I have written to Dave Boyer a lot on this forum and happen to look him up on facebook since I couldn't get him here. i get a response from his facebook page and it was his sister writing me saying this
Hi Chris,
Robin here; I'm Dave's sister. Sadly, Dave passed from this life in April (you may have noticed no posts from him in the AWS forum since March or so). I'm managing his page here and will eventually turn it into a memorial page. Please "friend" Dave if you'd like to be able to continue to see his FB page, as I understand that only people who are already friends can access it after it changes to a memorial.
thanks for asking!
rbk
This is his page and his sister is going to turn it into a memorial
https://www.facebook.com/manukai.dave I never got the chance to talk to him on the phone only through aws and emails, this man truely touch my heart and I'm sure a lot of other here as well.
RIP Dave
Oh no, how sad and unfortunate.
We lost a fine Forum member with his passing.
I for one will miss him and his valuable input.
I was just wondering about him the other day noticing he had not posted in quite sometime.
Rest in Peace Dave.
I will miss him too. He had a vast range of experience, and was always generous about sharing it with all. His unfailing accurate advice was always supplemented by a good sense of humor, and a desire to learn more.
RIP, Dave.
Sometimes we forget to check on people when they stop posting for a time knowing that schedules occassionally get in the way.
But most of us knew Dave through here and his good intentions, vast knowledge, and open heart. We also know that he was in a battle that would shorten human life.
Thank you for checking on him and informing us. Our prayers, thoughts, and best wishes, no matter how belated, are with family and friends.
Have a Great Day, Brent
Hello Chris, I am certainly with all of the other forum members who have responded to the news of Dave's passing. I always enjoyed his informational, inciteful, and often lightly humerous responses on the forum. He will be sorely missed in my eyes. He is also among those folks who have lived full lives and been kind enough to share with all of us many of his experiences and the vast knowledge that comes with living. I appreciate your acknowlegement of this event and hope that his family is coping with his passing as well as they are able. They certainly have a lot to be proud of when celebrating his life. Thank you and best regards, Allan
God almighty has given us our life graceously and He will take it away from us when His infinite wisdom so decides.
May your soul rest in peace, Dave, our good friend and AWS Forum mate.
Giovanni S. Crisi
Sao Paulo - Brazil
Appreciate the update Chris.
Unfortunate but we all will go at one point. Dave has left his mark here and elsewhere I'm sure and what little I knew of him I did enjoy an engaging conversation with him or a good ole fashion argument. I will miss his input on topics around here for sure.
Thanks for all your help Dave! Looks like the only way I'll get to meet you is if I look you up upon my arrival one day, hopefully!
Sad to hear about Dave... He will be missed
Chris,
Thank You for giving the forum an update about Dave. His contributions to the forum will truley be missed here. I made this thread a sticky for now and will leave it at the top of the Shop Talk forum for awhile.
RIP Dave.
no problem I just thought people should know.
I will truly miss his input and his quirky emails. Thank you Dave for all your input and help. May you rest in peace my friend.
I have to agree i miss his quirky emails as well.