David BROLIN

A year has passed and no words can say how sad and empty we feel today. The angels came for you David, much sooner than planned and we know you are watching over us all. We will cherish the moments and rimes that we shared with you A thousand words or tears won't bring you back. You are an angel in heaven now and we know when it's our time, we will all be together. We will smile and remember how lucky we were to be a part of your life. You are dearly missed and we love you David. Be at peace. Merle, Val and our family.

Maxine, John. Son David established quite a reputation for himself. You must feel so proud of his many accomplishments. Sorry, so sorry. L. Brown, formerly of Chilliwack

John, Maxine and Family - our profound sadness on the unfortunate death of David. He will be missed and our thoughts are with you.

Energy cannot be created or destroyed. The tremendous energy that he possessed has transformed and he will be with all of us.

Our Best Regards and Love to everyone.

Dick, Zozenka, David, Shelley, Kris and all of our families.

Dear John, Maxine and Family. We were so sorry to hear about David's fatal accident. Fred & I have fond memories of our families enjoying water skiing at Samish Lake. It was so nice having you as neighbours. We can't say enough to ease the pain of the loss of a son, but please know that we are thinking of you and offer our sincerest condolences. Sandra & Fred Hubbick (Georgia & Owen)

Deepest sympathy to maxine and John for your tragic loss of David ,a talented ,couragesh pilot ,a great indevidual. you will remember him with much love and pride we are sure, Allan@Brenda Dann.Surrey,BC

John/Maxine:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. I can not imagine the pain your going through with the passing of David. Be strong we are all with you.

As the sun sets and the pipes are silenced on this day as we lay you to rest, know that your brothers and sisters in law enforcement will continue to fight the good fight in your memory. Soar with the angels C/M David Brolin, may you rest in peace.

Dear Brolin Family,

My deepest sympathies to the family; sending lots of love to Kirsten, Connor, and Kennedy! I use to teach and babysit for the family in Whistler and have great memories of Dave. Big hugs to Connor and Kennedy! [email protected]

Louisa Calamini

Our deepest condolences to all the Brolin family at this difficult time. We will miss watching Dave's spectacular skiing at Green Lake. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tony and Carlan Gallello

As a neighbor, we want you to know that we grieve with those who grieve and weep with those who weep. feel free to come over for a "hug" and "talk" and always, your children are welcome with open arms from a "Gramps & Grams" that live next door. Menno & Eva Boldt

We are deeply saddened by your loss. We will always have fond memories of fun times with you and your family at green lake. Rest in peace.

Dave,Your friends in the aviation community of Burkeville on Sea Island have expresssed to me their sincere and heartfelt loss in your tragic and untimely departure.I wish to offer condolences to my neighbour Shirley, her daughter Kirsten and grandchildren as well as the Brolin family. It was at a happier time at one of Shirley and Karl's garden parties that I first met you and your lovely family.Your dad John and I talked of Christina Lake summers and mutual friends from Canadian Airlines. Shortly afterwards, one night I was mistified as to why our back bedroom was illuminated with the room light switched off. I pulled back the drapes and noticed that night had turned to day, between my house and Shirley's place....I could hear a faint buzz above me and smiled to myself...Ahhh there is Dave,up above, almost silent, saluting his mother-in- law with the EC120 "Night-Sun" million candlepower light, on his way back from one of those missions that the ATC man mentioned in an earlier post. On another occaision while I was at Pitt Meadows airport with my Cessna 172 and a friend having lunch, you levitated in with an RCMP ship...grabbed a sandwich and was airborne again before our order came...we had a brief chat....you always looked smart, and businesslike, in your RCMP flight suit. Likewise at the CBAA gatherings after work at YVR, I frequently saw you as we checked out the latest Business jets, and caught up on the latest aviation happenings over dinner and a beer.I recall you said you would like to fly my Cessna, so I said I would drop off the keys and you said..."wait a minute I need a check out"...I regret we will never get to do that. I also have a yearning to learn how to fly a helicopter and saught your mentorship.
Dave, as we say goodby, I want your family and friends to know that your fellow aviators, co-workers and AMEs will be honouring you by standing for a one minute silence at the commencement of our Pacific AME Assn AGM at BCIT on Friday 27th January. With the greatest respect. Peter Sleeman Retrd A.C. pilot/AME and neighbour.Richmond B.C.

