My heart is with you all, Fraser family. I always felt like I was greeted by an old friend when I met Dan. He has been part of so many amazing memories over the years for so many people. I feel honoured to have had his friendship and guidance in my life. His immense talent, wisdom and aroha will live on through his beautiful family and through his friends that he shared his life with. Rest in peace Dan.

Nikyla and kids ,Jeff and Jackie and family .Will miss our mate gone to soon my brother a lot good memories .sending all of our Aroha from Perth.

Jackie Geoff and family. So saddened to hear this devastating news of Danials passing . We were lucky enough to get to know him in his teens when he had the world at his feet , carefree attitude cheeky grin and full of mischief . Spending 8 years with Thiana , being like a big brother to Tahlia we shared a lot of memories and laughs. Sending love and support to the whole family from us all here in Perth

Dearest Nikyla, Losing a life is hard to bear, but losing a larger than life, kind and generous soul like Dan is unbearable. My heart aches for you Nikyla. Sending you and your incredible children all the love, strength and courage to get through the loss of a man so loved and respected by everyone who came into contact with him. Aroha nui 💛 Dan will forever be watching over you all. Trace Soffe

Gona miss our chats bro. Lotsa love to your family

Going to miss to Dan You were a true GC You were always happy to catch up and talk shit. You will be missed but never forget. So gutted that I can't be there today to see you of and celebrate your life. RIP Fag Oldie & Leigh

Loved working with ya Loved surfing with ya Loved laughing with ya. Hang loose bro

So shocked and saddened to hear the passing of Dan. Been lucky enough to know the Fraser family, starting off being at Primary School with Dan. Then later working in the flooring trade and some days side by side. Gonna miss his banter. Thinking of you all and sending big hugs to Nikyla & kids, Geoff, Jackie, Jeremy, Joe and extended family.

Geoff and Jackie. Our sincere condolences and love ❤️ to you both in this extremely sad time.

Nikyla and family, your team at Coastguard Taranaki wish to extend our sincere condolences to you and your family at this sad and difficult time. Peter Chapman

Nik, Jae, Phoenix, Neo my heart is shattered for you. 💔 Dan you are a true legend who made a huge impact in my pōtiki’s life these past couple of years. You literally had my back in Hāpai each time we were otw, and for a significant time you may not have thought so, but I know and appreciate how you and Nik made a damn good effort to help me through some damn tough times off tw. You had a heart of gold. I regret that my spine is no where near as strong as that of you and your beautiful family. 😔 You always made people laugh, (and occasionally cringe), at your swearing that flowed so well with your smart Alec talk. ❤️ Your eyes had a cheeky twinkle and your grin made so many people love your character. I know how much you made me laugh even when you gave me shit. Dan the man, “Daniel Son”, you were the full stop in the line the day we buried my girl. I am full of remorse that I haven’t been and can’t be there with your whānau. To your parents, brothers and wider whānau, much Aroha and respect to you. Your parents raised a very talented family. Nik I appreciate you beautiful lady. Inspirational You, your Awesome Dan and incredible babies have all been admired by my girls and I. Kua hinga te Tōtara i te Waonui-a-Tāne, the Tōtara tree has fallen in Tāne’s magnificent forest. You have left a huge hole in so many lives and hearts Dan the water man. Rest in eternal love 💓 ❤️

Dan. Rest in peace my mate. So many laughs and good times had from our time at NPBHS. A true Taranaki man who lived his life to the full. You will be missed bro by us all. Our thoughts and sympathies are with your family. Campbell Feather.

Deepest condolences to Jeremy, Joe and all the Fraser family. Dan was such a Fitzroy legend, an amazing character who was the cheekiest and always had a willing posse of listeners to his tales at parties and at the beach. Rest in peace bro, you'll be missed

From being at Fitzroy Primary school together as kids to being parents of Fitzroy Primary School children together. You were most definitely one of the good ones. Know that you will be cherished forever and always. Thank you for being you. Sending loads of aroha and the hardest hugs to Nikyla and your beautiful babies ♥️ Arohanui

Geoff, Jackie, Nikyla, Jeremy, Joe and family, From Fitzroy to NPBHS school days, growing up in Fitzroy, playing footy at Tukapa, Geoff & Jackie starting the floor sanding business and the boys taking over, to our random meetings in the street and a good old catch up. Some great memories. We will all miss Dan’s cheeky smile and banter. Our condolences to you all during this sad time. Jones family

Daniel with a twinkle in his eye, a mischievous smile on his face and always ready with a big bear hug. Daniel and his Aunty Phyll had a mutual love of pavlova, she made it, he ate it, I swear he could eat a whole one if you let him, he always teased her. "Aunt Phyll don't know if this one's up to scratch" as he dived in for his 2nd or 3rd helping! love and hugs to Jacky and Geoff, Nikyla Jae, Phoenix and Neo our hearts go out to you xxxx Tracey & Alastair

Dear Jackie Geoff and Family, Surrounding you all with Loving thoughts at this sad time,Remembering happier days at Baring Terrace RIP Dan

Dear Jackie and Geoff - how can we express our sadness and shock on hearing of Daniel’s sudden passing. We are thinking of you all and sending love at this unreal time. We have great memories of when are kids were young and the many happy times spent at Nana Fletcher’s swimming in the pool as well as many other occasions. Our condolences to Daniel’s wife and children as you all grieve together of Daniel being taken far too soon Julie, Ivan, Nik and Justin Marinovich and their families.

