WDH Danny Hamsley

[Andries]

A wonderful read, 2x2design.
It sounds like you may be embracing Danny’s ‘pay it forward’ philosophy of life.

[Ron Scott]

A great read and tribute to Danny.

[Nebraska]

 2x2  amazing story, don't be a stranger, you are welcome here.  Share your projects if your time allows. I'm sure others besides me would like to see that table..That was a great tribute.

[2x2Designs]

Wow

I am truly at a loss for words and am moved by yall's kindness. I never thought my words would seemingly mean so much to some people, but from the post here and messages I have gotten, I am honored and I truly hope I can fill my end of the deal by paying Danny's generosity forward.

[DbltreeBelgians]

All I can say is WOW!! That was a fantastic story. I only met Danny once but found a friend in him on the spot. He treated me like he had known me all my life. He was truly a gentleman and though I only met him once the pleasure was all mine.
Thank you @2x2 Designs for the great story.

Brent

[WV Sawmiller]

 Great story. To any of you who had a mentor you can feel those times with them again. 

[customsawyer]

I don't have much else to say other than today is one of those days I miss my friend. He is still so much more than a friend. Gone to soon. Rest in peace my brother.

[customsawyer]

Today marks one year since our Friend has passed. I miss him everyday and think of him often. Wishing you were still here Danny Boy.

[caveman]

I have two of the little coaster sized wooden engravings that Doc Henderson sent to the project last April with an image of Danny on them.  I keep one in my truck where I store my key and one on my desk.  I see each of them every day and they remind me of our friend.  

It is hard to believe that a year has passed already.

[Old Greenhorn]

It is a true testament to a Man's contribution to his fellows that the value of what he gave is treasured in years down the road. Danny was a rare one.
 I come across an old post of his here and there and it all comes back, what little I knew of him, which is still enough to know his fiber. (Danny had a persistent habit of reminding me that I did not leave enough space between my paragraphs.) I look at that sawing project coaster on my desk every morning and give a little smile.
 I lost a very dear friend back in 2015 and understand how we can literally miss them everyday. They were a part of us and now we miss having that part present in our daily lives. I don't know if that feeling goes away yet, but I kind of like having it around because it reminds me of a lot of good stuff.
 I'll be thinking about all you guys who had a closer connection to him today. I have an idea what's on your mind. God Bless.

[Resonator]

I was just thinking it's been a year since Danny's passing.
Last September I had 2 major funerals here within a couple weeks time, one I was a pall bearer, and the other I played for the service. Soon after Danny passed, and it was just a tough time to get through. Seeing his friends and family at Jake's place last April was a good way for those of us who couldn't get to the funeral remember the good times, and the positive impact he had on so many.

Had 2 different customers I was talking to recently about tree's, leaves, wood types and what quality of lumber they make. Told them about a guy I had known, who could identify any tree that ever growed... still miss Danny.

[doc henderson]

We had some offline communication that I treasure.  I wish I could have been there.  glad the coasters added something.

[Andries]

RIP Danny.

[thecfarm]

A nice guy that I miss.

[firefighter ontheside]

I think of Danny with almost every thing I do having to do with milling or drying wood.  I knew Danny originally from a woodworking site I was a member of.  Another of my friends from that site introduced me to Danny and got me to join here.  Sadly they are both gone and I miss them both.  Not long ago I deleted Danny's phone number from my phone.  Rest in peace, friend.