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Betty Poteete
September 21, 2019
Hi sweet man. Been busy here on the farm & miss you more as time goes by. Almost time for fall fishing. Dan & I installed a flag memory garden by the gate to remember what you & he & all our soldiers around the world have sacrificed especially in Vietnam. Combat remains in our life forever......
I miss your kindness and the fact that you loved us. You are my Napier family. There isn't anyone else.
You were the best dad to Angie and the best grandaddy. She is a lovely woman because her dad was always there for her & kept her close.
David we will walk together again. I love you. Betty
September 30, 2013
Your spirit will live on with your children and grandbaby
Betty Poteete
September 21, 2013
Hey Sweet Man,
I know we talk often on the balcony of our little apartment....you, mom, dad,lori, and starla. You are always in my heart. Yesterday, Daniel and I spent time remember old times. Dan & I remembered as we drove through the mountains of North Carolina looking for a new home. Dan is almost finished with his book of his memoirs of Viet Nam and there is a place there for you. I know you and Lori watch over those grandsons and that you are Angie's guardian angel. I miss you my sweet brother. Daniel calls and texts me like you used to and he sounds just like you on the phone. I am sure you guys enjoy being together up there. I want to be there with you in awhiile. You were the kindest and best of us. Love and miss you. Betty and Dan
Ang
September 20, 2013
3yrs sounds and loosing you still hits be like a shock! You and Lori are missed so very much, not a day goes by that you not thought of, loved and missed beyond words. As much as Sept. 20 hurts like crazy ... I still want know it was a day meant to say .. happy anniversary Dad and Lori ... Love you both
Angie Napier Pennella
December 23, 2012
so I've been reluctant to be on here for some time.. makes missing you all the more real, as I can't sleep I decide I'm going to at least look and as I wait for the page to download I look at the time it's 6:13am on 12/23, ironically your bday 6/13 and Lori was bday was on the 23 rd.. u and me are always about numbers... I miss you dad. and Lori too life without is odd, so very hard to get used to. you all have 2 beautiful grand babies that you would instantly fall I love with, both beautiful happy boys. I wish so bad that I could close my eye take a deep breathe and feel your hug while hearing you say it'll be ok baby, no matter what it was ever about ur voice gave me comfort and hope... ironically is what I need when it comes to dealing with losing you... it's Xmas, my fav time of year yet it feels so off balance without yu here.. I forever love, cherish and miss you daddy... ---Popsicle
January 21, 2012
I have tried to make sense of this terrible loss of 2 of the best people I ever knew, the most wonderful loving brother that could exist, and I cannot understand this loss except in this way from David's heart...my Lori, she had the same heart as me and now she rides with me...be at peace David and Lori...I love you both. Betty
bonnie foisia
January 19, 2012
I pray you and lori are happy together in a better stage of life I miss you both very much!
your baby-girl
January 18, 2012
thinking of you and missing you so very much!!! wish you were daddy.
