I met Dave through Kirk at Bigfoot Bows when I had asked if someone in my area had one of his that I could shoot. He got me in contact with Dave and from the very first contact I had with him he was nothing if not warm, welcoming, and friendly. He invited me over to shoot his bow and insisted on making me dinner as well. That was the start of a great but far too short friendship. Dave walked to the beat of his own drum and when he got it in his head he was going to do something there was no stopping him. Shortly after I had met him he decided he was moving to Tennessee for the lower cost of living, and hopefully, better hunting and fishing opportunities. Unfortunately, that was the last I saw of Dave but we emailed nearly daily and had the occasional phone conversation. I miss our chats but am glad he is no longer in pain. He was a stubborn old bugger but had a huge heart and would do anything for anyone. He is truly missed by all that knew him including myself. He had a strong faith and if there is that "happy hunting ground" which we all strive to see, he will absolutely be there doing what he loved with a trad bow in hand. Good Bye my Friend...