Diver Dave was called home Sunday morning.

8-16-2015 | JustAmy. MamaBear

[JustAmy]

Graphic by MamaBear

After fighting ALS for several months, on Sunday morning Diver Dave was called home to Jesus' loving arms.
According to his family, he is having a great reunion with his parents, his oldest sister, his parents-in-law and many others including many FReepers.

As we recall what a Patriot Diver Dave was, it seems appropriate that he joined FreeRepublic July 4, 1998.
Dave loved this country and our troops. Many times, he drove 2 hours each way to join the Fresno Freepers in support of our troops.

Dave had a very strong faith that was an inspiration to many of us. He faced his ALS and his other health issues knowing that he was in God's Hands
and he was ready for whatever His decision would be. His faith and positive attitude was always inspiring.

His last post was at Amy's Place on January 19, 2015.

You will be missed, DD. RIP

[fieldmarshaldj]

RIP. Condolences to his family and friends.

[luvie]

Saluting this naval hero.
Patriot.
FReeper.
Family man.

And soon, too soon, we part with pain,
To sail o'er silent seas again.
- Thomas Moore

Rest In Peace, DD....

[Windflier]

Bon Voyage, Diver Dave. A shipmate of yours tells me that you were a good man, and a real patriot.

Many thanks for all you did to protect and defend these United States, and thank you for blessing this community with your wit and friendship.

[Darksheare]

I saw, linked it in the UT.

[sockmonkey]

Condolences to Dave’s friends, and family. He will be missed.

[flaglady47]

From another member of the Class of 98, I honor your service to our country, Diver Dave, and your lengthy presence on FR. RIP.

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[Kathy in Alaska]

TAPS

RIP

SFP2 (DV) Diver Dave, USN
USS Piedmont (AD-17)

Eternal Father Strong To Save - click

Say Hi to Mr Tonkin, DD.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Prayer Warriors...Diver Dave has passed on the heaven.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/3325530/posts

[eyedigress]

Rest in Peace

[scottiemom]

Eternal Father, strong to save, Whose arm hath bound the restless wave, Who bidd'st the mighty ocean deep Its own appointed limits keep; Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee, For those in peril on the sea!

He has found safe harbor. Deepest sympathies to the family. He will be missed.

[Principled]

RIP Diver Dave.

[wita]

Farewell, from another member of the class of ‘98

[Tax-chick]

What sad news. My sympathies to all his friends and family.

[ThomasMore]

Rest in Peace good and faithful servant.

[Covenantor]

Rip Diver Dave

Condolences to family and friends

[SAMWolf]

RIP, DD

[basil]

Prayers for Diver Dave’s eternal peace.

[Chickensoup]

So sorry to hear. From my class and always had incisive posts. Prayers for all.

[Enterprise]

R.I.P. to a patriot, good man and a loyal FReeper.