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Posted by: Dave_Darling Jun 29 2008, 10:09 PM

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?t=417185

We lost a good one.

--DD

Posted by: Eric_Shea Jun 29 2008, 10:11 PM

Wow...

Posted by: ! Jun 29 2008, 10:14 PM

Yep, good friend, business associate, Dad, 914 guy...I'll miss him.

Posted by: azbill Jun 29 2008, 10:17 PM

Dave has been a good friend. I'll miss him and GPR. He was one of good guys and honorable parts providers.
Bill Shaffer

Posted by: markb Jun 29 2008, 10:22 PM

Dave was one of the first people I met back in 99 when I got into 914's. Since I live locally to him, I got to know him pretty well, and was fortunate enough to call him a friend. He will be very much missed.

Posted by: Gint Jun 29 2008, 11:29 PM

Dammit! I've met Dave on several occasions myself. We truly lost a great guy.

Posted by: MoveQik Jun 29 2008, 11:37 PM

Posted by: Gary Jun 29 2008, 11:48 PM

Godspeed Dave.

Posted by: 396 Jun 29 2008, 11:54 PM

Dave - RIP..Happy Trails up there!

Posted by: championgt1 Jun 30 2008, 12:00 AM

RIP- Dave. Godspeed to you sir.

Posted by: hwgunner Jun 30 2008, 12:06 AM

He did pass and this is very sad. A good man and father was lost yesturday, not to mention a real Porsche guy. The known and unknown contributions he has made to the Porsche Community will surly be missed by all. You have all been touched by him, wether you are a CW or a poor 914 guy, a racer or a 911 luver, an outlaw or just a 997 guy, you just may not know it.

RIP Dave and GODSPEED
My prayers to your family

hwgunner

Posted by: 736conver Jun 30 2008, 12:32 AM

Unbelievable.

Thanks for everything Dave.

Posted by: bfrymire Jun 30 2008, 01:28 AM

I have also known Dave for many years, and thought he was a great guy. I will miss talking to him.

-- brett

Posted by: 914Sixer Jun 30 2008, 07:26 AM

Sorry to hear of Dave's passing. I had been doing business with him since tha late 80's. He will be missed for all of his contributions.

Posted by: 9146986 Jun 30 2008, 10:25 AM

Dave was a good friend, and great business partner. He had stayed at my place in TN and me at his in CA. We helped each other in business and our personal lives. This is so sad. My thoughts are with his loved ones. He will be greatly missed.

Posted by: GringoLoco Jun 30 2008, 01:14 PM

I've never met Dave, but just from your warm responses I can tell I'm at a disadvantage for never having met him. My condolences to all who have lost a good friend.

Posted by: SirAndy Jun 30 2008, 01:26 PM

QUOTE(GringoLoco @ Jun 30 2008, 11:14 AM)

Posted by: PRS914-6 Jun 30 2008, 02:19 PM

Bummer.... I never met him but spent MANY MANY hours talking to him more about life than parts. We had lots of laughs and exchanged many e-mail jokes. Of course women was typically the topic. The last year you could tell something was wrong. I'm sorry it turned out he was so sick. Another reminder to take the time with your friends and family while they are here.....

Posted by: Root_Werks Jun 30 2008, 02:38 PM

Posted by: sww914 Jun 30 2008, 05:30 PM

I've known him for years and I'm really sad to loose my friend. I'm sorry if you never met him. I'll miss his wicked sense of humor forever.

Posted by: watsonrx13 Jun 30 2008, 06:34 PM

-- Rob

Posted by: Bleyseng Jun 30 2008, 06:38 PM

Damn, really sorry to see Dave pass. I had bought alot of stuff from him over the years for all my different cars.

Posted by: seanery Jul 1 2008, 11:24 AM

so sad

Posted by: echocanyons Jul 1 2008, 11:33 AM

Damn
I am very saddened to hear this.

Posted by: ericread Jul 1 2008, 01:36 PM

I never know what to say when one of the 914 pioneers leaves us. Although it is truely a sad event for us, Dave is finally free from the pain.

I hope each of us raises a glass to Dave in the coming days.

Eric Read

Posted by: gms Jul 1 2008, 04:28 PM

I had to pull out this photo; it is how I will always remember Dave (far right)
Smiling & Joking. Rest in Peace my brother


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Posted by: retrofit Jul 1 2008, 07:27 PM

Allen

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Jul 2 2008, 02:00 PM

Dave and I were very very close and had long talks at night at home, I am very very upset about what happened and that his friendship was stolen from me at his young age. He had been very depressed recently and I felt my role as a cheerleader not accomplishing much in the final months. Wracked with pain, it was hard for him to function normally and continue to do business that great way he always did.
Dave I am still here for you brother rest in peace.

Posted by: 9146986 Jul 4 2008, 07:43 PM

Dave's obituary (not the kind of post I ever dreamed of making)

http://www.legacy.com/SanLuisObispo/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=112636701

Posted by: bcheney Jul 7 2008, 09:13 PM

This is very sad news...I dealt with Dave on several occasions for 914 parts. He was kind and straight forward. Took to the time to make sure that the sway bar and axles I got from him were just right...You could tell he loved Porsches and anyone who owned one. He is at peace now...thanks again for everything Dave...

Posted by: hwgunner Jun 28 2009, 03:31 PM

1 year

Posted by: RobW Jun 28 2009, 10:37 PM

Wow. 1 year.

Good guy. Left his mark on many of our cars. Supported events. Will be missed.

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Jun 29 2009, 09:00 AM

Dave's Dad and I just e mailed each other on the first anniversary of Dave's death, we had spent some time together in San Fran last year. What a tremendous character. RIP my friend Dave.

Posted by: pcar916 Jun 29 2009, 10:25 AM

Darn, he'll be missed. Hope his family is glad he's free now.

Posted by: sww914 Jun 29 2009, 02:22 PM

I still miss my friend Dave.