TRIBUTES have poured in for a staple of the Benidorm group following his sudden dying this week.
A lot-loved ‘Dutch Danny’ handed away after reportedly being rushed to hospital on January 2.
He lived on the streets for a few years however entertained numerous Brits and locals along with his ukulele taking part in and distinctive character.
The expat group has now set up a fundraiser to assist pay for his cremation and its simply shy of its €1,200 goal.
The fundraiser, launched by a Dutch good friend, reads: “We have to €1200 to pay for his cremation as his household aren’t considering serving to him to his resting place…
“As you all heard, our Benidorm legend has handed away, who didn’t know him? Danny, guitar man, outdated idiot, no matter we referred to as him, he was a particular man, didn’t ask for something and didn’t wish to take something, besides a can of beer, this man himself selected to depart his household behind and dwell on the road, was not a trouble to anybody and even introduced a smile to many individuals.
“Danny has household however they don’t care about him, I introduced Danny cash each week, meals, garments and naturally a can of beer that he beloved, a funeral with out fuss prices €1,200, – I I’ll pay this in full for him out of my very own pocket if nobody helps, however I nonetheless ask everybody for a small contribution.
“Most who come to Benidorm all the time go to Danny for a drink or carry some cash and garments, so right here I ask them to pay their final respects, as he all the time mentioned, I don’t need your cash.”
One other tribute mentioned: “Daily Danny was one of many first individuals to say good morning to me from his bench close to Marianos. The previous few days the mornings right here have been quite a bit quieter.
“Now that the unhappy information of the passing of Dutch Danny has been confirmed, a small tribute has been made on ‘his’ bench.
“Be happy to position flowers, photographs, a can of beer, good phrases or to gentle a candle for him. Let’s maintain the recollections of this Benidorm Legend alive.”
Metropolis Streets Neighborhood Venture Benidorm mentioned: “We can be approaching Benidorm City Corridor to ask permission to show Dutch Danny’s bench right into a ‘Dialog Bench’ these have proved widespread just lately in Albir and strikes to advertise dialog and unity in the neighborhood.
“Danny was beloved by us all and a plaque on his bench will serve the group and immortalise our good friend.”
