David A. Shevin

Heard some Phil Ochs today and missed you.

Dear David, Rest in Peace. Sri

How random is it that I just learned ov you passing almost a decade later. I was just sharing with a family member the highlights of my college experience. You were the first to cross my mind. Thank you for always encouraging and inspiring me to think creatively. My son (now 15 years old) appreciate your words of wisdom! You will always be remembered!

David will forever be missed by fellow humanity focused colleagues at CSU. His kindness to all suffering people from the world and the courage he gave through his soft but deeply empathetic advice was comforting and unique. He will be in touch with us out there!

Dr. Shevin,
I will remember you for as long as I have memory. I will tell your jokes as if they were mine. I will live my life full so, when I see you again, we will have something to talk about. When I need to, I will mourn your spiritual transition. But as long as my right hand writes, I will celebrate your life.

Shevin Family,
Great men come from great people, great families attract great friends, and great friends attract the same. Thank you, from the most sincere...

Dr. Shevin you will be greatly missed. Thank you for being a great inspiration and such a vibrant energy. You truly made the honors program and Central State a better place. Gone too soon. God Bless you and your family.

-Central State Honors Grad '07

David's is a devastating loss.

Our point of connection was the ACLU, but my memory of him is richer than just that we shared a commitment to civil liberties. I knew him well enough to be moved, always, by his smile, his wit, his grace, his love of language, his playful charm, and most of all his friendship. He was passionate in his intellectual and moral integrity, and he demonstrated daily the marvelous ability to find joy and wonder even in the quotidian.

I shall...

I was shocked and grieved to hear of David's passing. He had a sweet, committed spirit, and it was an honor to work with him on the Heartlands publications and to simply enjoy his company. What a great loss to Ohio's creative and educational communities! He sure made the world a much better place. To David's family, colleages, and friends I extend my very deepest sympathy. ~ Lin

More than most, David walked the rich walk of diversity. It wasn't abstract to him, but instead was to be embraced.

David, in word and in deed, represented the very best of us. He was fearlessly committed to the full measure of justice.

We are much the poorer by his passing -- and we are much the richer for his exemplary service.

Scott Greenwood, fellow ACLU of Ohio board member