John and Maxine,
We cannot begin to imagine your sorrow with the loss of a child. Our prayers are with you, and may fond memories help provide some comfort at this difficult time.
Ron and Faye Askin

Dave, I've waited this long to post something - anything. I can't find words that could ever justly describe everything that is in my heart. You never really knew how important you were. You plucked me out of my small town and moved me to "the big city". I will always be grateful for that! I have so many good memories and so much sadness. You will be missed forever.

Such a tragic loss for our family. I don't know of another family that has such a tight group of cousins. We are all like brothers and sisters. David‘s passing has left an eternal void in our circle.

It didn't matter where I was or who I was with—when the RCMP chopper flew over (that is very often in Surrey) I would always point to the sky and say “That's my Cousin”. If there was nobody around, I would wave my arms frantically in the air. He saw me a couple of times.

I am so proud of what he did in his life. We should all wish to have accomplished as much. He was an all-around great guy, friend and Dad that will be sorely missed by us all.

Cousin Jeff

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Brolin family for their loss. We were fortunate to be blessed by David's friendship and will hold tight our memories from the past forever.

Words are not sufficient to express the sadness and loss we feel after hearing about the passing of our good friend.
Growing up in Cloverdale I was lucky to be friends with Dave and part of a tight knit group of guys that shared so many great laughs and experiences....These are memories I will always cherish and feel privileged to have shared part of my life with such a remarkable guy.
Dave all your friends were so proud of you, your family and your massive accomplishments.
Mr and Mrs Brolin, Greg,
Kirsten and kids... Our deepest condolences go out to you. We will keep you in our prayers.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dear Brolin Family,

My family is so sorry for your loss - please accept our deepest sympathies. I feel so fortunate to have grown up across the street from your family. You were like a second family to me; all the times we spent together still feel like yesterday. We are holding you all close in our thoughts and prayers.

Karl, Yuko and Avril Klann

Our Hearts are with you John, Max and family.
Love and Hugs from Bill, Mary, Bob, Neil and Scott

David Brolin, we will miss you in the air. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless. Kim Seale..... traffic reporter.

Kirsten
We are so sorry for your loss.Dave was areally good guy.Our deepest condolances to you and your family.
Rick,Sandra,Blake& Lucas Bradburn

My deepest sympathies to the Brolin family. I have fond memories of living in Cloverdale and growing up with the tight knit group of friends and fellow students that shared the youthful experiences that defined us. Like so many others, I feel a sense of emptiness and profound loss at Dave's passing. A link in the chain that bound us all together, even through the passing of years, is missing, but will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace my friend.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

A few days have passed but it does not lessen the grief - I think it will be a long time before it does.
I was fortunate to spend a few years with David and I am remembering his smirk, that twinkle in his eye & side glances but most of all living life's entertainments to the fullest. The Fantastic memories remain as they always will.
To John, Maxine, Greg, Lisa, I love you & my heart goes out to you; my parents express their heartfelt condolences.
Kirsten, Connor & Kennedy my prayers are with you.
As someone else mentioned...ride those clouds David...barefoot style.

My deepest condolences to the Brolin family. David was a wonderful guy who touched the lives of many people. I have been reading all the articles and postings written by those that knew him best. He leaves a legacy to be very proud of. Rest in Peace David

It is hard to finds words meaningful enough to express our sincere condolences for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Cheers Dave! You will be missed.

I had the pleasure of getting the chance to know Dave, Kirsten,connor and kennedy through my work. What an AMAZING family. If you needed to look and find a set of parents who LOVE their kids......Kirsten and Dave are it. My deepest sympathies and thoughts to all of you at this trying time. You are in our hearts.

John, Maxine, and family... my deepest condolences on your loss.

With heavy hearts we send our deepest condolences. So unexpected and sudden...no time on earth is long enough to share with those we love or to prepare our hearts for good-bye. Have comfort in the memories and the love,always the love.

Kirsten, Connor, Kennedy, John, Maxine, Greg, Lisa and extended family...you have been in my thoughts and prayers. In this difficult time I hope that you will find strength, peace and support in each other. Having known David for about 20 years I feel saddened that I really didn't get to know him that well…and it is only now that I am hearing/reading about all of his accomplishments and many of the wonderful and generous things that he has done. Rest in peace David, you will be missed.
Love Catherine, Sean, Madelaine and Jevin Lofvendahl

It was a privilege to grow up in Cloverdale with great families like the Brolins. Learning about Dave's flying career was an incredible glimpse into a life so very well lived, full of courage, adventure and love. Thank you for giving so much to others, Dave.

