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for David Anspach
John Cobb
February 16, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about David, I was just on the telephone to Freedom Scientific and asked for him and staff told me.. David will be missed... To his family and friends, he was a great guy and loved helping people... Thoughts and Prayers...
Kevin
August 9, 2009
The final memorial service for David was held yesterday August 8th, 2009 in Winamac, Indiana. It was a wonderful service followed by a feast of David's favorite foods and a bonfire where family shared stories and memories. I know Dave would be proud. Love ya brother!
Michele York
July 29, 2009
david was a very happy person.I enjoyed talking to him when he was at the blind associates meeting...He always had a smile on this face,very polite and sweet. He was by far our favorite dart client as well.I will miss him and his smile. My heart goes out to his wife tammy.I'm so sorry for your loss.
Kevin
July 10, 2009
You may also view Dave's memorial website at mem.com. Just search under his first and last name. You can view many pictures and leave typed or audio recorded messages. Thank you all!
Kevin
July 9, 2009
Marion and I just returned home from our National Convention in Detroit. When Sherrill O'Brien did the FLAGDU report she mentioned our dear beloved friend Dave!! We all miss you!! We have are blessed to have known you!! Love ya buddy,
Merry
Deb Caldbeck
June 22, 2009
I appreciated Dave's assistance with JAWS. I never personally knew Dave but was on the Leader Dog list also. I enjoyed his information and sense of humor, especially knowing of all of his medical problems. My condolences to Tammy and the family.
Katrina Anderson
June 21, 2009
Dave's passing has deeply saddened me. A few weeks ago, Dave returned to Indy to provide training at Bosma. I am so thankful that we were able to meet in person once again and visit for a few minutes. Dave and I became acquainted in 1992, when I was one of his instructors at Bosma Center. We have been friends ever since. I am so pleased that Dave was able to find true happiness over the last several years. When I think of Dave, I am reminded of his intelligence, humor, genuine love for dogs, compassion, courage and determination. Again, my heart is deeply sad. However, I take comfort in knowing that Dave is free of life's struggles and without a doubt is looking (with unimpaired vision) at the glorious kingdom of our Heavenly Father.
Kevin Anspach
June 18, 2009
To the greatest older brother I could have been blessed with. He was a great leader, mentor, and play mate growing up. My head will be filled with great memories old and new. I had the pleasure of meeting some of his great friends in Florida this past week and a half. Take care to you all and God bless Dave!
Mike Rath
June 17, 2009
Hi tammy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Dave was a good friend and will be very much so missed.
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Lisa Belville
June 17, 2009
The thing I always admired about Dave was how he could stay positive and calm in every situation. He never sat around and felt sorry for himself or let his diabetes and blindness prevent him from living and working at 100%. He just exuded this confident calm that never failed to be an inspiration to me.
He was always willing to answer a JAWS question or be a shoulder to cry on. He could always give good advice, whether it was something I wanted to hear or not.
He was one of the funniest people I knew, whether it was an episode of South Park or a blindness incident, Dave would make it funnier
He will be greatly missed.
AnnaLisa Anderson
June 16, 2009
I was deeply shocked and saddened when I learned of Dave's illness, then when I learned yesterday of his passing. Others have already said it, but I feel the same. I never met Dave in person, but I felt like he was a good friend. I got to know him through the Leader Dog and NAGDU lists, and we also corresponded occasionally privately. He was able to help me with some JAWS questions I had, and we also just chatted about other things. He just seemed to be very genuine and a real nice guy, and I really enjoyed his sense of humor and fun. He will be greatly missed by many.
My deepest condolences to Tammy and Dave's family, and I send pats and hugs to Maddox and Traverse, who I'm sure miss their dad a lot.
June 16, 2009
David will be missed by all his family and friends.
From: Indiana
June 16, 2009
Tammy & Family:
Our deepest sympathies.
Jerry & Becky
Alicia Starner
June 16, 2009
Although I didn't know Dave personally, I always enjoyed reading his posts on the Leader Dog list. he was willing to give me a hand when I had a JAWS issue and was a very nice man. My thoughts and prayers are with Tammy and their three fur kids.
Laurie Scott
June 16, 2009
Although I didn't know Dave in person, I felt as though he were a friend. His submitions to the Leader Dog list were always a pleasure to read. My thoughts and prayers will be with Tammy and the family.
Melissa Hammons
June 16, 2009
"Best Friends" That is how David always ended his emails to me. I am very privileged to have been thought of in that way by such a special, special man. He will be missed.
