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David Searls True

Santa Cruz, California

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David Searls True died of cancer on June 16, 2010 after several months in Hospice care.

Born in Dorset, Vermont on May 19, 1945, to Phoebe and John True, David was the second of their five children. He was raised in Rye, NY. In 1963 at the age of 18, he came to San Francisco and...

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From an old friend from Rye, New York. Bless you David. Jim McCullough

Always amazed who Creator decides to take. David taught me so many things. I have received numerous certificates but his tie dyed certificate for Harm Reduction is still my personal favorite.

You will be missed my friend, until we meet again.

Adrian Veliz
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I will miss David.

A true activist and mentor at heart, David taught me all that I know now from my working with him in the 90's at MCAP! I am so sad that we had not crossed paths again! I'll always remember his big smile and heart! My heart is heavy but I know he is still doing what he does where ever he is!

MAY THE LOVE YOUR LOVED ONE GAVE SO FREELY CONTINUE TO MULTIPLY WITHIN THE WORLD ........

Wow, the fabric of life sure just changed for a lot of people. I worked with David some years back when we were both affiliated with SCAP. He always said exactly what he thought, and I admired him for that. His humor, his love for his son and family, his dedication; all purely and truly David. I will miss him.

David's work with others was selfless.
David took the high road in this life coming from a place of love and inspired many. Happy Trails David!

My heart is breaking. I worked with David in the 90's at MCAP. Believe me, he taught this Piedmont girl a lot as we pounded the pavement in East Salinas with every risk reduction trick he had in his bag. At one point, I even had the opportunity to be David's "supervisor." With a twinkle in his eye, he would nod "yes" and then do whatever he wanted anyway. Classic David True. I learned so much from this giant of a man. He changed my life. I know I should be grateful for the life he lived, but...

A true friend and mentor for many of our at-risk youth, the void created by David's leaving will be felt by many. He will be missed by all who knew him.