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David Joseph Magoon

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Hoover High School University of Virginia

David Magoon Obituary

Age 24, died unexpectedly Friday morning in Boston. He was born August 2, 1981 in San Francisco, son of Drs. Elbert and Martha Magoon. David was a graduate of Hoover High School and the University of Virginia, where he was a Jefferson Scholar. David was in his third year at Harvard Medical School at the time of his death. He was a member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. He is survived by his parents, Elbert and Martha, his sisters, Anne and Katie and his brother, Christopher. Funeral Services will be held in Canton at Christ Presbyterian Church (530 W. Tuscarawas) on Monday, July 10 at 5:30 PM with calling hours and reception at the Church following the Service, and in Boston at Harvard Medical School on July 21st at 4 PM. (617-432-1570 for more information). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Christ Presbyterian Church, Pediatric Services at Aultman or scholarship funds being established in his name at North Canton City Schools (c/o Treasurer, 525 7th St. NE), University of Virginia (Jefferson Scholar Foundation, P.O. Box 3446, Charlottesville, VA 22903) or Harvard Medical School (55 Shattuck St., Boston, MA 02115). For those who cannot attend, please sign the guest book at www.shriverfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 8 to Jul. 9, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for David Magoon

129 Entries

William Sabino

July 2, 2022

You had a great life ahead of you.
Rest in peace.

William Sabino

May 31, 2022

I was visiting Charlottesville when this tragedy happened.

David Wasson

July 8, 2007

Dear Friends,

Thank you so much for the thoughts, prayers and loving support.

In reading these entries it is clear that the magic of Dave Magoon was that he touched so many.

It is very clear after a year without David that he has had a deep impact on so many. Why so obvious?
Because each of these messages have a piece of David's kindness and caring.

Thank you all for being such special friends.

Always,
Uncle Dave

Rachel

July 6, 2007

I continue to think of David and the Magoon family's strength and energy.

David was and continues to be an inspiration.

His generocity and loving nature had the power to change his environment...and it continues.

Loving thoughts,
Rachel

Liz

June 26, 2007

It’s strange how you need not know someone very long or very well, and yet they can be a constant source of strength. I knew David only a short time at HMS yet my thoughts reflect on him often. When I left HMS he wrote me the most sincere e-mail which I consult every time life gets difficult.
Many can speculate what a great physician David would've been, but I know, for he has healed me and continues to inspire me.

Mayre Yonts

June 8, 2007

My name is Mayre. I met David in Valencia. It was the first week of my program and I kept running into this incredibly handsome guy in the UVA program. We quickly became close friends and had countless fun days and crazy nights. I would go with him to visit his host family even after he moved out; he made sure to find the time to spend with them. They loved him and so did I. He was one of my best friends during that year. He always spoke so highly of his family and how much he looked up to his parents. He always had a great story about his little brother and what a wonderful young man he was turning into. He was protective of his sisters and thought they could take on the world. He was so proud of his family. We spoke often about him starting medical school and the enthusiasm he displayed was so inspiring. He said he always knew he would follow in his father's footsteps. I was always impressed in his faith that no matter what challenges you were faced with life was beautiful. He made me stronger and thankful for all the gifts I have in my life. He did not waste a single day.
I was recently searching for him online to try and reconnect. I was missing his energy and his laugh. I was compelled to write this even though so much time has passed because my heart broke this morning. My thoughts are with his family. He was truly one of the most unique and caring people I have ever met. I will never forget the happiness he shared with me and with everyone who crossed his path. I was blessed to know him.

