Tributes to stroke victim who died

Matthew flew out to his bedside.

Family members have spoken of their devastation.

Stepmum Judith Robinson thanked everyone who had given their support during her stepson’s illness.

“I want to express my love and gratitude to all his loving friends who have not only truly loved him but supported me through this emotional journey.

“They have been with me on messenger every second of the journey. I am truly honoured to know you all and thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

Friends and colleagues posted their own tributes on Facebook.

One said: “Godspeed, Dan. Yours was a life too short, yet well lived. You accomplished what many try, but few succeed in doing: you left everyone you had met better than when you had found them.

“While we are all saddened by your sudden and untimely passing to the next life, we are grateful that you enriched our lives. Farewell friend. Until we meet again.”

A woman friend said: “RIP my friend. Thank you for teaching me to dive and encouraging me to travel. I will never forget you.”

One friend said the diving world had lost a “legend in the flesh.”

Another posted: “Such a tragic turn of events. Dan inspired those he met and changed the lives of so many. He made a difference during his far too short a life. You can now endlessly hover in a place of beauty. We will not forget you.”

One friend described Dan as and “all-round great bloke” and added: “I am still in shock, hoping the last week has just been a nightmare, but unfortunately not. I am heartbroken.”