David K. Leff

My time with David was measured, as with most of those for whose paths crossed his, in minutes when I had hoped for hours. Impossible to miss the flame of his desire to excavate to always to the deeper truth. A kind and gentle man whose presence alone provoked my best. To the degree that my picturing him now in my memory touches his spirit I have begun this day being blessed. Gregg Grinspan

To all of David's loved ones, I went to high school with David; our 50th reunion will be next weekend. The event's web page has a memorial section, and that's how i learned of David's passing last year. I was so saddened. We were in many classes together, and I have particularly good memories of English class with Ms. Lasky, exploring areas of literature that opened our minds to what might be beyond Fairfield. We shared a strange sense of humor, and there were many laughs. I read an...

Oh no - I just watched Windows of the Wild n PBS wherein an episode had David traveling on the Merrimack River (NH) with the host. Wanted to know more about this incredible author, educator, environmentalist.. My heart is broken as I am sure his family member´s hearts are.. Such a loss to the world.

Mary and Ariel I want to send my condolences. I was never so shocked as when I waited til I finished everything else in my email to read the last "Silent Neighbor" . I so enjoyed those little reads and will miss them. He had such an engaging way with people. just wanted you to know I'm praying for you. Celia Ann Roberts