Joe Quinn

May 5, 2007

My name is Joe Quinn.
I met Dave in Valencia, where I was living along with my close friend Jamey.
The three of us quickly became inseparable friends.
Dave's infectious energy and friendliness knew no bounds, and his personality was magnetic. People simply loved being around him.
And Dave loved people so much. His kindness touched everyone he knew, and to be his friend meant having someone you knew you could always count on for anything.
His adventurous spirit and his unfailing optimism were an inspiration to me, and his friendship was a blessing.
To Dave's family: He loved you so much.
I remember meeting up at his place one day; he'd just received a package from you with some photos.
I wish you could have seen the glow in his eyes and the brightness of his smile as he showed me the pictures, explaining who you all were and sharing stories from the vacation house. I want you to know how happy you all made him.
When we lose someone, it's only natural to exaggerate their good qualities.
I don't have to do that here.
I am not stretching the truth when I say that David was the kindest, most caring, most thoughtful person I have ever known.
Please take comfort in the happiness Dave brought to so many in his short life. Please take solace in the innumerable lives David made better simply for his presence.
To his parents: In David, you gave a gift to the world. Thank you.

Linda Watson

March 28, 2007

Chris (Jeff’s little brother) met Dave for the first time when we took a family trip up to Boston to see Jeff (dear friend, roommate and medical school colleague). We were all walking along the street when Jeff acknowledged a young man who smiled so BIG at us that you immediately took a liking to him. He walked up to Chris and said “Hi” then gave him such a huge hug that Chris wasn’t quite sure what to make of it. But when Dave let go, Chris had this expression on his face that told the whole story-this is awesome, this really cool guy likes me!!! You can’t imagine what it’s like for a 10 year old to hang out with his 24 year old brother and his closest friends. The memory of that evening will be with Chris forever.

We will never be able to express our sorrow for the loss of his presence in our world. He touched us all with his enthusiasm and great love of life.

We will all miss Dave very much.

Yessica Ferrer Yessica Ferrer

July 30, 2006

Dear Elbert and Martha:

Yo he sido amiga de David en Valencia,cuando me entere del horrible suceso no me lo podia creer,esto ha sido tremendamente doloroso entre todos sus amigos de Valencia.

Estamos con vosotros compartiendo este dolor tan grande.Os teneis que sentir muy orgullosos de vuestro hijo.

David es sin duda una de las mejores personas que he conocido nunca y me ayudo personalmente a ver la vida de otra manera.

Siempre le recordaremos y estara en nuestros rezos.

Aldo Baritussio

July 26, 2006

Dear Martha and Elbert,

The news were a shock for us. Anna could not stop crying. She was in touch with David. They would have met during this summer, since Anna will be spending a month at Children's Hospital next august.

For me it was almost unbelievable.

For all us David was the prototype of the son or friend we would like to have.

We spent a week in very close contact. We had decided to exercise isolating a protein and documenting purity with a blot. We were alone in the lab.

The scene was like this: I was doing the bench work and David, was directing me, checking innumerable books and protocols, making comments and asking questions.

Besides being so dear, he was also very, very smart and I thought he could have done well both in clinics and in research. He could have been good in humanities too.

All this makes his loss so hard to bear.

On behalf of Anna and Daniela we send our condolences and our warmest regards

Aldo

Edward Rabe, MD, PhD

July 21, 2006

David was my student as part of his Psychiatry rotation last fall. My role was to teach interviewing of psychiatric patients in a small group of two students. I remember him for his great curiosity and empathy for his patients. There was a sweetness about him that was very engaging and set the patients at ease. I was horrified to read about his accident and am truely sorry for your loss.

SCOTY CONERY

July 20, 2006

we miss you DAVID YOU WERE LIKE FAMILY TO MY WHOLE FAMILY

Lea Miller (Dorto)

July 20, 2006

Magoon Family - I graduated high school with your wonderful son David. I always found him to be such a positive and happy person. Just from reading the guest book alone it is evident that he has touched so many people's lives and will live on through their warm memories of him. Please accept my deepest sympathy in this trying time and God Bless your family.

Jenny Hill

July 19, 2006

I have been thinking about Dave often over the last weeks. I feel so grateful that I was able to catch up with him in Boston in February. He was the same genuine, intellegant, and fun man he was in high school. My thoughts are with the Magoon family now.