So shocked and sad to hear of Dan's passing. I had the pleasure of teaching Jae at Fitzroy School. Thinking of you, Nikyla, Jae, Phoenix and Neo. Siobhan and Niels Groot

My deepest condolences to Dan’s family. I have so many fond memories of being at Fitzroy primary school with Dan, always smiling, always ready for mischief:) A great friend to everyone Rest in peace Dan x

Dan, Great memories of our time in Perth...the shared Christmas's in Sorrento and Ocean Reef...the emergency calls to Brian to rescue vehicles in need of towing or mechanical tweaking...Poolside BBQs. Dan, always with his wide smile and unique sense of humour. I so value our chance meeting at the Fitzroy Cafe just 2 weeks ago....you telling me about your family, with such pride..You will be hugely missed. My heartfelt condolences to family. Anne McCarrison

Hey Dan. Im going to miss those those great chats about work and life. A truley good bloke that was enjoying life. Taken way to soon. My deepest condolences to the entire Fraser Whanau.. Ride easy big fella. Grant MacDonald

The staff and students from NPGHS offer our condolences to Phoenix, Jaemtaami and whanau as you navigate this difficult time.

Still in shock Dan, it was only a week ago we were yarning (yet again) at the Aquatic Centre Sauna, a place where we would seem to catch up lots and solve the world's big issues. You loved that place - sweating out the drinks from the night before or simply using it to unwind and recover from work and the sport that you loved doing. Your love for your family always shone through in our talks. We have both been learning to wing foil, and typical of you, it is something you have thrown yourself into 100% despite the frustrations and obligatory swearing. I will miss your honesty, your bluntness yet enthusiasm and loyalty to your mates and family. RIP Dan. Heartfelt condolences to your whanau - a good man taken way too soon. Paul Veric PS: There will be lot of us who will miss you at The Patch on those perfect days. Seeing you pull into great waves with a big cheeky grin and always keen for a yarn between waves. It without a doubt will be less perfect on those days without you.

Dan was a top bloke and a bloody legend. Hard worker and always had a smile on his face. Poor bugger taken too early, RIP mate. Our condolences to his family.

The first time we met on site we hit it off. So many laughs, such a great sense of humour, quick and witty, straight to the point just an awesome person to hang out with. The new board purchases we made, trying to figure out how to hide them from our wives I remember when Phoenix busted you trying to smuggle that new board into the house - you had to bribe her so she wouldn’t tell mum! So funny. Will miss our surf missions down the Patch and Fitz and how you managed to fit that solid frame of yours in the barrel and make it out still blows my mind. A good partner in crime, so many times I threw you under the bus if I got home late from the surf to soften the blow from mum. Will miss the daily phone calls, you always had a positive outlook on life and a way to pick others up when we were down. The conversations of retired life in the islands and how I’d come up and visit. You were always there for me I wish I could have been there for you when you needed help that day and to have one last surf with you. Love you always my brother looking forward to spending the last moments with you when I get home. Nikhyla, Jae, Phoenix and Neo our hearts break for you, Dan was one in a million and we were lucky enough to share in a small part of his life. See you all soon, Muzz, Rachelle, Occy & Coco

What to say, such tragic news of your passing Dan. To Nikyla and family, Joe, Jeremy et al, my greatest sympathies and condolences. Dan made an indelible mark on me right from the time I met him at Highlands Intermediate. I’m sure you can all imagine what type of influence he was on me back then.. a good one of course. You were a constant, a constant my friend and I shall miss you, rest easy mate. X So sad to miss the service, there will be some fantastic stories I have no doubt. Massive hugs to all. Dan O’Neill

From skating Fitzroy School as kids, sanding floors for Geoff and Jackie, kicking around in Perth and catching up when the Patch was good. Always had greats laughs ratbagging with you Dan. Having a family truly made Dan the man he'd become. To the Fraser family, Nikyla & your children my deepest condolences. Dean Raven

To Nikyla and family, I am so sorry to hear this tragic news. May the memories of fun times you all shared together as a family help to ease your pain in the months and years ahead. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Fiona Sorensen.

From Fitzroy soccer and surf lifesaving to forbidden wrestling moves in the Fraser household. That’s how I remember Dan. Due to distance, I watched him via Facebook become a proud Family man and respected community member. Heartfelt condolences to the extended family. Rest easy brother.

Dan, unbelievable. Great memories as Fitzroy kids growing up together. You were always a character, and this continued into your adult life. You will be missed by many. Condolences to you family.