true love in heaven and earth
angela pennella
October 1, 2011
LORI NAPIER
September 20, 2011
Hi Babe,its been a year today my life will never be the same without you I am trying so hard to go on without you today would have been our 10th anniversary my heart is hurting you were my one and only true love i will see you soon all my love
Ang
June 20, 2011
Well Dad.. today (Father's Day) was extrememly empty and so very difficult w.out you here. But not even the distance from Earth to Heaven will ever stop my love, graditude, and all my cherished memories. Nothing will ever heal this open wound that tears my heart because I can not see you, hear your voice or ever have one of your best ever hugs, your hugs cured my world and I forever knew I was loved. To the man who who lifted me to the top for putting the star on the xmas tree, who let me put 'i love you' & smilies all over your woodshop, who taught me how to hammer nail and when no one was looking saw wood, who taught me not to run from dragonflies, how to fish, how to steer the wheel of a car when coming back from grandmas house.. shhh dont tell mom (hehe), to ride a bike, surf, boogie board, body board (the days you picked me up on the Goldwing from school and we spent hrs at the beach.. i still hear a bike and think of that), fun of camping (especailly beachside), how to use a telescope & microscope, you helped me thru my 1st big heart break (17yrs old and snuggling w. my dad so i can have some sleep), taught me how to drive (which wasnt easy on ya..lol) you helped me count & breath as my son entered this world A Moment I FOREVER Treasure! Dad who you made me your world while showing me the world, best of all you taught me life is about messing up - "just learn your lesson and roll w. the punches"..you taught how to turn tears into laughter and hug & how to love and forgive. So many of your traits i forever cherish and hope i do a good job at passing them down to your little buddie, Austin David. Dad you went from being a little boy from WV, to a crazy city slicker in Chicago, to a young adult living to live thru Vietnam where you quickly saw the more death then most could handle - a gun shot wound to your head & you became a POW b4 the age of 19 you survived so much devistation yet you were a man that many would fall in love with because of you love for life! - Now THAT IS COURAGE HONOR AND STRENTH! Because of your life and the man that you were is the reason i know that no matter how hard life gets always cherish love the moments and people you are blessed to share it with! So Dad today and everyday I THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU GAVE AND I THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU HAVE SHOWED ME FOR I PRAY TO CARRY IT FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION.. YOU TOUCHED OUR HEARTS MORE THEN YOU PROBABLY EVER GAVE YOURSELF CREDIT FOR BUT FOR AS LONG AS I CAN REMEMBER I HAVE ALWAYS TOLD YOU ON MANY OTHER DAYS OTHER THEN FATHERS DAY "DAD THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU HAVE NOT ONLY GIVEN ME BUT HAVE SHOWN ME - YOU ARE IN SO MANY WAYS FOREVER MY HERO AND MAN OF MY HEART" HAPPY FATHERS DAY MR. DAVID NAPIER my DADDY FROM EARTH TO HEAVEN - I LOVE YOU,
ANG, your POPSICLE AND BABY-GIRL (1of3..LOL)
<3
Ang
June 16, 2011
been a tough week daddy... miss you more then i can handle at times. June 13th .. a day a great man was born and will always be remembered!! Fathers Day will forever be lonely w.out a big Daddy hug. I know you dont want to see us cry so I do my best at remembering the good times but sometimes the have to poor. No words for how much you are loved and missed. Little man and I say a pray to before bedtime. always your popsicle and DADDY GIRL!
sharon napier
June 13, 2011
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIG BROTHER!!! I was thinking of us coming back from vegas (broke of course lol) and Stevie Wonder's song came on... I just called to say I love you! We sang along with all our heart and laughed and cried. Well Davey I just called to say I always Love you! I Miss you so much!! Luv Sharon
Betty Poteete
June 13, 2011
It's your birthday today. Last year, I was in Arkansas on your birthday and I called you on my way back. You said you missed Mom and her call so you tried to call all 3 of your sisters and couldn't get any of us. Wishing you a Happy Birthday was always on my agenda. We made a pack that we would talk on your birthday every year. Dave, my heart will have a hole in it forever. Your life was special to me. I will be going to see your girls in July. Got some things to work on for Lori with the VA that should make her life easier. I love you buddy. Betty
LORI NAPIER
June 12, 2011
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABE,
I STILL MISS YOU SO MUCH
Brandi Squier
May 29, 2011
Hi Daddy Dave, I love and miss you sooo much! We all do down here. Not a day goes by where i dont think of you and remember all of our talks and your good advice. And tapping my head and telling me to 'Think!' words cant express how much we miss you and love you. But i know it wont be the last time we meet. Your the best dad i couldve ever ask for. Happy Memorial Day. I love you soo much!
your daughter,
pixie blues eyes <3
My Marine
Lori Napier
May 29, 2011
Hi Babe,
Just wanted to say HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY.I miss you so much I dont think I will ever be the same without you you are my bestfriend and soulmate I love you now and forever
All my love to you
Betty Poteete
April 28, 2011
hey sweet man, it has been a gorgeous day today and i was thinking about a fishing trip & you came to my mine. i miss you so much and really need a sincere hug from someone...you gave the best hugs and the truest smile. love ya, sis
bonnie foisia
April 26, 2011
Whenever the people you love are happy and smiling i know you are happy and smiling too!! GOD BLESS YOU MY HEART SO PURE FRIEND!!!
