David P. Brauer

I met Dave through the Chamber of Commerce in Norwood, but he became more than a business connection. He became a friend. I used him exclusively when a client had a need for his services, but that was just the beginning. I could always count on Dave to be there to answer a question, or drop everything to see one of my clients.

He also was a guest at my real estate seminar, and a regular attendee. He clearly put a lot of effort into his presentation, and it was probably more important for him to support me as a friend than it was to potentially get business.

What unfortunately ended up being my last interaction with Dave said a lot about him. He contacted me to let me know that he could not attend my seminar. No one did that! People replied that they could go but didn't tell me in advance that they wouldn't be there. Dave always did the right thing. After thanking him for letting me know, he wrote back with a smiley face emoji. That was Dave.

In my last phone call with Dave, I unfortunately had to hang up more quickly than normal. Again, unlike pretty much everyone I know, Dave ended up calling me back the next day to check in and make sure I was ok because I didn't seem like myself because I had to go quickly. No one does that! That was Dave, and he was special.

I will miss him. May he rest in peace and may his memory always be a blessing.

Mike Freeman