Kasey
Paddler
Re: Some sad news about AstoriaDave
Well, I'm afraid that my first words when I read this were not very pretty. I have had the pleasure of meeting Dave several times (and emailing with him many times) and was so shocked to read this on here...I just don't know what to say. Dave is a wonderful, wonderful person with a huge heart. If anyone can have grace in this moment, it is Dave. I am so sad. I last saw Dave in September in the BG. We knew he was there and were hoping to see him. I left him a note on his truck in case we missed each other. We ran into him and his buddy out on the water though and when we met, he gave me a hugest across the kayaks hug! We chatted for a bit and each went on our ways again. Later that day, some of us ran into him again - and he had another huge cross-kayak hug for me. I won't forget that - I'm thinking, in retrospect, that was Dave saying good-bye. Please give Dave all my best prayers and wishes Dan...and tell him that he is a Good Man and one that I am very proud to know! Stay strong Dave! :hug
Thanks for letting us know Dan and for passing messages on...
Kathy
Well, I'm afraid that my first words when I read this were not very pretty. I have had the pleasure of meeting Dave several times (and emailing with him many times) and was so shocked to read this on here...I just don't know what to say. Dave is a wonderful, wonderful person with a huge heart. If anyone can have grace in this moment, it is Dave. I am so sad. I last saw Dave in September in the BG. We knew he was there and were hoping to see him. I left him a note on his truck in case we missed each other. We ran into him and his buddy out on the water though and when we met, he gave me a hugest across the kayaks hug! We chatted for a bit and each went on our ways again. Later that day, some of us ran into him again - and he had another huge cross-kayak hug for me. I won't forget that - I'm thinking, in retrospect, that was Dave saying good-bye. Please give Dave all my best prayers and wishes Dan...and tell him that he is a Good Man and one that I am very proud to know! Stay strong Dave! :hug
Thanks for letting us know Dan and for passing messages on...
Kathy