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Danny鈥檚 tribute to Dad

Danny Briggs suffered a tragedy before the start of his second year at the University of 海角直播, when his father Floyd was killed in a car crash. Danny鈥檚 grief made him think about leaving his studies, but he persevered.

Now, two years later, he will graduate from the University today with a BSc (Hons) degree in Consumer Science & Consumer Law, and will also receive an academic prize, the Evening Gazette Award. In addition, Danny has recently started his a new post as a Trading Standards Officer with North Yorkshire County Council. Danny, 27, from Hartlepool, was very close to his father. Danny said: 鈥淲e were best mates, he was a mate and a Dad rolled into one and used to go to gym together. He was finding it hard to get work locally, and in August 2002 went for an interview in Wales, for a computer management post.鈥�

Floyd, 55, was killed in a car crash when returning from Wales. Danny said: 鈥淚 was destroyed when I found out, I went into a black hole. But I had to be practical and organise his funeral. Then I started to contemplate leaving the course, but I remembered Dad. He was very keen on me getting an education, he鈥檇 achieved computing degree as a mature student. It was difficult for me to settle back into my studies but the course tutors helped me to set goals and were fantastic with me.鈥�

Danny鈥檚 determination has paid off, and this year he achieved a 2.1 degree. Danny said: 鈥淚 wish Dad could have been here to see this, I鈥檝e dedicated my degree to him. I鈥檇 like to believe he鈥檚 here, to give me a pat on the back about my success. My mum and partner Kirsty are coming to the graduation. I really enjoy my new post, there鈥檚 undercover work which is different and where anything can happen.鈥�

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