A man who tragically died in a motorcycle crash on the outskirts of Shalfleet earlier this month has been named as 51-year-old Lance Daish.
As previously reported by Island Echo, Lance – who was from Shalfleet – was travelling along Yarmouth Road when his black Kawasaki motorcycle was involved in a collision with an agricultural trailer being towed by a tractor, between the junctions of Elm Lane and Pound Lane.
The incident occurred on the busy Newport to Yarmouth road at around 16:34 on 11th August.
An air ambulance was scrambled from Thruxton, however, it was stood down en route, with the 51-year-old sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
Paying tribute to him, his family have today (Friday) said:
“Lance Daish, our beloved husband and father, spoke with actions.
“Often a man of few words, his love and compassion for his family was seen in every crack and callus in his hands formed working to provide a beautiful home, in every meal he’d carefully labour over and every small moment we’d share.
“Lance lived how we all aspire to, keeping those he cherished as close as possible, doing only the things that would bring them and himself comfort and joy.
Article continues below this advertisement “He understood and taught us the practice of hard work and sacrifice, the importance of dedication to your loved ones and how to find the little things in life to keep you going.
“When someone asks you to write a tribute to a man who contributed so much to our lives asking so little in return it’s difficult to summarise all he was and could be.
“He was a craftsman, a builder by trade from a young age. Continuing the family business, his working days were spent with family providing beautiful homes for others to treasure.
“At home he could be found in the kitchen or the smoke shack he built in our garden, repeating classic recipes or developing his own to carefully note down in a small leather note pad for his kids to recreate.
“Year round the garden offered Lance a sense of escape from life’s stress with every log thrown in the fire pit, song that would play or drink he shared.
“He was passionate, intelligent and would quickly become adept at anything he set his mind to, including riding his motorcycle.
“When speaking to friends of his within the motorcycle community, few words would be spoken before reaching how calculated and skilful Lance’s riding was.
“He loved the Isle of Man TT, making the pilgrimage when he could. That and his barbecues being his only real indulgences.
“Lance was admired and respected by all who knew him and will live on in every flicker of a barbecue’s flame, every sip of whisky shared, every winding corner you can lean your motorbike into and all the love our family shares.”
Enquiries into the exact circumstances of the collision are ongoing and officers remain keen to speak with anyone who can assist their investigation. Anyone with information can contact Police on 101 or report online, quoting 44220325268.
Lance was a lovely bloke known him and his brother for years …..such a shame …Rest in Peace ..
I am being serious here. Back in the day when I was learning to drive, my instructor once asked ” what is round that corner”? I cannot see, “then slow down then”!! Never forgot it, be it a tractor, horse, cyclist or pedestrian.
Very little concern here for the tractor driver, how must he feel.
Yes but you don’t know the facts what happened
Very sad news condolances to all his family, so close to home this tragic accident, remember Lance and his Brother when they were kids.so Sad,
the world always loses the best ones. absolutely heartbroken gonna miss him till the end. Rip mate x
Bless him Such a shame rest in peace
Lovely tribute. Respect, from a fellow biker.
Really sorry to hear who it was. Didn’t know him well but an absolutely lovely bloke
one of the best tributes i have ever read, i didnt know the guy but thats my loss to his family and friends an even bigger loss. Rip lance you sounded like you were one of lifes nice people rarely found these days
My condolences to his friends and family, another sad loss for the biking fraternity.