Dan Peters died on Monday, October 27th after losing his battle with pancreatic cancer.
You can really tell the impact that a human being has left on others when you see what other people have to say publicly about them. That's what happened today as those people Dan Peters touched from around the country learned of his passing. This is just a short sample of those who reached out on Twitter to express their condolences.
In loving memory of Coach Pete. #4PetesSake pic.twitter.com/mToSVmNpBj
— Akron Zips MBB (@ZipsMBB) October 27, 2014
Nyles Evans, Akron Point Guard
Take nothing for granted. You are in our hearts forever..we dedicate this season to you Rest easy Coach Pete we love you #zipsnation
— Nyles Evans (@NylesEvans3) October 27, 2014
Isaiah Johnson, Akron Center
Rest easy Coach Pete...This season is for you man #4PetesSake #ZipsNation
— #THRTRN (@BigDog23_2E) October 27, 2014
B.J. Gladden, Akron Guard/Forward
Zips family lost a great one today REST IN PEACE coach Pete you will truly be missed we dedicating the whole season to u #4PetesSake
— Bj Gladden (@BjGladden_) October 27, 2014
Noah Robotham, Akron Point Guard
RIP Coach Peters..terrible news. One of the main reasons I came to Akron! Our team is dedicating our season to you and yours #ZipsFamily
— Noah Robotham (@NoahRobotham14) October 27, 2014
Aaron Jackson, Akron Guard/Forward
Rest Easy Coach Pete! One of the best people I've ever meet. This seasons for you!
— Swaggy Jack (@AkronJackson) October 27, 2014
Mick Cronin, Cincinnati Bearcats Head Coach
The coaching ranks lost a great friend and even better man today. Thinking about you & your family Coach Peters! pic.twitter.com/omzqDq3fWx
— Mick Cronin (@CoachCroninUC) October 27, 2014
Archie Miller, Dayton Flyers Head Coach
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Peters Family. Coach Pete was a very good friend and a terrific guy, sad to lose him. #RipCoachPete
— Arch Miller (@Archie_Miller) October 27, 2014
Tom Crean, Indiana Hoosiers Head Coach
Dan Peters was a Household name to every coach that ever competed against him. Brilliant mind and toughness. A true team guy always.
— Tom Crean (@TomCrean) October 27, 2014
If you came from the Bob Huggins tree you were Tough, smart and could coach the game from any vantage point. Dan Peters was all that.
— Tom Crean (@TomCrean) October 27, 2014
When Bob Huggins and Thad Matta go in the HOF, what Dan Peters brought to them will go there as well. Dan made everyone better.
— Tom Crean (@TomCrean) October 27, 2014
Frank Martin, South Carolina Gamecocks Head Coach
God took 1 of the good guys n coaching today n Dan Peters. A man w a huge heart that cared & helped so many. Pray 4 the Peter's family
— Frank Martin (@FrankMartin_SC) October 27, 2014
Steve Hawkins, Western Michigan Broncos Head Coach
So sorry to hear passing of Dan Peters, Asst. Coach at Akron. Basketball world a less better place to be. Thoughts with his fam and AkronBB.
— Steve Hawkins (@Coach_Hawk_WMU) October 27, 2014
Jeff Boals, Ohio State Buckeyes Assistant Coach
#RIP to a great coach and an even better person, Dan Peters. Thoughts are with his family.
— Jeff Boals (@JeffBoals) October 27, 2014
Tod Kowalcyzk, Toledo Rockets Head Coach
My thoughts & prayers go out to the family of Dan Peters. A great coach and an even better person. RIP
— COACH TK (@Coach_Kowalczyk) October 27, 2014
Dana O'Neil, ESPN College Basketball Writer
Sad to hear of the passing of Akron assistant Dan Peters. Fought valiantly.
— Dana O'Neil (@ESPNDanaOneil) October 27, 2014
Michael DeCourcy, The Sporting News College Basketball Writer
'One of the great people in our business,' Akron's Peters dies of cancer at 60 http://t.co/vLteoxWHPm
— Michael DeCourcy (@tsnmike) October 27, 2014
Jay Bilas, ESPN College Basketball Analyst
RIP Dan Peters, former Youngstown State head coach, Cincinnati assistant: http://t.co/jwdThZ0sxB Dan was a great person, basketball man.
— Jay Bilas (@JayBilas) October 27, 2014
Fran Fraschilla, ESPN College Basketball Analyst
@CoachFinamore Very sad news to hear about Dan Peters' passing. Was a fixture on Ohio college basketball scene. Knew him for 30 years. #RIP
— Fran Fraschilla (@franfraschilla) October 27, 2014
Mark Adams, College Basketball Analyst
I am heart broken to hear of Dan Peters passing. A tremendous coach, loving friend, wonderful husband/father. I love you Dan. I miss you!
— Mark Adams (@EnthusiAdams) October 27, 2014
Mark Titus, former player at Ohio State
Coached '07 Final 4. Nicest coach I ever had. RIP. RT @BBaptistHoops: Former OSU asst Dan Peters died today of pancreatic cancer. He was 60.
— Mark Titus (@clubtrillion) October 27, 2014
Jared Sullinger, former player at Ohio State
RIP coach Pete
— Jared Sullinger (@Jared_Sully0) October 27, 2014
Tim Carroll, former player at Akron
Rest in Peace Coach Pete. Very thankful for all of our conversations, all the lessons, and all the memories. You will never be forgotten.
— Tim Carroll (@TCarroll330) October 27, 2014
Quincy Diggs, former player at Akron
Zips basketball has a lot more to play for this year watch out, R.I.P Coach Peters " Try hard, have fun, and never quit"
— Quincy Diggs (@Qdiggs13) October 27, 2014
RIP Coach Peters.