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for David Li
Betsy Kwon
April 13, 2025
We think of David often and always remember his wisdom and advice. David will never be forgotten.
Suzanne Couhie
April 17, 2024
David maybe gone but he is not forgotten
Suzanne Couhie
April 13, 2023
Martine,
16 years have passed since David join the heavenly garden of souls.
My husband Michael, joined him on September 19, 2021. Now both can kick and punch together!!
I feel your loss and even though we have been apart all these years, I will always remember your love for David. May peace surround you and know that David meant the world to us as well!
Suzanne Couhie, Weare, NH
Michelle Barrette
June 19, 2007
I worked closely with David when he was President of the Georgetown Club of Boston, and I was the Club's Event's Chair. He was a dedicated leader, a hard worker, a true professional and a class act. He made our volunteer work both rewarding and fun. What a shock to learn of his death. David and his family are in my thoughts and prayers.
David Gillies
April 27, 2007
I was a client of David's. My relationship with David was defined mostly by his representation of our firm in a very complex environmental matter. I'm glad he was on my side. Not only was he supremely skilled and competent, but showed tremendous judgment and grace in handling a variety of people in what is a difficult and sensitive situation. His family should be proud. He was a good man. I will miss him.
Peter Foley
April 23, 2007
I just learned from my old friend and fellow Georgetown Alumni Club officer, Mark Quinn that David has passed away. Mark had recruited me, and David succeeded me as Club President. It was a privilege to know and to work with David. Words cannot express how grateful I am that we were friends. May he rest in peace and may his family know that he touched many lives. AMDG.
Peter Foley
Shansi and Ekta
April 23, 2007
my friend Ekta and I go trick or treating in your neighborhood every year for halloween and each year we see your smiling face eagerly handing out candy. We never knew you but we know that you must have been a great guy since your sons, who are in our grade, Chris and Alex are great. even though we didnt know you that well, we know that you were a very inspiring man you will live in our hearts forever
Elena Taxiarchis
April 23, 2007
David, I'm still in shock that you are no longer with us. You were truly a wonderful and kind person. You only had great things to say about people. Martine and the boys are in my daily prayers.
Susie Drake
April 22, 2007
Martine, I worked for David for two years at PB&L as his legal assistant. He was an awesome guy and a credit to the legal profession. My sympathies to you and your sons. May the peace of God and our Lord Jesus Christ be in your hearts during this time in your lives.
Robert Muggia
April 22, 2007
David connected so fast to people on and off the dojo floor. I am an MD, went to Duke and grew up in New Mexico so the conncetions to David were many. I will miss him greatly.
Grace Rogers
April 21, 2007
While at PB&L, David was a joy to be around. His sense of humor and gentle kindness were just two of his many wonderful attributes. He truly was a gentle man. May the love of your famiy and friends together with your memories of David comfort you .
Kathy McCarthy
April 21, 2007
My condolences to Master Li's wife, children and family. I am a Kwon's TKD student also and was very shocked to learn of Master Li's sudden death at such a young age. May strength be yours during this difficulty time, may the pain of your grief lessen with time and may the memories you have of David never fade. With sympathy, Kathy McCarthy
Duncan Abodeely
April 20, 2007
David was one of my very favorite people, and I owed him a debt I could never repay for all his kindness and encouragement over the last year I've known him.Without David there's no way I'd be where I am today, and it pains me more than I can say that he's gone. My sincere condolences.
Anne Cantú
April 20, 2007
My dear colleague Martine,
My heart goes out to you and your boys. You are in my prayers.
Fondly,
Anne
Jeanne Aresco
April 20, 2007
I'm so very shocked and saddened to hear about this tragic loss, and I want to express my condolences to David's loved ones. I worked for David 12 years ago at PB&L and my lasting memories of David (aside from the fact that he was an incredibly hard worker) are of the stories he would share about his children and wife, as well as the advice he gave me on raising children, as I was just beginning my own family at that time. I know that David will be remembered fondly by so many of his friends and colleagues.
