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David M. Goldman
1966 - 2023
David M. Goldman
1966 - 2023
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David Goldman Obituary
David Mitchell Goldman, 56, of Lake Charles passed away Friday, January 06, 2023 unexpectedly in his home.
Mr. Goldman was born in Staten Island, NY and lived most of his life in New York. He was graduate of White Plains High School in New York where he enjoyed Cross Country Track and singing in the choir and was awarded his Eagle Scout Rank at a Court of Honor Ceremony. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in Sociology at University of Georgia. Following graduation, he obtained his commerical pilot license and began his career as a pilot with Continental Express. Mr. Goldman carried passengers safely to their destinations for over twenty-five years, primarily with Express Jet and in 2021 accepted an offer with CommutAir as Senior Manager of Flight Standards. He loved “all things planes,” spending most of his downtime watching airplane videos. His greatest accomplishment was being a father. His greatest joy was hanging out and spending time with his children. He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Mr. Goldman was an admirable man of family and friends. He will be most remembered for his ability to always remember at least one thing about everyone he met. He often remembered their hobbies, their kids’ hobbies, colleges, special interest and recognized the best characteristic of others.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Tina Sue Donaldson – Goldman of Lake Charles; mother, Frances Lazarus Goldman of Bonita Springs, FL; three sons, Samuel Caleb Goldman, Matthew Ben Goldman and Jonathan Lior Goldman, all of Lake Charles; one daughter of heart, Abiah Renee Donaldson of Lake Charles. He also leaves his sister and brother-in law of Ossining, NY, and his very best friend, Richard Schimmel and wife Angela of The Woodlands, TX.
He was preceded in death by his father, Allan Stephen Goldman.
Graveside services will be at 1:00 PM Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Hebrew Rest of Graceland Cemetery, 2023 Broad Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601. Rabbi Peratz Kazen will officiate.
Donations in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org/en/affiliates/louisiana. Memorial donations in honor of his father may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org/louisiana.
104 Entries
Tina Donaldson-Goldman
February 18, 2025
I can't believe that it's been over two years and our 6th anniversary is coming up.
I miss every part of what made you you.
Tina Donaldson Goldman
June 30, 2024
My Love,
I miss you so very much. Life still feels like a waking nightmare. I wish you were here. I miss holding your hand, rubbing the back of your neck as we drove somewhere.
TINA DONALDSON GOLDMAN
January 6, 2024
One year ago. How long ago that seems and how short.
I miss you every day.
You were/are my other half and one day, my love, we'll be reunited.
TINA DONALDSON GOLDMAN
August 13, 2023
Every day that goes by I miss you more and more. The world is horrible without you in it.
I love you, my love. Now and for forever.
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TINA DONALDSON GOLDMAN
July 6, 2023
It's been 6 months since I last got to kiss your handsome face and wake up beside you.
The pain of losing you is unbearable and impossible to measure. I miss you every day and I wonder how I'm supposed to live without my other half, my best friend, the First Mate to my Pirate Queen?
I adore you, my love. I keep your memory alive by talking with the pilots that fly in.
I love and miss you.
TINA DONALDSON GOLDMAN
June 18, 2023
Happy Father's Day, My Love.
You are missed and loved every day.
♥
TINA DONALDSON GOLDMAN
June 2, 2023
My Love,
It's been almost 5 months since you left us. I still expect to see you sitting on the sofa in your spot.
Everyone at work still feels the loss of not having you there.
I miss you every single day and I look forward to the day we see each other again.
TINA DONALDSON GOLDMAN
May 4, 2023
My love, I hope you enjoyed yesterday. I think that you would have been a tad uncomfortable having the spotlight on you, but been proud of being that respected.
I continue to love and miss you every day. You will always be my person. ♥
TINA DONALDSON GOLDMAN
April 27, 2023
TINA DONALDSON GOLDMAN
April 27, 2023
TINA DONALDSON GOLDMAN
April 27, 2023
My Love,
I miss you. There are days, so many days, where I expect you to be sitting there, just waiting for me to be home.
