Daniel McSkelly (27 Jun 1975 - 14 Dec 2023)

So sorry I couldn't be there today. He was such a lovely person and although I saw him a little while back I'm sorry I didn't get to chat again. So many memories from introducing me to the teenage mutant NINJA turtles to letting me live my childhood dream of being Wolverine, even if it was just in a roll play board game. There isn't a dice (Sorry Skell, a die) big enough to capture the odds of how rare you were.

I miss Dan, his loyal friendship, his sharp wit and as you said, his resilience. Thanks to his family and friends for arranging the livestream for those of us who couldn’t be there. It’s a privilege to able to share with you in this way, to pay respect to someone I met in person relatively few times over the years, but whose conversation was much more often heard, always worthwhile, funny and genuine, unafraid to call it as he saw it, and always punching up, never ever down. Sleep peacefully Dan. [h] it was an honour to know you.

My dear friend Skell. I have some really fond memories, some crazy ones and some proper belly-hurt laughing ones. You were a true gentleman, so thoughtful and caring. May you get some rest now. You’ll be very much missed. Thoughts are with your family and friends xxx

Daniel, we may have only met in person a few times (if you can remember exactly how many, were you really there?) but for many years you were a constant presence in online communities that we shared. So many laughs to look back on, I will greatly miss your sense of humour and will try to remember you with a laugh and a smile rather than a tear. RIP fella, my thoughts are with your family and friends.

The last of the straight arm drinkers. You will be missed old friend.

Ahhh Skel, you were such a lovely guy, with a kind heart and a passion for life. It’s about 19 years since I last saw you, which I think was at one of the wonderful Tickhill New Year’s parties! I first met you at 19 when you, Neil, Marcus and Pete visited Ben in Newcastle nearly every weekend. What a successful and I’m sure, happy life you’ve had. Funny, smart, kind, thoughtful, creative and a real zest for life. Gone far too soon but never forgotten. Sending heavenly vibes to you Skel and thoughts to your family and friends. RIP Skel xx

DAN, I sit and replay us sat on the floor at tenter balk Lane, many many hours with your transformer cars, your swimming and park days with Rachel and Stacey, so many memories, me pestering my boss for your first flat and your exitment off getting and insisting on a navy blue carpet, right through to out last hug and cuddle in Gerona, and our last conversation only rwo weeks ago, I'd give my right arm to do it all again, you always had such a lovely , kind soul full off valor with a moral compass to much no other.
I will truly miss you forever, RIP Daniel my heart is truly broken 💔

I had the honor of working with Daniel (known to me as Deem) on Flash Magic. I wrote a chapter of the book as well and it ended up being the launchpad of my career. We met on a online message board for people working with Flash and he was always such a kind, generous person. I was incredibly pleased when we ran into each other on another online space a few years ago and reconnected. Daniel was always learning and then immediately sharing his knowledge. He was truly one of the good ones. May his memory be a blessing.

A pleasure to have known you Dan, since your school days when you used to come around with Ben & Neil up to our time in Seville . Rest in Peace. Xc

Skell, it may be 29 years ago the last time I saw you, you will never be forgotten. I can hear your infectious laugh now. Taken too soon. RIP old friend. Emma

Thanks for some brilliant times mate. Sending love to Dan's family and friends

HumLove 🖤

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Go n-éirí an bóthar leat, 'deartháir'!

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