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May 5, 2023 | 11:45 pm

#76

mjm

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Safe onward travels to a gentleman and a long-term fellow Flyertalker. You will be missed.

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May 18, 2023 | 11:25 am

#77

empedocles

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Damn. RIP Dave. We never met in person, but had quite a bit of virtual interaction.
I had free hot sauce for probably a decade thanks to him.

May 25, 2023 | 4:35 pm

#78

roesner

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Very sorry to read this. My condolences.

Signed - another Cholula coupon recipient

May 30, 2023 | 12:02 pm

#79

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I am sad to hear this. We have not been in touch in a long time, but he was a great guy and will be remembered as such.

May 31, 2023 | 7:20 pm

#80

skchin

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Cholula will be missed. I'm forever grateful for him and his wife for proofreading my first professional resume and landing a job in 06'.

Jun 2, 2023 | 12:30 am

#81

LexPassenger

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GG and I send big condolences to all his FT friends, and especially his family. We remember his support and help over the years.

Jun 3, 2023 | 11:04 am

#82

vasantn

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Oh no! I met him and his lovely wife Laura quite a few times, way back in the day. Great guy.

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Sep 3, 2023 | 10:36 am

#83

DiverDave

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I am so sad to stumble across this news.

RIP. No more delays or cancellations.

David

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Sep 11, 2023 | 10:05 am

#84

tkey75

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Can't believe I'm just reading about this. RIP, Cholula. He was a great guy and I enjoyed my time with him at many a DO. Here's one from the CVG DL Lonuge DO in 2007. Best I could find from so long ago. He's in there somewhere!

Sep 11, 2023 | 10:07 am

#85

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tkey75

He is right behind the late KLC.

Sep 11, 2023 | 11:11 am

#86

SanDiego1K

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Canarsie

He is right behind the late KLC.

Is his wife on the steps to the right in the white sweater?

Sep 11, 2023 | 11:59 am

#87

Canarsie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SanDiego1K

Is his wife on the steps to the right in the white sweater?

Yes.

She is talking to myefre.

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Dec 27, 2025 | 11:58 pm

#88

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I don't know if Cholula the Man ever made it to the Philippines, but I brought 3 bottles of Cholula the Sauce to Bacolod City for Christmas & New Years. It's been a real hit with the adults here, though the kids won't touch it.

We miss you, Dave!