rth Sea Scouts dearest friends and helpers, Dave Long, sadly passed away on 7th July 2011. Dave passed unexpectedly of heart failure, in his sleep, while on holiday so it would have been very peaceful for him.So many people knew Dave, who had an association with Scouting dating back over 40 years and remained very involved not only with Batchworth Sea Scouts but also at Croxley Scouts and with the District explorer group. We currently knew Dave as our Quartermaster, others knew him as a recent explorer leader, however, it seems everyone knew him as Good Ol’ Dave. Good Ol’ Dave was a nickname that not only Dave embraced and many others used but it was also fitting, to so many people he really was Good Ol’ Dave.
On Sunday 17th July, at the Batchworth Family Sailing Day many of Dave’s friends gathered on shore and as a mark of respect to Dave, a man who was respected as a legend at Batchworth Sea Scouts, paid tribute with a minutes applause.
Dave Long went by many names, Quartermaster, Good Ol’ Dave, Explorer Scout Leader, Legend, etc. However, everyone that has spoke of his untimely passing also used a further name, that of friend.
Batchworth Sea Scouts, past and present, will miss our dear friend.
