David Alan Pippin

Dave was the teacher who took over my classroom at Stephen Decatur Middle School in Clinton, MD. He was the new Special Education teacher in our school, and Dave was enthusiastic, innovative, and very knowledgeable and kind.

I moved to an alternate location for my larger classes, but Dave and I for remained friends. Somewhere, I have a mix tape from him. I was sorry when he left us for Seattle but I knew it was the better situation for Dave´s career and future.

We managed to lose each other for a while then reconnected a few years ago. As always, Dave was enthusiastic and relentless in his pursuit of knowledge and education.

It was a true blessing to know him, and it is everyone´s loss that Dave left us so soon.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. We can't wait to see you and your family this week.