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ShayneTilley · Nov 9, 2009, 18:02

It's with great sadness that I announce the passing of a treasured member of the SitePoint Community, Dan Schulz.

Dan passed away at his home last night.

I hope you can all join me in offering our sincere condolences and support to Dan's family in this time of sorrow.

Dan joined the SitePoint community on May 25, 2006 and amassed 15,648 posts. Dan was awarded numerous accolades including Member of the Year in 2007, and quickly rose through the staff ranks, eventually becoming an Advisor with the design team.

I'd say there would be few members in this community that haven't come across Dan at some point. He was one of those unique individuals who treasured being able to help others, and I'm sure made all of us better people in some way.

We're currently discussing how we can honour Dan's contribution to the community and I'll share more information with you once it's finalized

Dan, on behalf of SitePoint -- you will be missed.

ryanhellyer · Nov 9, 2009, 18:16

ryanhellyer · Nov 9, 2009, 18:24

I spoke to Dan only a few days ago asking if he was alright. I normally chatted to him on MSN on most days and was alarmed when I realised I hadn't heard from him in over a week. He said he was unwell but getting much better. I never expected this though.

This is so sad to hear. He was by far the most talented HTML/CSS coder in the WordPress community and will be sadly missed by everyone.

RIP Dan

kohoutek · Nov 9, 2009, 18:28

I'm going to miss you, Dan. And I don't know what else to say.

Matt Mickiewicz · Nov 9, 2009, 18:30

Very sad. The news came as an absolute shock to me. He will be dearly missed.

Nadia P · Nov 9, 2009, 18:35

Still in shock from the news, it's so terribly sad - and he will be missed. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Force Flow · Nov 9, 2009, 18:40

This is certainly a shock and I'm saddened to hear the news. He was certainly a knowledgeable and talented fellow and it's unfortunate to lose him so early.

Rest In Peace

HAWK · Nov 9, 2009, 18:45

Dan was a pretty amazing guy. It's news like this that makes you take stock off all the good things in your life.

My thoughts are with Dan's brother, who also lost his mother recently.

AndyBeard · Nov 9, 2009, 18:47

I don't drop by here very often, but I knew Dan most through Twitter

His last tweet (I don't have enough posts here to include it as a link)

"Gimme a "Hell Yeah" if you feel 3 weeks is far too long to have the flu and pneumonia."

Datura · Nov 9, 2009, 18:57

Oh Dan, I miss you. What a shock. Such a promising young man you were.

Have peace

ryanhellyer · Nov 9, 2009, 18:58

http://www.wptavern.com/forum/forum-...an-schulz.html

mkoenig · Nov 9, 2009, 19:00

Im very sorry Dan's family. I did not know him on a personal level, but he has helped me many times. If i can help out in any way please let me know.

Maybe we could set up a Pledgie account for the family and advertise it on the site?

Im very sorry. I guess a good question is how did he die? If its personal i understand, but i am just curious.

While i only float in and out of sitepoint i do know dan was a huge force behind the site.

sarahk · Nov 9, 2009, 19:02

Just found out through DigitalPoint where Dan was a really valued member. I thought I'd just check to see if there were any posts that needed attention and all I found were pages and pages of "reports" where he'd helped to keep the place spic and span.

Such a shock, so young and yes, I really feel for the remaining members of his family.

ryanhellyer · Nov 9, 2009, 19:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyBeard

His last tweet (I don't have enough posts here to include it as a link)

Here it is:
http://twitter.com/danschulz/statuses/5347812473

buffalo · Nov 9, 2009, 19:04

Such sad news. Dan was a wonderful guy and I am glad that I had the chance to cross paths with him even if it only was online. He will be missed by me personally and all the rest of the staff at the SEO.com forum.

ryanhellyer · Nov 9, 2009, 19:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkoenig

Im very sorry. I guess a good question is how did he die? If its personal i understand, but i am just curious.

Here is a DM he sent me just before he sent that last tweet above. I'd contacted him as I was concerned not to see him on MSN for quite a while (we usually chatted on most days):

Quote:

I ended up being hospitalized. Influenza (possibly H1N1), pneumonia, severe dehydration, acute nausea (vomiting way too much)...

