David J. Der Arakelian

When Dave and I were in high school, he and I decided to skip the school lunch one day and eat at the McDonald's across the street, which wasn't allowed. When we came back into the school, a teacher noticed that Dave was drinking out of a McDonald's cup, and came over to us right away. He asked Dave where he got the McDonald's cup. I thought for sure we were in trouble I was curious what Dave was going to say to get us out of it. He looked at the teacher, shrugged his shoulders and said with...

Dave,

You are awesome at being an older cousin, just like you are awesome at everything else that you do. I miss you.

love,
Herb

You were such a wonderful person. I wish I would have known you a little better. I will miss you.
Love, Liz

David,
I love and miss you so much. I will never forget the call from officer Takk when he told me about you. I know you are in God's hands now an you are with your mother and grandparents.

The most precious moment I have of you was when you were born and I held you in my arms. My memories of you will always be with me. You have left a warm impression on all of our hearts and we will always remember and love you and we will miss you always.

Your Loving...

Not only was David my cousin he was also a very good friend.He was and always will be somebody you can look up to,now we are just looking a little higher.He will be missed dearly by many people.
David I Love You and will miss you more than words can say.I will see you and grandmom soon.

David was a special man in this world. He had a manner about him that was quiet and soft. He was the most polite young man I ever met. He truly cared and worried not to offend you. When he came to stay at my home he couldn't do enough for you. We will truly miss him for he left an everlasting impression within our hearts.That will remain forever. We love and miss you David.

David and I were classmates in the International Business course and we sat next to one another. On the night of his death, we had a very nice conversation and talked about school courses and about the test we were going to take. He was the first one to finish the test, I left shortly thereafter. Since I might have been the last person to speak to him, I am so grateful that we had such a pleasant conversation. I am so very sorry for his loss, he was so nice. I can't imagine what you all must...

Even though your time on earth was much too short, your memory will never be forgotten. We are the lucky ones who had the opportunity to get to know such a special person. Every time we look up and see that twinkling star, we will know who is watching over us. We will miss you. Thanks for the memories we will always remember.

Love,
Anne Marie & Bud