Natalie Cressy

July 19, 2006

I am so sorry to hear about the lost of David. He was one who always knew how to bring a smile to my face, and knew the timing of when to laugh, encourage, give compassion, and to be serious. I as well as many others will miss him dearly. You will be in my consistant prayers. Let me know if there is anything specific I can be praying about. God Bless

Susan Fleming

July 18, 2006

Dear Magoon Family,

I am so sorry to hear of David's death. I was out of town recently. When I returned, I just checked the last newspaper delivered to me. I was shocked to hear this terrible news. I knew your family from Dr. Forster's dental practice and my daughter is a patient of Dr. Elbert's. David had so much going for him and how you must be proud of him. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you!

Rachel Thomas

July 17, 2006

I went to UVA with Dave and was in lots of pre-med classes with him. I was absolutely shocked to hear that he died so suddenly and tragically. I cannot possibly imagine what the family must be going through to lose such a sweet, funny, outgoing, good-hearted, intelligent son/brother. We will all miss him.

Jared Windle

July 17, 2006

I was very sorry to hear about Dave. Dave was a great teammate and friend while at Hoover for tennis. I also graduated with Anne. Everyone in the Magoon household has my deepest sympathies at this very difficult time, and i definitely have you in my prayers and my heart in this time.

Lacy Strickler

July 16, 2006

I was so sorry to hear of the loss of such an incredible man. Dave touched all who knew him with his generosity and love of life. He will be deeply missed.

Gordon @ Faun Persons

July 16, 2006

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Amanda Heckaman

July 16, 2006

The Magoon Family,

I went to Hoover with David. My sisters and I were sadden to hear of his passing. Our prayers are with your family. He was a great guy even when we were young. He always treated everyone so well and was fun to talk to. He will be missed by many, but remembered forever. He is with God now and there is no better place.

God Bless, Amanda Heckaman (Richards), Samantha Richards, and Danielle Crowl (Richards)

Liza Christian

July 14, 2006

Katie and Family,

You all are in my prayers. May the Lord bring you the comfort that no person can provide.

Gerald Robin Mayhew

July 14, 2006

Dear Martha,Elbert and family,We were so very saddened to here of the loss of your dear son David. Our prayers are with you and your family. In deepest sympathy,Gerald,Robin,Anissa and Krissy Mayhew

Meghan Kuemerle

July 14, 2006

Katie and family- Although we lost touch over the years, you and your family have always been in my thoughts. I will keep you in my prayers and am terribly sorry to hear about such an awful loss.

Peter Brunjes

July 14, 2006

I had the privilege of knowing David during his years here in Charlottesville. He was a special person in many ways, and lit up many lives. Words cannot express how sad I was when hearing of his passing. My deepest sympathy to all in his family.

Anita Calleri

July 13, 2006

Dear Magoon Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you in such sadness. David had a smile you could see from a mile away. His energy and spirit were contagious!

My heart goes out to you and to the thousands of lives he has touched.

God Bless,

Anita Calleri

Ashley Dyke

July 13, 2006

I knew David when we studied at the University of Virginia together. Words can not describe how awful it felt to hear the news. He was an amazing person in every sense of the word. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Katie Mishler

July 13, 2006

Dave, You are and always have been an angel ~ thank you for being a part of my life...it has been an honor.

Magoon Family ~ You raised such a wonderful son...thank you. Please feel free to let us know if you need anything. We are only a few houses down.

With love always,

Katie

jack bathija

July 13, 2006

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Pamela Kaupinen

July 12, 2006

Although I only met David briefly, I always remembered him for his charm, good looks, and overall warm demeanor. He was truly outstanding. My heart is with you all.

Ann Bajart

July 12, 2006

Dear Martha, Elbert, Anne and family,

I just read David's obituary forwarded by Maida Antigua. The tears are pouring down my face with disbelief and sadness. I recall several wonderful conversations with David when he was in the process of applying to medical school. What a wonderful young man; a son and brother of whom you were justifiably proud. My heart opens to you. With deepest sympathy, Ann Bajart Schemmer

Anne DeSantis

July 12, 2006

To Katie and the Magoons,

My heart breaks for all of you. Dave was the product of a beautiful and loving family that I have been in love with since I have met each and every one of you. I am always here when you need me.

Nicole Roethler (Kiefer)

July 12, 2006

Anne - Although it has been years since we've seen each other, I have always remembered how wonderful the Magoons are. My heart goes out to you and your family over the loss of Dave.

