R.I.P. Tank

[Marco Renda]

It has been brought to my attention that Tank passed away this evening.

Condolences to his family and friends

Take Care and Peace
Marco

[carl]

sorry to hear that. i hope he is in a better place :)

[Kind Budz]

never knew him but sorry to hear this,.

[hashimoto]

Rest in peace brother.

[benwire]

Wow never knew him but seen his posts many times, sad to see many people
on this site an how sick we all are. It is sobering when this happens, my condolences

[Smokin Moose]

Tank was my mate. Off site I knew him as Dave. We clicked and bonded right from the get go. Red neck and Aussie eh!

A kindly man who knew the meaning of compassion...true and brutal compassion...he was helping others up to a few weeks ago. Just amazing.

Tank was a simple bloke. He worked construction most of his life, and knew what hard work was. He was tough and rough as guts, but inside he was a gem.

Go with the angels mate. I will be looking for the black lab to know you have crossed over.

Love you mate. Honest to the very end.

I told you I would play this song after your time came.

"Wings of an Eagle" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ho4igoIlrro)

On the wings of an eagle I find myself lifted through the skies
Lifted up above the world to see
Can you see me?

[skunk-mad]

Tank was one of the 1st ty members to really make me feel welcome & since then we became close friends.im very sad to hear this news but we all new Tank was not very well for along time.my thoughts go out to his family & friends at this sad time.

lets just hope all his pain & suffering is over & he,s with the angels in the sky where he belongs.you passed on so much & im eternally greatfull r.i.p friend.

:( skunk-mad:(

[Teucer]

I want to tell you about someone very special.

Dave, you were my friend.

I miss you so much.

I didn't know you for anywhere near as long as I wish I had.

Every now and then someone comes along with the heart of an angel. Although facing your doom, you were one of the most gentlest, humblest, most open men I have ever had the priviledge of calling my friend.

I will miss our late night chats. Our mutual confusion and banter over the differences between Aussies and Yanks (I love the Yanks). Your view of the world was so all-encompassing. You loved history. You loved holding the coinage of history in your hands and pondering the momentous events that preceded us.

I will miss your natural curiosity about so many things. You loved to learn Dave, you appreciated our world. You taught me so much.

The dignity and honour with which you kept yourself in your last days, even going to the extent of reassuring your non-suffering friends that you were fine. That everything was going to be ok and not to worry. The humour you kept up. I admired you my friend.

I'm just so sorry I never told you how much you meant to me.

I will not forget you Dave. I have lighted a candle next to my Chanukah candles in honour of you. My whole house grieves with me.

I will not forget you. Thank you for allowing me in to share a wonderful friendship.

Vale Dave (Tank) - One of the greats.

[fylthevoyd]

R.I.P.bro...Tank(Dave) made my early days here very welcomed....and was as real as real gets...my thoughts and prayers go out to his family as I share my sadness and gladness....sad about the loss...but glad his pain and suffering is now over....rest in peace my friend

[Black Ra1n]

Although I was aware this day was approaching it's never easy to cope with. Tank was an amazing guy... The man went out of his way to make everyone feel welcome. I've only known him for a little over a year but felt as if he was a person I could have been friends with my whole life. I wish my deapest condolenses to his family. Moose I know how close you were and am so sorry.

Your strain is still in the works bro, your name will live on!

[Gary Andrew Pallister]

it is with much sadness ,yet happiness,as i know his suffering is over ,Tank gave er a good fight ,REST IN PEACE BRO!!with the tears a rollin ,i gonna give ya one off with "BIG BERTHA'',puff,puff,pazzz

[notanovice]

he will be missed:(

[Richi420]

My deepest condolences to his family and friends.I didn't know him outside of TY but I feel like I just lost a friend I've known him for years.He truely cared for people with no hidden agenda.He is the type of man I looked up to.If 1/8th of humanity was like him this world would be alot better.He will be missed.Rest In Peace,Brother.

[primated]

Rest in Peace Tank.
You Are Missed.

