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Dan Schulz may he RIP!

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by Nigel Lew, Nov 9, 2009.

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    It is with a heavy heart, to say the least, that I announce the passing of Dan Schulz. Dan passed away at his home yesterday due to what is likely complications from pneumonia or something similar. He was quite sick the last time I spoke with him.

    If you don't know who he is I suggest you check out a few of his posts here and on sitepoint such as http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=1396377#post12104573

    Dan was a flippen rock star and never selfish with his knowledge. He was a major asset to any site he was on and will be deeply missed by all.

    I am frankly at a bit of a loss for words. He is one of the nicest guys I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He was certainly the most skilled.

    Fear not, his legacy will live on. He was a staff member on sitepoint so you can follow some updates here http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/showthread.php?t=646396 (thanks to Buffalo for the heads up)

    I am quite certain those folks will do something suitable to commemorate Dan's contributions to the SEO community. They are frankly too sizable to sum up in a post.


    Off to rethink what is really important in this life,
    Nigel
     
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    Nigel Lew, Nov 9, 2009 IP
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    stephen082 Active Member

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    Dan was really helpful while giving suggestions and answers to webmaster's queries. I had bookmarked some of his posts filled with immense knowledge.

    May his soul rest in peace.
     
    stephen082, Nov 9, 2009 IP
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    JessieJames27 Active Member

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    Is this for real?

    If it is, then I'm really sad to hear this. All of his post are valuable and informative. I really like his style and generosity when it comes to his SEO knowledge. I really admire this person.

    May he rest in peace :(
     
    JessieJames27, Nov 9, 2009 IP
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    Nigel Lew Notable Member

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    No, I just make up pain.

    Nigel
     
    Nigel Lew, Nov 9, 2009 IP
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    We miss you Dan!

    May his soul RIP...
     
    sandeepdude, Nov 9, 2009 IP
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    Really tragic news... Dan was a great teacher and a powerful example of how helpful and professional we should all be. As sad as it is, it also reminds me how glad and lucky I am to meet so many wonderful people online. Its easy to take for granted, but things like this really knock it back home.
     
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    waao! i'm so shocked and took me a while to grasp the reality. i have to say that few popular forums including DP, sitepoint, seo.com lost an asset. may his soul rest in peace
     
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    May his soul rest in peace.

    He was really a highly valuable member of DP (and other) communities. Personally, he helped me a lot with realizing what SEO actually is and how to approach it the right way.

    You will never be forgotten, Dan!
     
    dmi, Nov 10, 2009 IP
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    R.I.P Dan you was a great man.
     
    My220x, Nov 10, 2009 IP
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    I'm new so I'm just coming across a very few of his postings... I can already see what a great guy and asset he was to the community. His helpful spirit is clear. May he rest in peace and may his family find some comfort in this time of trouble.
     
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    Rest in peace Dan You will be missed:(
     
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    Rest in peace Dan. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
     
    W Lee, Nov 10, 2009 IP
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    agreed, very helpful guy
    RIP Dan :(
     
    Brandon Sheley, Nov 10, 2009 IP
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    OMG Nigel. I'm at Pubcon in Vegas getting ready for the keynote kick off and I can't believe what I just read. When he went AFK for a week after discussing the SEOAllStar gig, he PM'd me that he had gotten out of the hospital but I didn't really inquire for what. I don't like to delve too deeply into the lives of those I meet online unless they volunteer.

    And you're correct. He was an awesome person, contributor, SEO, and I'm sure many more things that we who only know him online don't know about. He was one of a handful of peeps here that I respected and learned from.

    I am just really at a loss of words, and can only say that he will truely be missed. What a loss to this and other forum communities where he contributed so much of his knowledge.

    God bless you Dan!
     
    Canonical, Nov 10, 2009 IP
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    Dan also help me and gave me answers to the things I don't know..I am sad that one of the guru passed away..thanks for everything..May you REST in PEACE...God Bless Dan.
     
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    Bye dan, thank you for all you the helps. We did not forget your thoughts.

    Rest In Peace buddy.
     
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    Wow, that is terrible...I've admired his posts for years. HUGE asset to Digitalpoint... He will be missed.
     
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    This is shocking.
    Dan was the first person to help me out on this forum And that too personally through PM's
    RIP Dan
     
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    It's really very sad.
    we miss you DAN.
    Dan help me to solve my many queries in seo through PM's
    As being a fresher in seo I always get inspiration from DAN's posts.
     
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    One of the best informed contributors, and always generous to pass on his knowledge. Very sad news, he'll be much missed.
     
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