According to one of Dan's close friends, his family had a history of cold/flu related anyurisms, so I'm guessing it was probably related to that.

mkoenig · Nov 9, 2009, 19:22

His mom died a few months ago

http://www.dan-schulz.com/writing/pe...y-for-mom.html

That is awful.

yangyang · Nov 9, 2009, 19:26

I first talked with Dan at DigitalPoint, it is so shocking to hear about his passing.

He's really really a great guy worth a thousand accolades.

Life is so precious and fragile at the same time.

Loving and missing you, Dan!

firetown · Nov 9, 2009, 19:28

speechless and so sorry to hear this

Nigel Lew · Nov 9, 2009, 19:34

ehcck, I was just talking with him about a bunch of joint ventures when he became ill. I was just about to fire off an email to him when someone on DP alerted me to this post.

Dan was a stud and very giving with his knowledge. Evolution is a curious thing eh? He will be deeply missed. I really enjoyed my brief tenure working with him. Its quite disconcerting actually. He was way too young.

RIP Dan.

Nigel

bluedreamer · Nov 9, 2009, 19:39

Dan will be missed. He leaves behind lots of good.

HAWK · Nov 9, 2009, 19:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryanhellyer

According to one of Dan's close friends, his family had a history of cold/flu related anyurisms, so I'm guessing it was probably related to that.

Correct.

BPartch · Nov 9, 2009, 19:42

Oh my goodness!!!!

I often spoke with Dan on AIM. I had also noticed he had not been on in quite some time.

He was a very nice guy! I really enjoyed talking to him. He had such a passion for web design and wordpress. I loved the energy he had. He was always working on something.

This news is a total shock!

I had no idea he was ill. I barely even knew him really, but we talked like everyday for the last couple years. I tried countless times to get him to show me a pic of himself, but could not get him to budge.

I regret not having gotten to know him better!

Dan, I will miss you buddy!

Alex · Nov 9, 2009, 19:46

Very sad to hear this.

RIP Dan

molona · Nov 9, 2009, 19:47

I have no words. I am truly sad and shocked. So unexpected. So sorry. I will miss him.

My thoughts with Dan's family. His brother must be having such a hard time. No time to cope with everything.

Nov 9, 2009, 18:02	#1
ShayneTilley Team SitePoint Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,058	Dan Schulz RIP - We Will Miss You It's with great sadness that I announce the passing of a treasured member of the SitePoint Community, Dan Schulz. Dan passed away at his home last night. I hope you can all join me in offering our sincere condolences and support to Dan's family in this time of sorrow. Dan joined the SitePoint community on May 25, 2006 and amassed 15,648 posts. Dan was awarded numerous accolades including Member of the Year in 2007, and quickly rose through the staff ranks, eventually becoming an Advisor with the design team. I'd say there would be few members in this community that haven't come across Dan at some point. He was one of those unique individuals who treasured being able to help others, and I'm sure made all of us better people in some way. We're currently discussing how we can honour Dan's contribution to the community and I'll share more information with you once it's finalized Dan, on behalf of SitePoint -- you will be missed.

Nov 9, 2009, 19:22	#17
mkoenig Jewish Juggernaut Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,147	His mom died a few months ago http://www.dan-schulz.com/writing/pe...y-for-mom.html That is awful. Last edited by mkoenig; Nov 9, 2009 at 19:26. Reason: months not days

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Nov 9, 2009, 18:16	#2
ryanhellyer SitePoint Mentor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,248

Nov 9, 2009, 18:24	#3
ryanhellyer SitePoint Mentor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,248	I spoke to Dan only a few days ago asking if he was alright. I normally chatted to him on MSN on most days and was alarmed when I realised I hadn't heard from him in over a week. He said he was unwell but getting much better. I never expected this though. This is so sad to hear. He was by far the most talented HTML/CSS coder in the WordPress community and will be sadly missed by everyone. RIP Dan

Nov 9, 2009, 18:28	#4
kohoutek Mah-lye-kuh Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Hamburg, Germany Posts: 2,364	I'm going to miss you, Dan. And I don't know what else to say.

Nov 9, 2009, 18:30	#5
Matt Mickiewicz SitePoint Co-founder Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 2,841	Very sad. The news came as an absolute shock to me. He will be dearly missed.