[Diskrete]

This isn't a surprise, which makes it a bit worse knowing there is nothing we could have done. I will miss dave, he was also one of my first "contacts" here at TY and has since became a good friend to have. He helped to show me true compassion and to always be on the optimistic side of things. I will miss him, I too will be lighting a candle, for yet another fallen soldier. May his passing remind us to continue the compassion and the fight that has been established here. I will miss the PM's asking about my family and my three daughter's school and softball woes or how my baby son is doing, he truly cared and I will miss him for that. Many condolences from my entire family to his, RIP brother, you will be remembered.

[TwistedSister]

OHHH MY FRIEND MY BROTHER TANK (DAVE) I am soo very sad to see you go but i could not stand to know the pain you went through this last few months!! please go in peace rest now my friend , my brother as we had chatted many times MY Brother Tim ( your twin ) is waitng for you on the other side!
I am going to miss you the most!!! ohh how my heart hurts so much right now but with the strenght frommy family here I knwo we will mak eit through these hard times a head of me!
Sandman please know we are here for you always!!
I have just gotten off the phone with his wife Sandman as we called her here at TY!! she is doing as well as she can right now! I will also get a card ortwo off to her today one from me amdone from the TY family!

rest in peace Dave!!!!

Twisted Sister:(

[marcusjelly]

I am virtually in tears reading these posts ! i unfortunatly did not no tank and it sounds like i have missed out . I remember within the first few days of myself joinin ty reading the .<Any one seen tank> thread . I totally valued other people who have treated me in the same welcomin way that others have described tank treated them when joinin . The comments you guys have made about him are very touching . And only hope that i can touch the people round me in the same way this guy did .

[rev.clone]

Rest in peace brother!!

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

[michael]

Rest in peace my dear friend.
I cant believe it.

[oddjobs]

Condolences to Your family Bro oj

[Smokin Moose]

We all saw Tank towards the end of his life, when the cancer was eating at him and taking him from us day by day. Few of us got to see what went before...when he was young, fit and vibrant.
Tank was a real red neck. As red as they come. But he was tres cool at the same time.
Here is my mate when he was fit to roar.

[Kathy]

I did not know him, but my condolences are for those of you who did. Life's fragile.

[Black Ra1n]

Moose thanks for posting the pics.

[rocket_science]

Rest in peace my friend.

[Smokin Moose]

Here's a few more pics of Tank.

[desmond jones]

Sad news.R.I.P.Tank

[bucshott]

Tank Was a one of a Kind, Truely one of the greats on these forums, Never a negative post or foul word toward anyone. Only good thing is he is no longer in pain, To bad it had to happen at this Time of Year, Brings tears to my eyes just thinking bout him. Well i will be smoking and drinking in your honor tonight my fallen friend.


Rock on in the Free World TANK We Miss you But will NEVER Forget you.

Your Friend

Bucshott

[MaMa G]

I did not know Tank personally, but recognized and admired his honesty and kindness, He was a caring and gentle soul...go in peace my friend. Condolences to his Family and Friends.

Thanks Moose for the wonderful photos of Tank in all his Glory, He will be missed.

MaMa G

[twistyman]

I didn't know him..but my condolences to all that did and his family...

[shiva]

R.I.P Tank.

[Clear Head C]

Rest in peace Tank, although I didn't know you myself, many of my friends knew you well, my condolances go out to your friends and family

[Max Toby]

Sorry to Dave's family and everyone else who knew him. This is a sad day for sure. "Tank" will be missed by myself as well as many others here. He was a great guy with whom I'd had the pleasure of a few good conversations. I wish I had known him better. My prayers are with you.

Peace
Max:cool:

[Rynvillen]

A great TY freind, gonna miss our late night chats and swapping genetics. Hope your in a better place now. My condolonces to your family

[brainpain]

touching lifes, there was just somethin about this person!
ive only chatted a few times but each and everytime it left me pondering the effects of life. all its wonders and amazing trips and falls!
Tank always had nice comments to say and a very thankful person indeed.
i met this member here through another fine member Twisted Sister. since our introduction tank has sent emails that were quite amusing. makin me smile and occationally a laugh. kinda tough to do with a person like me. grumpy! at best!
Tank my friend, youll be missed but not forgotten! youve touched lifes here and elsewhere im sure of this! to your family, may these times get easier and the pain less. just remember Tank is a beautiful soul and must be taken care of for the rest of your lives. in your minds youll be able to speak and keep the memories fresh and at hand. god bless each and evereyone of you!
all my best
bp

[groo]

Always so sad when one of the membership passes...

