I first met David as a senior at Medford Senior High School in 1976. He was a student teacher with DeVere Taylor the rock star debate coach in the state at the time (yes.... hard to believe, but I was a brief case, evidence box carrying nerd)! I became a Spanish teacher at St. Helens High School in 1982. David’s room was only doors down the hall from mine. I immediately recognized him. During the mid to late 80’s David would come to our house three or four evenings a week after dinner for coffee and conversation. As our family grew (we have four children) the time for leisurely time after dinner disappeared. We had begun to renew that relationship. Rest, my friend!