I lost my best friend today

[Riff Raf]

Sorry Dave

 

[Terry_Smith]

Dave,

My condolences. I know it will be tough for a while, but you will remember the good times and the old adage "Time Heals All Wounds" is very true. May he rest in Peace. Take care.

 

[Doug S.]

Memories!

Memories!

Dave
When a father and his son can create such great memories together, well it just doesn't get any better then that.

Carry on.

 

[jcarleto]

Dave,

I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. I remember...so I know there is nothing I can say now that will help. My regards and regrets.

 

[Mayfield]

My condolences Dave.

Jim

 

[GyroDoug]

Dave,

All men die, but not every man truly lives. It sounds like your Dad was one of those that did. The fact that he was your best friend says much about the kind of man he was. I am glad that you had the opportunity to have that kind of a relationship with your father as I believe that is rather rare today. I would recommend that you concentrate on living your life in a way that would make him proud of what you are doing. It sounds like you both shared a passion for Gyroplane and a love for the PRA. I know the more time you put into serving a person or group of people the more you grow to love them so I am sure you are on the right track by starting up chapter 31 again. Keep up the good work and let me know if there is ever anything I can do to be of help. We'll see you in a couple of weeks at El Mirage!

 

[Not Yet]

Dave my condolences. I've lost both of my parents, so I know you will get through.

 

[okikuma]

Hello Dave,

There is a special bond between a Dad and his Son. Especially those who share the gift of flight with each other.

My Dad passed 4 years ago. I believe I am very fortunate that I was able to hold his hand and tell him I love him before he passed.

It is nice to read that you Dad possessed the gift of faith. His mission is done here on earth, and I believe he now has a more important mission to perform.

Those gyropilots who pass from this life into the next, it will be your Dad who will fly up next to them in formation with his Bensen, give a reassuring smile, point with his hand "this way" then bank, and lead those pilots home.

My deepest of condolences for your loss of your Dad.

Wayne

 

[M._Springer]

Dave,

Dave,

It was so nice to see the wonderful warm relationship between you and your parents.
My heart goes out to you and your mom.
Marion

 

[SgurlEd]

Dave,
I understand completely! Although I wasn't close to my father as you ARE I still miss him dearly...as a child he used to make up these outrageous stories just to try to get me to go to sleep at night. All the stories did would just keep me awake longer trying to figure out if the story he told me was true ;-P Dads are great! Yours sounds like he was a special man just be grateful for the time that you had him and remember though he's gone....he's not forgotten. He will live on in you, in your heart and your special memories of him are yours forever and that can never be taken from you!

I'm certain he felt comforted by your presence as he slipped away...
And it's a true Son & Friend that you were there with him like that at the end of his no doubt blessed and special life...it's hard on the heart, but please know Dave it will mend over time!

Lot's Of Love and Hugs! Ed

 

[Tina]

Hi Dave,

Thanks for calling me to let me know of your Dad's passing today. I am glad I got to know him when we were together. I know I don't need to tell you this you already know but you had a special Dad there Dave! A kind and great man that I am glad I got to know in my life. Your Dad loved gyros and I learned many things from his stories of the good old days when he was flying gyros with Ken Brock and others. Eber had many stories to tell and I hang on every word when he told them. I well always remember them and what a great example of a human being he was.

My deepest condolences Dave to you and your family for your loss.

Love,
Tina

 

[Kevin_Richey]

It is nice to read that you Dad possessed the gift of faith. His mission is done here on earth, and I believe he now has a more important mission to perform.

Those gyropilots who pass from this life into the next, it will be your Dad who will fly up next to them in formation with his Bensen, give a reassuring smile, point with his hand "this way" then bank, and lead those pilots home.

What a nifty expression, Wayne!!

Dave: Are you planning a missing man gyrocopter formation at El Mirage for him?

 

[Timchick]

Dave, Very sorry to hear about your loss. You're in our prayers. It sounds like you have a lot of great memories together.

 

[eljin]

Dave my sincerest condolences,

 

[RotoPlane]

I'm saddened to read this news about your father Dave. It is very hurtful when you lose a friend, let alone a father. I lost my father and friend in January of 2000. Things still pop up now and then and I can hear and picture his reactions…..these moments are at the same time bitter and sweet….

 

[billygyro]

Dave, Sorry to hear of the passing of your father,

 

[scottessex]

Dave, sorry to hear of your loss, May God be with you in this time of sorrow,
My condolences.

 

[dabkb2]

Thank you all very much for your kind words.

I know he is in a better place and I am happy for him.

 

[Arnie Madsen]

Thank you all very much. It was a tough nite, I felt angels comming for him and 3 hours latter he was gone.

His faith in Jesus was very strong, he died as he lived, in faith.

Dave. I found the mention of your dad's faith very comforting and I hope you do also. His future is in good hands. I guarantee it. I envy the close friendship you had with your dad. It is rare. Prayers from a distance. Hope you feel them. Arnie

 

[top fuel]

sorry dave godbless