Betsy Kwon
April 20, 2007
Dearest David, As I sit here in my office waiting for my daily dose of wisdom and sarcasm, I feel an incredible loss. You were a brother to me, and I am forever thankful for our truly special relationship. You will always be with us, and we will always be there for Martine, Greg, Alex & Chris.
Dana Wolfe
April 20, 2007
It is with shock and immense sadness that I heard of David's death. For the 10 years I knew him and had done business with him while I was associated with The Grossman Companies, Inc. he brought complete professionalism, integrity and honesty to his work. He made the impossible jargon and nuances of the environmental legal practice easy to understand. It was a true joy to work with him. I will never forget the day he proudly showed off his mid-life crisis - the mini coop! This is a huge loss for all.
My condolences to the the Li and PBL families.
Alistair Macdonald
April 20, 2007
I knew David on a professional basis, but I will remember him for two personal conversations we had. The first was when I told him about my upcoming marriage and he spent the next half hour describing how much he loved his wife, Martine, and how happy his marriage made him. The second was when I told him that my wife and I were expecting a child and described the joy his children brought him. As I’m sure they know, David’s love for his family was deep and genuine. He will be missed.
Jane Hale and Bill Bicknell
April 20, 2007
Dear Martine,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. David sounds like an extraordinary man who will be deeply missed by many people. Please call on us if we can be of help to you and your family.
With sympathy,
Reggie Achilles
April 19, 2007
The sad news remains heart-wrenching. My deepest sympathies go out to David's family, friends and colleagues through this tragic time. Over the past 11 years, I came to appreciate David as more than just an accomplished attorney whose passion guided him to many successes, but as a friend who loved to break away from the business talk to share stories about our families, his Mini-Coop and the progress of our aching backs. He never missed a chance to brag about his boys and how proud he and his wife were of them – his valuable insight as a father will always say with me. David, my friend, I will miss your guidance and camaraderie.
Howard Stempler
April 19, 2007
A great shock and devastating loss of a fantastic human being. David was truly one of the "good guys" in this world. Full of life and an inspiration to all. My heart goes out to David's family.
SALVATORE J. FAZIO
April 19, 2007
TO MARTINE AND FAMILY
I ALSO STUDIED UNDER MASTER KWON,YOUR HUSBAND AND FATHER WAS A MAN DEFINETLY DEDICATED TO PURPOSE. A MAN OF HONOR,INTEGRETY,LOVE OF WIFE AND FAMILY,MARTIAL ARTS AND LOVE OF COUNTRY.
GOD MUST HAVE A HIGHER PURPOSE FOR HIM ,HAVING TAKEN HIM SO YOUNG.HE WILL ALWAYS HAVE A PLACE IN MY HEART
SINCERELY SAL FAZIO {THE FATHER}
Eva Chase
April 19, 2007
We are very saddened by the news of David's passing; it is shocking and a terrible loss. My family sends its thoughts and prayers to the Li family and also to the Tae Kwon Do family. David was truly an inspiration, He loved his martial arts and his family May peace be with you.
John Hout
April 19, 2007
David I knew you to short of a time from Mass BJJ, you were a joy to see on Saturday mornings including our last one together. I thank your for you friendship and your mentoring I will miss you deeply. I hope you knew how many lives you have touched and I look forward to the day we can spar again.
John Hout
Mass BJJ
Doug Sparks
April 19, 2007
David, thanks so much for all the laughter and happiness you brought to the academy over the years. You will be missed, my friend.
Brian Newkirk
April 19, 2007
David was a good friend and mentor. It was David's encouragement that gave me the strength to teach boxing. He was someone we could all turn to for advice or for a smile. I will miss him dearly. I send my deepest condolences to his loving family and friends.
