Sorry. RIP.
Briggs
MEXICANSKATEBOARDS.COM

Hey everyone. This is Dennis' daughter, Katelyn.
It's been quite a few years since he passed away, and I'm 14 now... just wanted to say thank you all for writing such nice things on here. It really is heartwarming to be able to read these and remember some neat things about him... He really was such a great guy, and he was always so unique too! My dad was just... well... He was just so Dennis! Haha. He was always just so himself with his ever lasting smile, his laugh that could be picked out of a crowd, and, well, I know that we'll all remember all of the fond memories that we had with him.

I love you, Dad.

Katelyn, and the rest of her family; I never got to meet Mr. Dayrit, but from all of the happy, sad, funny, or exciting stories I've been told, I feel like I do know him.
I've been Katelyn's best friend since the 6th grade, and deeply wish I could have met such a great person.
I send best wishes towards the Dayrits.
Bailey.

Hi katelyn!!!! i know you @_@! i dont know who dennis is but sorrryyy ):

My condolences to your family ,i knew dennis in the early to mid 80s i raced him on the nbl circuit -Didnt know of his passing til i googled his name today ..Very sorry rip dennis

My condolences to your family ,i knew dennis in the early to mid 80s i raced him on the nbl circuit -Didnt know of his passing til i googled his name today ..Very sorry rip dennis

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I always remember how katelyns dad would always tell me I could comeover hwnever I wanted to hang out with Katelyn..and to this day we are still best freinds Katelyn and I...I send my condolences KK!

I am deeply sorry about your loss. Dennis and I raced at Starlit in the early 80's and for a time we were both on the Rockville BMX team. I will always remember his outgoing personality and the fun we had racing BMX.

Dear Susan, Danny, Diana and Family,

We were extremely sorry to hear of Dennis' passing. Although we had not seen him for a few years, we have fond remembrance of him. He was a super kid who grew up to be a super guy. We will always remember his beautiful smile and outgoing personality. Please know that he is in our hearts and that you and your family will be in our thoughts and our prayers.

The Stillwagons

My dearest Susan,Danny & Diana & family,
I still can't accept the fact that Dennis is no longer w/ you/us.
I am so sad,sorry for not sending him those photos taken during our trip/cruise from New York to Boston,Maine,Portland,Sydney,Nova Scotia,Halifax ( which he arranged for me,Medy,Noni & Faustine ) last Sept 2002- -to thank him for the very nice accommodation ( cabin upgrade ) he/Terrapin travel did for us( our cabin was so nice> almost on top -close to heaven!
He's a very wonderful young man. Missed him..so much....
July 1997 was the first time I met him at your Va Beach house during our nursing class reunion and ( GOD KNOWS ) it would have been my last meeting w/him last month ( July ) when you and Dennis were vacationing here in southern CA/Los Angeles areas..which I missed due to some unavoidable circumtances.
Hugs and kisses to his daughter from me and I hope to meet her someday,soon.
God Bless.

Dayrit family, I am extremely sorry to hear about Dennis' passing. I was a round the block neighbor of the hippie house. I was on 50th St. I will never forget his great smile and energy he projected! He will be missed...Anne Beatty

Dear Dayrit Family, Katlyn, and April,

My husband and I (Billy and Dana) were so close to Dennis in these past few years actually we were friends for 10 years. We watched Katlyn grow up to the beautiful girl she is today, and wow she is so much like him, talented, strong and brave!!!!....we spent most of our weekends with Dennis and his daughter, she became friends with our daughter Taylor even though the age difference, Katlyn was/and is a great friend to Taylor just like her father was to us. I will miss him so much, I went to sleep many nights with Dennis playing and singing the Grateful Dead, he was top notch. We had long talks about life and the future. I miss him so much, I miss the music he made, the words he said, the smiles he created. He was so dear to me and my family. I just have to know God has a greater plan for Dennis. We hold him close, everyday we are reminded of him its like he is still here. We laugh, we cry, we joke like he was still here, He will never be forgotten, We love you Dennis. We miss you so much.
our hearts go out to the family,
Billy, Dana and Taylor

I was one of Dennis' room mates while we were all going to ODU. Dennis was a great friend and we all shared a lot of fun times together in our crazy "hippy house".

It's very hard right now thinking that Dennis is gone. I will always remember him with that big grin of his on his face- he was someone who loved life and was always laughing.

I'm very thankful that Dennis was a part of my life, and I know he's looking down on us right now with that big grin...

Dear Dayrit Family, I just learned of your loss today, and i am so very sorry. I have such awesome memories of dennis, as he was my roomate at the Hippie House on 49th St. during college. We shared so many laughs and such good times. He was an amazing keyboard player and good friend. And he loved his cat Sunflower! My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerely, Suzanne

To the Dayrit Family
I would like to express my heartfelt sympathy for your family during this time. i did not know your son, however I was deeply touched by the newspaper article. May God always bless you and keep you in his care.----Cathy Johnson

Diana, my sweet-dear old friend, and the entire Dayrit family: I am so deeply sorry for the pain you are all certainly feeling. I have such warm memories of afternoons around your pool and wonderful aromas from the food that was always cooking. I also remember being a high school-age girl enthralled with Dennis and all his advice on how to "handle myself" at a Dead show, among other bits of advice. I would run into Dennis from time to time playing music around town. He always spoke to me with warmth and a smile...That is how I will remember him forever. My thoughts and friendship always, Marian

I came across the article of your son in the paper. I personally did not know your son but my condolences are poured out to you and your family. God Bless.

Dear the Dayrits & Family,

Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dennis’s passion for life, his family, his music, and his sport, is an inspiration. He and his glowing smile will be missed dearly. He is in our thoughts and in our prayers.

Love,

Mike and Alex

To the Dayrit family,
I am deeply saddened for your loss of a beloved son, brother, and father. Diana, my thoughts are with you and please know love from so many surrounds you, always.

Dearest Susan & Danny,
Words can't capture what we feel now in our hearts for you and your family. We feel your deep pain and anguish but only our dear LORD and Mama Mary can really be one with you in your mind and heart as you journey in your grief and sorrow for the loss of Dennis. We pray for your comfort in their compassionate and loving presence. Know that your loving son, Dennis is much alive and has just passed on to a new life in his eternal home in heaven. He has gone home to his FATHER. And there, he continues to love you and to pray for you as you also continue to hold him and love him dearly in your hearts.

Our love and prayers are always with you.

In God's love,
Ronnie & INOS (SIMON) TIONKO

Dear Susan, Danny & Family,

Please accept our heartfelt condolences for the loss of your beloved Dennis. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.May God bless you.

Susan and Danny and family
I feel your pain and the loss of Dennis. My condolence and sympathy are with you.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.

My family (& extended family at NoVa BMX) wish to extend our condolences for the loss of Dennis. We were all in shock. Dennis & I raced together at Starlit in the early 80's. I always remembered him as a crazy fast little kid who always had a smile on his face. We lost touch for many years until we met up at the state race in Woodbridge. Seems we had both returned to the sport we loved as kids. It was good to get reacquainted & hang out some at the state races last year.
Saturday,our track director, Paul, gave a short speech at the track & asked for a moment of silence in Dennis' memory. He also dedicated the flag lap to Dennis & I was honored to to be asked to carry the flag. I also ran a piece of black tape across my # plate in his honor.
We are all very shocked & saddened by Dennis' passing. He was a great guy who always did his best, always smiled, & was fun to be around. He will be deeply missed. If you need anything, don't be afraid to turn to the VA bmx family. We are always here to help. Your family will be in our thoughts & prayers. God bless.