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Barry
February 27, 2023
To the family of Phil David I want to say thank you and share my story with you. I am now 74 years old but 58 years ago when I was just 16 Phil helped change my life. We were a poor family and I would spend my summer vacation days at lifeguard station 2 in Santa Monica...as we used to say in those days "the beach is free"..where I first met Phil. I used to body surf in those days and one day Phil said to me why don´t you use swim fins to which I had to sadly reply I couldn´t afford them. The next week when I was at his station he had me come up into the tower and said to me I have a pair of Churchill swim fins for you. I had never had anything like that happen to me in my life. That act of kindness has stayed with me all these years and has enabled me to pay it forward.
The reason I am writing this now is that I just connected with an old volleyball player friend that I haven´t seen in 40 years and as we were reminiscing Phil came to mind so I googled his name and saw of his passing and felt I should write this to any family and friends who might appreciate to know what a difference he made in someone´s life
Erik Campbell
December 7, 2017
Phil was such a good friend to me, and a veritable father to me in Indonesia. I will never forget Phil.
Jeff Richardson
June 29, 2012
I am deeply saddened to hear of Phil's departure. The world feels a bit lonelier knowing that Phil's charisma is no longer with us. I truly miss Phil and think of him regularly. He is one of those rare individuals, the luckier of us meet a few times in our lifetime, whose friendship stays with you. Be strong Jennie and know we are thinking of you too.
Alison Hartman
June 25, 2012
I was so sorry to hear about Phil's passing. I remember the feeling of security when he was in charge of the aircraft, the many laughs we shared, and the pressure cooker fried chicken! My sincere condolences to Jennie and the family. He was a great guy. Alison Hartman
Rhonda and Scott Baker
June 22, 2012
Jennie, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. I wish words could comfort as well as big hug.
June 21, 2012
Jennie and Jannene, we're so sorry to hear about Phil. We have great memories of him at Tembagapura...
Pam Baker and Ron Black
Betty Visocan
June 21, 2012
I remember Phil as being one of the softest-hearted people I knew. Of course, he was tough too. He was certainly the guy I wanted on my side when things got difficult. But he was generous and kind, and privately a soft-touch. Our world is poorer without him. Jennie, our prayers go out to you and Phil's family. Call on us when you need us. It is a little hard to reach you by phone. Many of your friends from "Irian Jaya" days are passing along condolences through us. I will forward them by email. We love you.
Lee Hatfield Jr
June 21, 2012
My Condolences to all who knew Philip
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73 K2HAT
June 20, 2012
Dear Jennie,
You have our deepest condolences on the passing of our friend and your dear husband Phil. God Bless you.
All our love,
Frank and Denny Allen
June 20, 2012
Jennie and family , so sorry for your loss.. Michael and I will be praying for you! Hugs Love ya Gloria and Michael Hebert
Steve and Leslie Drake
June 20, 2012
Jennie - So very sorry to hear this news. It's been such a long time, but we will always remember Philip's zest for life. We wish you well . . .
MEITA BRATAWIJAYA
June 20, 2012
DEAREST JENNIE, OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCE TO YOU , KAMI SELEUARGA SANGAT SEDIH MENDENGAR BERITA THAT PAK PHIL PASSED AWAY, OUR THOUGHT AND PRAYS ARE FOR YOU , REGARDS, MEITA, BRATA AND ANTO
Jannene David
June 20, 2012
Since I can't make it back from Doha, Qatar, I will be remembering my father on the day of his memorial by going out on a friend's boat.
Jannene David
June 20, 2012
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