Orangeyes ... Sad News

[rrlbees]

It is with great sorrow to inform everyone that Orangeyes (Dan Johnson) passed away last night after a valiant months long fight. There was not a bigger SU fan than Dan. Not just football and men's basketball, but also Lax, women's basketball, women's softball etc.

He will truly be missed by a lot of people, not just this fan community but by the many other friends he had made and of course his family and relatives. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers and keep Dan in your hearts.

We will post details of the arrangements when we know them.

God bless Dan, we'll miss you.

 

[texasorange]

R.I.P. Orangeyes.

 

[SmilinBob]

He made my life better and to me that is what we want out of others. Thank you for introducing me to him via this site and my prayers to his family. You will be missed OE.

 

[TexanMark]

Truly saddened. He will be missed greatly. More important than what he did here for us was he was an excellent Husband/Father/man to his family and friends. Dan RIP.

 

[RMH44]

Even though I never meant OE in person...this news really stings. He will be missed.
R.I.P Orangeyes.

 

[Faegan]

That is so sad... such an amazing, selfless member of the Syracusefan community. Prayers to him and his family.

 

[OrangeFreek]

RIP OrangeEyes... Sad day for the Cuse family...

 

[CuseLegacy]

My heart and prayers go out to Dan's family. Even though I never met Dan I too feel as if I have lost a friend who will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace Orangeyes.

 

[TheOrangeBuddha]

So very sad. My prayers to Dan's family and other friends. He will truly be missed.

Peace

 

[Antz201]

This is so sad, he will be missed, my condolences to his family... R.I.P Dan

 

[CuseLegacy]

Coach Scott Shafer‏@Coach_Shafer 13m
Rest In Peace Dan Johnson. A great man, father, husband who loved Syracuse. Bless his family. #OrangeNation

 

[CuseTroop]

I don't even know what to say... Meeting and talking with dan during the BC game, and the Indiana game made my whole trip. He was truly an amazing man. Prayers for his family. Luckily it seems like he has a great son, and some amazing grand kids that will keep the family love for everything Orange alive.

Rest in peace, Dan. Thanks for being so nice to me

 

[Nick44]

R.I.P.

 

[OrangeViking]

Prayers for Dan and his family. Getting to meet Dan accidentally at Physical Therapy and spend time with him there, and then at some of the tailgates was awesome. He was a Great guy, and super ambassador for the board. His super-human efforts in providing a central news clearinghouse for SU fans here will never be duplicated. His loss leaves me deeply saddened. RIP Dan. Something permanent should be done to memorialize this great man and SU fan. He touched alot of lives.

 

[Madbiker]

So sorry to hear of Dan's passing. My heart goes out to his family. Very sad.
RIP OrangeEyes, we will all miss you.

 

[CuyahogaCuse]

Coach Scott Shafer‏@Coach_Shafer 13m
Rest In Peace Dan Johnson. A great man, father, husband who loved Syracuse. Bless his family. #OrangeNation

This is how I learned of this news. Just in shock.

 

[orange_in_VA]

I've already said what I had to say in the other thread, but it can't be said enough. RIP Dan. Your Cuse Family will forever miss you. #Inspiration

 

[jkm54]

I only knew of OE as one of the true leaders of this fanboard. Needless to say, he is the type of fan that should make every one of us be the best possible fan we can be. In my estimation, inspiring others to be better, in any way or at anything, is the ultimate testament to a person's character. Sincerest condolences to his family.

 

[omniorange]

I only knew Dan/OE through these boards, but this is such sad news. My prayers are with his family today. OE you were a blessing to all of those who knew you and to these boards. You will be missed.

Neil

 

[brandokc]

I'm not a religious man, but if I were I would imagine Ernie Davis is showing Dan around and thanking him for all he did to preserve his memory.

 

[Chris02M]

RIP DAN. From the little I knew of him from this board and the many people who spoke of him he sounded like a great person and a true fan. My condolences to his family and all the board members who knew him more than me.

 

[orange79]

The only good thing about this is that Dan's suffering is at an end. Heartfelt condolences to his family.

Godspeed, Dan

 

[44Jack]

RIP Dan - and thank you from all of us who have used your articles as a way to stay connected.

You will be missed - prayers go out to your family

 

[tep624]

RIP. Never met the man in person but always came off as a class act around here. I just read an article a few days ago about the surgeries he was going through and how he was still diligently posting his daily articles on the board even enduring that. Really puts things in perspective and the kind of person he was. He'll definitely be missed.

 

[Orange Lotus]

I am truly saddened to hear the news even though I never had the honor of knowing him personally. My tribute to him is in the fact that I could stay close to all things Orange every day by coming here are looking at the articles that he would painstakingly find and download for all of us to read. Thank you, Mr. Johnson, for your service. Through you, I felt connected to my home town so far away. God speed you safely home. My prayers of strength and peace for his family.