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David Guthrie
September 13, 2013
I especially will miss Dennis's contageous smile and vibrant enthusiasm after a nice evening sail. He always added a spark to our Ski Club group. Beloved by all, he will be greatly missed. Our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences go out to his family, and especially to Sharon.
Bill J
September 12, 2013
Dennis and Sharon are active Ski Club of Washington DC Eastern and Western Ski Trips for many years. Dennis was a skier who learned to board, and enjoyed both.
They joined my 2011 Beaver Creek trip, and since I knew them "slightly" as social people, I asked them to become our condo mates with Madeline and I, then stuck with helping me (trip leader & Madeline/partner): help set up the happy hour with food and drink, enjoy the event, and then help to cleanup.
Dennis and Sharon accepted this assignment gracefully, enthusiastically. What a pleasure to be with two people that understood the mission of the trip leader, making sure everyone was enjoying the trip.
More than that, I saw Sharon and Dennis interact through out the whole week of our time with them. It was so apparent, how much that they loved each other. Small conversations, about getting ready for the day's events, heading out, then comments about the day's ski time. Each day, Dennis, followed right behind by Sharon, were the first out in the morning to ski or board, and Dennis was usually the last one in after skiing or boarding the full day to the last run.
Dennis and Sharon chose their own path in life but those of who were close at the time with them, benefited from sharing their path, their joy for life.
Sharon and Dennis' life together, is an example of how the rest of us should live.
September 12, 2013
Our deepest sympathy from the Demetry Family. Jim Demetry worked with your Dad and as young boys, you came over to our home many times. Dennis was a special man. May God grant him eternal rest. Helen Demetry and Family - Maria, Joanne, and Pia
Chris W.
September 11, 2013
I'm very sorry for your loss. My condolences to your family. I first met Dennis almost 1 year ago at the BABA windsurfing Hatteras trip and was immediately impressed with his dedication and kindness in helping others, teaching different windsurfing tricks and manoevers. He was going to repeat his windsurfing "clinic" next month and was really looking forward to it. I will certainly keep him in my thoughts.
Daphne Lathouras
September 10, 2013
My condolences to Sharon and Dennis' family. I had many great windsurfing sessions in Hatteras with Dennis and the BABA crew. I'll miss sharing the wind with him!
Michael Unnone
September 10, 2013
My condolences to your family. Dennis was one of the few reason's I actually looked forward to going to the office. I take heart that he lived his life well.
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