I met Dave in Rarotonga, Cook Islands in 1993. He was very much the father figure to me, listening toy problems, offering me advice, and kicking my butt when needed. All this by either email or telephone. Dave & I lived worlds apart. He in Alaska, me in New Zealand but he never forgot my birthday, nor I his. His premature death has shocked and saddened me deeply. He was so full of life and embraced it with a passion. Dr Dave THe Dixie Rave was how he first introduced himself to me. But he will always be just "Big Guy" to me and my family, Dave's "Kiwi Muffuns". Thank you for being my friend. I will miss you. Sending Aroha & Awhi to Jennifer & Meredith. Kia kaha girls, be strong, it's what Dave would have wanted. Xxxxxxx