[netbuddy]

Well I have not had much to say, I suspected Dave was getting worse by his absence on the board and the sudden drop off in emails. I was saddened by Tank passing, I will miss his whacky emails.

Anyway... Tank, rest easy now bro, we'll catch up later. ;)

Peace.

Mark, Scott & Jennifer.

[Smokin Moose]

They shall grow not old,
As we that are left grow old,
Age shall not weary them,
Nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun,
And in the morning
We will remember them.
"Lest we forget"

[Smokin Moose]

Guys, I sent a link to this thread to Tank's wife, Sandy. Here is her email response to me today.

From: D & S
Sent: Monday, December 21, 2009 10:38 AM
To: Mark H.
Subject: Re: R.I.P. Tank - TreatingYourself.COM Online Community


Mark,
Thank you sooooooooooo much for sending the link. I bawled all the way through reading how Dave touched so many lives. Please thank everyone at TY for their support during Dave's illness and for their wonderful words of sympathy at this time. I am truly moved. Peace.
Sandy
----- Original Message -----
From: Mark H
To: Tank
Sent: Sunday, December 20, 2009 5:47 PM
Subject: R.I.P. Tank - TreatingYourself.COM Online Community


Sandy, I thought you should see this.
http://www.treatingyourself.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=40431
Regards
Mark

[princess]

He was/is a good man. I will miss him so much.

Love is never ending

[Smokin Moose]

This is my all-time fave pic of Tank and Sandy. Damn, but look at that brilliant smile, even in the face of adversity. This man was so kind.

[Mamahawk6]

Indeed, a beautiful picture Moose:)

[princess]

Good picture, but it's not his wife... it's his daughter....

[Mamahawk6]

Although I've never seen Sandman, David's daughter is equally as beautiful I'm more than sure of that. Again an amazing photo of a dear friend. Thank You Princess

[Smokin Moose]

Thank you Princess!

[princess]

He so loved his kids....and grandkids. Some people go and leave such a void it can never be filled.

[brainpain]

someone else takin the place?
i believe the void is purposley placed.
so those involved remember,
love is not a void but an adventure!
peace to all
bp

[Bhamsmoker]

Thoughts and prayers to Tank, and his family.

[Grama D_/]

Rest now Brother, No more pain..

[princess]

I didn't mean that anyone could or would be able to take his place, I was just saying what a void it is not having him here. Sorry

[brainpain]

I didn't mean that anyone could or would be able to take his place, I was just saying what a void it is not having him here. Sorry
this is not this place to be that way! what i posted earlier was incensitive, im truley sorry!
peace to all whom dwell
bp

[pflover]

My condolences to Tank's family. I did not know him well but we did talk a few times and i will miss him.

[Smokin Moose]

I just sent this message to Tank's daughter, Dot. I did not post this before as it was too personal to share at the time.

Please play this song while you read this post. John Williamson True Blue (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceWKrsJX9N4)


Dot, thanks so much for getting in touch. The events after your dad passed
are still crystal clear in my mind and I am still left awe struck and
wondering.

Here are my recollections of that day...


The morning I woke up to find the email from Sandy was an incredible shock,
even though I knew the time was close. I had so hoped that Dave would make
it to Christmas, but it was not to be.

An hour after I heard the news, I went out into my garden and sat thinking
about Dave. You see Dot, Dave and I had made a pact that he would give me a
sign that he had passed over to the new life that was waiting for him - a
life free from pain and suffering. Dave had always told me to look out for a
black Lab, but I kept my mind open to other possibilities. I just knew he
would give me a sign!

Just before I sat down in my garden, I put the sprinkler on as I usually do,
in the regular position. Then something very strange happened...