Just left with a profound sense of loss...kind of a heaviness. Regrets for lost opportunities of connection.
This wasn't supposed to happen...even as the years widen between times of re-connection those times always had a quality and a depth to them. Life and family commitments come to play but future plans always included more re-connection times.
This wasn't supposed to happen.
Dave, I appreciated your friendship, your self-confidence, your leadership, and your person. I was always proud of who you became.
John, Maxine, Greg, Kirsten, Connor & Kennedy; I am so very sorry for you all to have to experience the loss of Dave. He touched a lot of people. He was a good and honest man. That is a reflection from where he comes.

I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the Brolin family, friends and colleagues.

I have fond memories of Dave beginning in Cloverdale, where his zest for life and compassion towards others was evident at an early age.

Over the years, our paths have crossed and it was always a pleasure to catch up and hear about family/work and all else that hit the radar. Dave knew that I was very proud of his vast professional accomplishments to enhance global safety and security. However, Dave always remained humble and praised others!. Dave defined class. Please RIP.

John and Maxine, you raised a wonderful son whose legacy will live on in the many hearts he has touched.

Dear Kirsten,

I am so sorry for your loss. It seems like yesterday that I walked into the Mallard lounge at the Chateau and saw you and David at the bar enjoying a few drinks.

A few weeks later, David had succeeded with the ultimate favor and he made arrangements for the RCMP helicopter to visit the BC firefighter's Burn Camp for young burn survivors. I cannot describe the amazing impact that visit had on the campers. That helicopter visit easily trumped the visit from a player from the Vancouver Canucks.

On behalf of those Burn Campers, Thank you David Brolin.
David Dales
(Former BC Professional Firefighters' Burn Fund Executive Director)

Thinking of you and your family every day...My husband and I had the opportunity to work with Dave at TLH Heliskiing on numerous occasions. I have never met his family yet, but he raved about you! Wishing healing for Kirsten and her babies...

~Lauren and Gordie Carr

Still feels impossible that this is real and happened to one of the best families I've ever known. I grew up across the street from the Brolins and have many great memories including David teaching me to barefoot waterski. This tragedy will will forever leave a hole that will never be filled in the Brolin family and I am deeply saddened for them.

I still remember being amazed by your bare-foot water skiing stories when we were both at Helijet. It is very unfair how life plays out sometimes and your leaving us now is one of those times. Hopefully the angels will allow you to still play bare-foot across the clouds! You will be missed by all who knew you.

Peter Malim
Helijet

With heavy hearts we send our deepest sympathies to Maxine & John, Greg & family and Kirsten & family on the untimely death of your beloved David.
We will always cherish our fun times spent together at Christina Lake. Memories of Dave include him water skiing on his bare feet, and a few wipeouts as well. But being the good sport he was, he just did it again until he had mastered it.
Everything Dave did, he did with love and passion, like his job of heli piloting.
We are so saddened by Dave's sudden passing. May your knowledge that we care, help ease your pain and bring you some comfort at this most difficult time

All of us at YVR are shocked and saddened by the news of Dave's death last Tuesday. While I never actually met him, we spent countless hours working the night skies together during his patrols around town, keeping us safe. He was a good guy, and a good pilot - my condolences to his family, friends, and co-workers of RCMP Air Division - YVR.

Dear Kirsten, Connor, Kennedy, John and Maxine and family.

We learned to know Dave as a good friend of our son Allan during their school years when we lived in Clayton Hill. He impressed us as a young person with his determination and his mature character even as a teenager. Allan's three brothers, Dag, Erik and Paul, also have good memories of Dave. Later on we were able to see Dave and Kirsten in Whistler, and could witness the growth of their young family.

We are profoundly sorry to hear of Dave's passing, and extend our most deepfelt condolences to you all. We believe Dave came from a good strong family background, and trust this will help in getting you all through such a difficult time. Our thoughts are with you all at this time.

With love and concern

Ruth and Bjorn Meyer, Coldstream (near Vernon), B.C.

The entire GREENE FAMILY would like to express our most heart felt sympathies and condolences to John,Maxine,Greg and Daves family.We are at loss for words to express how we feel on learning of daves passing.Every one of us new Dave or his parents personally.I look back over the years with great memories.The many ice hockey,street hockey games in the cul de sac,weekends at your cabin and teenage shananigans

I would like to extend my sincere condolences to the Brolin family. I grew up with Dave in Cloverdale and have fond memories of those times. I was very saddened by the news and my thoughts are with the family at this very difficult time.