It still feels wrong that you aren't here.
I miss joking with you, I miss you calling me 'Dork', I miss your hatred of the grocery store, I miss your obsession with H.R. Put stuff, I miss everything that is you.
Janet Borders
April 11, 2023
Loved Flying with David he was one wonderful pilot. God bless his family and Thank you for always having an awesome personality. Rip fly high
TINA DONALDSON GOLDMAN
April 11, 2023
Happy Birthday, My Love.
You are loved and missed every day.
I wake up and live only because that's what you would want me to do, but I won't be complete until I'm with you again.
I love you.
Tess Usher
April 8, 2023
Soar with the angels, Dave. You will be greatly missed.
FA Randle
April 3, 2023
So sorry to read about this. He was such a pleasure to fly with.
TINA DONALDSON GOLDMAN
March 30, 2023
12 weeks.
I still can't believe you're gone. I come home from work and still expect you to be there.
My life is nothing more than the wait to join you.
I miss your smile and your laugh. I miss your goofy dances and how you laughed like Horshack if something truly cracked you up. I miss you making your bedtime concoctions and the way you misloaded the dishwasher. I miss your tweaks and oggs. I miss our fights over food (just that one time I was mad at you). I tried to turn on your CPAP machine the other day because I missed the noise and cried, so I even miss that.
I miss you. I miss being able to hold you and kiss you.
♥
TINA DONALDSON GOLDMAN
March 2, 2023
Happy Anniversary, My Love.
I miss and love you so much. I wake up in the morning and it feels like you've left me all over again.
I put one foot in front of the other because that's what you would want me to do, but some days I don't feel I can.
Thank you for loving me every day and continuing to love me from beyond.
I'll forever be your wife and your Queen. ♥
Andrew Scharnhorst
February 24, 2023
I didn't know Dave well, but he married one of my dearest friends (so clearly he had good taste) and he treated Abiah like she was his own daughter. They adored him, and he, them.
TINA DONALDSON GOLDMAN
February 24, 2023
My love, it's been 7 weeks and my heart continues to break every day. I miss the days where we laughed at stupid things and planned our days together.
I'll never be whole again - not until we're able to be together again.
I miss and love you so much. Thank you for your unconditional love, thank you for continuing to give me the strength I need to get out of bed each day, and thank you for being my rock.
I love you. ♥
Diane Sullivan
February 21, 2023
I am so sad to hear that we have lost one of the good guys! David was an exceptional man! I will miss you my friend!
Beverly Bucsanyi
February 20, 2023
I knew David for 10+ years. He was an extraordinary friend. His best attributes were his ability to listen with compassion and his advice was the best! He was a devoted friend and will be greatly missed! My condolences go out to his wife, Tina, and his children Sam, Jonathan, Matthew, and Abby. Rest in peace, my dear friend.
TINA DONALDSON GOLDMAN
February 8, 2023
My Love,
It's been...
One month since I've felt your arms around me.
One month since I kissed you.
One month since I've looked into your beautiful eyes and touched your handsome face.
I love you just as much today as I did one month ago - maybe even more.
Tina Donaldson-Goldman
January 28, 2023
Tina Donaldson-Goldman
January 28, 2023
Tina Donaldson-Goldman
January 28, 2023
It's been three weeks and I wake up and pray every day that this nightmare will end and, when I get out of bed, you'll be sitting in the living room drinking your coffee. I don't know how I'm supposed to live our future and our dreams by myself.
There will never be a reason that'll be good enough for taking you from us.
I miss you more today than yesterday and less than I will tomorrow.
I love you, Dork. ♥
Derrice Fuller
January 21, 2023
I truly enjoyed having Dave as a friend and coworker his gentle leadership ways were the gold standard for pilots. You will be missed FA Derrice Fuller.
