David Hinman

Hard to believe it's been 10 years! It doesn't feel like it could be. Cathy was just thinking of David. And I do when I see Old English Sheep dogs, hear certain songs, random times. Today is Father's Day, so thinking of his kids and family. Best to all...

I still miss my "big brother" from back in the 1960's when he lived with us. He was so influential, a source of many memories for me and my siblings.

Thank you to all who wrote in this Guest Book since David's death on June 21, 2010. His children (Thatcher, Gwen and Peter) and I (married to David for 32 years and friend and co-parent after our divorce) have been moved by your memories and care. I believe this Guest Book will go off-line on 7/24/11. Once again, thank you so much to all.
Debby Hinman, Acworth, NH

Dave was a wonderful friend and taught us soccer and hockey while he was working at the Hindman Settlement School in Kentucky. I have thought of him over the years and remember his kindness and gentleness. He had a very positive influence on all the children he came in contact with. I was so sad to read of his passing. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to his family. May this good man rest in peace.

Dave was a wonderful friend and taught us soccer and hockey while he was working at the Hindman Settlement School in Kentucky. I have thought of him over the years and remember his kindness and gentleness. He had a very positive influence on all the children he came in contact with. I was so sad to read of his passing. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to his family. May this good man rest in peace.

We miss you, Dave, and especially the annual updates on your two wonderful children. How proud you were of them! I think you even loved them more than your sheep! Yes. You did.

I'm starting to feel guilty that we never got around to serving you lobster at lunch time (per your suggestion) during those numerous days of shearing here at Mirage Alpacas. You were always happy with peanutbutter, declining a sandwich made of anything else.

To Earlah Swift and me, you were...

I am sure my brother, David, is with loving friends and sheep now. I also trust he knows how much he was, and is, admired and loved by all his family. Thank yu all for the kind words and wonderful memories.
Jane Hinman Ramsay

David will be sorely missed. Last night I sat talking about shearing and we were laughing about David and his stories--but also deeply thankful that he was such a good shearer. He embraced a way of life and was very truthful to it. He was an anachronism to our time--one I deeply respected. We will really miss him and send our condolences to all of his family.

deepest and heartfelt thoughts and memories of David, on this, his birthday weekend- and deepest condolences to all who knew, cared for and loved him.