David Leo Holmes

Hello - I just learned of David's passing. I knew "Boot" when he and I went to school together at Vincennes University. We all looked up to him and had a great deal of respect for him. He also was a stabilizing factor on a campus of "kids". He belong to Sigma Pi and was a brother to my fiance'. I read his obit and am so glad he had such an outstanding life. My deepest sympathy to you all. Please know David will be remembered fondly.
Regards, Marti Gunder Guthrie

I was saddened to recently learn about the passing of Dave. Heaven receives one "squared away" straight forward, honorable and trustworthy person. He had a great smile and it was always great being with him.

Dave and I published a paper on his "recreational" love - skydiving ("Physiological Characteristics of Elite Sport Parachutists"). It was my great pleasure to work with him on this project. He was a true professional and wonderful colleague.

I first met Dave at the...

Sir, just googled your name in hopes of catching up on some old times during Desert Storm. Not what I was hoping for, I will never forget you, you trained me well. Except for that Copenhagen, still cannot rid myself of that habit. Until we meet again heaven is a little safer now, Semper Fi, Greg Sexton Sgt. Sexton.

Still remember the old days God bless them and keep jumping.

Dr. Holmes was an inspiration to all of his UNLV colleagues and friends. I am proud to have worked with him!

Barb, there are always people a person never forgets. Boot was one of them. He was a natural leader that I had the pleasure knowing as a fraternity brother and friend at Indiana State University. I was amazed but not really surprised when I read his obituary listing his lifelong accomplishments. I do remember when you entered his life. Talk about a "tough guy" who was completely in love. Barb I think I can speak for all of the Sigma Pi's who knew David...he was extremely well respected...

Dave, I have the utmost respect for you and we will all truly miss you. You are an exceptional man and leader and those that you influenced will be positively affected forever. I am sure that God needed someone to help him square away heaven so he called you.

God bless you sir.

jeff johnson

Gunner Holmes was a leader and mentor to me while I was with him in 2-23. I will never forget the time I spent with him and trying not to get in his way as a young LCpl. He knew how to motivate Marines and with the knowledge he shared, I had a very productive time as a Marine.

Thank you Gunner for the memories and see you in Heaven. Semper Fidelis and Rest in Peace.

SSgt Christopher Gonzales, USMC (Ret)