Oh David.

As many would imagine writing something after the loss of someone like David is next to impossible to do. But here it goes...he was the highlight of my sophomore year of high school. Back then I was just getting braces and he would constantly tell me "you were beautiful before them, and your beautiful with them". He always knew just what to say when times were less than perfect. I remember we went to my formal together (picture). And he showed up on the door step wearing jeans! Hah, our school wouldn't allow him into the dance wearing jeans so we had to raid our friend's closet to find him a pair of dress pants that would even just kind of work. It was a memorable night to say the least. I always felt bad when he would come over because we would have dinner and he would be cutting weight for wrestling so he would eat jello while I was stuffing my face...he never seemed to mind. That was the greatest thing about David, he passed no judgements, treated everyone as if they were long lost friends, and genuinely cared about your small life problems. I remember telling David something about me that I thought for sure would hamper our relationship, but he simply replied "mistakes are made but that doesn't change the person you are to me." We lost contact after we split ways for our sports but whenever I did see him I was greeted with a smile and an obnoxious bear hug. David was truly an amazing person who directly or indirectly affected everyone around him in only the kindest ways. It breaks my heart to know that I won't see him randomly show up at an event anymore, and treat me like he saw me yesterday. I was blessed with having him as a friend and having one more person that I will strive to resemble in my actions. David is where he is needed now because he had done his work here with us. It is so hard to accept right now but knowing he is being amazing somewhere else helps ease the loss.  I did not deem it appropriate to write this on Facebook because I do not feel the need to advertise I had a relationship with him.  So thank you for taking the time to read about this amazing man from my perspective.  I love and will always miss you David.

Winter Formal 2010
Rest In Peace David