Family tribute to Daniel Hancock

Following the sentencing of Thomas Johnson in connection with a fatal road traffic collision in Marcham in June last year, the family of Daniel Hancock have today (18/12) released a tribute to him.

They said: “Daniel was a very much-loved son, big brother, grandson and friend. He had just turned 18 and had so much life left to live.

“He had such a big heart and cared deeply for his family and friends. He was kind, bright, funny, out-going; he could light up any room with his smile and laughter.  Every day without him, and Elliot and Ethan, is a tragedy for all that loved them.

“Daniel died three miles from home in a completely avoidable crash.

“Please don’t be that driver who shows such disregard for their friends’ lives.

“Please don’t put yourself in the position of being a passenger of such a driver.  Please learn from this, an opportunity that the boys were not fortunate enough to be given.

“The grief and sadness of losing Daniel is personal and belongs only to those lucky enough to have known him.

“As a family, we have shared a glimpse of our pain in the hope that it may prevent more lives being lost in such a senseless way.

“Daniel was truly loved and will always be missed.

“He was caring, generous and selfless.

“If the measure of a person’s life was by the impact they had on those around them, then his was a life well lived.

“His absence is felt deeply by so many people. He is irreplaceable.”

Daniel Hancock