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for David Desler
Stefani Magnino Holmes
September 22, 2010
As a 14-year-old I found my niche at a 'little old radio station' in the cornfield - thanks Dave for teaching me how to not fry the transmitter during my time at WFOS.
September 22, 2010
Ive known Dave for over 20 years. He was my mentor, he taught me engineering as a teen. He was loved, and will be missed.
Rick
Jenn
September 22, 2010
I have been blessed to have Dave in my life. He was a wonderful friend. Dave always knew the best jokes. My heartfelt condolences go out to Linda, Kandi,and Lee.
Danielle Boone
September 22, 2010
I learned so much from Dave and cherished my time of learning and fun at WFOS from 1993-1998. My condolences to Dave's family and friends.
September 22, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the family....Dave you were a great friend and will truly be missed.
Bill and Patti Jamerson
September 22, 2010
Linda, our prayers are with you and your family in this time of grief. May the memories of all of the good times bring you peace.
September 21, 2010
Linda,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during these difficult times.
Elaine Graves, Hampton, Virginia
Neil Stillman
September 21, 2010
I have known Dave since 1999 when I started at WFOS-FM He was a great man who taught me a lot while he was there He even introduced me to some Beach music that I have grown to love over the years. He will be missed by all of the WFOS family my thoughts go out to his family at this time.
Bill Nuckols
September 21, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I met Dave at a vital crossroads in my life and he guided me in the right direction. The class was "radio broadcasting," but the lessons were "life 101." Dave has been my friend ever since. I'll miss the jokes, the "$5 rule," and our talks. Dave, thanks, I needed that.
Doug Barrett
September 21, 2010
T've been fortunate to be Dave's friend for many yearsthrough WPEX. Iam saddened to hear of hiss passingI'llnever the good times we had.My thoughts and prayers asre with you all.
Annalisa Murden
September 21, 2010
Dave was like a dad to me. Having known him for the 20-something years I have at WFOS, it was an honor and a blessing to have him as my friend and mentor. He was a wonderful human being and loved his family and friends very much. Linda, Kandi, Lee, and the rest of the family have my condolences and prayers with them at this time. Much love to you all.
Mare Carmody
September 20, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. I hadn't talked to him in many years but he was a wonderful and dedicated man who influenced so many young people in the radio & communications industry. I thought the world of him.
Al Harris
September 20, 2010
David, I'm so sorry to hear of your father's passing. It appears he was truly a wonderful man. Cherish his memory, he will always be with you.
Your fellow railroad brother, Al Harris
Dale Parsons
September 20, 2010
Linda, I am so sorry to hear about Dave's passing. He was truly a good person and real friend and mentor to many. I enjoyed working with him at WGH many years ago, but I especially enjoyed our conversations over the years about broadcasting in particular and life in general. Even with his recent setbacks, he still had the ability to smile and laugh. He will be missed. Ginny and I will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Elise Dannemann
September 20, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Desler clan. Dave will be greatly missed... on and off the air.
Vickie Smith
September 20, 2010
I am so sorry to learn of your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Jeanie Lankes
September 20, 2010
I was lucky enough to work with Dave at Teledyne in the 70s. He was so much fun, and his trivia knowledge and wit kept company morale boosted high. He will be sorely missed. My sympathy goes to family & friends.
September 20, 2010
Dave changed my life as he guided me down the strange and exciting road of broadcasting at the age of 12. His presence will be missed. SK KC4UWG. - M Baxter
Alanna Thuemmel
September 20, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jill Henrichs
September 20, 2010
I am so sorry to learn of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this dificult time.
Brian Roughton
September 20, 2010
Dave taught me alot about radio and maybe somethings I wish I did not want to know to I will miss those Bob Calvert and Roger Clark stories
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