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Sandra Shepard
June 21, 2023
How ironic that I open this email as the movie Kodachrome was ending. I had just said how much I miss you. You left us with beautiful moments and memories. Each holiday I notice that I don't have that special Dave card. Hugs. Forever. Friend and adopted Uncle.
Sandra Shepard
June 25, 2022
Dave, you are never far from my heart and mind of mine and many others. My children Jessica, Samantha and Tory are beginning to appreciate the photography gifts of time and love. Bett was right down the street in Marietta. If we'd only known. I'm back in LA in Baton Rouge. So wish you were here.
Donald Burnham
June 21, 2022
It is hard to believe that it has been so long since we lost Dave. He was a good friend with whom I shared many adventures. I miss you Dave.
Alicia Louise Harris
August 11, 2021
Hi Dave, You were an enigma and happy to share my deepest secrets. See you one day in heaven my dear friend, looks like you have many. Love Alicia
Kraig Derstler
September 24, 2013
Rest in peace, my friend. You were a fine photographer, with more than touch of true genius. You always found the great beauty within every woman. You were a glorious paradox -- a deep and thoughtful hedonist with a heart of pure gold. And a damned good cook. Keep the Elysian Fields forever lively.
allen & bett
August 30, 2013
How very much we'll miss getting from Dave our usual(um...actually, they were always hilariously UNusual)cards for both Jewish & Christian holidays. Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins this Wed., Sept 4th at sundown. So glad we saved his cards - they'll be nice to revisit. Grateful for Dave's friendship & all the fond memories, bett & allen
Beth
August 5, 2013
Everywhere I go, there you still are. I wish you would answer your phone. I really miss you Dave. I just found the camera that you loaded with black and white film, I can't even remember what is on it. I always assumed that you would be the person developing it, now what do I do? I hope you knew that I loved you.
If you are Happy & you know it-Smile :)
Dave's Princess ElizaBeth
August 5, 2013
Dave in Color!!
Dave's Princess ElizaBeth
August 5, 2013
Allen & Bett
July 27, 2013
"When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life in such a way that when you die, you rejoice and the world cries." (navaho)
This, you have done, Dave. Well done, true friend, well done.
Sandra Blair
July 26, 2013
One of the most memorable people I have known in my journey of life. Always popped up everywhere, with that camera and that humor, you were just plain, QUALITY.
Bill Monsted
July 25, 2013
thanks, Dave for providing care and inspiration with your work and more important, for being a good friend.
Tamara Ford
July 4, 2013
RIP Uncle Dave. Stanton, Hunter and I will always remember fondly the time we spent with you last summer, and one of the best meals of our lives at Atchafalaya, where you were honored as a regular.
The whole Jones family will always have the legacy of all your photos. I just wish more of your stories and knowledge of family history were as well documented. Surely more than a few of the family would be surprised to learn of our Jewish roots from the Fisch and Schneider lineage, as we did during that dinner. Shalom and peace.
July 4, 2013
Till we meet again.
Too Tall Tim
Jan Tucker
July 3, 2013
R.I.P. Dearest Dave. You were always kind, gracious and compassionate! Your heart and soul will live on in your pictures. I will miss seeing you next Mardi Gras, but know you will be at MOMs in spirit.
Sharon & Don Mittlehauser
July 3, 2013
Our sympathy to Dave's family and friends. Don and I went to school with Dave and did so much together, a good friend - he was in our wedding, nearly
58 years ago. God bless- Dave we shall
miss you! Sharon & Don Mittlehauser
the handyman assessing the situation
Pam Jones
July 2, 2013
I've known Uncle Dave for years, but it wasn't until I moved to Louisiana that I had a chance to spend quality time with him. After Hurricane Katrina he lived with me for about six weeks, but was so excited to get back to his own home in New Orleans. Then after Hurricane Gustav he made a trip over to my place to help put my fence back up. He had a big heart and I'll miss him. Love from your niece in Prairieville!
Gerard "Jerry" KESSENS
July 2, 2013
I just learned of the passing of DP as I called him.To his family I send my sympathy and prayers. Dave. It is hard to believe you are gone. From our Navy days in New Orleans fifty-one years ago we have always been great life long friends. Though we never were able to get together often we did every time I made it to New Orleans and you stopped a couple times to see me in FT Wayne enroute to your family reunions and we had many phone calls over the years.I will miss your laugh and smile.. I cherish the memories of things we did. I especailly will remember what you told me about your becoming a photographer. You told me that I was the one who taught you the most about photography and I was reason you decided to take it up as a career. That certainly was a special moment for me. I remember teaching you how to compose photos,how to develop and print photographs. You spent many hours with me in the Eighth Naval District Photo Lab watching what I did. You became a great photographer. You were a great fiend and I will miss you very much . May God grant you eternal rest.
