Diver Dave was called home Sunday morning.

8-16-2015 | JustAmy. MamaBear

[JustAmy]

Graphic by MamaBear

After fighting ALS for several months, on Sunday morning Diver Dave was called home to Jesus' loving arms.
According to his family, he is having a great reunion with his parents, his oldest sister, his parents-in-law and many others including many FReepers.

As we recall what a Patriot Diver Dave was, it seems appropriate that he joined FreeRepublic July 4, 1998.
Dave loved this country and our troops. Many times, he drove 2 hours each way to join the Fresno Freepers in support of our troops.

Dave had a very strong faith that was an inspiration to many of us. He faced his ALS and his other health issues knowing that he was in God's Hands
and he was ready for whatever His decision would be. His faith and positive attitude was always inspiring.

His last post was at Amy's Place on January 19, 2015.

You will be missed, DD. RIP

[editor-surveyor]

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Wow!

We just lost a feisty FReeper!

RIP Dave.

[lysie]

Thank you for the report.

[MEG33]

Thank you, Amy, for sharing this.
Dave would have loved the Patriot Guard there to honor him and his service.

[GOPJ]

Class of ‘98... It was a good year.

[miserare]

RIP, Diver Dave.

Thank you for your service.

[JustAmy]

Diver Dave's daughter shared photos and videos from his funeral this morning on FaceBook.


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The Patriot Guard Riders escorted Diver Dave from the funeral home to the cemetery.
Once at the cemetery, they stood at attention with their flags and provided an honor guard to the graveside.


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At that point, they encircled our group throughout the service.
TPG honored Diver Dave with a speech, a prayer to the Almighty Commander, a 21 gun salute, and the playing of Taps.
They also performed the flag-folding ceremony, but it was not recorded.



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[GOPJ]

Thanks for sharing the pictures Amy... Diver Dave will be missed.

[South40]

Thank you for sharing Amy. I appreciated seeing the videos and the pics.

And thanks again to Dave for serving this great country!

[DollyCali]

Thanks for the thread Amy and sharing the sad news. Dave was a kind and good man. Much has been said so accurately by others, but those two words stand out in my mind.

[luvie]

Thanks for sharing these pictures of the celebration of a hero’s life with all of us.

I would expect nothing less for this navy man and the PGR know how to do it right!

[yorkie]

Oh, Amy, thank you so much for bringing us all with you to join in the celebration of Dave’s life, with the video, music and pictures.

My heart joined you (and friends and family), even though I could not be with you.

Dave’s devoted love of his family and of Christ, his patriotism, his intense support of our Veterans, his consistent sense of humor through all life’s rough journeys, and that constant smile will be missed by all who knew him.

[Kitty Mittens]

I'm Thankful for the Pings, Links, and Pictures, Dear Amy.

(((((Blessings, and Thank you for Sharing)))))

[Darksheare]

Wish I could have attended.

[IronJack]

What a great send-off for a loyal veteran. God knows His own.

[The Mayor]

Wow, Thank you Amy for doing this.
I feel like I was able to say goodbye to a FRiend
Taps did it for me. Thank you

[MEG33]

Beautiful ceremony for Dave. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.
I wish I could thank every one of those Patriot Guards who honored Dave.
May God’s love and comfort surround the family.

[Aquamarine]

Thanks Amy. My condolences to his friends and family. He was special.

[NonValueAdded]

RIP, Diver Dave, and our prayers are with your family.

[lightman]

O God of spirits and of all flesh,
You have trampled down death
and have abolished
the power of the devil,
giving life to Your world.
Give rest to the soul
of Your departed servant David
in a place of light,
in a place of repose,
in a place of refreshment,
where there is no pain,
sorrow, and suffering.
As a good and loving God,
forgive every sin he has committed
in thought, word or deed,
for there is no one who lives
and is sinless.
You alone are without sin.
Your righteousness
is an everlasting righteousness,
and Your word is truth.
For You are the resurrection,
the life
and the repose of Your departed servant David
Christ our God,
and to You we give glory,
with Your eternal Father
and Your all holy,
good and life-giving Spirit,
now and forever and to the ages of ages.
AMEN.

[meyer]

Rest in Peace, fellow Freeper.