Remembering Dan Webb

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Peter Torode on August 30, 2022 at 9:36 am

Dan was a charismatic leader who made everyone who worked for him feel good about what we did. He will be missed.
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Greg hasler on August 30, 2022 at 9:38 am

Dan’s family, please accept my condolences. I worked with Dan years ago when I was a young engineer at caterpillar and the marine high performance engines were just being launched from cat at hatteras. Oddly enough i was just thinking about Dan for some reason this week and just scrolling thrpugh my feed i came across this announcement. I am very sorry for your loss. I truley loved working with Dan. He will be missed.
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Bryant Phillips on August 30, 2022 at 9:38 am

Dan Webb was a friend. While our careers eventually took us in different directions, our almost twenty-five years together as partners in the same industry meant we shared nearly as much time together for work as we were apart and you get to know a man when youre in the trenches like that. Dan Webb was a good man. He was a kind man. And he was one of those rare people you were always glad to see anywhere, anytime, such that if he wasnt in attendance at any marine gathering it was as though something just wasnt quite right with the world. Dan could take a hit without pointing fingers: a gift for a man at the heart of customer service in the big leagues. He knew his stuff. And as your supplier – as he was mine – he always had your back in an industry of complex components and even more complex customers. His loss is hard to believe, and even harder to comprehend. He will be greatly missed. And for some time to come when the marine industry assembles at its legendary locations for its iconic events, something wont be quite right anymore.
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Bruce Morrison on August 30, 2022 at 9:39 am

To hear of Dan Webbs passing took me by surprise. Having been in Customer Service Department at Hatteras Yachts, I personally worked hand in hand with Mr. Dan Webb. He was a few years younger than myself, yet he was always Mr. Webb to me. He had an unique way of handling issues no matter how large or small. He always asked & respected you opinion. Many times he & I would work out the details of doing the right thing to satisfy our customers. That was his first priority in business. Dan could be as gentle or as stern as the situation required. His talents were unlimited. I am so thankful I had Mr. Dan Webb as a friend & business associate in my life. RIP IN PEACE MR. DAN!
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Alison Creech on August 30, 2022 at 9:40 am

I am so sorry to hear of Dan’s passing. He will be missed greatly. I worked with him at Gregory Poole and he always greeted me with a smile and a hug. My heart goes out to his family.
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Jason Pim on August 30, 2022 at 9:40 am

Like many others I was shocked to learn of Dan’s passing. He was a kind, humorous and intelligent man and leader.

As a marketing provider in the marine industry, we had the opportunity to work for and learn from him for over 15 years. In my experience, he excelled at building good teams, sizing up negotiations and challenges, and navigating through touchy situations with tact and grace. With Dan, you never really had to explain an issue in too much detail, he was a sharp leader who just “got it” naturally and probably already knew what you wanted to tell him. He of course made friends easily and had a lot of fun throughout his career and will be missed on the docks and at the shows. Despite all the travel and various distractions he was always a steadfast business partner, leader, and friend we could all count on.

He will be sorely missed and I extend my condolences and prayers to family and friends
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Pamela L Mathews on August 30, 2022 at 9:40 am

Dan was one of our tight knit circle of friends in high school and into our college years. We have so many fond memories of those days. My condolences and heartfelt sympathy go to his family.
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Kathy Anderson Weeks on August 30, 2022 at 9:41 am

Im so sorry to hear of Dans passing. I regret that we lost contact in our adult life, but what a special friend he was in our teen years. Dan and I met through participation in Young Americans, a local Elizabeth City music group, and he was such a special person. Witty, caring, & fun! So many fond memories of hanging out, singing, & even attending our Jr. High Spring Formal together. Many prayers lifted to Dans family during this time of loss.
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Shepherd Russell on August 30, 2022 at 9:42 am

Dan was my neighbor here at Harborside West in Morehead City! What a true gentleman, friend. I often witness the love for his granddaughters! Rest In Peace my good friend
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Jeff Sherman on August 30, 2022 at 9:42 am

Dan was a very good friend thru the marine industry – I met him in 1999 when I came on with Detroit Diesel and he told me ‘We would be friends, our engines will compete”. I enjoyed having time with Dan at all the shows and we always have lost of stories and laughs – He will always be in my heart. My best to the immediate family and the GP family as well.
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ricky robbins on August 30, 2022 at 9:42 am

I work with Dan at Gregory Poole for 30 some years. although our path did not cross much, when it did, Dan was always great to work with. he will be greatly miss. praying for his family.
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Michael Myers on August 30, 2022 at 9:42 am