Carol Macknin

July 12, 2006

Dear Martha and Elbert,

Michael and I were so saddened on hearing of the sudden untimely death of your son, David. There are no words that can satisfactorily comfort parents when a child is lost.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Fondly,

Carol and Michael Macknin

Beachwood, Ohio

Horner,Jackson,McClain Family

July 12, 2006

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006

Karen Rozek, & Cindy Yarian

July 12, 2006

To The Magoon Family,

We are so very sorry to hear of your son Davids death. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Aultman Hospital EEG, EMG, and Vascular Dept.

Karen Rozek

Cindy Yarian

Cindy Harwig

Debbie Erfurth

Andrea Perez

Judy Graef

Barbara Barthel

July 12, 2006

To the Magoon Family,

Please accept my sincere condolences. What a loss for you and all of us! He will be remembered with fondness.

Cynthia and Stephen Sinclair

July 12, 2006

We send our deepest sympathy and hope for comfort for you, Martha and Elbert, your family, and David's friends. There can be no greater loss than that of a child. All our love....

Abby DeLaney

July 12, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with David, his family and friends.

Sue mcnulty

July 11, 2006

Dear Magoon Family

Iam terribly sorry for your loss

God bless all of you

Kelly Hoover

July 11, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. David was such a kind, good-spirited person whom we will all miss dearly.

With sympathy,

Kelly Hoover and Doug Dragoiu

Carole Neiss

July 11, 2006

Dear Chris, Katie and family,

My heart is heavy for you in this time of sorrow. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Devona George

July 11, 2006

Dear Magoon family,

I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Although I never met David, Geoff spoke highly of him. I can't tell you how upset Geoff was when he learned of this tragedy. It appears David was blessed not only with intelligence, but with compassion for others. I hope the support of friends and family, as well as cherished memories of David will help your grief. I am sure David's spirit will forever be with you, and all of the people he touched in his life. Wishing you peace through this difficult time. God Bless, Devona K. George

July 11, 2006

always armed with a huge smile and a huge hug. he will be sorely missed, I can't even begin to explain my sympathy

Kerri Mikolay Schneider

July 11, 2006

Dear Anne,

I am thinking of you and praying for your family during this sad time.

Peyton Jenkins

July 11, 2006

David,

I will always carry with me your smile, your humor, your loyalty, and your honor.

Thanks for the memories.

I love you buddy,

P

Bev&Eldy Gross

July 11, 2006

Dear Martha and Elbert,

Our thoughts and prayer's are with you at this time.

Sharon Ross Heather Dennis

July 11, 2006

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Lindsay Boldt

July 11, 2006

Dearest Magoon family,

I commend you for cultivating the immensely kind, intelligent, energetic, loving, fantastic man that David was and that all of us so respected. Please accept my deepest heartfelt sympathy for your unimaginable loss. Dave was one of the first people I met at UVA and I feel so blessed to have had him as a friend. I can only hope that a little bit of his goodness lives inside of us all. My heart and prayers are with your family and with David as he watches over us.

David, Jeannie, Erika, and Marc Young

July 11, 2006

To The Magoon Family; David was a rare and special person. He would light up any room that he entered. We feel blessed that he was able to spend time with our family during our vacation in Hawaii. He was like a second son to Jeannie and I, and was admired and loved by all that knew him. He will be deeply missed, but if we can live out our lives giving of ourselves like he did, we will make him very proud! May God bless and keep him safe until we can be together again.

Rob Lacy

July 11, 2006

Blair's and my thoughts and prayers are with you all

Ginny and Ed, Christopher, Mary (Niemi), Jonathan and Katy Herman

July 11, 2006

Our family was deeply saddened when we read of David's death. He was one of the most polite soccer players I have known as all of your children were on the field. Your family is in our prayers.

