David Austin

Game Creek changed my life and David and Donna were at the heart of that change and Donna's parents too. When David would visit us later in Juneau he brought his cello and we played and sang spontaneously together in at least one Juneau body meeting. What an honor! Once I went to hug him recognizing him in a Juneau hardware store and he restrained me, "not here, Terry!" David was a beautiful human being!

I had the unique opportunity to visit Game Creek in June of 2023. I met the Austin Family and extended family in the community and it is a visit that I will never ever forget. What a wonderful and warm group of humans. David I could see was the center of the backbone of that community. I only met him once and spent a bit of time with him, but felt as if I had known him for a long time. We spoke the language of music together and I felt the history in the relationship with Donna. Wow! I wish...

A wonderful friend, missed already. Masterful in music, adept in business. He shared his passion for music with his students and those around him. Love to his family and friends.

David was always welcoming when I travelled out to the farm. I always learned more than I shared. It was always a special time to visit Game Creek. David will be missed.

A man of substance overcoming encounters where many haven´t gone and Gods blessings as he walked the walk. Truth was his standards and peace spread to those acquaintance. Love for the family and his surroundings expounded where ever he went David was considered a community member of Hoonah the largest Tlingit town in the world. He will certainly be missed dearly for his enduring joy spread just knowing him. I´ve known him since he moved to Game Creek traveling back and forth on a make...