As I sat looking at the sky talking to your Dad, a twinkling in the corner
of my eye caught my attention - I turned my head and saw the most incredible mini Rainbow, right in front of my face! It was so unusual that I thought I was imagining it at first, then I started to wonder and looked more closely.

I have NEVER had this effect occur ever in 17 years of placing the sprinkler where it was.
This rainbow was one of the most beautiful sights I have ever seen in my garden! I raced inside and grabbed my camera and took some pics of it, in case I was actually imagining it - I wanted proof lol.

I have attached the images I took.

THEN....the most incredible thing happened!!!!!!!!!

It was later that night about 11pm, and I was sitting on the same step out
back with all the lights off. It was a clear night and very still. Now Dot, I am a hermit and spend ALL my time in my back yard and I know every critter that comes in my yard, be it insect, bird, or other. I notice everything!

I saw a white flash again out the corner of my eye, turned my head and saw this huge white moth - it would have had a wing span of 6 inches. Never seen it before. I looked more closely, when all of a sudden it flew off towards
my face and did a loop-dee-loop right in front of me, then flew back on to
the bush where it first landed, not 2 feet away from me. I looked again and
thought "this is very odd!"...then I looked again, when all of a sudden it
took flight again and flew in front of my face doing a DOUBLE loop-de-loop -
that was when I realised something spiritual was going on, so I said "Is
that you Tank"...then the moth hovered a minute and then flew off into the
dark of the night, and has not returned.

Dot, I knew it was Dave telling me he had crossed over. I am not mad and I
am not prone to seeing things, nor am I a Godly man...but this was the most
extraordinary thing I have ever seen in my life. I was so moved by this I
felt tears running down my face. I then went and woke my partner up and told her what had happened.

Dot, that Rainbow has not been seen again, NOR has that stunning white moth.

While this is not the moth I saw, I have since tracked down what it was, and it is not one to be seen in this area. I have attached a pic of that moth.

I hope you find some solace in my sharing this with you. I loved your dad
and he was my mate. In Australia we would call him "True Blue". Listen to
the song while you look at the pics of the rainbows.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceWKrsJX9N4

Dot, I will NEVER forget your Dad.

Love and sincere regards
Mark

[G2RD4]

You will be missed TANK, and as my son rmbrs you, "Run, run wild and free with the Buffalo's!" God Bless and God Speed! You in our thoughts always!

[MaMa G]

Moose,
Thanks for sharing such personal memories, and visitations.Tho I only knew Tank from TY .I grew to really love him, ... he was a very special soul.

It is amazing when we receive personal contact with loved ones who have passed over...bitter sweet.

MaMa G

[Gary Andrew Pallister]

Too cool my brother ,,,,too cool!!

[Smokin Moose]

Hi all my friends here. I just now spoke with Sandy, Tank's partner, who has just returned to Indiana after spreading Tank's ashes.
It is with pride and sadness that I share this email from Sandy with you.


Hi all,
Hope everyone is well. . . haven't heard from anyone in a long time.
Last week I went out to Yosemite and spread a little of Dave's ashes by Mirror Lake in the shadow of Half Dome. . . a very serene place.
Peace to all
Sandy

LEST WE FORGET!

[420grower]

Well Sandy I didn't know Tank,but I know the Moose,and he only surrounds himself with great peeps,so I know your Tank was a one of a kind,and you must be too.Thanks for the update Moose,Ron

[TwistedSister]

Yes I too have been in touch with Sandy and Danny Tanks' brother! It was a very good trip for all! I know that sometime in June they are planning a services for Tank and his father who passed away about one month after Tank! Sandy sadi that she will be email the info onthe service! I have just sent out another card to sandy to let her know that we do think of her and I shared with her about The seeds that Tank has shared with me that are now being grown in RI at a legal grow room It will be helping many pateints! So, OUR TANK LIVES ON through many seeds of his love!

peace
Twisted Sister

Tank is now resting in peace where he wanted to be!

[Smokin Moose]

I know this may sound odd or strange, but I have just been outside in the dark after a great day tending my garden, and was speaking to Tank. I just felt like reaching out because I know he is looking down on me and his other friends, like a kindly shepherd in the sky. Don't fret guys, I am not going mad and Tank did not talk back lol.
Mate, I will never forget you and I will never stop looking up n the sky and talking to you. I DO know you are listening.
Lest we forget.

