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for David Newby
Dan Warner
August 25, 2004
Dave has gone on to provide the his smile and to provide security for the racers who have proceeded him. I regret not being able to share my success this year with him.
God Speed Dave.
Tracy Baxter
August 24, 2004
All can tell that you will be missed by many, however, now you will be with the true love of your life, Carol. May you spend eternity smiling and laughing with each other and following the lives of those you love.
Joe Timney
August 24, 2004
Dave was that smiling face you met at "The End OF The Road" every morning, flashlight in hand, wishing you a "Good Morning'. He may be gone but not forgotten!!! God Speed, Dave
Joe Timney
Bret Kepner
August 24, 2004
He was the first to greet us and the last to say "Goodbye".
He was the beginning and the end of the week to which we most look forward.
He was backlit by every sunrise and every sunset, a flag in every windstorm and a beacon in every monsoon.
He shared the memories of his childhood, the thrills of his adolesence, and the struggles of his adulthood...always ending each story with a laugh.
He was always there and so shall he always be; not a day on the salt will pass with out a fond remembrance of him.
Dave Newby was, is, and always will be the Gatekeeper of what we consider "Heaven".
The Kilo Club
Bret Kepner
Eddie Cole
Tom, Carol, Ben, and Andy Schiltz
Glenn Freudenberger
Kevin McKenna
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Bob Beatty
August 23, 2004
A smile and a "Good Morning" from Dave. What a great way to start the day!
Ron & Gail Tesinsky
August 23, 2004
Dave will truly be missed . His smile and great spirits was always a wonderful way to start our race days!
Howard & Florence Nafzger
August 23, 2004
Dave will be missed. His cheerful greeting at the entrance to the salt was always welcome and a good start to the meet.
Rest in peace Dave.
Thomas "Pork Pie" Graf
August 23, 2004
Dave from the end of the pave was great man with a wonderful smile for everybody - I will miss him as a great friend
Glenn Freudenberger
August 23, 2004
In the Hawaiian language the word ohana means family. Dave had such an extended family with a diverse background. The common factor was that he always had such an sincere greeting for each person.
Years ago I had the privilege of doing a special photo of him and his wife. I can carry that image with me always.
His last contribution was to leave Linda as his greeter. She learned her lessons well and relates a part of Dave to us as she waves us on to the place where our dreams are fulfilled.
Gone but not forgotten........
Willis Woods
August 23, 2004
It was always a pleasure to see Dave at the entrance. I never could figure out why he would do the job and miss the racing but God love him for it.
Tom Bryant
August 23, 2004
Dave was the smiling face at the end of the road when going onto the Salt. Although others have taken his place at the end of the road, Dave and his friendly greeting will be certainly be missed by all that knew him.
The Crew of #216 D/CC
Betty & Gene Burkland
August 23, 2004
We'll miss your big smile & happy greeting at the end of the road, Newby. Thanks for all your years of service to us racers . . . .
LandSpeed Louise Noeth
August 23, 2004
For years Dave was the point man for thousands of land speed racing hopefuls who drove down the access road on their way to Bonneville Speedway. Always alert, always jovial, he was more than just a "traffic cop" at the end of the road, he was a security lightening rod that protected the speeders by making feel comfortable that nothing would get past Dave and in their way when challening the time clocks.
A friendly, dedicated man helpe dso many live their dream, may God bless him and keep him as safely as he kept us.
Tom Shannon
August 22, 2004
Dave and his flashlight at the access road to the Bonneville Salt Flats before sunrise,was a welcome sign.He always had a warm smile and a good luck to send many of us on our way to the flats. Thanks for keeping the race vehicles safe overnite for over 20 yrs Dave!
Glen Barrett
August 22, 2004
A true friend and will missed but not forgotten. God Speed Dave Newby.
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