Robert McDonald
April 19, 2007
My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family of David during this tragic time. I will always cherish my memories of David as a kind and wonderful person. I enjoyed my association with him at PB&L
Heidi, Michael & Christina Marino
April 19, 2007
David Li was not only a fine and greatly respected Master and true gentleman, but a man who always displayed only the highest level of integrity. He taught us sparring with passion, led by example, and positively impacted so many, and for so many years.
David Li was accomplished in every area of his life. We are better because of him. That one person could touch so many lives in his 'too short' life, one can only imagine how much nicer this world will be if we continue to follow his example. May his memory be eternal. With love, respect and deepest sympathy, to Mrs Li, Gregory, Christopher, Alex and the Li family.
Michelle Johnson
April 19, 2007
Martine-May the love of friends and
family carry you through your grief.
Nous tous le manguerons, le reste dans la paix David.
Rosanna Sattler
April 19, 2007
I worked closely with David for 14 years. We co-chaired our law firm's environmental department, and supported each other in every way. Clients adored David. He was conscientious and strong, yet humane. He was part of the fabric of the law firm. David had a wonderful sense of humor and extraordinary insight and clarity of thought. It is not often one has a real close friend at work. We all miss him very much.
Bruce Rogers
April 19, 2007
My deepest sympathies, particularly to Martine, Greg, Chris & Alex and to Clair and Anne Ling.
I will truly miss one of my best and oldest friends...his intelligence, wit, sense of humor, and dedication to his family...and will always fondly remember the great times we had together.
May David rest in peace...and may his family and friends take solace in having been blessed by his presence in our lives.
Christina Felice
April 19, 2007
My heart is saddened by your lost. I was so looking forward to seeing you again while visiting Master Kwon's. My fondest memories of my Masters test was testing with you. You will be truly be missed.
Cathy Savoie
April 19, 2007
I am deeply sadened by the loss of a brilliant colleague and a warm and witty friend. David was an optimist whose positive outlook brightened each day. He will be sadly missed.
Ben Clark
April 19, 2007
David was one of my favorite instructors and a great friend. It will be very difficult to attend sparring sessions without him. I will miss him deeply.
James Mandrell
April 19, 2007
My deepest condolences to Martine and her family in this time of loss. I hope that you will soon find peace and comfort in the fond memories that you all have of David.
Michael & Suzanne Couhie
April 19, 2007
David,
You left us too soon but God knew that your work here was complete. You inspired us, led us and helped us achieve what many felt we ourselves couldn't do. Thank you for your leadership, friendship and kindness. We will miss you.
We know that you'll be watching over Martine and your sons.
God Bless all of you.
With our heartfelt sympathy.
Karis North
April 19, 2007
David - I am stunned and saddened, and I can't believe we'll never get together for dim sum again. My deepest sympathies to Martine and the boys, the rest of your family, and your friends and co-workers. It is a tragic and unfair loss.
David Woronov
April 19, 2007
I consider David a friend as well as a colleague and partner. I will miss him and his knowledge, humor, friendship and enthusiasm. I feel very fortunate to have known him, worked with him and felt his energy and his spirit.
My sympathies go to his family and to his other friends, for this extraordinary loss.
Sincerely,
David Woronov
Beverly Cook
April 19, 2007
It was a pleasure and honor to have known David during the six years I worked with him at PBL.
Beverly A. Cook
Assistant to Lauren Jennings, Esq.
Mark Worthington, LSP
April 19, 2007
I am so sad that I'll never get another chance to talk and laugh with David again, or to share another meal with him. He was a vibrant man, full of life energy, and I am proud to have known him as a friend and colleague. We lost a good man far too early in his life. My most sincere sympathies to his family, of whom he spoke often and dearly.
Joyanne Wise
April 19, 2007
David, I'll always remember your down-to-earth nature and sense of humor. I know you'll be watching over your wonderful family to guide and protect them. So sorry you had to leave them so soon. Joy
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