David-Williams-Obituary

David Williams

New York, New York

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Engineer With a Funny Side

David Williams, 34, was an engineer at the World Trade Center, and after a dozen years there he knew the stairwells and elevator shafts like the back of his hand. He was also a stand-up comedian whose stage name was Dogface and who found joy in making total strangers laugh. Facing the audience in a club, he would ask, "Where are the real people?" His favorite refrain was, "Real people do real things."

Six feet tall with a smooth shaved head, he found a certain balance between the job he did all day and the shows he got to put on at night, said his longtime friend, Dwayne Davis. He was a devoted father to his children, Lashonna, 14, and Bishme, 9. Lashonna called him her best friend and her fashion designer. He was engaged to their mother, Debra Johnson, who said his two careers were helping him toward his goal of buying a house. Away from the limelight, his smiles were genuine. "He was the happiest that I had ever seen him," Mr. Davis said.

On Sept. 11 he escorted a group of real people, all frightened office workers, from the flaming towers to safety two blocks away. Then he ran back, to help bring out more.

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Hi Daddy, I miss you. I try to find words that can express the emotions I feel but there are no words. I think about you every day and I will forever cherish the time we spent together. My heart is still broken after all these years but I survive off the memories. I love you soooo much and I will spend everyday I have making you proud. The tears will never stop, my heart will never heal but my love is forever daddy. Please don´t ever forget that. I love you.

Can’t believe it’s been 22 years. This world is changing so much, but I love you and miss you Bishme. Continue to rest with every brother and sister we lost that day on 9/11God Bless all your love ones-especially your children.
Your Sister Friend Celeste

Wassup Bishme! I'm sitting here at work randomly thinking about you. I just asked my moms.. damn what is my cousin's fathers name that passed away 9/11 and how come it took me so long to personally write to you. I am so sorry for being caught into my own problems that it took me years to even write to you and pay my respects. But God knows I've never forgot that day or you. I haven't talked to Day-Day & Shonna in years and it hurts. David Williams... the few memories i have of you are nothing...

Hi Bishme, This is cousin Jamel, you are so missed. You were such a good person and a amazing father. I hope one day I can be as great as a father that you were. I remember you taking me, Shonna & Day-Day to skate key, I looked up to you so much. I love you cuz. Thank you for everything

I took this picture today while paying my respects and I couldn´t get your name out of mind so I did a little research. What an amazing person you were so unselfishly going back in and helping others. I hope your family sees this lovely photo.

Miss & love you forever

When I saw this reminder in my email, I kept bypassing it, but it kept popping up. My mind questioned David Williams? Then I clicked on the link and saw my beautiful friend Bishme's smiling face. Thank you for the reminder. I think of you from time to time, because I no longer think about what happened to you and how you left us. I know God has taken another of His Angels-you have served your purpose here-in heroic ways and I am blessed to have had the experience of your great love and...

Man..its amazing how every year on June 4th, Im made to recognize what day it is! Like just now, my attention was drawn to the date and all I could do is smile and say Happy Birthday Sir. For years I always wondered how your children were doing and your fiancé! I pray your family smiles today with sweet memories of you! After all these years, I just came across the few articles saying that you made it out but went back in to save more! Man....Its unfortunate but a blessing to know you cared...

It only took 18 years for me to finally write something on your wall. You are a special person and I pray for you and your family often.