Susan Feller

July 11, 2006

To the Magoon Family,

You have our deepest sympathy in the death of your son. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Hold strong to your faith and as a family embrace each other as you go through this difficult time. With deepest sympathy Tom and Susan Feller

Cathy Scannell

July 10, 2006

Dear Elbert and Martha, Ann, Katie, and Christopher,

Please accept our sincerest sympathies on the tragic death of your beloved son and brother, David.

Words do little to express the intense sorrow ourselves that all of us who were so blessed to know and admire him are feeling at this time.

May the multitude of your beautiful memories of his life well-lived and the knowledge that each one of you gave him just a huge amount of love that he returned in great abundance to everyone who he encountered help to sustain you and give you solace during this difficult time.

We look to the heavens-there are shooting stars- and we are comforted in the knowledge that David is at peace. May God grant you His peace and shine His light upon you as well. You have our heart-felt wishes and prayers,

Cathy, Chris, Caitlin, and Greg Scannell

Aaron, Traci, Jessica Isom

July 10, 2006

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you always

Zbigniew Szczepiorkowski, MD, PhD

July 10, 2006

I met David only three times in my life, during hematology tutorials this winter. These three times were enough to understand how wonderful he was as a person and how wonderful future he had ahead of him. He was full of energy, thoughtful and articulate at the same time very kind, curious and understanding. There is no loss greater than a loss of a child. David and his family will be in my family prayers. Dear Magoon Family, please accept our prayers as there are no words to express such deep sorrow...

Kristin Gelder

July 10, 2006

Dave was such an unforgettable person, and for that reason, many hearts are hurting in many places right now. He had a promising future ahead, but clearly the path he's left behind is incredibly rich. Love, prayers and my utmost sympathy to his family and to those who have rallied behind a wonderful man.

Geoffrey George

July 10, 2006

David was a true gentleman. He never had a bad thing to say about anyone.

Eugene Liu

July 10, 2006

To the Magoon Family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Dave. Although he was in the class after me at Hoover, I was fortunate to have known him through tennis and his unmistakable friendly presence in school. May your grief someday turn to joy over the life of such a remarkable person.

Joan Voyles

July 10, 2006

Dear Magoons, Your loss and the loss to our country is incalculable. What a fine young man David was, so full of promise. I knew him as a 7th grader. He certainly lived up to all expectations. God bless all of you.

Heather Dennis

July 10, 2006

Dr.Magoon, This is Heather i am not sure you remember me but i worked with you for a long time and my Mom is Gay Pool. We wanted to send you and your family our condolences. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Heather and Gay.

David Kuhlman

July 10, 2006

Dear Magoon Family,

David was, and always will be, an inspiration to us all. He has much to be proud of, as do all of you for helping him become such a great man.

July 10, 2006

Dave was a good man and I am happy I got to know him during college. He and his family are in my thoughts and I pray for their terrible loss.

The Eberts Family

July 10, 2006

David was a bright and wonderful young man. Our thoughts are with you.

Peggy McClain

July 10, 2006

To the Magoon Family,

Words are so inadequate to express our sincere sympathy at the loss of David. We and the whole community grieve with your family. We will always remember David as the friendly, caring, intelligent, and wonderful person he was.

Della Williams

July 10, 2006

To the Magoon Family,

Dave was such a great guy. In the all too short weeks I’ve spent with him over the last few years, his passion for life was palpable, and his love for his family and friends was unmistakable. He touched everyone he met and his departure from this life will be mourned by so many.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Fondly,

Della Williams

Della Williams

July 10, 2006

Stephen Ruiz

July 10, 2006

David is truly an inspiration to me as a young man. I am terribly sorry for your family's loss.

Jennifer Anderson

July 10, 2006

Your son was a Gentleman, and he is held in high regards in my family. The lives he has touched are the better for knowing him, and he will be missed, even by those who only had a brief encounter with him.

Kristin Lanza

July 10, 2006

David J. Magoon was a stunning, charming, open-minded, caring, non-judgemental, ambitious, intelligent, charasmatic, hilarious soul! There is not one person out there that he did not get along with. I had the pleasure of knowing him since middle school. He held life by the horns. The one thing that is getting me through this sad time and hopefully his family as well is knowing that he is probably embracing death with as much vigor and tenacity as he embraced life. My heartfelt prayers go out to you, Magoon family-now and always! I miss and love you, Dave.