Kelly Vera
January 20, 2023
He had the biggest heart always kind to others. He always took care of his crew he will truly be missed.
Karyn Coleman
January 20, 2023
So sorry to hear about this loss, I enjoyed flying with him and now he’s flying with the angels
Willie Grier
January 20, 2023
David welcomed me with open arms at ExpressJet. I am so saddened to learn of his passing. God Bless.
Renee Trujillo
January 17, 2023
I Flew many trips with Dave on the 120 and than the RJ. He was a friend to everyone! This is truly sad!
Jessica Laforce
January 17, 2023
Your great laugh, and wonderful spirit will be surely missed. My sincere condolences to his family.
Charles Wheeler
January 17, 2023
Dave was truly one of the nicest people you could ever meet. I enjoyed my conversations with him, and looked forward to him visiting my office or just passing him in the airport. Even in tougher times for him personally, he was able to smile and focus on his work and his children. Truly a great man, taken way too soon. Rest in peace my friend.
Gary Miller
January 16, 2023
Dave was a great person, true professional, and wonderful to work with. We connected immediately on a work and personal level. I admired his ability, motivation, dedication and the warmth of his personality. He will be greatly missed, and my deepest condolences go out to his family.
Jennifer Kelly
January 14, 2023
Dave always made everyone in the room feel like they were important to him. I’ve never met a more kind and sincere gentleman. It was an honor to know and fly with such a great guy! He will be missed. Coex/Expressjet coworker
Gloria Simpson
January 13, 2023
So sorry for your loss
Mike Hays
January 12, 2023
Our prayers are with his family. Such a great guy that was taken too soon!
Wayne Lilly
January 12, 2023
David brightened any room, including a crew room! There was always positivity in the air around him. You left the world better than you found it.
Al Berti
January 12, 2023
While I never flew Dave, we became close during our time together in the Commutair training center. He was a student in the first class I taught as a ground instructor, and it seemed like he was better suited to being the instructor, rather than student. Dave encouraged me and made me laugh a great deal, through that class, and each time we sat at lunch together in over the last year and a half. His sense of humor and contagious smile always led the way with Dave, but a deep base of knowledge and experience were there behind the big kid we all saw. I miss you my friend, and wish you unrestricted climbs and tailwinds. Godspeed.
American Association
January 12, 2023
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Bryan Omohundro
January 12, 2023
I always enjoyed the working with David at ExpressJet. He always remembered the last thing I told him about my children. He was always full of great advice and a willingness to mentor me.
Bridget Smith
January 12, 2023
I am so very sorry to learn of Dave’s passing. He will be greatly missed.
Nancy Lazarus
January 12, 2023
David was a dear nephew and cousin of our three boys and their grandchildren. He always remembered birthdays and anniversaries. He was a dear friend to Nancy Lazarus and David Goldman. We will miss him so much.
Tristesse Casimier
January 11, 2023
It was always a pleasure to fly with you.
David Fitzgerald
January 11, 2023
The following is an update I provided to our Flight Operations Management team at CommuteAir on January 7, 2023. I provided a similar update to our Instructor and Line Check Pilot teams on Monday, January 9, 2022.
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There is no easy way to say this, so I’ll come right out with it. With very deep and profound sadness, I must inform you that Captain David Goldman passed away at his home in Lake Charles, Louisiana either yesterday evening or early this morning.
Since Lance received word through a friend who was close with Dave’s family, we have been working nonstop to support his wife and stepdaughter, who were traveling internationally and had to immediately return to Houston. They are currently enroute to Lake Charles, his entire family will need our support in the coming days as they work to process their loss.
I would ask you all at this point to respect the family’s privacy and keep this to yourself until further notice. The Company intends to focus on supporting his family to the greatest extent possible, and to put out notification to the rest of the CommuteAir family once the time is right. I felt it was important to notify all of you that were closest to him in advance of the company-wide communication.
