, Karate, playing guitar, Thrash Metal music, socializing with friends and of course, motorcycling. Took part in many charity events and completed the Coast to Coast across the Pennines at Hadrians Wall, London to Paris and London to Brighton cycle rides.

Also walked the West Highland Way as well as many of the UK peaks, his soft spot was Wales where he would have loved to settle down working on outdoor activities and mountain walking.

He held a black belt in Karate, an art which he respected, practiced, researched and studied every day. He made some great friends there, whom he loved, during the 18 years he practiced it.

Always looked at ways to save energy and look after the environment in whichever way he could. Hated using the car and would avoid using it at all costs by taking his bicycle whenever possible.

Always ready for a chat with friends and neighbours, loved a catch up over a cold beer and a good curry. He loved spending quality time with friends and family and shared with everyone the things he enjoyed.

His all life true passion was motorbikes and enjoyed many rides within UK and Europe and looked forward every year to meeting up with good friends for the annual European trip and a few laps around the Nurburgring.

David was killed on a road accident during his return trip from his European Bike Tour. He spent two weeks biking around Switzerland, Italy and France and enjoying some of the most beautiful roads and sceneries. He enjoyed every minute of it.

He lived a short life which he managed to pack full of all the things he loved.

To his parents, Mary and John, to me, Lydia, his partner for 15 years, to his sister Hayley and her partner Leigh, family and friends, our tears and loss are immeasurable and he will always be alive in our broken hearts.

This Fundraising page is for a cause close to David's heart.
To use and aid development of renewable energies and promote sustainability.
Improve transport and increase pedestrian only areas as well as safer cycling routes so that they can be enjoyed by all.
To maintain our green spaces ensuring a place for future generations to enjoy.
To live in harmony with our planet by being responsible of our actions and their impact on the future.

Thank you for your donations on behalf of Friends of the Earth.
Please see more information on FOE below.

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Thank you for your support.
Lydia
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Hope this helps you reach your target on behalf of David Donation by Bob & Rachel 02/11/09  

£77.50

Dave, You continue in our heart. Today and always. Donation by Maribel y Fernando 08/09/09  

£150.00

It was a pleasure to know you dave. you'll be missed. Donation by gareth price 10/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by james shakespeare 10/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

A drink for you Dave! Thinking of you and missing you everyday! xx Donation by Adam ,candace & kids x 10/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

On behalf of the catering ladies, Vicarage Road, Methodist Church Donation by Mary Marchant 09/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

My thoughts are with you all at the sad loss of David. Take care of each other. Love Jos (Hayley's colleague @ Smiths Detection) Donation by Jos Melbourn 16/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Going to miss you loads. You'll always be remembered especially when having a few cheeky beers! Steve,Nicky&Oliver Donation by steve slinn 12/07/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

We will always miss you dearly x x x Donation by emilia&antony cockerell 08/07/09  

£50.00

It was a true honor to have known Dave, a very special man! Thank you. Donation by Katey Kearns 07/07/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

What a sad loss. Dave was a top man at Orange. A great friend and colleague. I miss him immensely. Donation by Vernon Lewis 07/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Thinking of you all x x Donation by Michelle Rawlings 06/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

A great guy whose memory will live on. Donation by Jess & Colin 05/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 05/07/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Forever in our hearts & thoughts all the wonderful memories will stay with us always love & miss you always our beautiful friend xxx Donation by Adam candace meg sam & Blue x 05/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

from all of us from the curry.. miss you always Dave xx Donation by adam & candace turner 05/07/09  

£292.50 + £82.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 03/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

In memory of one of the kindest people I have ever met and for Lydia. Donation by Juliet Davis 03/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Smiths Detection Danbury wishes to extend our deepest sympathy to Hayley and her family. You're in our thoughts. Donation by Diane Kraemer 01/07/09  

£100.00

As Hayley's employer, Smiths Detection would like to extend our sincere condolences to Hayley and her family on their tragic loss. Donation by Barbara Shannon 01/07/09  

£100.00

Donation by Anonymous 29/06/09  

£120.00 + £33.85 Gift Aid

You lived life to the full and achieved so much surrounded by all who loved you .The Stratton family xxxxxxx Donation by Daphne Stratton 29/06/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

I always remember you with a smile in your face. I really miss you, and you will go with us forever. You were more than a friend, you were my brother. Donation by Nano 28/06/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Missing you a lot and life will never be the same. Will continue where you left off and try to make a better world. Love xx Donation by Lydia Sanchez 28/06/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by Mick Scully 28/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

from cousins Helen, Julie and Diane Donation by Helen Royston 27/06/09  

£30.00

We remember him shortly after he was born, a nephew who will be greatly missed. Donation by Brian & Margaret Marchant 27/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

In fond memory of Dave ... one of the good guys. We'll miss you. xxx Donation by Jackie Fahey 26/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Are thoughts are with you all. Love Dawn and Kate xxx Donation by Dawn Worley 26/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Dave a true gent, you will always be remembered as the one that lived life to the fullest. You will be greatly missed. Donation by Abbey, Brad & Rhyder Madden 26/06/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
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