Lynne Landis

July 10, 2006

Dearest Magoon Family,

I am stunned to hear of the news about Dave.

I had the privledge of sharing time with your loving family when I was working at Aultman. Dave was a bright light,as are each of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you. With Deepest Sympathy,

Ray and Florrie Janson

July 10, 2006

Our deepest sympathies go with you with the loss of your wonderful child. Your happy memories will sustain you in the time to come.

Erik Bjornson

July 10, 2006

Anne

My sympathies and prayers are with you. David was a person everyone knew and liked. He always had a smile on his face. He will be missed by all.

Jo Bortz

July 10, 2006

Drs. Elbert & Martha Magoon:

Although I didn't have the pleasurer of knowing your son, I am certain he was a wonderful young man with parents like you. I can't find the words to say to express my sympathy for you and your family. Just know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jo (Tongret) Bortz

Medical Staff Office

Aultman Hospital

Anna Schall

July 10, 2006

Dave's friends and family are in my prayers. He was an inspiring person and will be greatly missed.

Laura Lee Mattingly

July 10, 2006

Dave was a good person and a natural leader with a sparkling personality. I first met him in Chemistry Lab during my first year at UVa, and I honestly don't think I would have passed the class without his help. He was a gentle, patient teacher and never made anybody feel stupid, even though he was so incredibly smart. I feel lucky to have known him, and to have shared so many fun times with him in college. He touched many people in his life, and will always live on in our memories. My prayers are with his family.

Tom and Leslie France

July 10, 2006

Elbert and Martha,

We are so saddened to hear the awful news about David's untimely death. Our thoughts are very much with you...

We so enjoyed talking with David on the porch at the Squint club in Michigan last summer. He was so engaging, so bright, so full of enthusiasm and so happy to be there with his parents of whom he was noticibly proud.

Special hugs,

Leslie and Tom France

Sandy, John, and Sara Muirhead-Gould

July 10, 2006

My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. May the fond memories help sustain you during this very difficult time.

Paul, Kelly, Jared and Paula Gulling

July 10, 2006

Dear Magoon Family,

We are all very saddened by the sudden loss of Dave. It is tragic to see someone so young and talented taken from this world. You have our deepest sympathy and we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers

Allison Doughtie

July 10, 2006

To the Magoon family,

Words cannot express the sorrow and shock felt when I heard of David's accident. My daughter, Camden is a student at Harvard and considers him one of her close friends. My family met David when we arrived in Boston two years ago and we thought he was a handsome young man. Later we learned of his friendly smiles, great wit and compassion for others. My daughter and the dental and medical students are truly heartbroken, but will never forget your wonderful son. Peace be with you.

Linsey Hartung

July 10, 2006

Dear Magoon Family,

Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry to hear about David. He was an amazing young man.

July 10, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sincerely,

Aultman Heart Center Nurses and Staff

Valerie Waldorff, RN

Angela Stevenson, RN

Jodi Pelligrini

Ashley Mayle

Blaise Warren

July 10, 2006

Dave was unanimously regarded as a wonderful person, talented student, great personality, and a thoughtful friend. He will be missed. In my travels through Canton schools, the University of Virginia, and Harvard, he was one of the finest people I have met -- all the more so considering that he, too, attended all three institutions. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family in this tragic time.

Kara Zwick

July 10, 2006

Magoon family, I am so sorry for your loss. Dave was a wonderful friend, who will never be forgotten. My heart is with you all.

Cindy Lutz

July 10, 2006

Dear Magoon Family,

I am deeply saddened to learn about David. Our family shared many wonderful days with your family at Menonaqua in the late 1990's. My then young son Mac was taken under David's wing so carringly letting him tag along to swim and bon fires and I was so grateful for this extraordinary young man kindness. What a lasting impression he made on all of us and will always remain in our thoughts. Most sinserely our prayers are with you. Cindy Lutz and Sasha & Mac Hyman Birmingham,Michigan

Adam White

July 10, 2006

Dear Magoon Family,

I remember David from childhood as a neighbor and buddy. All these years later, it's no wonder he was bound for great things.

