and said hello... He spent time with everyone and didn't seem to care. Anyway I thought I'd would send you an email letting you know he touched my lives and many other peoples as well...
Matt Studinski
Hello,
Two weeks ago, I attended the Flogging Molly/Slackers/Avoid One Thing show at the Axis in Boston, MA. Avoid One Thing opened, and I have to say, I had never heard them before. This is when I heard the terrible news. Although I didn't know Dave personally, I was deeply saddened as Avoid One Thing played their set, and the show continued. Then, a couple weeks later, I came across this site, and began reading the condolences. It soon became apparent to me just what a good-hearted person Dave must have been. As I read the stories and memories people had of Dave, I began to cry. It even hit home a little more when I found out that Dave was from CT (I grew up in New York, about 25 minutes from Danbury). I guess what I'm trying to say is: even though I never knew Dave personally, I was deeply saddened by the news of his passing, and can't begin to imagine what his close friends and family must feel. Let me know if there is anything me, or my band can do. Dave will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Respectfully,
Andrew (Live Nudes' Vocalist)
An amazing and talented young man. May G-d be with and walk him through heaven hand in hand. Maybe he can even give the big man some drum lessons. Forever in your memory David, rest in peace my friend.
Michael Loeffelholz
I just want to thank Dave for being such an inspiration for me. I am a drummer in a local connecticut ska band and one of the major reasons why I wanted to start a ska band was because of Spring Heeled Jack. I started listening to them after a suggestion from a friend and after buying their cd I fell in love with them. Then after seeing them live I became a life long fan. The spring Heeled Jack cd's were a source of inspiration for me when I just started learning how to play ska music, and they still are. he was a amazing drummer and I'm still trying to figure out what he plays on some songs. His knowledge of ska and punk music, and his ability to use off beat and unique fills made Spring Heeled Jack one of the best third wave ska bands of there time. Thank You Dave, for making such an impact on people and spreading music to all of those in need in the short life but accomplished life that you lived.
Anonymous
In 1993 I was a new Professor of Music coming to my first full-time job. The place was Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven. Amongst my teaching assignments I was to teach a class in Music Theory. That's where I first met David Karcich. He was so enthusiastic that at first I wasn't sure if he was for real. But he was. And that first impression, of a sincere and very enthusiastic young man who wanted so much to learn and grow is one that has always stuck with me. David played in some of the first ensembles that I led at SCSU and he was always the one who was willing to rehearse a piece yet another time and he was always the one who was there at the beginning of a school concert to set up and at the end to put things away. I only saw him play professionally with his group, Spring Heeled Jack, once. But it was memorable. Those same qualities that I found as his teacher came out on stage. I know David wasn't the leader of the group, but in my mind he was leading the group, enthusiastically pushing it forward and making joyous, infectious, creative music. When my family moved to the New Haven area, a year later, David was there, helping us paint the new house and move our furniture in. When I went to pay him he refused and I had to work pretty hard to get him to accept payment for his hard work. I am saddened that a student who was so dear to me and who never failed to give so much of himself should leave us so early and suddenly. I have missed him since he graduated, enjoying his occasional visits and phone calls, and I will miss him more than ever knowing that he will never come back.
David Chevan, Bassologist
I'm all the way in Seattle, WA and i was very saddend to hear about the passing of Dave, musicially he was a huge inspiration to me, and i know to many others as well. I just wish i had a chance to shake his hand. I send all of my condolences to Dave's friends and family, that guy was truely amazing, i wont forget him, and i know no one else will. Take care
Aimee Hilliard
hello. i didnt really know who this guy was but sorry for hisdeath. well, thats all.
Jordan
I went to grade school with Dave and we took drum lessons together at Bozzi's music studio for a few years. I was always incredibly proud that he had the courage to successfully pursue one of his passions in life. While we unfortunately lost touch as the years went on, it is very clear from reading everyone's thoughts and stories that he never changed. Dave and his parents are a big part of many great memories that I have from my childhood. I just wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you. Dave, you will not be forgotten. Peace.
JL
i just got the word that dave passed away and i feel horrible dave was a damn good guy i met him a few times when he came to houston,im so very sorry and my wishes will be with his family and friends.
Anonymous