David Leroy This

My childhood and my life would not have been the same without David. We met in the 5th grade and remained close friends through high school. We had a lot of fun! He was the best of friends. We didn't have any of the same classes, but we always found each other during and after school. He was the friend I just liked to be around, and usually it was just the two of us. He had a great sense of humor and put up with my idiosyncrasies. I try to think of what we talked about and I have to say...

When you lose someone special it's as if the music of life is still playing, but this grand orchestra you've heard all your life is now missing an instrument. Your aware of the missing notes of the musician that sat right beside you. At first you fear you can't bear to continue to play. Then you have an overwhelming fear that you will forget the music of your friends notes.

None of this will happen!
You can never forget one who has touched your life.
Over the years -...

Dear, Jim, Wanda, James & Kelly,

My prayers are with the This Family. I was deeply saddened when I found out about David. I met David in the 8th grade at OPJHS. We were in the same art class. Our friendship grew since that time. He got me my first job at Red Lobster as a bus-boy. David would always drive me to the beach in his gold bug and we would just surf as long as we could. We were on the same wrestling team together in 10th grade. I saw David again at the Courthouse...

Oh, that boy of yours...with the shock of wild blonde hair and the michevious smile. We met when we shared the worst job ever as fifteen year olds, slinging seafood for that place on 17. I read of his passing in the paper shortly after it happened and I felt like someone sucked the air right out of me. Just didn't seem right or even possible. I thought back to all the shared moments- how he'd give me rides home our sophomore year almost every day because he felt sorry for me...that gold...

I am saddened to hear of David's death. I have not seen him in years, but thought the world of him. I would tag along to the beach with him (in the gold bug). I still have the photos from "Class Night" (9th grade version of prom) which we attended together. He kept me laughing the whole time. His brother was our driver.

My thoughts and prayers are with David's family during this difficult time.

As I read this guest book, I've noticed so many of Dave's friends will always remember his smile that seemed to always be on his face, his dry and funny wit, and how he always cared about you know matter who you were. When we were in high school, Dave would always invite me to come and watch his band play. I was honored by his offers and went to see him play whenever I could. He always seemed glad to see me and all the friends I used to bring with me. Dave will always be a part of me as he is...

Eric and I were sad to hear of David's passing. We both went to Jr. & Sr. high with him. My biggest memory of David is his slightly messed up hair, his VW Bug, and his big smile. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

May your love be with me always, and peace be within your soul forever. May you soar like the little bird that sang as it flew over your grave. I hear your song, Dave. You are never forgotten dear, your smile is with me forever. Shall I weep, I shall just remember your beautful smile. I Love you always, Dave.

Please visit David's Website at www.mem.com