When I heard of his illness, I messaged him. I was kinda sure something was up, as he was not on here much in recent months. Dave and I exchanged a few messages where he updated me on his condition and I shared with him of my medical issues.

Dave and I go way back to 2009 when I got my first Roadster and showed up on the forum. His first response to one of my posts, at first, seemed terse - but I quickly realized he was just stating facts and setting me strait, bringing me up to speed quickly. I quickly realized that he had tremendous knowledge and was quick to share it. Over the years, we interacted a lot in threads and quite a bit in private messages. Before long, a friendship developed that now leaves me feeling empty at his passing - I somehow believed he'd always be there.

I shall never forget the last exchange between us, I could sense that he knew his time was coming to a close. I knew him for almost exactly 14 1/2 years. He and I had differing religious (and even political) views, but we maintained a wonderful friendship. I wish I'd lived closer to him, as we had very similar personalities. And while he had a greater mechanical skillset than I, I think I had greater electronic/electrical skill. He sure taught me some things and I hope I taught him some as well.

Dave contributed IMMENSELY to this forum, there is content here that we'd not have had he not put in a LOT of hours of his own time. This is the end of an era for sure.

RIP my friend, we will miss you. We already do.