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for David Ames
September 4, 2009
Dear Barbara and family,
My sincerest and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. After reading all the wonderful comments on line about David, I never thought I would be writing one for the first time. I am glad we spent some time together at the Hall of Fame functions. I know how you must miss David, as I do Bobby. It is not easy and it will take some time but the good memories will never fade, they will always be in your heart. You have a wonderful family to give you support and that means a lot. I'm glad I got to talk with David when he got out of the hospital. He will be remembered by all he knew and especially missed by all his family. God Bless you and your family at this difficult time.
Love, Kathleen Sgro and Family
Iverson Garrison
August 12, 2009
Dear Barbara and fmily,I was deeply saddened to hear about David's death. I didn't know that He had ALS or was even sick.We 55 graduates will all surely miss him,I know I will. I can truly say that I have never heard anyone say anything bad about David or Him say anything bad about anyone. David and I had many friendly conversations during our WWHS reunions and I considered Him a good friends. He had a way of making you think that you were the most important person in the room when you were talking to Him. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Georgia and I send our love. May God bless you and your family.
Mark Florence
August 9, 2009
David was a very helpful man to my husband Mark at Philip Morris. I have heard many nice things about David over the years. Mark and our son our in WV for regional tournaments. He wishes he could have been there and we all send are deepest sympathy at you and your familys loss.
Mark & Cindy Florence
Jim Hoffman
August 8, 2009
To the family of Dave Ames: I am deeply saddened by David's death. It was such a pleasure to see him at the U of R reunions. He never failed to make you feel like you were the most important person he had met that day. He was a genuine and decent person and I am proud to have been his team mate and to have know him. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. Jim Hoffman
Bill McCarty
August 8, 2009
Dear Barbara,
Daylon and I were saddened to hear of Dave's passing. We worked together and were part of the infamous carpool on C shift at Stockton Street in the early 70's.
The group was Jerry Hollandsworth, Frank Pajakowski, and Dave. We all hated C shift but by the time we got to work, everyone was in a good mood. We stayed in touch through the years, when we were at the MC. He beat me to retirement but I did get to chat with him at a friend's funeral in Chesapeake, VA. I will miss him.
Curley Philip
August 8, 2009
David was a freshman at the U of R when I was a senior . He was one of the nicest people i ever met . He was well liked and respected . He , George Riggs ( a good friend of his) and others teased me about my "bird " legs and wondered ( out loud ) how I could stand up ,let alone play football . David was a "great running back " and very , very fast Over the years , David kept old timers like myself apprised of activities of ex players and U of R activities in general . He will be sorely missed .
Philip Curley
August 8, 2009
David was a freshman when I was a senior at the UofR. He was one of the nicest young men I have ever met . He had many friends and was a student athlete . He was a "geat " running back and very fast . I have "bird" legs and David, George Riggs and others expressed wonderment at my ability to stand let alone play football . Over the years ,David kept "old timers " like myself apprised of Uof R ex players and activities at Richmond . Many times he would convey information throught a mutual friend , Warren Mills. David will be sorely missed . God Bless his wife , children and many friends .
August 7, 2009
Dear Barbara and Family,
I was saddened to learn of David's passing. I have so many fond memories of David and the others on the 54 team. David especially made a very young manager feel like an important part of the family.
My very best to all of you. Melissa and I will remember you in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Bill Ayers
August 7, 2009
Dave, Erick, Barbara & family:
Mr. Ames (as he'll always be to me) was a classy gentleman. I always enjoyed chatting with him at holiday and graduation gatherings. He will be sorely missed. He was so involved w/his grandkids, they've been blessed with many wonderful memories. We're thinking of you. I know it hurts & wish I could say some magic words to take the pain away.
Jana & Allen Taylor
Bobby Holland
August 7, 2009
Barbara,
Kay and I were so sorry to hear of David's death. He and I grew up in Scotts Creek where we played sports together and were later teammates on Wilson's baseball team. May God bless you and your family.
Bobby Holland
Pete Strang
August 7, 2009
I was sorry to learn of the news about David. I work for David for a number of years at Philip Morris when the Manufacturing Center in Richmond was just opening back in the mid 70's. He was one of the best bosses I had while at Philip Morris and a good friend to me at that point in my life. I respected David very much and I know he will be missed by many. You and your family will be in my prayers during this difficult time.
Carl Lamberti
August 7, 2009
Dear Barbara and family,
Everyone who ever spent even a little time with David was much better for it.
We will all miss him dearly.
Thank you for sharing him with us.
Our prayers are with you.
JOAN COPELAND
August 7, 2009
I WANTED TO LET THE CLOSE FAMILY KNOW WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. WE WILL KEEP YOUR FAMILY IN OUR PRAYERS THROUGH THESE DIFFICULT TIMES. BARBARA I'M VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND I KNOW HE WILL BE MISSED. HE WAS TRULY A GOOD MAN. YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.
JOAN,SCOTT ,KRISTIN, TAYLOR AND BRANDO
Otis Parker
August 7, 2009
Dear Barbara & Family
Times likes theses, we are lost for words. I am am deeply sorry for your loss of David. David & I go back to young boys at 6th Avenue school. What wonderful memories. He was a wonderful person and friend. God Bless you and family.
