my name is dave hahn. i knew dave karcich while i was a guitarist with many, many different bands in the 90�s ska scene...skinnerbox, stubborn all-stars, and mephiskapheles to name a few.
throughout the 90s we played on many bills together, like the 1997 new england ska festival as well as countless club dates....way too many to remember. i always admired dave�s drumming...always keeping SHJ driving ahead and the kids dancing.
i almost had the chance to play with dave in mephiskapheles, but unfortunately i had already quit the band before he came on board to do a few shows.
although i would say that we were more acquaintances than friends, my heart goes out to dave�s family and especially his friends. having known him as a lively and wonderful person, i am very saddened to hear of his passing.
please, if there is any kind of concert in his honor featuring some of his old ska buddies, let me know and i will do my best to be there....
peace to dave,
dave hahn
i heard the news, and i felt my heart drop. Having had grown up in connecticut and in the �ska� music scene, i grew up having spring heeled jack being the local legends. Although i never got to know Dave, i would always see him at shows, always happy, always with a wave or a nod and a �hows it goin?�. I am so sorry to hear he passed. i will miss him, but i know he will live on in all the people he brought happyness to through music and more.
-ross
To all the Family and Friends of Dave,
These Boots from Australia send their deepest sympathy. Dave�s memory and outstanding career will live in his music.
Regards
Tracey and These Boots Team
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I listen to the Pilfers and Spring Heeled Jack and I love both bands. I am very sorry to hear about the loss of music from a talented person. Again, I am sorry and please know that others thoughts are with you.
Jennifer Mueller
I just wanted to pay my respects, and send condolences to Dave�s friends and family. I�m not sure he would even remember me, but I sure remember him. He will be missed...
My heart and thoughts to you,
Scott Griffin
just wanted to send my thoughts and prayers to all Of Dave�s other Friends and family. Dave and I went to grade school together and he was one of my best friends. being out here In LA I hadn�t seen him in awhile but I will always miss him. He was turly a great musician and an even greater friend. I�ll never forget you D.
Mike O�Hara
Dear Family and Friends of Dave,
After hearing what has happened to Dave, I was filled with an overwhelming feeling of dread. Words cannot express the feelings of sympathy I have for the loved ones of Dave. I truly wish that his loved ones might find consolation in the fact that Dave had an incredible strength of character, which was demonstrated by his enerous caring nature and kind heart toward his fellow men.
I knew Dave from high school and was in his graduating class at Prep. I got to know Dave through other friends at Prep and latter even better when we started Spring Heeled Jack at the end of our senior year. The summer of 1992 we spent rehearsing and playing gigs. I have such fond memories of that time and in every memory I have of Dave he is wearing a huge smile. As that summer ended, so did my involvement in the band and regrettably, my acquaintance with Dave. He was always pleasant and enjoyable to be around. Dave contributed to some of the most wonderful memories I have to draw upon from my youth.
I regret not being able to tell Dave what a positive influence he had in my life during the short time that I knew him. I certainly wish I could go back and be a better friend to him and retract all criticisms I ever had of him. The regret I feel towards Dave is directly proportionate to what a good person he was.
I only knew Dave as a friend for about a year, but he left a lasting impression that I will never forget. Being a father myself now, I truly empathize with Dave�s parents and I grieve for your sad hearts. I will keep all of Dave�s loved ones in my thoughts and hope that the sadness you feel will pass soon.
Sincerely,
John Powers
i did not know him but on behalf of my band and myself i also am a drummer so somehow i feel close my deepest sympathies for the family we r labelmates so i felt i should do this.
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