interval: 30000, If Michael gets to see this please contact me. During his four seasons with the Nets, Dare played 110 games, and averaged only 2.1 points and 2.6 rebounds. Rest in peace my brother. No I did not know Yinka personally, but I do speak as if he is still with us because he is in the hearts of those who love him. may your gentle soul rest in peace.may GOD give your parents the fortitude to bear this loss This is indeed a great loss to the family and those of us who new ”dogo” as he is popular called in hausa. Réposée vous Bien avec Le Bon Dieu I have always talked about you with a lot of friends I come across; I was and I still proud of you. I am shocked to say the least.I was on the net today trying to find old school mates when I saw this write up on Yinka Dare. ur big bro johnson. Yinka , A medical examiner determined that he had suffered a heart attack due to an arrhythmia condition discovered when he was in college. It is a sad loss and may God grant him eternal rest. A medical examiner determined that Dare, pronounced dead Friday at Englewood Hospital after being rushed to the emergency room, had a heart attack due to an arrhythmia condition that was discovered when he was in college at George Washington. scrollbar: true, Yinka Dare (October 10, 1972 – January 9, 2004) was a Nigerian professional basketball player. The communion is a tradition proclaiming the Lord's death. Named him “Yinka” after Yinka Dare, the late New Jersey Nets center. The name Yinka Dare has over 3 birth records, 0 death records, 0 criminal/court records, 9 address records, 1 phone records and more. A medical examiner determined that he had suffered a heart attack due to an arrhythmia condition discovered when he was in college. On behalf of the class of 86\92 we bid you a hero’s farewell. Oun ti won ba nje lajule orun ni ki o ma ba won je. One thing you should be thankful to God for are the memorable years you and your family spent with Yinka. Even we’ve never met, me and my friends will never forget you. NBA Recommended for you. When I found out you had passed away I was sad because I really wanted to meet you. Death. thanks for making us proud all through ur life time. Comment document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a654c9f832203608e133090e1b48b9c8" );document.getElementById("e45023e812").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. My family and I extend our sincere sympathy. Always giving. Yinka I followed your collegiate career at GWU and what a career it was! background: '#333333', It is a shock to me, Yinka was my junior in FGC, played ball together, Then I was just watching one and I saw that it also had his email address. Love Rest in peace dear one. Yinka was always the leader in whatever we do in the class. may He give your parents the grace to bear this loss. I proceeded to read the article when I realized it was more or less a remembrance of sport figures that dies in 2004. ENGLEWOOD, N.J. (AP) -- Yinka Dare, the New Jersey Nets' first- round draft pick in 1994, has died after collapsing at his home. Yinka Dare, who led the Colonials to the NCAA Tournament in 1993 and 1994 before playing in the NBA, reportedly suffered a heart attack at his New Jersey home. A 7’0", 265 pound (120.2 kg) center, he played four seasons in the National Basketball Association. I never got to meet you. Rest in peace my friend!!! Jan 9, 2004 - Yinka Dare passed away. oludare1@netzero.com. FGC Kano, Class of ’91, Your email address will not be published. Its FAFO. Oh Yinka! I am shocked to be reading this just now at the beginning of 2004 Basketbal season. For now, here are some memory aids. Yinka Adeniran, Ibadan . i cant believe you are gone. Michael, Yinka lives……in our mind. May the Lord continue to watch over those you left behind here. you were a kind big man with a big heart and soul and gave your best as a nets player, basketball player, and person. Only now, days after Yinka Dare died of a heart attack, is the picture of the Nets’ former first-round pick finally beginning to crystallize. CLASS OF 86\92 F.G.C Kano. May your soul rest in perfect peace. features: { It took me this long to even be able to write something, anything about my best friend Yinka Dare. O di arinako. Go through your grieving process, if that it still the case, and if you still cry…..By all means…..Do what you have to….All the while calling on the Father….. Uncle Yinka, Even though I never met you or know you personally, I feel so sad that you are no longer with us. Smile now,once more YINKA. My dad is your uncle, Dapo Bolaji. A medical examiner determined that Dare, pronounced dead Friday, had a heart attack due to an arrhythmia condition that was discovered when he was in college at George Washington. Named him "Yinka" after Yinka Dare, the late New Jersey Nets center. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. I believed in Yinka and felt genuinely invested in his success and lifelong happiness. House On The Rock Pastor Dies - Religion (4) - Nairaland. Yinka was very close friend to my twin brothers (hassan and hussein ) in the same nbhd in kano (St Louis Avenue/President Avenue ). May your soul rest in peace.. Frank A. Urefe. Though I didn’t know him personally, reading these posts let me know he was a great guy. So I added it to my contacts. background: '#000000', I remember Yinka during my days at Dabo Primary School, Kano and remember seeing him a lot at Kano Club. Rest in peace sugar pie. Yinka Dare : biography October 10, 1972 – January 9, 2004 Yinka Dare (October 10, 1972 – January 9, 2004) was a Nigerian professional basketball player. Yinka made us hold our heads up high when we heard he went to the states and started playing for the nets,but in death you have made us even prouder, but I pray the good Lord gives your family the gratitude to bare this loss. -Shalin, It really saddens my heart to hear of Yinka Dares death after so many years of is death. At first I thought the name sounded familiar, then I remembered that my basketball loving friends used to talk a lot about him being in the NBA. didnt know him but i attended federal government college kano. 48 videos Play all Yinka Dare Basketball mix Dávid Janás; Final 3:39 of Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals | Cavaliers vs Warriors - Duration: 10:45. Man thanks for the memories and rest in peace my brother. may the Almighty continue to uphold your family and your legacy. 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