-mike
I would like to pay my respects to Dave and his family. I know it is a difficult time to be going through right now. Any loss would be difficult, yet this is a loss not only for the friends and family of Dave, but it is loss for everyone else in the world that is inspired by the music that he made. Once again, I am sorry and you have my blessings.
Sincerely,
Brandon R.
Hello,
this is Paul from Kill Your Idols... i was just checkin the sideone page at work because i had a few min & i read about the terrible news. man, i don�t know what to say, i�m really sorry to hear that, i know that doesn�t do a whole lot, i�ve dealt with so many deaths, family & friend-wise, it�s hard to find the right words.. we played with The BossTones, i met Joe, like really briefly...i never met Dave or anything, but man, i�m really sorry to hear this. i�m at a loss for words, i just wanted to write though. take care. & i can totally speak on behalf of everyone in my band, in Nov. our roadie Mike, killed himself 4 days after a month tour with us... he shot himself, different situation, but still just something that doesn�t make sence. 29, he was...
well, who ever i�m writing to, take care, send my/our reguards to the band. i;m sorry.
Paul Kyi
this is pretty tough, being on the street team, I just got a lot of people into Avoid One Thing, its too bad Dave couldn�t be around to see how many people I got into the band. Im really sorry about this tragedy, and best wishes.
Mike
Having lost a band member, colleague and above all a dear friend ourselves within the last 12 months or so we can begin to understand the trauma Dave�s sudden departure is having on those that were close him. I can�t say we ever met the guy, but we certainly listened to the tunes he helped to create. We have such a short time in this World and I guess that Dave was one of those lucky folk who had the talent to use this time to bring pleasure to other people�s lives. Guy�s like that will always be missed.
Please accept our sincere condolences and understand that are thoughts are with those that need them most during this period. The big band in the sky has just acquired another talent.
Regards,
The Riffs (UK)
What is there to say really? I first met Dave a few years ago on a US tour both our bands were on. Despite both our bands being treated like a bunch of idiots by the headlining band�s tour manager at the time, all the guys from SHJ and particularly Dave were clearly out to have a great time and make new friends. Although Dave and I hardly kept in touch after I returned to Australia, we always caught up when my band was in Jersey or NYC and luckily enough, I spent a night drinking and laughing about old times in New York with Dave and Trish only about three weeks ago. Upon returning home a few days ago, I saw Chris Rhodes who was on tour with the Bosstones and he broke the sad news to me. I was completely shocked, I only saw the guy less than a month ago, how could it be true? Chris and I proposed a toast to Dave and parted ways. Now there�s gonna be no-one to bum beer off me next time I�m in NY, and if I ever get to play Irving Plaza again, it won�t be the same, as that was the last place I ever had a beer with Dave. Rest In Piece brother, I know you�re banging on that cock rock drumset in the sky.
Frenzal Rhomb send their thoughts and condolences out to Dave�s family and also to Trish.
Gordy Forman
I just wanted to send a quick email saying that I was so so sad to hear the news of Dave. I saw the band at their very last show on the tour with Bigwig/Mest/H2O and actually got the chance to meet Dave. I remember telling a friend the next day that with a wonderful personality like that his band would gain loyal fans. I�m so glad I got a chance to speak with him and please know, my prayers are with anyone feelilng this great loss.
Sincerely ~
Kate Crnich, Raleigh, NC
My name is Vance McLennan. I live in Edmonton, AB, Canada and I am an avid drummer in a Ska band. I am PROUD to say that I have taken the vast majority of my drumming style influence from Dave. When i first heard the �Static World View� album I was mesmorized and have worked very hard to become not even almost as good as Dave was. I sadly did not know him personally and never got the honor of seeing him live but I am, and ALWAYS will be a devoted fan of the music he made. He was I am sure as great a person as he was a drummer and I want you to know we miss him even here in Canada. My utmost condolences, but not without my fondest wishes for the future and through this difficult time.
Sincerley,
Vance McLennan