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Jack and list,
Yet again another from our profession has passed. I had a few
exchanges with David on this list and, as you say, found him to be helpful.
His contributions will be missed and to those of you who knew him well, my
condolences.
Greg Newell
At 01:28 PM 1/13/2003, you wrote:
>To the PTG List,
>
> About two years ago David was diagnosed with
>incurable skin cancer. He kept this confidential
>for over a year and a half. Recently he let it be
>known of his condition.
>
> When it was recommended by his Doctors to have
>various amputations to prolong his life, he opted to,
>In his words to me, "to live as long as I can,
>as well as I can, with dignity".
>Therefore he refused to have the amputations.
>
>
> David was very active in our Chapter and served
>on our board for several years. He was also an
>outstanding instructor at Chapter, Regional and
>National Conventions.
>
> This year the Institute called upon him again to
>instruct at the 2003 Convention, His words to them
>was" I would realy love to, and I thank you for asking,
>but in all probability I will not be here then.
>
> When there was a need, David never had to be
>asked to help. He was an outstanding Technician
>and Rebuilder. He tutored many tecnicians who
>came to his shop for help. No one was turned away.
>
> I knew David,s Father Al since the 1950s and
>did business with him, Both Farther and Son was
>a class act and each were friends.
>
> David is and will always be a positive force on his
>Profession. David will always be with us because
>of the magnificent legacy he leaves.
>
> When asked to write this post.
>I knew it would be extremely difficult.
> ------ It was.
>
>
> A friend of Davids.
> Jack Wyatt
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>
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Greg Newell
mailto:gnewell@ameritech.net
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