DAVID BEITZEL

My deepest condolences to the family. I just found out about David's passing from an old friend that saw this memorial and remembered when I took her to an event at the gallery. I met David in the late 90's when I was the office manager of the leasing & property management company of his gallery on Prince. He was always kind and respectful. I admired his prescence. From the moment you'd see him, looking very clean cut and professional, you knew he owned the gallery. He cared a lot about his...

I miss David. To this day I am reminded of his true commitment to painting and to the artists he represented. He was my dealer for 14 years. Something unheard of these days. At times I hear myself asking, "what would David suggest?" as I navigate my way these days.

Dear Darren and David's family members, I knew David at Bennington College where he received his masters degree in a tiny program that was very special to that arts department and I believe also to those who went there. I think he graduated in 1981-2 with a masters degree. He was always friendly and open to all. He strode into the contemporary NYC art world as a part of a generation of ambitious young men, including Matthew Marks and Jack Bankowsky, who also went through the program. What...

Darren, I am so sorry to hear of David's passing. It is truly a loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and David's family.

Peter

Dear Darren -- There is never enough time for all of the moments we deserve, and you and David certainly deserved more time though I know that what you had was so fulfilling and loving. My sincerest condolences to you and David's family in this time. as ever, steve

Dear Darren, May the Lord hold you tight and wrap His Everlasting Arms around you during this very difficult time. Know that Love never dies and that David still lives and will be forevermore your very own Private Angel who will always watch over you, until you meet again. May God Bless you both.