David was a wonderful man/son/husband/brother and friend. There is a hole in the world and our hearts ache with his passing. Deepest condolences to our dear friends John and Maxine, to Kirsten, Connor, Kennedy, Greg and Lisa. Be strong and remember all of the good things that were David. Tim and Maureen Wasilieff (Langley BC)

Heartfelt Condolences to the Brolin Family. David lead a life to be proud of; May there be comfort in knowing that someone so special will never be forgotten. My thoughts are with all who knew and loved him.

David,

You will be missed ... you loved well and therefore, you were well loved. You were my big cousin - the same big cousin that I "almost" beat at Donkey Kong when you lived with us in the summer of 1984 - the same big cousin that tried to teach me to barefoot waterski off the boom of the boat ... how hopeless was I at that? The same big cousin who joined my friends and I on a stagette in Whistler (an all GIRL stagette) where we couldn't get rid of you ALL NIGHT! The same big cousin who had a heart of gold and though you weren't perfect, my memories of you are. I feel fortunate to have known you and thank-you for being such a great "big cuz".

Words cannot express the sadness and grief I feel for the loss of David. My heart aches for John, Max, Greg and family. I have so many fond memories of Dave throughout our childhood and teenage years, especially the Mexico vacation. He was a son, brother, husband, father and friend to be proud of and I feel privileged to have shared in a small part of that. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

We would like you to know that we care much more than we could ever find words to tell you...Our condolences to the Brolin Family...Roger,Elsie,Terry and Tim Gagner, Surrey,British Columbia

I worked with Dave at Helijet for the few years he was there in the 90's. He was always a pleasure to be around with a contagious smile and genuine love of his job. My deepest heartfelt condolences to all.

My deepest condolences to all of Dave's family and friends. Rest in peace my friend.

I am so sorry for your loss. A part of David will always be within the hearts of all he touched. My deepest heartfelt condolences to all.

My deepest sympathies and thoughts are with you in this most difficult time.

A friend since Grade 6 at Cloverdale Elementary. My heartfelt sympathies go out to his family during this tragic time. He will always be remembered with great memories and fondness <3

I have many fond memories of babysitting David. I also enjoyed watching him play hockey for many years with my brother Rob. My heart goes out to John, Maxine, Greg, and David's family during this difficult time.

We are deeply saddened to hear of your great loss. We never had the opportunity to meet David, but know that he must have been very special. Thinking of you with our sincerest sympathies and friendship. May the love of friends and family be a source of comfort to you all.
George & Joanne Brodie - Edmonton AB

I had the privilege of being Connor's Soccer Coach when we lived in South Surrey. Dave was such a humble guy. It was only when I decided to join the Canadian Army as a Chaplain did Dave open up to me about his Army Service. He was a man that did not promote himself before others - a true hero. He and Kirsten were the kind of parents a coached loved - they were easy going and gracious. I salute you Dave - and may God's peace be upon your family. Kevin Olive (Captain) Chaplain to the 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. Shilo, MB

Dave, Thanks for the "not your average" heli-tour of Whistler some years back, and fear not, Kirsten will overcome all obstacles and raise your children right.
RIP

A true friend since grade 4 at Cloverdale Elemetry.We grew up together not knowing what the future had in store for us.
In your passing,my heart is broken thinking of all the fun we shared on our journey to adulthood.
My thoughts and prayers go out to his entire family.The ones I have yet to meet and the ones who helped make me who I am today.
They say "it takes a village to raise a child".John,Mrs.Brolin & Greg,from the bottom of my heart I thank you for being a part of my village.

GODSPEED MY FRIEND!!!

We are deeply saddened to hear of your tragic loss of dear David. We think of you often with joy filled memories of our families sharing summers together at Christina lake. You all have beautiful energy and big hearts. Sending you prayers for love and peace today and always.

To Kirsten and family. John and Maxine, and Greg.
I have great memories of knowing Dave through my brother Richard. Snow skiing and water skiing were highlights, as well as seeing him at the family home growing up. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Peter Gray

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Condolences from Glenn, Jerilyn, Kyle and Brad Crawford

You will always be a big part of our family memories. You were a great nephew and we'll miss your smiling face and your wonderful sense of humour. Love you always. Uncle Bob & Auntie Dea

May peace be with you David, and also find its way to those whom loved you and are left behind. A beautiful man was lost. Lisa Bayer.