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christy coggin hayden
August 12, 2024
David you were one of the good ones.
You will always have a special place in my heart
Bill Ahlhauser
November 9, 2011
David,
You and I have not spoken in eight or ten years, but I felt an intimation that we should catch up. I looked you up on the Web only to find you have winged your flight to the land beyond tests.
I'm glad to find out soon (relatively) because I don't want my tears to burden your spirit later.
I pray you are free of pain, and beginning great new adventures!
In this guest book, I read the pain of those who loved you. My own heart has been broken so open these past years that I now see loss as an invitation to love. I pray all your friends increase in love towards each other in proportion to their love for you. You elicited a lot of love.
What is this sweetness that you embodied? Does sweet describe a person who offers more love than others expect or “earn”? Or someone who loves goodness? Loves life? Oh, David, you were very sweet!
If your pain was like mine, you maybe are relieved to be out of here. From my remove, I don't know. For us, your death is untimely. But you lived before you died.
You and I worked together in New York from time to time. Actually, when with you, it never felt like work. We got a lot done, but I only remember going out to eat and talking and sometimes meeting your friends.
Anyway, I felt you were a fellow traveler in this strange world where life is discovered in death, and I have been looking forward sharing with you about our lives' journeys. Learning you aren't here to talk to is something I am already grieving, but I know – I believe – separation is just a delay. I will be there to talk with you very soon, not rushed, but soon by the standard of infinity.
Please remember me when I get there! I so look forward to talking with you again!
Your friend,
Bill
Victoria Freeman
July 13, 2011
David personified compassionate charm. I very seldom saw him but when I did, I felt that I had been truly seen. It is a shock to know he is gone.
Erica Phillips
June 23, 2011
My heart aches about the sudden departure of my friend. I'm grateful for his love and the times we shared.
My genuine wishes for peace and consolation go to Mrs. Arpin, Suzanne and Jeff.
Bob Griffiths
June 22, 2011
What a shock to learn of this! And what a privilege to have known this kind, compassionate, caring, dear human being. It's been about 15 years since we last saw each other and much more than that since we first met, but he will stay on in my heart. We are all blessed and graced through having known him.
Susan Gill Weiss
June 13, 2011
I worked with David during the early days of MRI and simply adored him. Intelligent, charming, kind--there aren't enough adjectives! While I am very grieved by his death, I am so fortunate and grateful to have had him in my life. I will miss him.
My deepest sympathies to Jeff and to David's Mother and sister as well.
Christy Hayden
June 13, 2011
June 13th, 2011
David and I had a special type of relationship. My father owned car dealerships and David always was the first to notice a new ride. He would look over the whole car and point out things i didn't notice. He would get excited and could not wait for my next one to arrive.
I was friends with his sister, Suzane in high school and soon become friends with David.
David you will be missed. The last conversation we had was to go together to Amelia Island Concourse De' Elegance. A car show with old and future autos to view.
I will always treasure our "family" dining at Caps. The night was always filled with laughter,love and good food.
You will always remain in my heart. You are a good soul. I am so grateful to have been a friend and part of your world. Rest in peace.
Chuc Presley-Clubb
June 11, 2011
David, Had to have been special, to have had someone as special as Jeff Manus love him!! God bless all of his family and friends!! From: Chuc Presley-Clubb of Gastonia, North Carolina.
Marcus Hyde
June 9, 2011
I will never forget him. He was a wonderful person. Words are insufficient to describe such loss. He will be missed by so many. M Hyde
David Baranek
June 9, 2011
David and I were great friends growing up in Jacksonville. I will miss him. I offer my sympathy to Mrs. Arpin and Suzanne.
June 9, 2011
We are so saddened by the loss of David. Jeff's live was made richer by knowing David. I wish that I had the privilege of meeting the man so important to my friend.
Theresa,Drew,Sammy DePeder
June 9, 2011
So sorry for the Loss of David..Prayers to his Family and Jeff ..
Theresa,Drew and Sammy...Mount Holly,N.C.
Eric McCollum
June 9, 2011
David
I am blessed to have become David’s friend. After I moved to Asheville in 2004, he had also just moved to the area as well and upon our chance meeting at a local function we soon became friends. David was a fine man, he always had words of encouragement and a positive attitude, when I needed it the most he was there. He never allowed his own battles to discourage his outlook toward others. With the loss of my employment in early 2007 David was there with cheer and a basket of flowers (one plant survives today), I never felt abandoned during the entire period. He was a good man and I will miss him greatly.
Eric D. McCollum
Asheville, NC
“Good will is one of the few really important assets of life. A determined man can win almost anything that he goes after, but unless, in his getting, he gains good will he has not profited much.” — Henry Ford
John Ranson
June 9, 2011
David will be greatly missed by all of us that knew and Loved him. He was an inspiration to all of us. Our Prayers are with his family and Jeff today and always. We Love and miss you David. Neal, Kevin, and Beth (Charlotte NC)
June 9, 2011
Ms. Arpin and Suzanne thinking of you both. I was blessed to have gotten to know him and the entire family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you both.
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Bruce Goerlich
June 9, 2011
David was a great guy to work with, and I was very sad when he left the business to move to North Caroline. My prayers go out to him and his family. Bruce Goerlich
victoria Baum Bloodworth
June 8, 2011
Although I never saw David after high school,it seems he had a remarkable life. I was sorry to see his early passing. I remember most his kindness for all, his remarkable sense of humor and his early love of cars. God's peace to all of you at this time of loss
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