Best friends,
Melissa
Jennifer Slivka
June 16, 2009
Tammy and Family,
I only knew Dave from the Leader Dog list, but was saddened to learn of his passing. He brought humor and wisdom to the list. Give Traverse and Maddox a pat from me.
Sharonda Greenlaw
June 16, 2009
Tammy and family,
I send my deepest condolences for you at this time. But even more than that, I send my prayers to the Lord Jesus that you receive comfort and peace and strength.
I have known Dave since 2006. I was allowed to come to FL for JAWS Scripting. As soon as he found out from the Leader Dog list, he made himself available to me at any time for questions. I really appreciated his kindness and warmness.
I know that Dave will truly be missed by many all around the world. Once again, may God bless and bring peace to you all.
Donna Miller
June 16, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Christine Rogers
June 15, 2009
My name is Christine. I didn't know Dave in real life but he was in a on line group along with me and others that had to do with his leader dog for the blind.
He will be missed.
Prayers are being said for his family.
nancy chaney
June 15, 2009
Dear Tammy and Family,
Oh my gosh... I just found out today June 15th that your beloved David died and tears immediately filled my eyes.
David was a kind person with a great twisted sense of humor that I just loved!! How could you not love his soul.!!!!
Judy Brankel
June 15, 2009
Although I only "met" Dave through the Leader Dog list, it was always a pleasure to share posts. His sense of humor and his compassion for people and issues were delightful and I feel as if I knew him. My sincere sympathy is extended to Tammy and the rest of Dave's family and good friends. He had a way to make us all smile. I'm sure that's still happening.
Save me a spot up there, Dave!
Ken & Judith Kay Anspach
June 15, 2009
David was and is always an inspriration to us. Keep 'em smiling in Heaven David. See you there.
All our love, Mom and Dad
Betty & Ray McNally & Watson
June 15, 2009
Words cannot express the way we feel at this time. We celebrate with Dave, and hold all of you up. Please know that you are surrounded by the love of all your family and friends as well as that which comes from above.
Martin Berrisford
June 15, 2009
I wish to express my deepest sympathies to David's family and close friends. I did not know David very well but I did spend a week being trained by David at his workplace and I think that was enough to gauge his personality. He was one of the nicest fellows I have ever met and I know he will be missed by many.
Linde DeCarlo
June 15, 2009
To the Family of David Anspach,
I did not know Dave personally, but I feel like I did through our connection with the Leader Dogs email list. We all loved hearing his stories about his adventures with Maddox and his thoughts will be deeply missed by all his Leader Dogs friends.
May you find comfort in knowing that Dave was considered a friend to many of whom he never even met.
Sincerely,
Linde and Future Leader Dog, Augie
Puppy Raiser, Leader Dogs for the Blind
Debbie Roth-Heger
June 15, 2009
Dear Tammy,
Words cannot express how sad I was to hear of David's passing. We always had so much fun seeing David and Maddox each time they came into the salon. We will miss him greatly. All of my deepest sypathies, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May warm and happy thoughts of David help you through this time.
Debbie Roth-Heger
Salon N'Nash
Mr.& Mrs. Morry La Tour
June 14, 2009
Dear Tammy and Family,
Morry And I are very shocked to find that David has passed away. He was always cheerful and never let his illness keep him down. We certainly will miss him and we miss you as well. You are in our prayers.
Sharon and Morry La Tour
Merry Schoch
June 14, 2009
I spent the morning saving all the e-mail correspondences that I had with Dave. Many have posted on the NFBF, NAGDU, and FLAGDU lists their thoughts and memories of what a great guy Dave was, how hard and dedicated he was, and how much he will be missed. I have been wondering what I could write about how special he hsa been to me, and how much I loved his friendship.
My letter to David:
I was reading the e-mails from you, Dave, and I would laugh and chuckle because you always knew how to le me know exactly how you felt about whatever you were writing about with your little addages such as "lol", "whew", "that would totally suck" (talking about a tree crashing into someones master bedroom), and my favorite..."Calgon..take me away". I could just picture you in a tub with bubbles all around...just chillin. Oh my dear friend, my heart is broken. My tears began this morning at church and now the dam has broken. I know my dear sensitive, caring, compassionate, and humorous friend you are certainly healthy now and looking into the face of God. Until we meet again...I will always miss you and treasure our friendship.
With heartfelt love and appreciation for you,
Merry
carl anspach
June 14, 2009
David was a person who never complained about his condition, a very upbeat person,A Great person to be around, he lifted you up because of the way his out look on life was. He will be sadly missed by all of his family.
Love, Uncle Carl & Aunt Julie
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