Nov 9, 2009, 18:35	#6
Nadia P Community Advisor Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: NSW Australia Posts: 3,930	Still in shock from the news, it's so terribly sad - and he will be missed. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Nov 9, 2009, 18:40	#7
Force Flow Computer Slayer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Northeastern USA Posts: 1,287	This is certainly a shock and I'm saddened to hear the news. He was certainly a knowledgeable and talented fellow and it's unfortunate to lose him so early. Rest In Peace

Nov 9, 2009, 18:45	#8
HAWK Renegade Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,930	Dan was a pretty amazing guy. It's news like this that makes you take stock off all the good things in your life. My thoughts are with Dan's brother, who also lost his mother recently.

Nov 9, 2009, 18:47	#9
AndyBeard SitePoint Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2	I don't drop by here very often, but I knew Dan most through Twitter His last tweet (I don't have enough posts here to include it as a link) "Gimme a "Hell Yeah" if you feel 3 weeks is far too long to have the flu and pneumonia."

Nov 9, 2009, 18:57	#10
Datura So? Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida USA Posts: 5,565	Oh Dan, I miss you. What a shock. Such a promising young man you were. Have peace

Nov 9, 2009, 18:58	#11
ryanhellyer SitePoint Mentor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,248	http://www.wptavern.com/forum/forum-...an-schulz.html

Nov 9, 2009, 19:00	#12
mkoenig Jewish Juggernaut Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,147	Im very sorry Dan's family. I did not know him on a personal level, but he has helped me many times. If i can help out in any way please let me know. Maybe we could set up a Pledgie account for the family and advertise it on the site? Im very sorry. I guess a good question is how did he die? If its personal i understand, but i am just curious. While i only float in and out of sitepoint i do know dan was a huge force behind the site.

Nov 9, 2009, 19:02	#13
sarahk SitePoint Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 11	Just found out through DigitalPoint where Dan was a really valued member. I thought I'd just check to see if there were any posts that needed attention and all I found were pages and pages of "reports" where he'd helped to keep the place spic and span. Such a shock, so young and yes, I really feel for the remaining members of his family.

Nov 9, 2009, 19:04	#15
buffalo SitePoint Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: at Digital Point Posts: 16	Such sad news. Dan was a wonderful guy and I am glad that I had the chance to cross paths with him even if it only was online. He will be missed by me personally and all the rest of the staff at the SEO.com forum.

Nov 9, 2009, 19:26	#18
yangyang SitePoint Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: kavoir.com Posts: 42	I first talked with Dan at DigitalPoint, it is so shocking to hear about his passing. He's really really a great guy worth a thousand accolades. Life is so precious and fragile at the same time. Loving and missing you, Dan!

Nov 9, 2009, 19:28	#19
firetown SitePoint Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 4	speechless and so sorry to hear this

Nov 9, 2009, 19:34	#20
Nigel Lew SitePoint Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carbondale,Co. Posts: 37	ehcck, I was just talking with him about a bunch of joint ventures when he became ill. I was just about to fire off an email to him when someone on DP alerted me to this post. Dan was a stud and very giving with his knowledge. Evolution is a curious thing eh? He will be deeply missed. I really enjoyed my brief tenure working with him. Its quite disconcerting actually. He was way too young. RIP Dan. Nigel

Nov 9, 2009, 19:39	#21
bluedreamer SitePoint Wizard Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Middle England Posts: 2,436	Dan will be missed. He leaves behind lots of good.

Nov 9, 2009, 19:42	#23
BPartch Is in total shock!!!!! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 6,596	Oh my goodness!!!! I often spoke with Dan on AIM. I had also noticed he had not been on in quite some time. He was a very nice guy! I really enjoyed talking to him. He had such a passion for web design and wordpress. I loved the energy he had. He was always working on something. This news is a total shock! I had no idea he was ill. I barely even knew him really, but we talked like everyday for the last couple years. I tried countless times to get him to show me a pic of himself, but could not get him to budge. I regret not having gotten to know him better! Dan, I will miss you buddy!

Nov 9, 2009, 19:46	#24
Alex SitePoint Guru Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Trenton, Georgia Posts: 621	Very sad to hear this. RIP Dan

Nov 9, 2009, 19:47	#25
molona Community Advisor Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: from Madrid to Heaven Posts: 3,047	I have no words. I am truly sad and shocked. So unexpected. So sorry. I will miss him. My thoughts with Dan's family. His brother must be having such a hard time. No time to cope with everything.