Anonymous
I already wrote in, but I just don't feel like I said enough. I got into the scene about a year too late to see SHJ live, which I really regret. Several of my friends are huge fans, and thanks to them I was exposed to the wonderful music Dave and the rest of SHJ had created. Every time I heard someone tell their "I was at their last show" story, it made me feel as if I was right there, with all the energy, in the midst of such a tight knit group of fans. I could not think of SHJ without hoping for a reunion show, so I could finally have a chance to experience the band that played the best show ever (according to anybody who had been there). Well, I guess that, in our life, that won't happen. Perhaps sometime down the road, in Heaven, I will finally be able to see that show. Hopefully I, as well as the remaining members of SHJ will live a good enough life to make it there. From the things I've heard about Dave as a person, I'd have to assume that he's already sitting up in the clouds waiting.
Justin
He probably did more in his short life than I ever will. Try to make it a celebration of his life instead of a time for tears. He's in a better place. Keep your chin up!
Jello Aukerman
don't mind me, I'm just some random kid that is about to see avoid one thing live soon and had never heard of them. I went to their webpage to check them out and see if they're any good, which judging from the one song they have for download, I think they are. after I read what happened, I wanted to wish my condolences for the friends and family.
- Stan "Aesalon" Press
To who to my concern,
I am sorry for your great lost, I know this must be such a shock to you and your family. Wow I never realized how much in life we as people take things for granted. But I do send out condonlence and if anything needed to be done please email me and I be gladly to help out.
sandra
I am very sad right now because i just heard the news about Dave. I meet him a couple times at various shows and he was a very nice and awesome guy. Everyone will miss his smile. That is all i can think to say right now.
Katie
Hello,
I met David Karcich once and only when time, when my band played with the Pilfers on February 1, 2001. He was gracious enough to let me use his drum set in lieu of bothering me to set my own kit up. We joked a bit, and that was all, but of all of the drummers I've shared a stage with, Dave was one of the nicest, by far.
I was a fan of Spring Heeled Jack, and I have an idea of just how talented he was as a drummer and a songwriter. He's an inspiration to a person like myself, and it saddens me deeply to hear that he has passed. My thoughts are with his friends and family.
Take care,
David Gitlin
I went to grade school with Dave. He was one of my best friends growing up and my childhood memories are filled with good times we shared together. There were so many good times, I couldn't even start to begin to write about them. I am very saddened to hear of his passing. He touched my life in a way words can not express. He was a great person and an even better friend. Dave, I will always miss you.
Your friend,
Greg Holgerson
i dont know dave personally,i'm just a fan of avoid one thing. i just wanted to write & say that i'm very sorry you lost someone so close to you. i know that its hard. my deepest sympathy goes out to you.
sincerly,
dawn fleck
I'd first like to send my sympathy to all of those who knew Dave, I'm sure you're feeling pain right now but I hope in due time you can somehow cope and eventually find happiness in thinking that he has gone to a better place. I never knew Dave or anything like that, I'm just another face in the crowd at a couple of the nameless shows he and the Pilfers performed in. I'd just like to say that the music that Dave and the rest of the band wrote and performed was and still is entertaining, original, and even inspirational stuff that touched me and the hearts and minds of many others. Although Dave passed on at an early age, he did something many people only dreamed of their whole lives. And by doing this, he positively impacted the lives of many, myself included. Although he is gone, please know that what he has accomplished in his life will stay with us all for years to come. Thank you and I wish you all the best.
Sincerely,
Rob