Dan Pires 1956 - 2008

[Ian]

I don't know if anyone heard, but one of the better beat writers has passed away. He was also a member here at the forum, so we also lost one of our own:

http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080625/NEWS/80625006/-1/NEWS06

Here was his member page:

http://www.patsfans.com/new-england-patriots/messageboard/member.php?u=9258

Our thoughts go out to his friends and family, as he will be missed.

Ian

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

Whoa! Another guy well under life expectancy as if that means anything. Condolences to the Pires family & friends.

 

[patsox23]

Holy cow. I used to e-mail with him a little bit. What a good guy and, once again, someone goes too soon. Damn.

RIP, DP.

 

[signbabybrady]

That is too bad, I enjoyed reading some of his stuff.

 

[DefenseRules]

I enjoyed readng his stuff. Good Writer.
Very sad.

 

[PatsFanJess]

That is so sad. My deepest sympathies to his family.

 

[Bella*chick]

How awful! Thoughts and prayers to his family!

 

[PATSNUTme]

This is really bad news. He was a good reporter and a good guy. He was friendly with with many Patriots fans.

RIP Dan!

 

[murphysbuddylove]

I'm in shock, total shock. Dan was one of the first guys I met when learning at the score in 2005. We were both southcoast guys and loved to talk about the new bedford area. As I moved up at the score before the March 10th demise I covered games, did the murphys report and became friends out of the media with him. I needed a job after the score went off the air and took one at a Shaws that he went to at least 3 times a week. We'd talk sports and life all the time, the guy became a close friend. I saw him saturday at the store, he came in and we talked some baseball. Can't believe this, I've talked to a few other media guys who are shocked too.


Buddy Love

 

[Pats726]

Yes...that is so so sad....I have seen him chatting with MrsB a great deal..and I KNOW others as well knew him. VERY sad...Although I never met him...I did enjoy his writing...Why is it the good guys usually go down like this. Condolences to his family.

 

[spacecrime]

That's sad. Thoughts and prayers to the family.

I always enjoyed his writing, and was pleased that a fellow New Bedfordite could do so well.

RIP.

 

[BradyManny]

I don't know if anyone heard, but one of the better beat writers has passed away. He was also a member here at the forum, so we also lost one of our own:

http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080625/NEWS/80625006/-1/NEWS06

Here was his member page:

http://www.patsfans.com/new-england-patriots/messageboard/member.php?u=9258

Our thoughts go out to his friends and family, as he will be missed.

Ian

Thoughts and prayers to his family....RIP

 

[363839]

He was really good to us as Pats fans.
We will all miss him.
This really does svck.
RIP Dan Pires.

 

[Mike the Brit]

This is really bad news. He was a good reporter and a good guy. He was friendly with with many Patriots fans.

RIP Dan!

Condolences to his family.

 

[PatsFan37]

Sad to hear. Way too soon. Must come as a shock to his family.

 

[PATSNUTme]

At the bottom of the article there is a place to sign a guest book:


http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080625/NEWS/80625006/-1/NEWS06

RoadGrader at the Planet, who knew Dan and talked to someone at the Standard, suggested that those who want, please sign the guest book.

 

[JR4]

Very sad news. Adding my prayers for his family during this difficult time.

 

[pats1]

Wow, I've IM'd him in the past myself.

Very sad and very sudden. Very close to Alan Greenberg in age, too.

 

[BionicPatriot]

Really sucks to hear he passed, my thoughts go to his family. I know a lot of people say that and never mean it, but when ever I think of this it always tends to cross my mind for a little at the least. RIP.

 

[Reckedtrek]

RIP. Very sad news.

Condolences to his family.