April 24, 2011
Cant sleep.. thinking and missing you soo very much. Wish you were here to celebrate Easter like we used too. Happy Easter in Heaven Daddy.
February 11, 2011
hey Dad.. i know feb. was one of your many hard times but always know that you have many that every feb 14th.. you have always had some beautiful love from your girls who have always loved you to last beyond a lifetime. my heart will never be the same but it WILL forever go on loving you and ALL the love you left behind.
forever your 'baby-girl'
ang
ang & austin
January 8, 2011
we love and miss you sooo very much. your little buddy austin was very sad last night & missing you. you mean so very much to us.
love,
your babies
John Casement
January 6, 2011
Kilo 3/9 in Quang Tri recalls you, Dave. Looks like you'll get to meet 1st Lieutenant Rohweller and have a long chat about 0210 April 21st, 1969
[email protected]
December 25, 2010
Merry Christmas my dear sweet brother...
Betty Poteete
December 25, 2010
Merry Christmas my dear sweet brother...
Lori Napier
December 20, 2010
Merry Christmas Babe things wont be the same without you this year I miss you so much but i am trying my hardest to deal with it all I LOVE YOU SO MUCH and merry christmas
December 20, 2010
Merry Christmas Dave, I promise you I will stay by your wife lori's side and love her with all my heart as you do! i miss you! love your true friend, Bonnie
ANG
December 18, 2010
missing you daddy. as a little girl you lifted me up to put the tree topper on the christmas, every christmas you did what u could to make every christmas better and better... now this year you are my christmas angel. WE MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH & WE CHERISH EVERY MEMORY - YOU GAVE EVERYTHING YOU HAD TO YOUR FAMILY AND EVERYDAY WE REMEMBER HOW WONDERFUL AND GREAT YOUR LOVE WAS TO HAVE AND HOW IT STILL FILLS OUR HEARTS.
LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH DADDY
Gary and Judy Borst
November 25, 2010
We have known Dave for about 11 years. He was always a jolly person who would give you the shirt off his back. He is now resting in peace and we thank him for his service to our country. We know how much his wife Lori misses him as she is my daughter. Blessings to his entire family.
Gary and Judy Borst, Roswell New Mexico
Lori Napier
November 24, 2010
HAPPY THANS GIVING BABE I MISS YOU SO MUCH
Lori Napier
November 24, 2010
Danny & Betty Poteete
November 16, 2010
To all Dave's family and friends, there will be a memorial service to celebrate his life at the Community Memorial Gardens in East Lynn, WV on November 27th at 1pm. David did not want a fuss or an expense but he would not object to a celebration. In his life, he traveled many miles to see his family or laugh with friends and this is the right thing to do for this wonderful man. Bring a favorite photo and a good story to share.
aww..hahaha.. Brandi remember this one. lol
ang
November 12, 2010
a moment forever a treasure
Ang
November 12, 2010
Angie aka 'popsicle'
November 12, 2010
at the age of 17yrs you began to fight for our freedom. by the age of 18yrs you had already gone thru more truama then most could ever imagine. by the age of 20yrs you survived being a POW and thankfully you were one of the fortunate ones to come home alive. you are forever the bravest and strongest man i will ever know. your adventures taught me so very much about life, your strong will has and always will be my strength and courage to face whatever life brings my way. TODAY AND EVERYDAY YOU ARE FOREVER MISSED, LOVED AND CHERISHED FOR EVERYTHING YOU HAVE DONE. HAPPY VETERANS DAY IN HEAVEN DADDY ..