[skunk-mad]

I know this may sound odd or strange, but I have just been outside in the dark after a great day tending my garden, and was speaking to Tank. I just felt like reaching out because I know he is looking down on me and his other friends, like a kindly shepherd in the sky. Don't fret guys, I am not going mad and Tank did not talk back lol.
Mate, I will never forget you and I will never stop looking up n the sky and talking to you. I DO know you are listening.
Lest we forget.

tank was a great guy & everytime i see a black labradore i think of him.ill be doing some of tank,s grapefruit in the coming months in honour of him.

skunk-mad.

[Diskrete]

It's crazy, I was having issues in my garden. Noticed the pack of Tanks seeds and said lets do it! It was a back up plan of sorts, I did say a prayer and had a few words with the big guy, every one of them popped and my garden recovered! I do think about him from time to time, have a word and formulate what I would answer to tanks first question, how are the kids? the wife? chuckle to myself continue on with my day knowing they were next to me and paid a visit.

[princess]

Hello All,

I have been thinking about Tank a lot as well! I'm so happy that he lives on in so many people.
I would like to get some of his seeds, can anyone tell me where to get them?

thanks

[Yainderidoo]

Since I have been (let me say) elsewhere a lot...I'm reading some "older" posts....and this is one of the most beautiful stories I've read inhere. And of course it is from you Mark....life is hard...but you make it so much more worth living. Thanks Mate....Capital M
T(h)ank(s)

I just sent this message to Tank's daughter, Dot. I did not post this before as it was too personal to share at the time.

Please play this song while you read this post. John Williamson True Blue (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceWKrsJX9N4)


Dot, thanks so much for getting in touch. The events after your dad passed
are still crystal clear in my mind and I am still left awe struck and
wondering.

Here are my recollections of that day...


The morning I woke up to find the email from Sandy was an incredible shock,
even though I knew the time was close. I had so hoped that Dave would make
it to Christmas, but it was not to be.

An hour after I heard the news, I went out into my garden and sat thinking
about Dave. You see Dot, Dave and I had made a pact that he would give me a
sign that he had passed over to the new life that was waiting for him - a
life free from pain and suffering. Dave had always told me to look out for a
black Lab, but I kept my mind open to other possibilities. I just knew he
would give me a sign!

Just before I sat down in my garden, I put the sprinkler on as I usually do,
in the regular position. Then something very strange happened...

As I sat looking at the sky talking to your Dad, a twinkling in the corner
of my eye caught my attention - I turned my head and saw the most incredible mini Rainbow, right in front of my face! It was so unusual that I thought I was imagining it at first, then I started to wonder and looked more closely.

I have NEVER had this effect occur ever in 17 years of placing the sprinkler where it was.
This rainbow was one of the most beautiful sights I have ever seen in my garden! I raced inside and grabbed my camera and took some pics of it, in case I was actually imagining it - I wanted proof lol.

I have attached the images I took.

THEN....the most incredible thing happened!!!!!!!!!

It was later that night about 11pm, and I was sitting on the same step out
back with all the lights off. It was a clear night and very still. Now Dot, I am a hermit and spend ALL my time in my back yard and I know every critter that comes in my yard, be it insect, bird, or other. I notice everything!

I saw a white flash again out the corner of my eye, turned my head and saw this huge white moth - it would have had a wing span of 6 inches. Never seen it before. I looked more closely, when all of a sudden it flew off towards
my face and did a loop-dee-loop right in front of me, then flew back on to
the bush where it first landed, not 2 feet away from me. I looked again and
thought "this is very odd!"...then I looked again, when all of a sudden it
took flight again and flew in front of my face doing a DOUBLE loop-de-loop -
that was when I realised something spiritual was going on, so I said "Is
that you Tank"...then the moth hovered a minute and then flew off into the
dark of the night, and has not returned.

Dot, I knew it was Dave telling me he had crossed over. I am not mad and I
am not prone to seeing things, nor am I a Godly man...but this was the most
extraordinary thing I have ever seen in my life. I was so moved by this I
felt tears running down my face. I then went and woke my partner up and told her what had happened.

