With great sadness, all of Dave's family and friends are mourning his loss. There were many last night who attended his services, a testament to how many people thought so much of him. However, the shock of his loss is still with us. Closure, acceptance and the eventual healing for our heavy hearts is in progress- but I know for many there will always be a special place in our "Dave Spot". I knew and worked with David for 22 years, almost half my life. I've spent many thousands of hours working with him at Southwest Airlines. In all of those years, I honestly cannot recall one instance of Dave making a selfish decision or action. And despite some troubling and grieving times of his own in the wake of losing his parents, Dave never complained or felt sorry for himself. He always would say "Things will get better." Before he came aboard with SWA, he fueled our jets while working for an FBO at Mueller. And Dave was always, ALWAYS recruiting new jumpers to the sport. He must have introduced 50 or more co-workers at SWA to skydiving, myself included. It'll be strange not hearing Dave at work, stating to anyone within earshot "Hey! Let's go skydiving!" with his crooked grin. Dave loved all things aviation, but he loved skydiving more than anything else. I am certain that Dave now has his wings permanently affixed. Godspeed to his brothers and sister- and to all of the rest of us who were fortunate enough to have known him. We'll miss you, man. Rest in Peace.
