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Mitchell W. Dale, a resident of Arlington, Virginia, died August 24, 2014, after a lengthy fight with heart disease. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on May 19, 1949, to Francis and Kathleen Dale, Mitchell was an accomplished member of the Washington, DC, legal community. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from Duke University in 1971, and subsequently obtained both a JD and LL.M. degree from the Georgetown University Law Center. He practiced law with various firms in the Washington area, and served with the federal government as a Senior Trial Attorney in the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, and as Legal Adviser in the Office of General Counsel, and subsequently as Counsel to the Chairman, at the U.S. International Trade Commission. Mitchell's interests included amateur theater, coaching youth soccer teams, political campaign volunteer work, and international travel. Mitchell is survived by his cherished wife, Melissa Martin, Arlington, VA; his beloved daughter Madeleine C. Dale, Washington, DC; his beloved son Taylor S. Dale, Arlington, VA; devoted stepsons Shawn M. Martin and Justin B. Martin, Arlington, VA; mother, Kathleen Dale Foreman, Naples, FL; and sister Kathleen Dale McNair, Winnetka, IL; as well as 9 beloved nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father Francis L. Dale, his sister Holly Dale Howard, and his brother Myron L. Dale. Services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, September 12, 2014, at the Hyde Park Community Methodist Church in Cincinnati, Ohio, followed by his inurnment at the Spring Grove Cemetery. Contributions in memory of Mitchell may be made to the Virginia Hospital Center, Volunteer & Auxiliary Services, 1701 N. George Mason Drive, Arlington, VA 22205-3698.
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Richard Rossier
August 23, 2022
Mitch was one of a kind. A brilliant and kind person and a guy with a super sense of humor. I got to know Mitch and his brother Myron through the Georgetown Gilbert and Sullivan Society. He was a wonderful and good friend over many, many years. He spoke at the 40th Reunion and gave an emotional, thoughtful and moving speech. I was up in Martha's Vineyard and told the FB audience what a wonderful time I was having. Mitch commented, "I'll be right there. Can't wait to join you!" He always made those around him smile and those around him better for having known Mitchel Dale. I misss him terribley. Godspeed, my friend!
Isatu Hyde
November 12, 2014
Madeleine and Taylor my sincere condolences. May his soul rest in perfect peace.
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Larry & Lillian Hughes
September 21, 2014
Anyone who attended the services in Cincinnati could not escape the obvious. Mitch was beloved by many and enjoyed extraordinary support from his family and friends. He earned that with unfailing graciousness and loyalty. Those of us blessed by his friendship over the years will miss him very much.
Sherry Boudreau
September 16, 2014
You are all in my prayers. Melissa, may the light of heaven shine upon you and give you His strength. The shortest and most powerful verse of scripture in times like these is Jesus wept. love you
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Richard Weis
September 12, 2014
I remember Mitch from classes together years ago at Walnut Hills High School. His death is a loss. You have my deepest sympathies.
Harry Watkins
September 6, 2014
Mitch was a great lawyer and a wonderful man.
Aunt Maxine and Uncle Harry Watkins
Carol Williams
September 3, 2014
My sincerest sympathies to Melissa,family and friends. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. May God be with you in this time of sorrow and always.
Helen
September 3, 2014
Praying for all of you at this time, Melissa. May Mitch rest in peace.
Carlton Wilson
September 3, 2014
I am praying for you and all the family. Mitch was a wonderful person with a great smile, may he rest in peace.
September 3, 2014
Heart felt condolences to Melissa and her entire family. My prayers are with you.
Rhonda Yarborough
Becky Belcher
September 3, 2014
Melissa, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kristena Hardbower
September 3, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you Melissa and the entire family at this time.
Francine Simonsen
September 3, 2014
My sincerest sympathies to Melissa and all of Mitch's family. My thoughts are with you.
Rosalie Riley
September 3, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with Melissa and his loving family.
Rick Givens
September 3, 2014
My sincerest condolences go to Melissa and her entire family. May Mitch rest in peace.
Sherry Hardwick Thomas
September 2, 2014
I have fond memories of sharing life at WHHS with Mitch and Myron. I saw them at our 40th class reunion. Mitch was sitting with Myron. When I approached them, Mitch jumped up and greeted me and Myron welcomed me with kindness and dignity. I remember both as being consummate gentlemen, thoughtful, bright, and brimming with life. I extend my sympathy to Mitch's loved ones, especially his mother, wife, sister, children, and step-children. May you be consoled by the goodness which permeated Mitch's life and made this world a more civil community.
Kristen Strasemeier
September 2, 2014
Thoughts and prayers are with Melissa and his entire family. May he rest in peace.
Richard Rossier
September 2, 2014
Mitch was a wonderful person and a great friend. He had a wonderful spirit and his light shined bright. He will be so very very missed by all those who were fortunate enough to have known him.
August 31, 2014
Such a loss for Melissa, Madeleine, Taylor, Shawn & Justin. As Mitch like to say, their love and support kept him going months past his "expiration date!"
RIP Mitchell W. Dale
Deneal Schilmeister
August 31, 2014
Very sorry to hear about Mitch. He & Myron helped me feel like a person when I got to WHHS as a seventh grader, and at the time I think they were juniors, and could easily have ignored this Effie. They were generous with their time and important in my come uppance from an insular homebody to a member of the student body.
This is one of those thoughts that should have been said to them, but somehow never was.
My heartfelt condolences to his family, special thoughts to their mother.
lori
August 30, 2014
My sincere condolences to the family. May you find comfort by drawing close to God during this difficult time. James 4 : 8
Ellen Maxwell
August 30, 2014
Much too soon. My condolences and prayers to Mitch's wife and children, his sister and mother. Rest in peace Mitch
August 30, 2014
May family and friends keep the fond memories and good times close in their hearts and mind. God loves you and want you to draw close to Him at this difficult time. He will give you support and strength to endure.
August 29, 2014
I will never forget Mitch and his willingness to accept me as the "new" kid when I was just 12. He, Myron and I raced together and I am sad that they are both gone. Wonderful friend, terrific father, so proud of his children. May your memory be a blessing to your family.
August 29, 2014
I will dearly miss my friend of over 50 years. Mitch's humor and candor on life will never be matched.
Denny Kato
Susan Macintyre/Cantey
August 29, 2014
I will always remember Mitchell as "the quiet" one. Rest in peace classmate. You ran the good race.
Bari Biern
August 29, 2014
Too soon, friend, both you and Myron were taken much too soon. My heartfelt condolences go to your dear family. We'll miss you, Mitch. Rest in peace, but remember, you still owe me a game of Diplomacy.
Phil Trounstine
August 29, 2014
Mitch was a terrific guy with a wonderful sense of humor and a sharp mind. Those of us who grew up with him thought the world of him (as we did of Myron).
August 29, 2014
May you be encouraged by God's promise of eternal life.
John Small
August 29, 2014
Will miss Mitch, his love of family, his sharp mind, his vibrant personality, and his great sense of humor. He was the whole package. My sincere condolences to his beautiful wife, Melissa, his two wonderful (adult) children, his entire family and his wide group of friends. Peace.
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