Man collapsed in Peckham Rye Park yesterday morning.

[NewNun]

I was walking in Peckham Rye Park yesterday morning, and a man coming towards me fell off his bike. He appeared to have had a heart attack. I was the only initial witness apart from another mother with a baby and a toddler (I had a baby with me), and I had no phone, so I borrowed hers to phone 999. The emergencies talked me through various procedures, and others arrived and helped. A woman came past who knew him, and said his name was David. I left after the paradmedics arrived, as my baby had woken up and was crying, so I have no idea whether he pulled through. I have thought of little else since yesterday morning, and have been hoping and praying that he did. I was just wondering if anyone knew anything about this.

[bonniebird]

I'm afraid he died :( heart attack they said. He was well known in our park Peckham Rye, R.I.P David

[PeckhamRose]

NewNun that is so sad and of course now you have heard he died you will be incredibly sad and upset as you would have been one of the last people to see him and you would have done everything you could. Maybe you should talk to someone who knew him as you could be a comfort to one another. Maybe PM bonniebird or someone who knew him. It is indeed very sad. PS for anyone that knows me and mine, it wasn't 'my' David.

[Huggers]

Ive messaged you NN xx

[puzzled]

david was thoroughly nice man. he loved dogs although did not have one of his own. he was in his seventies, cycled everywhere and always appeared to be very fit. we chatted to him every day and I was very sad to hear of his death. In fact, I may have been the last person he ever spoke to as he rode past me on his way round the pond. rip david. you were a great bloke

[Hils]

David is my downstairs neighbor. The police came looking for keys to his flat and were there for quite a while. Very sad. I was wondering what had happened and now I know. He was a very good neighbor-always taking in my post when I was on holiday etc., and generally keeping an eye on the place.

[NewNun]

Very sad indeed. Rip David. It seems he died doing what he loved doing, though. You may well have been one of the last people to see him. He came off his bike just ahead of my by the adventure playground near Harris girls school.

Thanks for your reply.

Hester

[NewNun]

Thanks for your reply. I'm very sad to hear that he died. It seems there was not much anyone could have done. The emergency services were called within 2minutes of his collapse.

All the best

[Hils]

The police wouldn't say what had happened. I think they wanted to make sure his next of kin were told (he has a sister). When I find out - or if anyone else does - I'd like to know details for his funeral.

[NewNun]

Yes. I would too. Please let me know if you find out

[ben_jam_in]

Really sad to hear that he did not make it. We arrived shortly after it happened and assisted NewNun with helping, my brother-in-law did CPR until the paramedics took over. We had also been wondering if he pulled through, the hospital were not able to advise when we called them (privacy laws etc.) Our condolences to his family.

[the-e-dealer]

Its not Davidh is it?

[mrsS]

That is very sad, I happened to walk past when the ambulance had arrived and have wondered since if he survived...

[buggie]

A quick search on the forum would indicate not as he posted yesterday.

the-e-dealer Wrote:

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> Its not Davidh is it?

[the-e-dealer]

ah good.

[NewNun]

Thanks so much for taking over. Really sad. Have thought alot about it since it happened.

[Lloyd_F]

Such sad news, David was a neigbour of mine and a much respected man around here.

[boosboss]

David's funeral will take place on Aug 22nd at 3pm, Honor Oak Crematorium.

[Hils]

Many thanks - I will update the people I promised to let know. Thanks boosboss!! Hils

[PeckhamRose]

Thanks boosboss.

[PeckhamRose]

Today.