On a professional level, this is a very significant loss for our department, for CommuteAir, and for the aviation community at large. I truly cherished my interactions with David; he always finished our conversations by saying “we have your back”, which was very meaningful and deeply appreciated.
On a personal level, I will indicate that he and I communicated frequently as of late about the loss of parents; his father passed away in November due to health challenges like those my mother faced before her death. It is the personal interactions that I will miss the most.
It is now time for us to “have his back” by caring for his family as much as possible and continuing his legacy in our department. We WILL redouble our efforts to build the strongest training and standardization departments in the industry, knowing that he is watching over us and cheering each success knowing that he helped create the platform.
A loss of this magnitude will reverberate throughout the training center, and throughout our Company. Please be prepared to recognize stress within our instructor and line check pilot groups, who he was closest to through his work in the training and standards departments, and through his “Flight Standards Friday Chat” sessions that he led each week to improve communication and standardization. Please also be prepared to recognize the impact this loss may have on you individually, both as a co-worker and a friend.
I’ve been struggling for words for much of the day. David will be deeply missed. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. It is our job to make sure each and every initiative that he was involved in is carried out and executed with the highest standards of safety, regulatory compliance and standards at the forefront
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David. We have your back.
Craig Sodolak
January 11, 2023
Always had a smile on his face.
Tandy Middleton
January 11, 2023
Dave and I flew together many times at ExpressJet. He was a great friend and pilot. We worked together again at CommutAir and I was so happy to work with him again. He always talked about his boys and how much he loved them and the things they were doing in school. Included in that later were stories about his step daughter as well. He was a very proud father. He had a passion for aviation but his true passion was his family. I hope you are all surrounded by love and the knowledge of knowing what a remarkable impact he had on this world can bring you some peace. My deepest most sincere condolences. May his memory be a blessing.
Ashlar D’Souza
January 11, 2023
Thank you David for your kind words and giving me the confidence when I applied to be a Captain. You will never be forgotten. Condolences to the family.
Don Martel
January 11, 2023
Dave was a great guy to work and hang with. Dedicated to his profession without being out of reach to anyone with a question or issue. Truly a pleasure to converse with Dave. His sharp wit and zest for life were a balm after a long day. Blue skies, Dave.
Marlena Wade
January 11, 2023
David was always so kind and we always had a great time together whenever we flew or if we had some sit time and get some food together to just talk about life. He always made me smile and laugh. Definitely one of a kind. He was so happy for me when he found out I was going to Southwest Airlines. We worked together at Continental/ Express Jet Airlines. Will greatly miss him.
Larry Largent
January 11, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. Dave was always an awesome friend!
Kevin O'Brien
January 11, 2023
David had a good soul. Few people are so honestly concerned about other people. He will be missed.
Missie Hebert
January 11, 2023
I did not ever have the pleasure of meeting Mr. Goldman but I do know his children. I know that he was the positive influence that has shaped their lives, and molded them into the young men they are today. I know that there will be a forever void in their lives because of his absence. The boys are special to me and my family and will be in our prayers.
John Senecal
January 11, 2023
Tailwinds as you fly west. You will be missed always.
Richard Schumann
January 11, 2023
Dave and I would talk often when we would come through the Continental Express/ExpressJet crew rooms. Many a fine conversation. I am going to miss my friend.
Allow me to leave you with "High Flight" by Pilot Officer John Gillespie Magee, Jr., RCAF, 1941
Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
of sun-split clouds, – and done a hundred things
You have not dreamed of – wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence. Hov’ring there,
I’ve chased the shouting wind along, and flung
My eager craft through footless halls of air . . .
Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue
I’ve topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace
Where never lark nor even eagle flew –
And, while with silent lifting mind I’ve trod
The high untrespassed sanctity of space,
Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.
Troy Butler
January 11, 2023
I worked with David at ExpressJet Airlines. He was a great pilot, and an even greater man. He will be missed.