I was shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. My condolences and understanding to you during this tragic time.

Sincerely,

Caitlin Scannell

July 10, 2006

Mr. and Mrs. Magoon, Anne, Katie, and Chris,

I cannot even begin to express the sorrow and pain I feel for your family during this tragic time...Dave was one of the most compassionate, caring, fun-loving, genuine people I know. When I think of him now, I remember countless hours swimming in the blue waters at Menonaqua, telling ghost stories around the fire, and playing cards up at the Inn. The laughter and memories we all share of Dave will never fade from my mind, and that is how I will always remember him... hanging out on the beach, watching the sunset, and sitting on the porch just spending time with family and friends.

I am unable to make it to Canton for the services, but you are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God be with you during this time.

Love,

Caitlin

sarah secor

July 10, 2006

magoons,

after 23 years on the beach with all of you, i can not believe the void that will be left by david's death. we are so sorry. you are in our prayers...

impossible to remember that just a year ago, george and david were karaoking at the petoskey grill.

Anna Turner

July 10, 2006

Dear Magoon Family:

I had the pleasure of knowing Dave, as he was a friend of my daughter Kristin Lanza, at Hoover. My heart aches for your family. May the healing love of God give you peace. With my sincere sympathy, Anna Turner

Mary Niemi (Herman

July 10, 2006

I'm truly sorry to hear about your loss. I got to know your family throughout highschool and playing soccer with Anne. Dave was such a great person. He was friends with everyone and seemed to greet everyday with a smile. He'll truly be missed.

Sharon Peterson

July 10, 2006

We did not know your son, David, but we pray for you in your loss. Dr. Martha, you were the physician 15 1/2 years ago at Aultman NICU when our daughter was born and needed immediate care. Through your care for Andrea, she is a healthy teen. Through the years I have seen the Magoon name in the paper and thanked God for you. Now I pray for you during this heartbreaking loss of your David. You have saved so many children and now to lose your own. I pray for the Holy Spirit to comfort your hearts and give you strength for the days and months ahead.

Brett Gibson

July 10, 2006

Dave had the respect and admiration of everyone at UVA. He was likeable, laughed often and served others first. He was truly an example and leader and will be missed by all.

Louis Kovacs

July 10, 2006

Elbert and Martha:

As parents, we can only imagine your grief on your loss.

Please accept our deepest sympathy .

Lou and Marie Kovacs

Penny Rue

July 10, 2006

David was a very special member of the University of Virginia family and his legacy will live on in the many communities that he touched here. You have my deepest condolences upon this tragic loss of such a promising young man.

July 10, 2006

My heart goes out to your family. You are in my prayers.

DAVID & DIANA NATHAN

July 9, 2006

We didn't know your son. We did know of him, and what we knew was powerful. He was a rare personage... the kind that only comes along ever so occasionally, but so reassuringly when they do. He was so good a friend to our daughter, and apparently to so many others. She mournes him as if he were family... so we feel it too! Please know that we feel profound respect for you for having "launched" a wonderful young man already awesomely impressive, so clearly "on his way" to greatness. This tragedy is so awful, we are so sorry. We know how proud you so deservedly must feel in having helped him be so impressive at so young an age. May that same pride be of comfort to you in helping you all get through this terrible loss.

Allison White

July 9, 2006

Dearest Magoon Family:

I am deeply sorry to hear about your loss. You have a very talented and intelligent family who has and will accomplish many things. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers throughout your time of grief. David will be greatly missed by many.

Mrs. Grewell

July 9, 2006

Katie, Chris and family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Nicole Popick

July 9, 2006

I want to extend my sympathies to you and your family.

David (Charles) & Mary Magoon

July 9, 2006

We were so surprised and saddened to hear of David's passing. I regret not having gotten to know him for he seemed like a fine young man. Dad and Irene always speak highly of your family and were very proud of David's accomplishments. His loss is made even more acute because it is not only the loss of your son, but the loss of the promise which the future held for him. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

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