DAVID A. OLSEN

I HAVE WRITTEN MY BEST WORDS TO A BOWDOIN CLASSMATE. AS A CLASSMATE AND FRIEND OF DAVID'S HIS PASSING COMES AT A TIME WHEN WE NEED TO FOLLOW HIS EXAMPLE AND DEFINE THE 'COMMON GOOD'. I LAST SPOKE WITH DAVID AT THE 50TH CLASS REUNION AT BOWDOIN COLLEGE, THIS PAST JUNE. THE MINOR OBSERVATION FROM MY TRAINED MEDICAL EYE FOCUSED ON A SLIGHT PALENESS, ONLY. WE MUST STOP AND CONSIDER HOW THIS PERSON CONDUCTED HIMSELF AT A TIME WHEN HE WAS PLANNING FOR HIS PLACE IN GOD'S SPIRITUAL KINGDOM. ...

Bobbie,

I have some very fond memories of working with David while I was at J&H.
He was always very interested in how things were progressing in the Portland ME office and particularily enjoyed being at BIW because we had to travel through Brunswick. He leaves a tremendous legacy and I truly hope you and your family can find solace in that fact.

Best personal regards,
Ken Davidson

Bobbie, to you and your family please know that you all and David are in my prayers, may his soul rest in peace
Don Matthews

I am so very truly sorry to learn about David's passing. Though I haven't seen him in many years, I have numerous found memories of him and his family through my longtime friendship with his daughter, Amy Hess. Despite his countless achievements and tireless philanthropic efforts, David always had a kind word for me whenever we met, as well as an open door. I am really very honored to have known him, more than I can express, and I know that his passing will leave a terrible void in the hearts...