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mia lopez
July 16, 2025
he was my music teacher throughout kindergarten through 4th. i wish he could see how much i´ve grown and improved. it feels like a part of me has been taken away from me. he was like a second father to me and every teacher knew our bond. ms o´reil hugged me very tight. i sat in the cafeteria with many kids who were mourning aswell. i wish i could tell him that i cared about him for one last time. i would wanna hear his voice and "LOPEZZ COME HERE" one last time. every time i made him laugh it was a specific sound i would hear over and over. when he passed my whole life changed and i still have a picture of him in my wall.
Sherlyn
June 20, 2025
Mr D would be proud right now seeing us grow but he is in a better place the hole school misses him we miss all his jokes and our mini d days I hope in the future we will see you again
Nicole Sinsun & Anthony Nemeth
March 31, 2025
Mr. Drower was my music teacher 2015-2018. He was an amazing educator and made a lasting impression. He was a spark for every music-loving student. I didn´t appreciate him enough when I was his student. I´m a senior in high school now and always hoped that he would see me graduate and that I would be able to tell him that I made it.
The picture is him with my now boyfriend who was also a classmate with me at the time. We both loved and missed this teacher dearly. We were devastated to find that we´d never hear his loud, booming voice and his equally booming saxophone again. He was an inspiration taken too soon. Whenever we reminisce on elementary school, there isn´t a time where we don´t think of him.
Melissa
November 28, 2024
I can't believe it's been a year. Even though we didn't see each other that often your absence is always felt
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Jeidith guadrrarma
November 13, 2024
Yadnel Gonzalez
July 21, 2024
He was my music teacher and I´m in 7th grade now I miss him...
Andrea Richardson
April 13, 2024
I had the honor & privilege of working with Dave during his time as the music teacher at McKinley Elementary in Bellwood, IL. It is in reading his obituary that I'm learning that time was likely the beginning of his teaching career. You wouldn't have known. His wisdom, skills, and talent were well beyond his years! He indeed was a gem and will be missed.
Praying for all that loved & knew him.
Andrea Richardson, Ed.S.
Paul Anthony Glover
April 11, 2024
I hired Mr. Drower to be our music teacher at McKinley Elementary School; District 88 Bellwood, Illinois. Our students loved to participate in his music classes! He was extremely relatable to our students, staff and the community! As a drummer who had a band, he has in on few jam sessions! We will miss you badly! Rest in peace Mr. Drower!
Paul Glover, retired principal
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January 2, 2024
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Michael Eldorrado
December 22, 2023
I first met Dave when he came out to audition for my band some years ago, but I don't think we were good enough for him! :) I later saw him and said hello when TSHSB were playing Galvans Public House in the summer of '22. He displayed his usual cool, smokin' hot sax playing that night. May God richly bless all his friends and family with peace at this difficult time. - ME
Julieanna Charron-Pomian
December 15, 2023
Dave was a great guy! I have a lot of fond memories of him at Vandercook when we attended college together. I´m so sorry the world lost such a talented wonderful human. His family and close friends are in my prayers during this time.
Mellanie Mendieta
December 3, 2023
he was my music teacher and he tell me how to play the flute l miss Mr D
Donna Ciezki
November 21, 2023
Ken and Family
I work out at the Wheeling Fitness Center and just heard about your terrible tragedy. I am sorry. I have no words.
Donna Ciezki
Brooke Royer
November 17, 2023
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Brooke Royer
November 17, 2023
One of the best guys I ever met and became friends with. The world lost someone truly special. Rip friend ty for everything you always did for me gonna miss u times infinity
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Pamela Henriquez
November 17, 2023
My favorite memory of Dave is how much fun he had on his classes. I always looked foward to going there. The student love him very much at the school. I worked with him for two years at Hyde Park Elementary School, and thanks to him I was able to get my license to stay working permanently with the school district. He help me a lot by giving tips on how to help the student I work for. He will be greatly miss. May God have him by his side and bless his souls. Rest in heaven Dave.
Hayley Thome
November 17, 2023
I only knew Dave for 3 months and working with him was an honor. The impact I saw him make with these kids was so big. Everyday he would walk down our hallway around 2:55 and my kids would wait for him to come scare them. They would wait for him to come outside at recess and they would love to mess with him. Seeing him with these kids melted my heart. It was such a pleasure to be able to work with Dave and get to know him even if it was for only a short time. My prayers go out to his family and friends during this hard time.
Peter Novicki
November 17, 2023
So sorry for your loss Rebecca and family. I didn't know it at the time but I saw him and the band play earlier this year. It was a great show and I remember him wailing on the sax. My deepest condolences.
Jan and Sheldon Rosenberg
November 16, 2023
Ken and family we are thinking of you at this difficult time. Sending our love and thoughts to you all
Jan and Sheldon Rosenberg
Dana Berry
November 16, 2023
David student taught with me February through May 2009 at Thomas Middle School in Arlington Heights. He was very good. Up there with the best student teachers I have had. He challenged me as much as I challenged him. He was very confident. He really liked the kids. He would practice his saxophone at lunch. I am so sorry for this loss. I know Dave will be remembered fondly by everyone who knew him.
Melissa Arkin
November 16, 2023
I met Dave when we were both working at CICS North Town Academy. He was great to work with. Since then I saw him at least once a year playing with his band. He will be missed by many
Dave and Mendi Dunbar
November 16, 2023
We are so very sorry to hear about Dave´s passing. We remember hearing him play his saxophone through the windows from your house to ours. He always loved music since he was a child. I´m sure you will miss him greatly.
Dave and Mendi Dunbar.
Grant Smith
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Grant Smith
November 15, 2023
Dave was one of the most inspirational and wise individual I was ever friends with.
Hands down he was a EXPERT on working on his Honda Cbr1000
But he was also so friendly and wanted to help as much as possible.
He put more hours in on my bike than me.
I worked with Dave at Ups for 3 years graveyard shift from like 1am-9am
And I worked directly next to him.
We had some of the funniest conversations at 3am
Plus he is a super motivating and positive person in and out.
He has such a good heart
He would do anything for anyone if he could.
Dave I really miss you bro.
I wish we could have got tacos from (Taqueria Amigo Chino) one more time with an ice cold Arizona.
Love you Dave
Mateo Diaz
November 15, 2023
Dave was the most genuine biker brother I have ever had! He had so much potential and life in him. There will never be another like it
Tegan Montatskiy
November 15, 2023
Tegan Montatskiy
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Tegan Montatskiy
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Tegan Montatskiy
November 15, 2023
Dave was more than a great music teacher, he was part of the fabric at Hyde Park. He was great to work with, I enjoyed the years our classrooms were next to each other. I loved the music and listening to the kids sing loud and proud. He brought out the best in his students, and made the kids feel like they belonged.
Norma cruz tello
November 14, 2023
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Mr Drower was a great teacher he taught my kids to play the Sax and flute did wonderful winter music shows was always outside in the morning supervising the children and my daughter says during recess he will pushed the kids in the swings and and they loved it! You will truly be missed May he rest in peace
Pete Zaragoza
November 14, 2023
Pete Zaragoza
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Pete Zaragoza
November 14, 2023
He would always text me to get him food while I was at McDonald's (no cheese).
Kristie Sup
November 14, 2023
I am so sorry to hear of your family's loss. You are in my thoughts.
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Lawrence Jones
November 14, 2023
Dave and I were from the brotherhood of VanderCook, Music, and motorcycles. I met him through WPS60 Professional development music teachers and Wednesday meetings. I contracted him to play in our band and will forever remember him as a wonderful musical talent. Godspeed, Dave, you will live on in my heart forever.
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