We were so sorry to hear about the sudden passing of my pal Dan. Dan was a great friend to me and my wife Rhonda. We traveled with Dan and Pam for many years and were guests at their home and they were guests at ours here in MA.
We we attended Caitlin’s wedding and watched Maris get married online. We were all so excited to share his passion for his girls and the babies,
I have so many memories of Dan including what i think was his 50th birthday bash.
We will miss him, his laugh and that mischieval twinkle in his eyes.
Rest in Peace Dan you will be missed by all who had the pleasure of your friendship.
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Ryan Chapman on August 30, 2022 at 9:43 am

I am so sorry to hear of Dan’s passing. I had the pleasure of working with him for a number of years at Gregory Poole and will cherish those visits to the Beaufort branch, his hospitality, and his jovial spirit.
And to his family, while it may seem like death has won, I encourage you to remember that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. May you find comfort in the many memories you all shared.
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Walt Warren Warren on August 30, 2022 at 9:43 am

I was so shocked to hear of Dan’s passing. I have had the pleasure of working with Dan for 16 years. He was one of the first people I had the pleasure to meet when I started. He had a way to make all those around him feel comfortable and relaxed. I was happy to find out not long after I started that Dan and I were fraternity brothers from NCSU. You will be missed! The candle is lit, it goes on forever. GU1140
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Rhonda Myers on August 30, 2022 at 9:43 am

During his walk through life here, Dan was a kind person to everyone he met, generous with his time and knowledge, and charitable to those in need. He was a trusted business colleague and a loyal and supportive friend to so many. While highly regarded in the marine industry, he was most proud of his two daughters and so grateful they were building beautiful lives with their spouses, Brad and Logan. Our prayers are with his family and we have faith he will live on in your hearts and through your deeds and the joyful sharing of all the fun loving Dan stories.
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Bob Howland on August 30, 2022 at 9:43 am

Dan Webb you are a one of a kind. I going to miss seeing you standing on the back of the Fitch. I knew it was going to be a fun weekend filled with great conversations and laughter when you were on the dock in manteo. Dan you were a great friend and dock mate. I thank God for our friendship and the time we spent together. Rest in peace my friend.
UPS Bob
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Jordan on August 30, 2022 at 9:44 am

Dan was a great friend and always had a smile on his face. Always willing to go grab a dinner and jump on a plane to go to a new venue for a trade show or exhibit, we had some great memories and I know that he will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He was so proud of his daughters and grandbaby and he will be truly missed in the marine world and on the Carolina Coast.
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Alan on August 30, 2022 at 9:44 am

Dan has been a friend for over 30 years. When he would attend the New York boat show we would go for a trip to the theater and dinner(s). On our trips up and down the coast Morehead city was always a stop. Newport Rhode Island was a must. Dan loved what he did, found the solution to the problem, spoke very highly of Cat and Gregory Poole. All with a smile. He loved his friends and most of all he loved his family. Dan Ill miss you !
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Liz Myers on August 30, 2022 at 9:44 am

Dan was a business acquaintance to my parents Michael and Rhonda turned family friend to all of us. I always looked forward to seeing Dan at the boat shows as a kid and enjoyed spending time with him when he visited Marthas Vineyard and seattle when I was an adult. He was so proud of his girls. Ill always remember his laugh and smile. He was a great friend to my parents, my brother, and I, and will be missed.
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Adam Blum on August 30, 2022 at 9:44 am

I met Dan in 1988 when I was new to the marine industry. Dan could not have been more welcoming and we became friends very quickly. Dan is one of the good guys humble, funny, generous, and someone you could trust. He was very good at what he did and had a gift for putting people at ease making people feel comfortable in uncomfortable situations. I would always look for Dan at events and when we connected it was like we had never been apart. You get to know people when you spend a significant amount of time with them and Dan was one of the good guys he has done so much for so many and he will be sorely missed. I will not be able to attend another event without thinking I will hear “Hey Bud” from around the corner.
I will miss my dear friend and was blessed to know him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family in this most difficult time.
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Beth Collawn on August 30, 2022 at 9:44 am

The Collawn family sends love and prayers to the Webb family. We will always treasure dinners and fun times in the cul-de-sac.
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Richard Watts on August 30, 2022 at 9:45 am

Have incredibly fond memories of great times with Dan and Pam when we met in Wilmington many years ago. I loved Dan’s kind spirit, his willingness to always see the positive in others, his sly smile and infectious laugh – just simply one of the greatest guys you’d ever hope to meet. He and Pam were incredibly kind to me as a newcomer to the area. They always opened their home and created memories for all. It was little wonder Dan had tons of friends. Just a joy to be around. Godspeed Dan Webb and know you will be missed.
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Bob Hallengren on August 30, 2022 at 9:45 am

Please accept my sympathy at the passing of Dan. I worked for 25 years with Dan as an engineer at Cat on marine. The great memories are just too many to even think about. Many travels together at shows and to Hatteras. Dan was the best salesman we ever had. Hard driving yet so kind. When I retired he sent me a nice gift. That was Dan. His customers worshipped him as did us all. RIP Dan. Happy boating and always have following seas.
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