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2008 Congratulations!
To Simone & Kurt on the birth of their daughter
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Condolences in 2008
To the Cox family as they & we mourn the death of their beloved son Daniel.
Talented musician dies of brain tumour
Report - Aug 1 2008 by Andrew Hirst, Huddersfield Daily Examiner
A WELL-known rapper from Huddersfield has died after losing a battle against a brain tumour.
Daniel Cox, 22, was known to thousands of young people in the town and often spoke out against negative messages sometimes in rap music.
He had been diagnosed with the condition shortly before Christmas and began radiotherapy in January.
But after just five weeks it was clear it had failed to halt the disease’s progression. It had begun with a twitch under Daniel’s left eye and when he was diagnosed, doctors discovered it was on his brain stem and so was inoperable.
Daniel, who was also well known as MC WiZe, was a major inspiration to both family and friends before the disease hit and throughout his battle he continued to remain philosophical despite losing use of his limbs as well as his speech.
His sister, Denise, 38, said: “Daniel never complained once despite everything he went through. He was a one and only. I was 17 when he was born and he arrived as a pleasant surprise as the baby of the family which makes his loss even harder to bear.
“Daniel was very philosophical and wise – hence his MC name – and his message to young people was about understanding your purpose in life and doing it. “He was very much against the negative images portrayed by some rap such as drugs, guns and violence. He always said the only weapon is your mind which you use to elevate yourself in terms of personal development.”
Daniel of Mountfield Avenue, Waterloo, attended Almondbury High School and then completed the BTEC National Diploma in Music Technology at Manchester College of Arts and Technology. Two years ago he started a BSC Honours degree in Music Technology at Leeds Metropolitan University. To pay for his studies he worked as a telesales adviser for a Leeds based call centre. Daniel's plan this year was to go on student exchange to Ramopo University, New Jersey, to learn more about the music industry in the US.
He was director of voluntary organisation Rhyme and Rhythm Productions in Huddersfield, which taught creative writing, hip hop and rap to young people aged five to 16. He also supported various schools with their personal, social, citizenship and health education programmes including Newsome High, Holmfirth High and Northorpe Hall.
He worked with the New Testament Church of God in Huddersfield, forming a childrens' rap group called Lil Mysteries.
Daniel travelled to Poland and Switzerland with a group of rappers and the Kirklees Mayor over the last two years.
Daniel supported the work of Kirklees Youth Offending team as a volunteer and did creative writing with some youngsters who had been referred to the team.
He had the opportunity to sign with a record label in Manchester and was recognised by Channel 4’s Talent Awards 2007 for his commitment to providing a positive social conscience by speaking out against the negative messages heard in some hip hop and rap.
He was one of just 20 people honoured by the TV channel out of 700 nominations.
Denise added: “Daniel was well-known for the significant contribution he made to the Kirklees community. His family is now committed to continuing the work he started. His production company will continue as well as the production of his music.”
He leaves his parents, Adrian and Veronica, and another sister, Emma, 42.
Daniel’s family was anxious to pay tribute to staff on Ward One at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary who cared for Daniel.
His funeral will be held at 10.30am at the New Testament Church of God, Great Northern Street, Huddersfield on Friday August 8 followed by burial at Almondbury Cemetery.
As reported by the Huddersfield Daily Examiner
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Condolences
To the Bryan family as they & we mourn Tim
Rev Timothy Anthony Bryan
1967 to 2008 aged: 40
From: Forest Hill, Lewisham
Rev Timothy Anthony Bryan was a great man who embodied zeal and commitment to his calling as a minister in the New Testament Church of God. We grieve for a great husband, best friend and soul mate to his beloved wife of 15 years Angela who never restricted Tim's calling as he dutifully lived his charge as an anointed servant of God using his gifts and abilities to uplift, challenge and inspire us to be the best we could be. We continue to pray for her strength in this difficult time.
Tim worked for Christian Aid as a design and production manager. He previously managed a small design studio responsible for producing a wide range of health promotion materials and campaigns across the boroughs of Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham.
He dabbled in photography as he liked to put it and would spend numerous hours at police stations as an appropriate adult for youth in problems with the law.
Fluent in gadgetry. Didn’t do tea runs! Involved in a wide range of community and church based projects including youth work. He played the sax and pretended to play the keyboard, bass guitar and drums.
Tim was a member of the Herne Hill NTCG, National NTCG Youth Executive member and consultant to many projects within the New Testament Church of God at the senior level. The legacy he leaves behind is a rich one, Tim transformed the lives of many people far and wide with the word of God and his infectious humour that could turn any situation around. Words would fail us immeasurably for accolades and awards could never truly honour the contribution made by this individual. He gave his life to God and God used him mightily and we are all the beneficiaries of a life lived 24/7/365 for God.
On the morning of Tuesday 22nd July 2008, Tim Bryan rose early as he prepared for another day. The orders he received that day came from on high, Tim was promoted to higher office and the world lost a great man. His cause of death has not yet been ascertained and we ask respectfully for any speculation to cease in honour of his wife, family and those that loved him.
Before he died Tim produced a book documenting his love of photography, details will be published soon and we ask for your support in memoriam.