Semper Fi
Otis Parker
Linda Draucker
August 7, 2009
I am very sorry for your loss. I worked with David at Philip Morris. He taught me some great life lessons and I am a better person today for having known him. My prayers are with the family. God Bless
August 7, 2009
Dear Barbara, David Jr., Eric and other family members: I am truly sorry to have read of David's passing.
As a Spider, it was always a pleasure to walk the campus and also watch David play football, as well as talk to him and to the entire family during the football games at Tucker, as David and Eric played football and participated in so many activities, while at Tucker. What positive memories each of you have in being a part of David! He will always be remembered by so very many and I truly feel that he will walk amongst the angels along with God. Bless each of you. Tom Stavredes
tom mains
August 7, 2009
while i attende u of richmond i also was sid.i knew david to be a outstanding athlete ,but even a more noticable as a person .so many people will miss him .just a few months ago his team mate pat lamberti left us akso mortality is something many of us ignor until our friends pass. may god be with david as he leaves us to begin a new life with jesus.thomas mains jr ceo signal financial group .
david byington
August 7, 2009
our thought and prayers are with you in these hard times i worked with david for a numder of years he will be greatley missed
Brenda Gray
August 6, 2009
Barbara and family,
I am so sadden and sorry. I regret that I will be unable to attend the service because I am out of town at my mother's as she fell a few months ago and broke her hip.
David was a really special person. I remember our boys playing ball from little league thru college, seeing you at VMI/UR games when Troy and David were in college, and always seeing you guy at the UR games.
Take care and enjoy all the wonderful memories.
Al Rogers
August 6, 2009
Barbara and Family:
I was deeply saddened to learn of Dave's death.Dave was my boss at P.M.
for some years and I greatly enjoyed our time together.He will be missed by all.
God Bless
Al Rogers
La Verne Farrington
August 6, 2009
To the family of David Ames,
I was sadden to read of David's death. I worked with him for many years at Philip Morris. He interviewed me for a position. I will never forget his interest and toughness. He was a good person and I enjoyed working with him. May God keep all of you in His care during this time of saddness.
Betty Jolly
August 6, 2009
Barbara,
I am so sorry: that's just too young. I,of course, flashed back to our days at Suburban Apartments and Hermitage High School. David - well, Davidwas special from the git go, fun and caring and - well, none of this seems possible. See you soon. In the meantime, accept a virtual hug.
Brigitte Carter
August 6, 2009
Dave & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Brigitte T. Carter
Derek C. Carter-Atlee Class of 2006
Jack Male
August 6, 2009
Barbara, I'm truly sorry for your loss. David was a childhood friend of mine.
August 6, 2009
To all that knew him! David, was a trusted and beloved friend. As a husband, and father, and grandfather, and bother his devotion was measureless. He was a splenidly superb athlete that was full of grace and humiliy.
David Ames was SCOTTS CREEK'S SUPERSTAR
Judy Richwine
August 6, 2009
Dear Erick and family,
It is with great sadness that we read this morning of your father's death. Our love thoughts and prayers,
The Donald Bowen Richwine, Sr. family
Billy ricks
August 6, 2009
Barbara & Family.....of all my friends out of The Creek, David was at the top of the class. I have many fond memories of our times together in school and on the baseball field @ WWHS. The Lord has called him on to a much better reward than he garnered here on earth. God Bless
Dottie (Dora) Crowder
August 6, 2009
I worked with David for many years at Philip Morris. He always had a smile for every one.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this sad time
God Bless
Amy (Ames) Campbell & family
August 6, 2009
Dear Barbara, David, Erick and family,
We were so sorry to hear about David. He was truly special. They don't make many like him! Please know we are thinking of you and our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Leighann Quarles
August 6, 2009
Barbara -
I worked with David some years at Philip Morris. Please accept my deepest sympathy on your loss.
David and me at Jerry's ballgame 10-2008
Bub Ronnau
August 6, 2009
Words just can't do it. David, as my boss, mentor, and friend taught me by example. He was a rallier of people and a great motivator. Most positive person I've ever known and that is what he gave me. A storybook life and family. Best of friends all around him from years gone by to the more recent ones. A genuine friend that never forgot. I hurt from his passing as all that knew him do. He will continue to watch the young atheletes develop into better atheletes from his mentoring. He recently told my youngest son Jerry not to use the straight-arm too soon or the tackler will use the arm to tackle him down. Always helping young men grow. He has now been inducted into the most important Hall of Fame in heaven. Man to man love David.
Bub (Frank) Ronnau
Dennis McMurran
August 6, 2009
Oh, dearest Barbara,
Dennis and I heard about darling David's death late last night. A prince of a man we have lost. Our favorite photo is the one of David and you leaving the football field.....a match that is priceless. Dennis and Betty Jean McMurran
August 6, 2009
Dear Mrs. Ames and Family.
I was saddend to read of Dave's passing.I worked for Dave at Philip Morris and through his examples and encourgement, influenced me to go into management.Mrs. Ames you also influnenced me in art at Hermitage, which I was able to pass along to my daughter who became a Decorative Artist in Richmond.Thank you both in shaping my early life.My sympathies are with you and your family at this time of great loss.
Fred Green
Hampton, Va.
Buddy Davis
August 5, 2009
To Barbara, David,Jr. And Eric, David, Sr. has always been the most genuin person, most considerant and a great friend and we will all greatly miss him. Playing football with him at the U of R was an Honor. Boys I wish you could have seen him run with the pigskin. When he would loose it was beautiful.
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