Travis Cowan
January 11, 2023
I truly enjoyed the conversations that I had with Dave during our time at ExpressJet. His happy smiling personality always brightened people’s days. May you continue to brighten peoples day through the wonderful memories that so many have of this incredible man!
Stephanie Gillis
January 11, 2023
To Fran and family we are all here for you. We love you. From the dames.
Olman “Joe” Molina
January 11, 2023
You will be missed Cpt Goldman.
Blessings to your love ones!
Janel Valdez
January 11, 2023
I’m so terribly sorry to learn about the passing of Dave. We flew together many times. I took this picture at the end of June 2020 in Pensacola ~ close to XJT closing their doors. Dave was always genuine, kind, friendly, positive and helpful. He will be missed by so many. My thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Nate Stephens
January 11, 2023
I remember talking with Dave in the IAH crew room at Continental Express/ Express Jet. Always smiling and always had time to talk. May find memories of Dave sustain you in this time of grief.
Stephen Johnson
January 11, 2023
To fly without the need of wings. That is more than a dream.
Andre Slay
January 11, 2023
This is a tough one for me. I posted recently that Dave saw things in me that i didnt see in myself. Im currently going to Line Check Airman training because of him. It was always a pleasure talking to him. I was pushing back from Colorado Springs when i received the email. I could not hold back tears. Thank you Dave for your kind words. I appreciate you. Thanks for being kind and a professional.
Rorry James Pennington
January 10, 2023
Dave was one of the most humble and professional pilots I have ever known. The times we spent flying together were nothing short of pure joy. Blue Skies and Favorable Tailwinds.
Tammie Donaldson
January 10, 2023
My deepest sympathy goes to all of Dave's loved ones. I want to thank Dave for being such a loving, caring husband to my sister Tina Goldman and an amazing dad to my niece Abiah Donaldson. Thank you so much for showing my sister what true unconditional love is. Your presence will be missed by all your legacy will carry on. Until her final flight please continue watching out for my sister and niece. May you rest peacefully and thank you so much you are loved respected and missed by so many ❤
David Dornacker
January 10, 2023
Thank you for the professional and kind instruction. You always had a smile on your face. May your final flight West be blue skies and smooth air. Frequency change approved my friend.
Linda Lanier Twyman
January 10, 2023
Dave and I flew together at Continental Express/ExpressJet Airlines. He was one of my favorite pilots to fly with. Everytime he would see me he would start singing " Oooh-klahoma..".. because we flew there a lot and I sang that song everytime we landed. He always had a smile on his face. He was the BEST pilot. Miss him! I am praying for his family and friends.
Jay Cowieson
January 10, 2023
My deepest condolences for your loss. Dave was one of a kind and an absolute pleasure to fly with. He never stopped laughing and always has a smile on his face. He will be truly missed. Tailwinds my friend.
Andrew Strojny
January 10, 2023
David was such a kind and caring person. We conversed quite often and he loved talking about family and upcoming plans. He was always interested in what someone had to say and our conversions would be very rich. To family, I'm very sorry for your loss. He was such a joy. David, blessed tailwinds to you. You will not be forgotten.
Peggy Iliff
January 10, 2023
Deepest condolences.
Christy Carey
January 10, 2023
You are a good person, a great friend and colleague. Your friendly demeanor was always contagious. I loved hearing stories about his kids, and how they’d wrestle sometimes and play. What great family memories. My condolences to the family. You will be missed at work.
Roger Papp
January 10, 2023
My goodness Dave, I will always remember the laughs, warm Cokes, a donut with a bite out of it, the laughs... Did I say the laughs? Sir, you have been, and will be included in many of my stories (being re-lived) for years to come. May your flight west be smooth! "Frequency change approved..." God Bless you Dave. R
Pamela Pellegrino
January 10, 2023
My Dear Sweet Friend,
I’ll never forget the first time I met you and flew with you. Who knew how much that moment would impact the rest of my life. I will forever cherish the short stories you wrote for me and all the chats and prayers we had about life events throughout the years. You were an amazing man and touched many lives. And that is how we will all remember you. I hope your final flight West took you to a secluded beach where your fruity drink awaits you. Rest in peace my dear sweet friend.
