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David S. Messer
1943 - 2016
David S. Messer
1943 - 2016
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BORN
1943
DIED
2016
David Messer Obituary
38 Entries
Philip Sweeting
January 9, 2025
Dave...had a lot of good stories about you and me while working together.
For those who don't know, Dave was our bomb technician. Once I had a call in the southwest section of Boca concerning a gentleman who had found an old WWII explosive device. Called Dave over and we took it out west to a wooded area. Dave placed the device about 50 yards downrange and with his revolver fired a round at it. Just clipped the top and nothing happened. Not sure that was part of his training and can't remember what we finally did with it.
Needless to say, had some interesting times while working with Dave. In any event if you are reading this Dave, I'm still down here thinking about you and your adventures. Hope you are RIP, and your family is doing well...
Philip Sweeting
January 10, 2023
Hard to believe it has been six years. Read someplace that most folks are forgotten after two generations but somehow Dave I think you will be remembered long after that.
If there is a heaven, you are surely there looking down on your family and watching your grandchildren grow up. Talk to you again next year and will be looking for that smile.
Phil......
Helen Messer Hambric
December 3, 2022
Bubba was a wonderful cousin who I respected and loved. His Dad and our Dad were brothers; James and Wesley Messer Sr. They had two sisters Bertie Messer Suggs and Lillian Messer Pippen. Children of Janes and Lucy Messer. RIP Bubba. My condolences to the family.
Philip Sweeting
January 9, 2022
Dave you look about 12 yrs. in this photo but I assume good looking. Think about you often. Wish you had stayed at BRPD
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Bob Rutter
January 9, 2021
A great cop, a good friend, and still missed.
JERRY FARES
January 9, 2021
AGAIN! WHAT A WONDERFUL MAN! AND A MENTOR TO ME as a young Policeman! LOVED HIM TO PIECES! Cant' wait to see him again in Paradise!
Greg Pryor
January 9, 2020
Keep a place for me Bubba. Im betting fishing in heaven is the best. See you someday. Im not ready just yet. Peace.
Greg Pryor
RJ
January 30, 2016
I now know that the last time I saw you, you knew you were sick but you chose to say nothing. Thank you for the warm smile and the sincere touch on the cheek. God bless your family and may you sleep in peace.
Richard White
January 28, 2016
Lauren, I am so glad that I got to see Bubba again and to meet you at the SHS class of '62 50th reunion.
I have to agree with what everyone else is saying, "He was always a gentlemen and such fun to be around".
My deepest sympathy to you and the family.
Dick White
SHS '62
Becky Harvell-Webb
January 24, 2016
My dear cousin Bubba shared a birthday with my Dad, his Uncle Stormy (who gave him his middle name "Somuelo"). After some devastating losses, I was so happy when he found Lauren and that he spent his last years very happy with her and all his grand and great-grand kids. To Lauren, and Jeff and Katie and their families and kids, I am so very sorry for your loss.
nick sarnicola
January 22, 2016
Dave was the best lieutenant I ever worked for. He will be missed by me and many others
Greg Pryor
January 20, 2016
To all whom may read this, please accept my sincere condolences in this loss. My time to know David was short compared to most, but I always felt like I belonged whenever I shared this fine mans company. May you find calm seas and following winds.
Wayne Barton
January 20, 2016
David we will miss you and that smile.
Bob & Laura Renault
January 19, 2016
We will miss his visits to the shop. Our condolences to Jeff and the whole family. He was a great man.
Norman Floyd
January 19, 2016
Dave was a good friend and mentor to me. I miss him. My condolences to Jeff and all of the family.
Jane Eisenberg
January 19, 2016
Lauren, please accept our condolences on the passing of your loving husband, Dave. It was an honor to have known such a great person and we will truly miss him. Kol and I truly enjoyed our visits to your home and I know that Dave found comfort from each visit. Sending you Golden hugs.
Love,
Jane & Kol_TheTherapyDog
nela smith
January 18, 2016
My prayers are with you
Al & Robin Leonard
January 18, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to Lauren and Dave's family Rest In Peace our dear friend So many great memories and laughter all the time when we were together One day we will see you again
Our love
Al & Robin Leonard
Gretchen Murphy
January 17, 2016
I worked as a dispatcher at the long ago disbanded Cooperative Dispatch Center, housed at Boca PD. Dave was a great guy to work with, truly a cool customer in crisis situations. And yes, one of the funniest people I ever met. Rest in peace Dave.
