Rest in peace Newself
Jun 17, 2011, 7:49 pm
#16
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Arlington, VA
Posts: 481
So so sad to say goodbye to Dave. Met him ages and ages ago and was one of the "great" guys of FT. It was too soon. And had been too long since we'd caught up in person. We'll have to make a date for the other side. I wish you much peace Dave. -e
Jun 17, 2011, 7:58 pm
#18
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Tokyo, Japan (or Vienna whenever possible)
Posts: 6,379
No words suffice.
Maybe thank you comes close. I am grateful for the time shared and the blessing on my life that I received by knowing Dave's kind manner.
R.I.P. my friend.
Maybe thank you comes close. I am grateful for the time shared and the blessing on my life that I received by knowing Dave's kind manner.
R.I.P. my friend.
Jun 17, 2011, 8:11 pm
#19
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: So Fla & NYC
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Franny and I are so saddened by this news. We will always remember the joy on his face when he told us of his impending marriage the last time that we saw him that day in the airport in Australia and the reflection of that joy in Jeannie's face.
It is time for tears.
Go with God Dave, and rest in peace.
It is time for tears.
Go with God Dave, and rest in peace.
Jun 17, 2011, 8:14 pm
#20
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Benicia CA
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold 75K, AA 3.8MM, UA 1.1MM, enjoying the retired life
Posts: 31,849
Such sad news. I first met Dave at the original BRT and our paths have crossed over the years, most recently at last year's OzFest in Adelaide. Always a delight to talk with and I'll miss him.
Many here have probably met him and just can't match up the screen name. Here's a photo from last year (left to right - Newself, OzStamps, JDiver).
Many here have probably met him and just can't match up the screen name. Here's a photo from last year (left to right - Newself, OzStamps, JDiver).
Jun 17, 2011, 8:34 pm
#23
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Fort Worth TX
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Posts: 10,927
So shocked, so sad. I have so many memories with him in several countries and at home at his beloved Fishhook. FlyerTalk has lost an amazing ambassador and a true friend to many. 
Jun 17, 2011, 9:07 pm
#24
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: AVL
Programs: AA EXP ; Cunard Plat
Posts: 4,211
'Tis a big loss for FT. May he rest in peace, and sincere condolences to his family.
Jun 17, 2011, 9:27 pm
#25
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I have been sitting on my couch wallowing in sadness for the past 3 hours, but now I've decided that if you're going to throw a pity party, you should have good snacks.
So Dave, I'm cracking open a bottle of bubbly and a tin of foie in your honor.
I hope you and our good friend Paula (Travelweary) are enjoying a pint of Guinness together on the other side.
I'm going to miss you dude.
So Dave, I'm cracking open a bottle of bubbly and a tin of foie in your honor.
I hope you and our good friend Paula (Travelweary) are enjoying a pint of Guinness together on the other side.
I'm going to miss you dude.
Jun 17, 2011, 9:30 pm
#26
Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Downtown Los Angeles 🏙️
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Posts: 4,386
I have been sitting on my couch wallowing in sadness for the past 3 hours, but now I've decided that if you're going to throw a pity party, you should have good snacks.
So Dave, I'm cracking open a bottle of bubbly and a tin of foie in your honor.
I hope you and our good friend Paula (Travelweary) are enjoying a pint of Guinness together on the other side.
I'm going to miss you dude.
So Dave, I'm cracking open a bottle of bubbly and a tin of foie in your honor.
I hope you and our good friend Paula (Travelweary) are enjoying a pint of Guinness together on the other side.
I'm going to miss you dude.
Jun 17, 2011, 9:31 pm
#27
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 4,329
Wow, I can't believe such a great guy is gone. :-( We will miss you. If memory serves me right your first trip to Europe was for the DUS Do IV and we were the only two Continental folks and flew together across the pond. A few fond memories in photos. Some from a Dallas dinner and a few from DUS Do IV.
May your friends and family have peace in this time of tragedy.
Dallas Dinner (me & newself)
Dus DO IV
Beers in DUS
NOT enjoying Vegimite
Side Cars with Rudi
May your friends and family have peace in this time of tragedy.
Dallas Dinner (me & newself)
Dus DO IV
Beers in DUS
NOT enjoying Vegimite
Side Cars with Rudi
Last edited by prncess674; Jun 17, 2011 at 9:38 pm
Jun 17, 2011, 9:37 pm
#28
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: The shape-shifting urban sprawl that is El Lay. FT member #71.
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Posts: 4,688
Spent many a day with Dave over the last dozen years. A great, generous guy. He will truly be missed.
Jun 17, 2011, 9:54 pm
#29
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Seattle,
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Posts: 568
We'll miss you, Dave!
John A and Bernie too!
When Punki called me while I was working at the convention center this afternoon to tell me that Newself had died, I was initially unbelieving because I'd just seen him post on Facebook last night. He was a such a good guy. Even though we hadn't seen him for a while, he was always the same when we'd meet again.
Lots of memories of sharing beers with him at the original PIP, SeaDoos and DUS Dos.
He was a classy guy!
Condolences to Jeanne and the rest of his family.
When Punki called me while I was working at the convention center this afternoon to tell me that Newself had died, I was initially unbelieving because I'd just seen him post on Facebook last night. He was a such a good guy. Even though we hadn't seen him for a while, he was always the same when we'd meet again.
Lots of memories of sharing beers with him at the original PIP, SeaDoos and DUS Dos.
He was a classy guy!
Condolences to Jeanne and the rest of his family.