Mary Ellen & Peter OCarroll
January 10, 2023
Sam, Matthew and Johnny
We are truly sorry to hear of your wonderful father’s passing. He was truly proud of each of you boys. He was such a loving father and wonderful role model. Keep him close in mind and heart. You guys carry his legacy. Our prayers.
Clark Michie
January 10, 2023
David was excellent. He left a lasting mark on my class at Commutair. He will truly be missed. He spoke often of his kids and most conversation ended with his plans to see them on the days following. In the short time I knew him, he remembered me in every interaction, even a year and half after our initial class . Prayers will be made for his family and his industry family for healing. Tailwinds Captain Goldman.
Jeffrey Lefferts
January 10, 2023
I worked at CommutAir as a line check pilot and had David as my supervisor. He was always caring, open, and his passion for sharing aviation as a career with new hires and new captains was contagious. He always had our backs and celebrated in others’ triumphs. He was always a joy to interact with and he will be missed greatly.
J Greer
January 10, 2023
A great Captain, mentor and above all else, a good friend.
Brian White
January 10, 2023
Dave was the consummate aviation professional! While we had not seen each other in years recent.I know he continued to pursue excellence in everything he did. I had many of times “solved the worlds problems” with Dave. An exercise I will forever cherish! Fly west my friend! Skies clear and visibility unlimited! CAVOK!!!!
Eric Reed
January 10, 2023
I first met Dave when I was a very green FO — 2005 or 2006 I think. Dave gave me the confidence as a professional airman that I never truly had obtained yet. To this day I can remember one flight in particular when he asked me what I wanted for gas. I looked at him confused and asked, “what do I want?” Dave said “Yes! You’re the captain today. It’ll be good practice for you. You’re going to be a captain someday so you might as well start now.” I was a little stunned but I embraced it. Dave taught me a lot without me even realizing that he was teaching me. If I’m even half as good of a captain today as Dave was back in 2006, I will have succeeded. God bless you Dave. You’re stories, smiles and positive attitude will never be matched. Godspeed.
Melinda Wade-Bradley
January 10, 2023
Dave was such wonderful part of the Continental Express/ExpressJet Family. It was an honor and privilege to have known, laughed and worked with him. I pray for your continued strength. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Linda & Don Zerangue
January 10, 2023
We are sorry to hear this news of David’s sudden death. We did not know him but heard news about him from our friend his mother Fran. One of our sons is same age and was a pilot with Continental. So we had this on common to talk about. Fran was very proud of him. Our condolences for your family.
Linda & Don Zerangue
James Scheibner
January 10, 2023
Although I’ve only known David for a few years, since joining us at CommuteAir, he quickly became one of my favorite co-workers. David brought us a ton of experience and knowledge, but more significant was his smile, demeanor, humor and positive energy. I’m going to miss our cubical chats, friendly barbs and talks about life’s challenges. God speed Goldie! We Miss you and pray for your family.
Anne Mooney
January 10, 2023
At Expressjet we were a work family. We were a family. My heart goes out to all Dave's love ones. May you find peace and comfort in the memories he gave in joy and in being a gift to all our lives. Anne Mooney ( Hoovestol) Expressjet
Abiah Donaldson
January 10, 2023
Daddy,
I miss you so much. You were everything that I could ask for in a dad. You helped pick me up when I was at my lowest and helped me go through it. You made me smile even on my saddest days and made my good days even better. The light you casted in my heart will forever shine. Every single day I will always think about the good days and the memories. I will always miss you tweaking me and terrorizing me. I’ll miss our skirmishes and I’ll miss going on daddy-daughter dates. I wrote a poem for you and I hope that one day I’ll be able to read it to you. I love you so much and I’ll always make sure that your memory lives on.
