Two sisters, Marla and Krissy, were two of Dave’s oldest and closest friends so we weren’t one bit surprised with their creativity in remembering Dave in their own way. They had asked for a supply of Dave’s cards from his memorial service.We’ve since found out why. Both young ladies recently got married and decided to bring “Dave” with them on their honeymoons; a thought I’m sure that would make Dave smile.
As Marla said, “I am assuming you took a look at some of the pics that I took when I was on my honeymoon where I had pinned up Dave’s card in the prettiest spots I could find. I would set him up in a spot where I thought he would really enjoy the view.
The first set of pics in the one where he’s in a tree, facing crystal clear water. That was in St. John’s Caneel Bay.
The second set was when we were headed to our next destination. We were on ferry and the mountains and water were gorgeous. I let the card go into the wind, almost slicing some guys head off. That card whipped right out of my hands so hard and just missed this guy’s face. I had a good laugh.
The third set of pics…where the rocks are grayish and formed, was a placed called Devil’s Bay, British Virgin Gorda. We took a taxi out to this one spot on the opposite side of the island…not too big of an island. We had to hike through the caves and caverns…had NO CLUE where we were going. Sort of scary, actually. The water was crashing into the caves and we were trying to make our way out to this clearing. When we hit it, it was so cool. I pinned Dave up in a plant facing the rock formations and the ocean. Many yachts had stopped there. People were drinking and eating on their boats…many were snorkeling. It was a hidden treasure.
I know Dave liked it.
Also, I have to get a few pics to you that Krissy and I took of his card at The Botanical Gardens in Brooklyn. Krissy and I knew it was a place Dave would’ve liked. We found a hollowed out tree stump and placed him there in the midst of trees and plants and wildlife.
Also, Krissy placed his card in Monet’s Garden in Paris.
We plan on taking him with us wherever we go!
“We know how he loved to try new things and check out new places.”
Dave was an amazing person who had a very big impact on my life. Although we hadn’t seen or spoken to one another in a few years, I was deeply saddened at what my search for him turned up. I am sorry that I never said it Dave, but I think you knew that I loved you with all my heart and soul. You live on in my heart every day. I miss you.