01/10/2017
It saddens me to post the loss of a very Merry dear friend of ours at Needy Not Greedy . I met this man many years ago he walked in our shop as a customer yet left my life as a very close friend til the end . He came in to purchase a red truck topper for his bright yellow truck and I said really who does that ?? He thought I was funny well within the next day he came back everyday he said he loved what we did and would like to be a part of it . I said thank you but can not pay you we do it all from the heart he told me sign me up . And from that day forward he helped everyday then became family . Danny Bates a very big part of who we are . This man served for our country military , served with police & fire in his younger days , worked with Victims Service Unit & Cert until accident in June that took a toll after all these months he tried to fight all his health issues , worked with Roscommon Sheriffs Dept , was a Shiner Mason, helped with recycling of paint , Church member,the list goes on . he was 75 years young and was like the energizer bunny( always going going and going ) with the heart of gold and the soul of an angel . So tragic for the world to lose such an honorable man He was by my side til I closed the store due to my health and I was by his side when he needed me most that's what friends do . I only hope anyone who knew this man will always remember , appreciate , treasure and hold him in their hearts as I shall always and forever . Danny you came in my world for a truck topper but left my life full of love and great memories I shall always treasure . The worked needs more kindness , caring and share as this man has known & shown in all our lives . His last act of kindness was to donate his body so research could help others just saying that's the kind of man he was . Any customer who remember Dan will update with details of upcoming memorials will be delayed til May , he wanted people to have time for tears , mourning ,and grief so when we celebrate his life it will be a celebration not tears joy that he is in a better place . Fly with the Eagles my friend fly high and watch over us all with God .Thank you all for your support