Parent Remarks

(Contributed by Dave's parents)

Jim and Sandy want to thank all the good folks who have responded with additions to this blogspot, and to Don L for putting it together. Reading the entries brought back lots of memories for us as well. We wish all of you a good future, and blessings, and thank you for all the good thoughts about Dave.

(Contributed by Jim, Dave's father)

I have been remembering lots of the old gang activities. One that sticks out in my mind is the Friday or Saturday evening that a bunch of you had a jam session and sleepover. What I remember about the music is that we had the back porch door wide open, and Sandy and I were out by the fence talking with our neighbor, and it was still LOUD! Sounded pretty good too. I know you all shared a number of interests, but music is the one I remember most.

Memorial Pictures

(Contributed by Jim R., David's father)

Goooooon?

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned Goon yet. I mean, this cartoon character was definitely one of Dave's favorites pastimes when I knew him, and for me was an extension of his personality, both happy and fun.

Who was Goon? I don't have any pictures (maybe Kevin or Don do?), and I certainly don't have enough skill to draw him (yeah, I suck that bad), but he was this green cucumber shaped alien with yellow lips, who was always the source of some bizarre antics in comic strips coming from Kevin or Dave. Goon had a song ("doopy-doopy-doopy doo, doopy-doopy-doopy doo!" - got a link for that one?) and even hosted a web site for a short time.

Thanks for Goon, Dave!


Update by Kevin:

Here's a (old and therefore really bad) recording of Goon's theme song, written by Dave and myself: Goon's Circus

At Rest

(Submitted by Susan Jendryka)

David's urn is now in its final resting place. Picture a green hill, small autumn trees nearby, the flag off in the distance, buried with his homemade ark and golden angels on top, his flower cross marking the spot and the sun shining. Psalm 23 and the Lord's prayer, and a few personal blessings.

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Starship Impala

Courtesy of Moody Minstrel.

Rock on.

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