David loved rock 'n roll. This song is for you Bro:
I've been sitting here reading through the many nice tributes to David, remembering him, and crying...
I mostly knew David through his postings on GFY as AfterShockMedia. He was one of my favorite posters, because he was very knowledgeable about the industry (and generously shared his knowledge), he had a wonderful sense of humor, and he was passionate about several of the same issues which I am passionate about.
In fact, we met only once, when I visited him while he was at Stanford Hospital this past November. Although we had never met before in person, we shared a meal, drank some beer, and talked for hours like a couple of old friends.
I remember how we talked about GFY as a community. It is at times such as this sad occasion when I am truly reminded of that.
David talked openly and honestly about his medical issues, although he never felt sorry for himself or sought sympathy.
I must tell you too that he loved his wife with all of his heart. I want to extend my sincerest condolences to Julia, and to the rest of David's family.
Finally, I want to share one of David's posts from about 4 months ago, in which he wrote:
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Originally Posted by AfterShockMedia
I got out of surgery around 5'ish. I was super fucking cold, like expected. I could hear everything around me and could see the roof above me. I just could not figure out how to talk or move, yet. I hear a commotion going on with nurses, doctors, and other people. I sort of freaked. I hear them praying, talking about letting him go, he already has suffered enough, stuff like that. I still could not move, was frozen, and could not talk. My brain is flipping and thinking I died.
After about 10 minutes of that. Someone mentioned "time" a few times. I was pretty sure I was dead and stuck in my damn body. Perhaps not dead but at least stuck.. I got my voice and could suddenly move and I just let out a big gasp. I turned my head and a nurse approached and greeted me. I was like wtf but the fear was fading fast, plus I was cold. Anyways they pulled the plug on the person next to me, or actually were about to and held last rites, etc. I thought the shit was for me and I was upset cause I denied that stuff. About an hour later they finally pulled the plug on the person and let them go. Still was a bit freaky. I was not really scared early on about being dead, I was scared with being stuck in my damn body and not really dead.
Welp I need some rest. That took me a long time to type and I am damn tired.
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In some Zen teachings there is an expression that when one dies, they simply drop their body, while their soul lives on.
To me, David has simply dropped his body, and his soul is now free.
Rest In Peace My Friend...
ADG