Kerry Koen
January 17, 2016
The smile...always the smile. David had a smile that still comes to mind, even now. He was raised to have standards and dignity and respect for others. We first met on the Hills of Seacrest High School in the early 60's and our friendship continued over the years both professionally and personally. You will be missed by all who came your way.
Richard (Dick) Mims
January 17, 2016
Dave and I were friends from the first grade through high school and beyond. I fondly remember Dave's comment as we trekked back to camp from deer hunting in the Corbet area - "Cheer up we are almost half way there" His great jokes and stories around the camp fire at night were always the highlight of the trips. You will be missed my longest friend. Don't forget to put your initials on your hunting vest - inside joke.
Richard (Dick) Mims
Action shot. Lt. Dave in white shirt describing made by robbery suspect firing an automatic rifle
phil
January 17, 2016
Hey Lt.Dave....you could always bring a smile to my face. Haven't seen you in a while but have often thought of you. Still get a chuckle about the time you rescued me and Don Osberg from that rattlesnake. Probably told that story a dozen times....one of my favorites. RIP...
Bob Hoffman
January 17, 2016
When training me to be a Lieutenant, thank you for showing me the correct way to hold a coffee cup when doing the "Howdy Rounds."
Mel Wafle
January 17, 2016
Rest in Peace Dave as you will surely be missed. Thank you for the things you taught me and the good times we had.
Ken and Nancy Mims
January 17, 2016
Fond memories from a "4th brother".
Forever in our hearts you were
-a life-long fishing and dove shooting partner
-a great joke and story teller
-and we were in each other's weddings
You will be entertaining the angels in heaven.
Rest in Peace bro.
Jerry Fares
January 17, 2016
As A rookie cop at BRPD in the 70's Dave took me under his wing MANY of Times!!!! I loved him as a MAN and a Mentor! How could anyone NOT!!! Now he's with the "Old BRPD GANG" a great and wonderful Brotherhood! I can't wait to be with him again on the "OTHER SIDE WITH OUR LORD AND SAVIOR" For the family...SHED NO TEARS... BE JOYFUL! We all know that is what Dave would want!
Bunni Davis
January 17, 2016
I never had the honor of meeting this fine man...but for the twenty years I was with BRPD, I heard his name again and again, always with fond memories and decided respect. My condolences to the family and loved ones, may the many great memories sustain them as they grieve.
Janice Greene-lee
January 17, 2016
It was an honor and privilege to work with him at BRPD
Rest in peace LT.
Darcy Tyson
January 17, 2016
I will never forget that loving smile and the forever laughter. It was a privlidge working for you at BRPD. Rest in peace LT.
Jack Anderson
January 16, 2016
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Joe Arthur
January 16, 2016
Remembering Bubba, always with a smile. SHS 1960
Ruth Goode
January 16, 2016
Dave brought a smile to everyone. Especially around Christmas when he'd have a wreath on his jeep(?) that flashed when he braked. I'm sure he and Don are telling tales right now.
Robert Brown II
January 16, 2016
I am deeply sadden and shocked to hear of the passing of my friend. Dave certainly was one of a kind. He was one of the two guys I hung out with in high school. The three of us could always be found walking around Seacrest HS during our lunch hour. He will be missed.
Mary Gregory
January 16, 2016
So many of your family now have their own personal angel. Mary Gregory
Dave Wilson
January 16, 2016
I had the privilege not only to know Dave but to also work for him as a supervisor for the Boca Raton Police Dept. He was a respected leader with a personality that was always genuine. Rest in Peace My Friend
Bob Rutter
January 16, 2016
Rest in Peace, my friend. Thank you for immediately accepting me into the BRPD fraternity back in my rookie day and for all that you taught me, and all those jokes that you would laugh at as you told them.
Our special day
Lauren Messer
January 15, 2016
The love of my life
Don and Sara Lockhart
January 15, 2016
He was one of a kind and will be deeply missed.
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