I wanted to Post my feelings when I discovered the loss of this truly touched and gifted being, However I thought it best to take the time to reflect on all his music and presence ment to me. I am but a fan, however music moves me more than any spiritual guidence ever can. Though my world is shaking due to loss, it can't even compare to those dave touch personally. So to you I say, take the positive he left with you and make it MEAN somthing, bring it to the rest of us so that we may always keep the memory od Dave alive.
The light of a man remains in this world / To those who Choose to Preserve it / The Blaze of Heveans Gate or Hells Mouth / Hath no mesure of a mans Brillance / Atfer he is Gone Pas His Fire on / Create a Blaze that Purifys all of that he Belived in
Sabrina
i'm going to try and express my feelings, but i don't think it will ever be able to come out right. when people ask how i feel, i can't say anything. everything has been different, but now i know it can never go back and it breaks my heart. dave, you've always known how i felt about you, and that will never change no matter where you are. we've taught each other so much and shared so many moments, i don't want to get into them. i wouldn't anyway because they were for us, and not anyone else. if i believed in god i would be praying every day for you, but instead i just keep you in my heart because i know you'll stay there forever.
all my love,
carissa
The last SHJ tour, "The Bodybag Tour" is where I got to meet SHJ, and have a great conversation with Dave. He seemed so stoked about the followup to Songs From Suburbia that sadly never got recorded. As everyone reading this knows, Dave was an insane drummer & songwriter and even though he's gone, and some of you have lost a friend, you will always get to hear the music he left behind...and thats alot more than you can say about most people. Have a Good One Dave.
Todd...Portland, OR
Cenzo 4 Life! :)
My name is Ean from Portland,OR.I had the pleasure of meeting Dave a number of times when SHJ would play here. One of my favorite memories was when SHJ came through on the Body Bag Tour. After the set we all went back to SHJ's
hotel room and were hanging out I spoke with Dave for quite a while that weekend.He told me about Joe Sirosis being a big influence on his playing,and we each recalled memories of growing up on the Bosstones. I always thought of Dave as a really cool person. I only had the oppurtunity to hang with him and the guys about 4 times, but each time I did he was
always really fun. These guys were my favorite band and Dave made me feel really fortunate for the memories. That whole experience was blast. I send my deepest sympathies to Dave's family and friends.I wish I had gotten more opportunities to know him.Dave was wonderful person who touched more people than he probably knew.
Thanks,
Ean
Ihey, I just read about the sad event in the May issue of Soundcheck Magazine. I was so sad when I read that. i've never met Dave, but from things I've heard it sounds like he was a truly good guy that the world needs more of. I just wanted to send a quick message to you with my Love to family and friends.
peace,
~amy*t
IAs a true fan of the pilfers, I want to give my love for someone whos life that shouldn't have been taken. The first time i heard the Pilfers, was one the Reel Big Fish album "Why do they rock so hard" and the best song on that cd is track 10 song #3. When i heard Coolie's voice for the first time, i was an instant fan! After that i looked everywhere for the Pilfers Chawalenge Cd. When i found it, it is the best cd i have ever heard. When ever i was down i listen to the Cd, I still listen to it this very day. I kept trying to go to one of your shows, so that i could see you and buy a t-shirt and buy the other cd. When i found out you guys broke up, i was hurt. I miss the band even though i didn't get to see you. And know hearing this about Dave, hurts even more. From someone who has lost someone special to them as well, i give nothing but love and hope for those who were close to dave. The pilfers will always still live on in my heart.
BeachBum
hey, i heard what happened and i just wanted to say that i'm sorry, he will be greatly missed.
Scott