When you are ready, there are very good resources on grieving out there. Once you�re ready, it really helps to join a support group, read books and visit web sites. One thing that really helped me was to give myself permission to cry anytime I wanted to-even now, 5 months after Todd�s funeral. Everybody grieves differently but that might help you work through it. I just took everything at my own pace and concentrated on getting from one day to the next. I also bought a teddy bear to hold anytime I missed Todd. I�m 32 years old but I didn�t care. It helps. My thoughts and most hopeful prayers are with you. Please feel free to contact me anytime if you need anything at all: advice, book titles, support groups, websites, anything
Love,
Kristy Eckhardt
I am very sorry to hear about Dave. He was an excellant musician and an influence in my life. Spring Heeled Jack was and is still my favorite band, and I would just like to give my graditute to a guy who touched my life.
Nick DiMaria
trumpeter for The Flaming Tsunamis
I�m gonna miss you, buddy. you were like a brother to me.
David Sharma
Friday,April5,2002
All of us at Soundcheck were shocked when we learned that Avoid One Thing drummer Dave Karcich had suffered a brain aneurysm earlier this week.When the news of his death came this morning we were stunned and heartbroken,even though we had been told to expect the worst. For the last couple of daysI�ve been trying to sort out why this has felt so devestating.You see,though I�ve known AOT members Joe(Gittleman) and Paul(Delano)for years,Imet Amy(Griffen)and Dave for the first time on March15th.Well,It all comes down to community and �friends we haven�t met yet�.And that is possibly the thing I have always loved the most about punk rock.It has always been as much about reationships as anything else.The time I spent with Dave,befor during and after that nights show with The Dropkick Murphys,was exactly that kind of experience.Aside from the fact that we were both drummers(hence automatic members of the worlds goofyest mutual admiration society)we seemed to share alot of the same outlooks and attitudes.Stuff like a love of life and family,good friends and bad jokes,fondness for Dunkin�Donuts coffee and unbridled passion for Rock n�Roll.As Dave came off stage after Avoid One Thing�s set that night,I felt compelled to give him a hug.The sweaty bastard just grinned from ear to ear(just like he had the entire set)and hugged me back .I had made a new friend,and at the end of the day,that is what it�s all about.So,this is heartbreaking.We are not gonna get to hang out and do it all over again ,like we had at the next show in Boston later this month,like we planned.Sometimes life as well as death truely is what happens while we�re busy makeing plans.Grattitude matters. Since Dave Karcich affected me that much in the blink of an eye,I can only imagine what his family and close friends are going through today.All I can do is offer our most sincere sadness,hope and prayers,from all of us at Soundcheck to Dave and all who Know and love him everywhere.
Let The Ones You Love Know It-
Jesse Mayer ,Manageing Editor
Dave:
At this very sad time, I just want to write and say thank you for the years of drumming and music you have given me. Through Spring Heeled and Pilfers you were great and at every single show, always made a point to say hello and to catch up. I am praying for you,your family and friends at this time. I wish I could see you one last time to say Thanks...but it�s in my heart my friend, I hope you can sense it somehow. Thanks for everything over the years.
Peace,
Matt Saksa
Norwalk, CT
Spring Heeled 4 Life
I was shocked when I heard about what had happened to Dave yesterday. Everyone here at Punkbands.com would like to express our concern and best wishes to Dave, his family and friends.
Carsten Jacobsen
I am really saddened to hear of Dave�s passing. I really felt what Avoid One Thing�s music had to say, and from how much i talked to the band, Dave seamed like a really really likeable guy. My thoughts and Prays go out to his friends and family and most of all dave. He will be greatly missed, but never forgoten. I have a tribute to him on the outside of my drom room door, for everyone to see. dave, may God be with you
My thoughts and prayers,
-Josh Stadden
Nothing can express my sadness and deepest condolances for Dave�s friends and the Karcich family. I remember seeing Spring Heeled Jack for the first time and being in awe of the energy and spirit that the band possessed. Though I was saddened by their breakup, I was intrigued when I later found he had joined the Pilfers, and later, Avoid One Thing. He always seemed to be up to new and interesting things. The music Dave helped to create affected so many people, and its not often when someone with that much enthusiaism for trying new things comes along. Dave will be sorely missed by
many, but his musical creations and legacy will continue for years.
R.I.P.,
Anonymous