Source: here
The fund raising is locked and secured until we have more reliable information. I’ll proceed accordingly to the community position with true respect to the family.
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this is extremely sad & very distressing news. not sure what else to say.
RIP mate.
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hey bro, not with leetchi; I have just transferred the 40 euros to the new fundraising money pot.
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Thats really shocking news, hard to find words…
For those of you who don’t know him as Derek, his username is @BigBoyToys here.
He was one of the heaviest guys here with really crazy strong and fast boards.
Thoughts are with his family!
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RIP BigBro
our family is smaller now… and poorer for it
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Thanks for this, I hope this goes some way to helping his family and friends.
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RIP Derek, you were one of the most passionate and helpful guys here.
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Woke up to this sad news, i am without words. My condolences to his family and loved ones.
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Thanks for the initiative @okp. Remember, that even the smallest contributions matter, as the more we are, the more it is a gift from our community! 
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Derek, I don’t know where to start. You were one of the most helpful contributors and one of the friendliest people on this forum. Thank you for teaching us to push the limits in ways we never knew were possible, thanks for your endless contribution to this forum, thank you for everything. My condolences go out to his family and those who knew him personally. This forum will not be the same without you bro. RIP.
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Miss you Derek, ride in peace brother.
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Rest in peace brother, we will remember.
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I always liked reading your posts for their insight and wisdom. You are who I want to be when I grow up when day. Dearly missed.
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I’ve been away for a few days and this is unreal. Rest in peace, and ride on in the great beyond. You will be missed!
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Rip my 4wd SoCal brother
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Too soon. May you rest in peace Derek.
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RIP Derek, you will be missed. So sorry for your loss Jess.
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Incredibly sad to read this morning. My family’s thoughts are with you Jess.
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