"SEMPRE FI"
Jennifer Napier Hunter
November 11, 2010
Uncle Dave, what can I say to express what you meant to so many? I guess I should first say, tender heart. He had such a soft demeanor and touch. When he gave a hug it was a hug of the heart. When he told a story, you were caught in the moment. He was infectious with his humor. I have a few special memories of you that will always make me smile. You were a man of honor, love and loyalty... You are missed everyday and I know you are watching over us. We will see you again one day. I love you and will always hold you close in my heart and mind. I have written about you in my little Khloe's memory books, I want her to know how much you were loved and will never be forgotten. Love you Uncle Dave. Jenny
Shari Bliss
November 11, 2010
Dave was a kind and caring man. He will be missed,
LORI NAPIER
November 11, 2010
TO MY WONDERFUL HUSBANDVETERANS DAY.I LOVE YOU SO MUCH.MY HEART HURTS WITHOUT YOU
HAPPY VETERENS DAY BABE
Lori Napier
November 11, 2010
Lori Napier
October 21, 2010
Betty Thanks so much for the phontos,they are lost in my other computer,Love you Guys,Lori
Betty and Dan Poteete
October 20, 2010
I have attached a link of photos of David,family, and friends: http://adobe.kodakgallery.com/ShareLanding.action?c=3q17ian5.8boqixpx&x=0&y=-40vdje&localeid=en_US
me and daddy on my wedding day... a day i will always cherish sharing w. him there. forever your daddys girl
ang napier-pennella
October 19, 2010
ang napier-pennella
October 19, 2010
thank you all so very much for all your beautiful words. dad is in the hearts of so many. a man of great honor and respect. i am forever lucky to have such a great man raise me and guide me thru life. words can not express how much i deeply miss him.
Shannon Poteete-Hart
October 16, 2010
Uncle David was a wonderful man that deeply loved his family and truly cared about everyone-he will be greatly missed!
Shari Poteet
October 16, 2010
To Dave's Family -
Words are such poor things when we lose someone we love, but I wanted to tell you how sorry I was to hear about Dave. In the days to come, I hope you can find comfort as you share your many memories, and that you can smile as you remember this special man.
October 15, 2010
Lori, Angie, Brandi, and Austin,
Dave and his big, sweet, wonderful heart will always hold you close. He spoke often of how much he loved his girls and his wonderful grandson, Austin. He truly met his soul mate and true love in you Lori. Fatherhood was one of his proudest roles and he was an understanding and tender Dad. He has left us all a legacy of unconditional love to make our paths a little easier. He was an icon—a wealth of kind, unselfish love for all of his family and friends.
What a man! It has been a privilege and honor to walk near him for all of our lives. Dan and I will miss his calls, his big smile, kind and comforting words. He had a way of making everyone feel special. He told great stories and laughed big. Any room he entered was a good place to be. He never forgot to say thank you nor did he take anyone for granted. In attitude, he always chose to walk the high road. What a heart!! He truly was the best man he could be everyday!
Dave proudly stayed “connected to camouflage”....buddies that he shared history with. He was worthy of great respect for the service he and all that walked in Viet Nam do.
Dave’s spirit soared high when he rode the wind by the “power of the wheel”.
Dear ones: Lori, Angie, Brandi, and Austin, he is just over a moonbeam and we will see him again.
Ride free my brother and we will see you soon.