A Poem For Dad
Your laugh echos these vast halls
Your smile, your face forever in my mind
Your memories hang on these walls
Waiting for more for me to find
Your soul paces back and forth
Making warm places feel cold
But your memories make me feel warmth
Giving me peace of mind to hold
The quietness of this house
Makes me miss you so much more
The thought of you watching over your spouse
Gives me so much more to adore
Looking at your empty spot
Makes me cry till my eyelids get dry
I rake my mind for things I forgot
But all I can ask is for the reason why
I’ve learned to hold those dear close
And to always make they know they’re loved
But the thing you taught me the most
Is that family doesn’t have to be blood
As I walk around these vast halls
Your smile, your laugh forever in my mind
I look at the memories on the walls
And look for more to find
MaryAnn Brunner
January 10, 2023
There are no words to ease your pain. My condolences
Morgan Heatherly
January 10, 2023
Even tho we only met a few times,you were wonderful to be around.you were a good man and loved by many. You are a wonderful dad to Abby and a wonderful husband to mama Tina. You’ll be missed. You and momma Tina will meet again. Get some rest
Omer Celtik
January 10, 2023
David was such a great person and a great pilot as well. He was always humble and respectful to everybody. He will be dearly missed. Sending my condolences and prayers to his family and loved ones
Omer Celtik
Kristin Steinbeisser
January 10, 2023
I'll always remember you with a smile... I never flew with you but we had a lot of conversations and you always teased me about my Crocs. You're going to be missed RIP Dave, see you on the other side
Alex Golovnin
January 10, 2023
I am deeply saddened by this tragic news
David and I were fellow pilots at Expressjet. We talked every time we crossed paths at work. He would always smile, and then ask how my day was. And then he would smile again
RIP
Tiffany Garcia
January 10, 2023
He always had a smile on is face at work and he loved to fly planes. I am so sorry for your lose. Rest in peace my friend.
Trudy Bourgeois
January 10, 2023
Please accept our deepest sympathy! We are so sorry for your loss!!! Cj and Trudy
Claudia Mayorga
January 10, 2023
Always a gentleman, kind person It was a pleasure working with you Dave .
Joy Bishop
January 10, 2023
Will never forget your easy smile, Dave. You always said "Hi" to me at the Training Center before I even knew who you were. It will be difficult to forget you. Rest well, Captain!
Mark Dunn
January 10, 2023
Dave was one of a kind. I flew with him as a first officer, he helped me when I became a Captain 11 years ago, we talked often in the ORD crew room.. he will be truly missed.
James Cox
January 10, 2023
Dave was another face among the fellow pilots I'd come across in the airport and crew room, but to this day, it's one that I've never forgotten and always came with a smile or a nod. He had a special aura about him that radiated a kind heart. He was a good man and it saddens me to hear of his passing. Gone too soon, but his memory will live on among those like myself Dave impressioned on.
Stephen Williams
January 10, 2023
I had the privilege of flying multiple times with Dave during my time at Continental Express. Dave was a true gentleman. He will be missed.
Dave Nunn
January 10, 2023
A fantastic person! My life is richer from the time I have spent with Dave. Prayers for his family.
Robert Gilman
January 10, 2023
You always lit up the room just by being there. You will be missed.
Abiah Donaldson
January 10, 2023
Daddy, I miss you so much sometimes I feel like my heart can’t take it. You were the best dad that anyone could have ask for. You showed me that family doesn’t have to be blood. I will always keep the bad memories close to my heart and I will always make sure that your memory lives on. I love you forever and always
Andrew Scharnhorst
January 10, 2023
I met Dave only a couple of times; he married one of my best friends. It was obvious he and Tina adored each other, and he treated her daughter like she was his own. I didn't know him as long or as well as I would have wished, but I liked and respected him very much. He is deeply missed.
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