Gerard "Jerry" Kessens
Retired Chief Warrant Officer 4 (photographer) U. S. Navy
Patsy Jones
July 2, 2013
Dave,
My memories of you are unique to me and I am thankful that you were able to have a second 'family' in New Orleans. One of my most fond memories growing up with you,is that you would watch the 3 Stooges with me and fall off the couch with laughter.
Lovingly,
Your sister Patsy
Number 2 child of the Jones clan of'10
Rene Garvey
July 2, 2013
I will have you forever in my memories.. Thanks for helping uncle Jerry Kessens and taking photos at my wedding. Rest in peace
Steve Leftwich
July 1, 2013
Dave, we'll miss you. We already do, but your pictures will live on forever. What a grand legacy you left for all of us.
Len Ford
July 1, 2013
Dave was my long time brother-in-law and always a good friend.
Dave knew how to laugh and make you laugh, too and that is one of the most positive things I can say about anyone.
I will miss him,too.
Len
June 30, 2013
We have lost our beloved Family Patriarch, Big Brother, and Favorite Uncle. He was one of a kind and we will miss him terribly. Thank you, New Orleans and MOMS, especially, for being his family in his loved adopted City. He loved sharing stories of his friends and life in NOLA through the years. He loved you all so much and it's good to know he received so much love back. Love from sister, Ariel
Deb Blakey
June 29, 2013
Dave was one of the first people I met when I moved to New Orleans in 1976. He became a life long, dear friend, and I'm so filled with sorrow with the loss of our brother, Thank you Dave for the great times and memories, great pics of all of us (family and friends)- M.O.M.'s Ball, Luigi nights with the Rapsidizors and Radiators, Rock - n- Bowls, Le Bon Temp Roule meetings, M.O.M.'s in xxX-Isle, Pair-A-Dice Tumblers, Dream Palace, UNO, Krewe of Drew, Easter Oyster, M.O.M.'s Halloweens, - I could go on and on about all our wonderful times, but mostly thank you for being such a big part of our lives and our terrific friendships. I love you and will miss you dearly.
Deb Blakey
Dave had a way about him!
Princess ElizaBETH
June 29, 2013
You turned me into beautiful person, Thank you for opening up my world and expanding my mind and Heart!
The Kings' Son-Patrick
Princess ElizaBETH
June 29, 2013
Dave & my Dad; the 2 men who made me Princess ElizaBeth
Princess ElizaBETH
June 29, 2013
The Kings Crew
Princess ElizaBETH
June 29, 2013
Smiling Dave!
Princess ElizaBETH
June 29, 2013
June 28, 2013
what a fun guy, a hippie from the first, a dear friend that was always laughing and sharing of himself. travel well my friend.
Sandra Blair
June 28, 2013
What a wonderful man, and a great photographer, a friend indeed!! I will always remember good times in the Warehouse District at Photo Lab, and your wicked sense of humor!! Miss you, my friend!!
joe Cooper
June 28, 2013
Dave wsa always a great guy to talk with,but when we both found out we were woodworkers of modest talent we found that was where our conversations always ended up.Rest IN peace my friend.
Bernard Marino
June 28, 2013
Dave was a great friend and a wonderful person. He always had these great funny stories. I hope to see you one day on the other side.
King Dave and King Steve
Sandra Richmond
June 28, 2013
There are so few pictures of Dave - this is a second post - just a couple of pictures.
Don Burnham
June 28, 2013
I'll always treasure my memories of our times together over the many, many years past. You will never be forgotten.
Dave for Mayor!
Sandra Richmond
June 28, 2013
Dearest friend and "uncle", brother, etc, thank you for the history, your constant and consistent love to me, my family - we learned much. Love always, Sandra Dunbar Gunter Richmond (thought you would appreciate that! :))
Paul Villani
June 28, 2013
Dave, one of a kind and a good friend. Always had a story and always jovial. Enough cannot be said. You WILL be missed.
All Hail
Charlie Bishop
June 28, 2013
Thanks, David, for your humor and joy. I'll always treasure the photograph of me in Everette Maddox's funeral parade that you so kindly gave me.
Ned Hobgood
June 27, 2013
RIP, my friend, the fun and good times we shared will keep you in my heart forever...
June 27, 2013
Tongue..spoken within your beautiful life of imagery. Like to think you might be joining up with our friends and loved ones. I sure will miss you.
"dylan"James Stansbury
June 27, 2013
all hail. long live the king. to bad you never got to see the cubs win the series.
Buckley Wineholt
June 27, 2013
Quasimodo,My Liege...A Good Man, you were, you shall be missed.
Darlene Olivo
June 27, 2013
R.I.P. Dave. You gave your all to the culture of New Orleans.
June 27, 2013
All Hale, Quasimodo 2002!! He was one of the best people ever and always ready for a celebration. He will be missed.
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