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Posted: **Mon Sep 06, 2010 2:26 pm**

Goodbye, Friend. I am very sad. I had the honor to meet Dan and enjoyed my visit with him.

Rest soundly, friend. Dan, I will one day see you again. I know I haven't spoken to you much before and today, you've entered the golden door. Tell Jesus I said hello. I'm sure the place is grand. With a heavy heart I say goodbye as I take a breath and try not to cry. The angles rejoice and the songs are being sung. It is so unfortunate that the good die young.

Blake

Posted: **Tue Sep 07, 2010 7:16 am**

I am truly saddened and have been walking around with a rather empty feeling inside since hearing of the news of Dan's passing. I unfortunately never had the opportunity to meet him in person but did exchange ideas via e-mail and pm's. Dan was the main reason why I joined this forum back in 2005 when I was just a junior in high school and I learned a lot about forecasting by reading his posts. The meteorological community has taken a big loss with the passing of Dan. Rest well Dan and thank you so much for everything.

Posted: **Tue Sep 07, 2010 8:52 pm**

PsuWNMatt wrote:Matt (Weathernerd17) here...I am in absolute shock and deeply saddened by the news...When I first heard, I honestly couldn't hold back the tears...One of the greatest men I have had the privilege of getting to know over the past 7 years and someone who has been a great friend to me through the best and worst times on this board. When I first became a member on this board, he went out of his way to make me feel "part of the family" back in 2003 and although I'm not on this board as much as I use to, he always makes me feel like a part of the KHOU family. But Dan was more than a friend to me...He was a great teacher...He has greatly contributed to my development as a meteorologist and I will never forget all the times he went out of his way to explain something to me...And just recently, only 3 months ago, he helped me improve my on-air presence by going over my resume tapes with me piece by piece...Dan was such a great, positive friend to me over the past several years and I will never forget all the good that he has not only done to me, but to everyone around him. He has the biggest heart I know and someone who I will never forget...I'm going to miss you Dan...Rest in peace.

Matt, I couldn't have said it better, I remember when you were a young "buck" in High School, just graduating and planning big dreams, Dan guided you the entire way!! ... hugs to you and all the pro-mets out there who have had a personal 'touch' with Dan. ((((HUGS)))) and love.. keep in touch with me please on Facebook, Karen.....

Posted: **Wed Sep 08, 2010 1:22 pm**

What a state of shock. I have been here since early 2007 as a lurker. Then, I had just finished my freshman year of HIGH school. Now i am a Freshman @ UH!!

The KHOU weather forum has been my weather home for the past years. Dan was one of, if not the member i had the most respect and interest in reading. He really simplified things and my understanding of the science behind meteorology is greater due to Mr.Meador. I know he is watching the weather from above now. Maybe he will send something interesting this way. We'll miss you Dan. Its been fun.

Posted: **Wed Sep 08, 2010 8:35 pm**

I am so very sorry to hear of Dan's passing. I'm going to miss Dan. He is one of the reasons I joined this forum not *so* long ago. What an amazing legacy he created both on air and with this forum. He will be missed in so many ways. If only I could touch so many lives as he did.

Posted: **Mon Sep 13, 2010 10:31 pm**

Due to some personal issues I have been away from reading this board since late August when I read that Dan was ill. I am saddened by the loss of Dan Meador. As with many on this board I didn't personally know him although I felt like I did from watching him on TV all those years and from intently reading every post he made in these forums. From the days of being Dan Meador KHOU to weatherdata I always knew that he was giving his best to this forum just so we could have a heads up about what was coming at us. I will never forget his calm but insistent warnings when IKE was headed toward Texas. He, along with the other Pros here, made sure we were prepared even when the traditional media told us we could ignore this one in our area. Each weather system that came our way he used as a tool to teach and laugh with those on this board.

RIP Mr. Meador. We will miss you

Posted: **Tue Sep 14, 2010 6:15 pm**

It does not seem possible. I think about it all the time. It just shows how fragile life really is, and at any time any of us could be suddenly facing death. I hope Dan was not afraid. He has truly touched the lives of so many.