Dot, that Rainbow has not been seen again, NOR has that stunning white moth.

While this is not the moth I saw, I have since tracked down what it was, and it is not one to be seen in this area. I have attached a pic of that moth.

I hope you find some solace in my sharing this with you. I loved your dad
and he was my mate. In Australia we would call him "True Blue". Listen to
the song while you look at the pics of the rainbows.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceWKrsJX9N4

Dot, I will NEVER forget your Dad.

Love and sincere regards
Mark

[Gary Andrew Pallister]

Tank,I remember brother,Peace/Karma,pipes:cool:

[420grower]

a year already,well we are smoking Tank's grapefruit today in your honor,peace brother Tank

[TwistedSister]

Yes Tank Will Always Be Remeber!!!! Knowing You Are At Rest And Peace The The Mountains!

Puff Puff Tank To You My Brother!

Peace
Twisted Sister

[Richi420]

A year (and 2 days) already,time sure does fly. Tank was definitly one of those that you will never forget no matter how long since his passing. R.I.P- Brother Tank.

[princess]

Hello All and Merry Christmas!

Diane ( Tanks Daughter)and I were just talking about Dave and enjoying some of the smoke from his seeds(and some others) that was sent to me by a few of his friends here TY. We try hard to not be sad, but to remember how much he loved us and his friends. He is still such a big part of our lives and his "Rock on" spirt lives in his 16 year old grandson.

I wish all well,

[Roy]

This is very sad news.

I remember "Tank" as one of the original members here at TY. There were not a lot of members back in the early days and I always looked forward to reading his posts.

Very sorry to hear the news may he rest peace.

[Graywolf]

Ohmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[TwistedSister]

Hello All and Merry Christmas!

Diane ( Tanks Daughter)and I were just talking about Dave and enjoying some of the smoke from his seeds(and some others) that was sent to me by a few of his friends here TY. We try hard to not be sad, but to remember how much he loved us and his friends. He is still such a big part of our lives and his "Rock on" spirt lives in his 16 year old grandson.

I wish all well,


Thanks Princess!! I had tried to get back in touch with you but your pm was filled up! always know we are here WE ALL LOVED TANK VERY MUCH! HE WILL ALWAYS LIVE ON HERE AT TY!!! Happy to know that TANK seeds are being used!!!

Peace
Twisted Sister

[Al_Bundy]

Tank was my mate. Off site I knew him as Dave. We clicked and bonded right from the get go. Red neck and Aussie eh!

A kindly man who knew the meaning of compassion...true and brutal compassion...he was helping others up to a few weeks ago. Just amazing.

Tank was a simple bloke. He worked construction most of his life, and knew what hard work was. He was tough and rough as guts, but inside he was a gem.

Go with the angels mate. I will be looking for the black lab to know you have crossed over.

Love you mate. Honest to the very end.

I told you I would play this song after your time came.

"Wings of an Eagle" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ho4igoIlrro)

On the wings of an eagle I find myself lifted through the skies
Lifted up above the world to see
Can you see me?


Amen ..

Sorry for the Loss ..
God Bless

[420grower]

those are the kind of peeps we have here in this TY family,Tank will be so missed as are all we loose,peace my family and peace to Tank's loved onesw

[princess]

Tank wore a lot of hats in his time, but did ya know that one year he played Santa?? :p
Yes, he was a thin Santa but nothing thin about the joy he gave that season.

[420grower]

thanks for sharing that great memory

[Richi420]

Tank wore a lot of hats in his time, but did ya know that one year he played Santa?? :p
Yes, he was a thin Santa but nothing thin about the joy he gave that season.

Its stories like this that really makes me wish I could of met him in person.

[Diskrete]

It's stories like that, that remind me how he use to push for me to spend time with the kids, and enjoy every minute of it! not that I didn't before but man, he pounded that love and joy into alot of us and because of that we will always remember the lil things!


I still get a lil tear, and I can't go back and read that TY article he wrote as a goodbye without pouring tears all over it.