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chris kellner
September 16, 2005
for a soothing voice your art and life was so profound.your moments on earth were not wasted. the moments all your friends can share.whenever i look upon your sculpture on my floor, your drawing on my wall or your touch in my skin, i will live again one of those moments.wishing i could have one more.
peace,
chris
julie horan
August 6, 2005
Dear Bougie xoxo Im so very glad and deeply honored to have known you, I have so many great memories of our times spent working at nohopenofear(chicago). To me you were like the very cool big brother or 2nd dad i never had. i see you having been like a bridge to many people, helping so many see the many good and beautiful things of this world. Thank you for living, for all the countless things you taught me, your patience and guidance, and helping me to look around and identify art and beauty where i hadnt seen them before. My hearts' wishes are that you are content and beyond harm in the Buddaland, and that All of your family and friends may be comforted at the loss of your passing over.
Peace
Untill we meet again
(unruly) julie (aka ms.sammysalami)
Mike Famous(Hoskins)
August 3, 2005
Dear David,
Thank-you for a thrilling and impossible part of my life. I will always love you. Mike
Reina Villamonte
August 3, 2005
My dearest David
Many years past by us and many words were left unspoken. As the tears travel down my face i will always remember the breathtaking moments in our lives together. Our marriage in Russia, the birth of our beautiful daughter, our adventures in far away lands. I will remember the love we had once shared, the kind of love that did not involve words, it was for most unreachable, and for this, it was pure love. Oxiea left you a kiss , for with this kiss, she will bring you with her throughout her life. Thank you for the gift of our beautiful daughter. I hope you found your peace. I love you.
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dana sarah
July 29, 2005
dear david, you were one of the first friends i met when i moved to chicago. when you gave your attention and care to someone, it made an imprint for life. though we hadn't been in touch for years, i thought of you from time to time with wishes for your happiness. the last time i saw you, with your beautiful daughter, you were so happy and that is what i will remember, seeing you in your joy. the vessel could only hold you for so long, special soul, may G-D give you peace.
love,
dana sarah
my love
gro ferskaug
July 29, 2005
Meryl Kieca
July 27, 2005
Dear David,
You will always hold a special place in my heart and memory. I will miss your always reliable friendship....so peace, my dear friend and I hope we meet again.
Much love, Meryl, Wayne & Lauren
Eleftheria Lialios
July 24, 2005
Dearest David,
You are now at peace with God and your friends and relatives who are also with God and you at this moment. I will remember our family bike ride in Amsterdam and the big carnival swing that we watched go in circles. And, in thinking of circles, you will always be with us, and perhaps be a part of our next life on the planet. Many kisses and lots of all of our love go to you our dear friend and creator. Your dear friends, Freedom, Jesse and VIoleta
gro ferskaug
July 16, 2005
I will always remember your amazing insperation damn, you were pure art.....
missing your love..
Deborah Pintonelli
July 15, 2005
Dear David, we have been thinking about you so much, both before and after your death. I only wish you knew/hope that you do.
Full fathom five thy father lies;
Of his bones are coral made;
Those are pearls that were his eyes:
Nothing of him that doth fade
But doth suffer a sea-change
Into something rich and strange.
Lots of love from Deborah
Matthew Gordoni
July 15, 2005
a line that fades into the distance still defines the space around it.
I'll remember you, fare thee well
Dan Dallas
July 14, 2005
Hey David,
We are here talking about you as you know we would and just thinking about how many peoples' lives you touched! Be at peace, my friend; thank you for your life...
Dan
Walter Myers
July 14, 2005
I met David in 1983. My wife and david worked together at a day care center in Hyde Park.
"You should meet this guy I work with," Caryn told me.
We became close friends right away. Before long david and Ruth moved across the street from us in Pilsen. I was painting and working as an architect at the time, and david was making these giant, plaster statues, which were quite powerful, but the material undercut the strength of the work for me. So I started to suggest to david that he work in bronze, which he did. A couple of years later david directed Peter Miller to look at my work, which led to me showing in that gallery, which profoundly changed the course of my life in every way possible. Through david I met a ton of interesting people in the Chicago art world. Thanks, buddy.
Jane Diamond
July 14, 2005
David - you were always so warm, gentle and creative. You had a soothing presence, and I have some great memories of being with you in your tattoo shop, either having you work on me, or friends. Thanks for the wonderful work you did. You will be missed. You touched a lot of peoples lives. Sweet Peace to you...
Bob Jones
July 13, 2005
I owe alot to David. If it wasnt for him,my life would be drastically different. He gave me a chance and believed in me when no one else was willing to help. I feel blessed to have had him in my life.
"There is no such thing as death, in nature, nothing dies: From each sad moment of decay new forms of life arise." Charles Mackay
Marianne
July 13, 2005
You encouraged people to get over their inhibitions and live more artfully and freely. Thank you, David.
Myka Quinn
July 13, 2005
Thank you David for the gift of your art and all the beautiful moments you shared with me. You inspired my life and opened so many doors.
Ted Stanuga
July 13, 2005
I don't recall experiencing freedom as acutely as I did while in your presence. Thank you.
Tom Doody
July 12, 2005
David, You were one of those rare individuals who was at once a very cool character, yet a very warm human being.
You will be missed.
Angelina
July 12, 2005
Thank you for being a part of my life for so long, and thank you for the tattoo, a great way to remember you forever.
Angelina
oxiea villamonte
July 12, 2005
i love you papa and you will always be in my heart
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