Posted: **Thu Sep 16, 2010 10:51 am**

An FYI to let folks know that Dan has been made Honorary Member Of The Month by our friends over on Storm2k. What a fitting tribute to our friend...

http://www.storm2k.org/phpbb2/viewtopic ... 9&t=109427

Posted: **Thu Sep 16, 2010 2:41 pm**

Thanks for the link.. Touching, indeed.
BB

Posted: **Mon Sep 20, 2010 7:16 pm**

I was privileged to have a long conversation today with Doc. He recalled 21 years, as a team working closely and privately with Dan. One thing he stated was the importance of the Weather Forum. He restated what we all knew, that this was his joy! He would call Doc over to see a ‘post’ or something happening in the Forum. We agree that this Weather Forum is a tangible Legacy to Dan Meador, our friend.

Posted: **Mon Sep 20, 2010 10:45 pm**

srainhoutx wrote:I was privileged to have a long conversation today with Doc. He recalled 21 years, as a team working closely and privately with Dan. One thing he stated was the importance of the Weather Forum. He restated what we all knew, that this was his joy! He would call Doc over to see a ‘post’ or something happening in the Forum. We agree that this Weather Forum is a tangible Legacy to Dan Meador, our friend.

Indeed. This forum is a legacy to Dan Meador. Let's keep this forum.

Posted: **Thu Sep 23, 2010 7:49 pm**

I agree...there is no better fitting tribute or memorial...

Posted: **Sun Sep 26, 2010 8:59 am**

I had the privilege of attending and speaking at a Celebration of Life yesterday for Dan. The gathering included 3 longtime Houston On Camera Meteorologists. I was honored to introduce Dr. Neil Frank as one of the other speakers that was attended by 250+ close friends and co workers. I hope to have a photo and a YouTube link to a Video Memorial of Dan’s life, later. It was an honor to meet some of our Weather Forum members as well. Also, Director Bill Read of the National Hurricane Center sent a very gracious e-mail to me and expressed his condolences. You never know who is reading our Weather Forum. A special thanks to the KHOU family and our 'powers that be' for all your help and assistance with video gathering/editing for Dan's Celebration of Life.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcqIwCjsj5g

Posted: **Tue Oct 26, 2010 9:18 pm**

It has been almost two months now and I still find myself thinking it can't be reality.

RIP, Dan Meador. We all miss you on the forums so much.

Posted: **Wed Oct 27, 2010 7:52 pm**

Thanks for the post, AZ. We have different opinions about Dan in this short time since his passing. At least you posted something.
It may take me a year to get over it. Some things just never seem real. Maybe because, for the folks in the forum, it all happened so suddenly and fast. We only had a few days to think about it.

It seems everyone else is over it. Good for them..

Later, AZ.

Posted: **Wed Oct 27, 2010 10:49 pm**

Hey BB,

I am an official "lurker". I joined way back 4 years ago when I moved here to the KHOU area because I was afraid of what kind of weather we could go through in this area. I really looked forward to Dan's posts and they gave me the exact info I felt I needed to be safe. I was always comforted by his presence (as well as the posts by you guys and gals who are educated weather people). It was exactly the feeling I got by watching Dr. Neil on TV. I have thought of Dan many times, and enjoyed reading about his life and those who he touched. I just wanted to post, to encourage you. I am sure I am not the only "lurker" out here who misses him still.

Thanks for all you do BB!

Weathercat

Posted: **Mon Jul 15, 2013 7:09 am**

It’s hard to believe it has been almost 3 years since Dan Meador lost his battle to cancer. Dan (wxdata) would have been celebrating his 62nd birthday today. We miss you my friend and we are still carrying on the torch you passed to us to discuss the weather, to nurture and grow this Weather Forum that you so loved and know that you are smiling at just how much we have accomplished as a team.

Posted: **Mon Jul 15, 2013 8:29 am**

Wish he was here to celebrate his birthday and to see that we finally got the forum he wanted...Miss you Dan

Posted: **Mon Jul 15, 2013 8:52 am**

Still miss his wit, his charm and the class he exuded. This forum is a testament to him. I told David Paul that at the Hurricane Expo and you could see he still misses Dan.

Posted: **Mon Jul 15, 2013 2:03 pm**

I cannot believe it has been three years since Dan Meador passed away. This forum has never been the same since.

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