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Frank Penacho
June 4, 2021
I served with Dave at PhuCat Air Base in Vietnam 1970-71. Last time I saw him was in the 1980's. We connected Vietnam because we were both air traffic controllers and from Mass. I just decided to look him up and was saddened to hear he passed away. I didn't know he worked for the VA. I also worked for the VA and retired after 32 years in 2012. How ironic. He was a great guy during our tour in Vietnam. I was at Phu Cat before him and when I left Phu Cat on March 3,1971 I was sitting in a C130 on my way to Cam Ranh Bay to ship home. We had just taken off when one of the crew started looking at name tags. He stopped and said someone wants to talk to you. I went up to the pilot and he handed me his headset. It was Dave and the other controllers saying goodby and wishing me well. I have never forgotten that.
I haven't talked or seen him in years but as long as I am alive I will never forget him. We had lots of great times at Phu Cat. Miss you bud.
Karen Landman
June 1, 2017
I knew David at Brookline High School - we had reconnected only recently when he found me on FB. He was one of the really good guys. I will forever remember his smile. May his memory be a blessing to all who are suffering his loss.
Karan Beaudin
May 31, 2017
May you Rest in Peace David, after a lifetime of hard work and dedication to the VA, the Veterans and fellow employees. It was a pleasure working with you over the years. You will be missed and remembered by all. May God Bless your wife and children. Karan
SUE MCALLISTER
May 30, 2017
Rest in peace David.Was nice working with you at the VA.
Amanda Griffin
May 30, 2017
Rest in Peace my friend. Your commitment to the mission of caring for Veterans will never be forgotten. You will be missed.
James Moore
May 29, 2017
Its funny when I think of David I have a lot of memories that come to mind can't really pick one. He was great to work with and always good for a laugh. I will miss seeing him at work and just talking with him when on break. I am sorry for the lose to his family my thoughts and prayers go out to them.
Susan Colton
May 28, 2017
To Linda, Josh, Matthew and Tia,
I am so saddened by the loss of David. Chuck loved him very much and now they are together, God Bless their souls. Thinking of all of you with all my heart and prayers. Love you, Sue
Dawn Orlando
May 27, 2017
Peace to him now and peace to his loved ones.
Diana Powers
May 27, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss, my heartfelt condolences to David's family. I worked with David at Manchester VA Medical Center, he will be missed.
Nick R
May 27, 2017
Rest in peace Dr. Foo you were a great man.
Robyn Larsen
May 27, 2017
I first met David in high school in Brookline 1965. We lost touch along the way, but after many years thanks to an old aquaintance and social media were able to reconnect. It was like time had never passed.
I will miss you my old friend. Rest with the angels
Linda Colton
May 26, 2017
Linda Colton
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Linda Colton
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Linda Colton
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Linda Colton
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John Morin
May 26, 2017
I wanted to know if this is the David Colton who grew up on Winthrop Rd. If so , we were childhood friends. I remember his love if Tennis at Dean Rd Park. He also came with me and my family to Montreal for a few days in the 60's. My sympathies to his family.
May 26, 2017
Rest in peace David. You were a great friend when we were kids growing up in Brookline. I will always have fond memories.
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