DAVID P. GROSS

Yesterday the great jazz musician Lee Konitz departed from the earthly stage at age 92, from pneumonia related to COVID-19. With his passing, I am thinking about Dr. Dave today -- in 1968 he introduced me to "The Lee Konitz Duets" album that his friend Orrin Keepnews, owner of the new Milestone Record label, had just dropped off with Dave. We spent many hours listening and "jamming" along to it. I recall that Dave really loved the Konitz version of Louis Armstrong's "Struttin' With Some...

Still one of my lifetime heroes. A really good shrink, of which there aren't that many.

Crew 912 of K-56 (42-65363), "City of Akron" aka "Lady Jane". They are, standing left to right: SGT Clifford Ray, Jr. (TG), SSGT Kenneth Struble (CFC), MSGT Donald Person (FE), SGT Robert Rupprecht (RG), SGT George Stevenson (RO), SGT Edward Byrne, Jr. (LG) Kneeling left to right: 2LT Alden Stradling (P), 1LT Donald Nurnberg (B), CAP Robert Strong (A/C), 2LT Charles Gilbert (N), 2LT David Gross (Rad Ob). Multiple Air Medals. Crew flew an astounding 30 missions.

Polly

I just recently learned of your mother's death and of your dad's a year earlier. I am sorry. They were a big part of my growing up.

To Friends and Family of Dr. Ruth Gross:

After many years and thousands of miles

Best from the 330th Bombardment Group.

Thankful for his work and stories when I was younger.
Rev. Kent A. Meyer, Ph.D.
Eitzen, MN

Joyce(Reinitz) and Bob Gettleman were deeply saddened to learn of David's death.

I have wonderful memories of growing up with David and Ruth as astrong presence in my life. David always had a gentle manner and wonderful sense of humor.
My deepest condolences to Ruth, Debbie,Polly and Tom.
Joyce

Dave was much more than an advisor... he was a great friend. He didn't have to care-counseling was his job-but he chose to, and his interest in my success was evident. His counsel was invaluable through the rigors of early adulthood, and the lessons remain invaluable. We bonded through baseball and I called him "The Coach," which somehow made the experience more meaningful for both of us. I fondly remember his gravelly voice, cutting wit, and the wisdom of his words. We worked together...