With great love and admiration,
Dan and Betty Napier Poteete
Brandi Squier
October 7, 2010
LOST BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN
A HERO OF THIS COUNTY
A HERO TO ME, AND SO MANY OTHERS
DADDY DAVE RIP
your spirit will forever live on
always taken care of his girls (:
Brandi Squier
October 7, 2010
Daddy David Napier
i love you & miss you so much you are my hero and now my gaurdian angel..youve always been my daddy, always there for me and you taught me everything i know and learned. ill never forget and this isnt goodbye i wouldnt have had it any other way. your soul lives on forever i know u here with me and mom ang and austin still. ride your harley in the sky your daughter, Brandi Lynn(pixie blue eyes)
The ole camping days
Lori Napier
October 7, 2010
Lori Napier
October 7, 2010
To my Darling husband you are sadly missed my life will never be the same without you you completed the hole that was in my heart i will never love again,you were my soulmate,you completed me.I have never had such a wonderful caring person in my life we are soulmates and I will be with you in body mind and soul and I will see you again I Love You Babe
Me and my Baby
Lori Napier
October 7, 2010
Danny Mastrodonato
October 7, 2010
Lorie,Angie,Brandi and the Napier family My heart broke when I heard the news.I didnt believe it but it was true.My best buddy was gone.Dave was well known to my whole family.My sons Brandon and matt thought the world of Dave as did my wife Brenda.He was in our home for holidays,birthday parties and more.My mom and sisters all new Dave,he was well liked by all.Dave was always there for me or my family on a moments notice and i will never foget him.Dave did a wonderful job raising his family.He had enough love for everybody.I had a great friend for 20 years.I was truly upset that I didnt get a chance to say goodbye but now I know why.Goodbye is forever and I will see you again my friend. your best buddy
Danny Mastrodonato
bonnie foisia
October 6, 2010
Dave is the nicest sweetest most loving man i have ever met! I will carry a piece of his loving heart with me for the rest of my life! I am the sister of his loving wife!
angie napier pennella
September 29, 2010
miss you more then any words can ever express... my father, my hero, my strength of foundation. i know you are forever w. me but i am forever going to miss my daddy hugs
angie napier-pennella
September 29, 2010
none of my entries are going thru :( sent 2 already from me and austin
'ILU' austin & momma
angie napier-pennella
September 29, 2010
hi daddy i already added an entry .. but it doesnt seem to show up.. there are no words to express how much i miss you!! i know you are here w. me but i will forever miss my daddy hugs. your spirit will live on thru our mr. aust. david. your baby-girls are going to miss you sooo much!! you are forever a father, a hero, a best friend, a strength that will forever be my foundation! prayers be with all of us during this time of letting a go not only a hero but true loved one!! you touched the hearts so very many!!
'I LOVE YOU' aust.david
ANGIE NAPIER-PENNELLA
September 29, 2010
TOOK ME THIS LONG TO BE ABLE TO VISUALIZE THIS STATEMENT..
MY DADDY: YOU TOUCHED THE HEARTS OF SOOO MANY PEOPLE . ALWAYS AND FOREVER MY HERO, MY BEST FRIEND, MY FOUNDATION AND MY SECURITY... I KNOW YOU ARE FOREVER W. ME YET YOU WILL FOREVER BE MISSED.. YET YOUR SPIRIT WILL FOREVER LIVE ON IN OUR MR. AUSTIN DAVID. YOUR GIRLS AND LITTLE MAN WILL FOREVER HOLD YOU TRUE AS GREAT HERO AND MENTOR, WISH YOU WERE STILL HERE TO HOLD. NEVER LETTING YOU GO.. YOUR BABY-GIRL (WELL ONE OF YOUR "BABIES" SEEING HOW LORI, BRANDI AND I WOULD ALL RESPONE. LOL) 4EVER YOUR LITTLE GIRL. & ALWAYS NEEDING MY DADDYS HUG.. ANG
My Brother, My Friend
Sharon Napier
September 28, 2010
Dear Lori, Angie & Brandi. I know Dave will always be with us and watching over us smiling that calm and comforting smile that he has. My brother is the best friend, confidant, husband and dad anyone could ever have. I am truly honored to have him for a brother and I am so thankful he brought you all into my life. I love you all! Sharon
Nikki Wise
September 23, 2010
Lori, Angie, and Brandi, You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Dave was a great man and I loved him like he was my own dad. He was a hero... He is now riding the great Harley in the sky, letting the wind blow thru his hair and smiling down at his girls and Austin. He is at peace now. Love you all.
lori vetter
September 23, 2010
Lori and Brandi, I am so sorry for your loss.What a pleasure it was to have gotten the chance to meet Dave. He was a great guy who loved you both! My thoughts and prayers are with you both! Lori Vetter
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