sad day #RIP Dan Johnson

[will6786]

seen a post and picture on twitter about 10 mins ago Dan Johnson has passed away my condolences to his family and every one on here that knew him..#GodBless

 

[SUFaninNJ]

I just saw that too. Terrible news. Rest in Peace, Dan.

 

[Chip]

RIP OE. End of an era for these boards. Sad news.

 

[gocusecaz]

Very sad news. RIP Dan. You will be missed.

 

[Stern]

RIP Dan.

Very Sad to hear of the news

 

[SUfaninAZ]

Wow. Sad. R.I.P. OE.

 

[orange_in_VA]

I fight through tears as I try to write this. My heart hurts today as a great man is taken from our world, and from his family too soon. I also saw it on twitter a couple minutes ago. I've only met Dan once at a tailgate, but he was a great guy and a great fan. I truly accept all Cuse fans, and especially syracusefan.com fans as family. This is the first time I've really cried since my grandmother passed away last year. Just a devastating day for our fanbase. I was really hopeful that his body wouldn't quit on him, because I know there was no quit in his heart. Watch over us from upstairs Dan. #Legend

 

[SUinNYC]

I never met Dan, but I followed OE's posts faithfully. My heart goes out to his family and I'm grateful for his incredible contribution to this forum and the Syracuse community.

 

[Antz201]

I'm so saddened by the news, just stunned.. My condolences to the family.

 

[suloyalfan]

RIP Orangeyes... such sad news.

 

[CuseOnly]

Rest in Peace OE. I never had an opportunity to meet the man and sadly I will never have an opportunity.

Thoughts and prayers go out to his family, he will truly be missed.

 

[djorange1989]

He fought a great fight. One of the biggest and toughest Orangemen of all. RIP OE

 

[longislandcuse]

Just saw this on the SyracuseFan Facebook page. Very sad. Like I said there, the first time he liked one of my posts I felt like a little kid meeting one of my favorite professional athletes. R.I.P. #Legend

 

[OrangeTown]

No no no no no!

Words cannot describe the feeling just got.

Dan, you will forever be in my thoughts and heart. Thank you for everything you brought to me and the board and to the University.

 

[anglerman]

I never met him but I'm just devestated He didn't desrve this RIP OE.

 

[Orange Lotus]

I never had the honor of meeting him but I got to witness his love and commitment to all things SU through this board. Sleep in Peace, Mr. Johnson. Awake in Joy. Vaya con Dios!

 

[WickedOrange]

RIP Dan Johnson. Thank you for your support of Syracuse. My condolences to family and friends.

 

[Brian Orange]

Rest in peace Dan. You sounded like a great man. Thank you for bleeding Orange.

 

[FAL]

Black armbands all around. Sad day indeed.

 

[Tom Frey]

I think there should be a plaque on the Ernie Davis statue honoring "Super Fan Dan" for his many years of unwavering support

 

[Orangetradition44]

Just a one of a kind guy and fan. He was like a kid when it came to all things Syracuse. One of the friendliest guys I've ever met. This is a sad, sad day. My heart goes out to his family and friends. I hope he is at peace in a better place.

To the greatest SU fan I ever knew, we will miss you, Dan.

Sincerely,

Greg

 

[iommi]

Wow...Dan is a legend on these boards and regretfully I never had a chance to meet him. RIP, OE. This is very sad news but my hope is he is in a better place.

Every time I read any stories on SU sports from now until my passing, I'll think of him. His work on this board was tireless but obviously a labor of love.

 

[Millhouse]

I wonder if his family checks the board. My condolences to them. Sad.

 

[CuseTroop]

I said this to someone in a Facebook PM, but I'll say it here too...

There are certain people that you will remember your whole life. Someone that makes an impact on our lives, and will always be thought of...

For us, it's a guy on our message board, who a lucky few of us got to meet and and enjoy conversation with. Even if you didn't get the chance to meet him, he was the start of all of our days. Everyone of us wakes up and checks out the daily links. He didn't have to do any of that. He did it for us.


Were a family here.

I regret not getting a picture with him. How the hell did I not get a picture with him..

I remember my dad wanted to sit there for hours talking with Dan after the game. He remembers him most out of anyone he met last year.

You will always live on here, dan. You will never be forgotten

 

[C Bomb]

I owe this man a debt of gratitude that I could never possibly pay back. I only wish that I could have thanked him in person.