last email to Dave

[Riverpigusmc]

I don't know if anyone will read this, but I need to email my friend Dave one last time. I'm a moderator at COTEP, where we called Dave "Yoda". He was always full of knowledge, and willing to share it with anyone who asked, even if he never talked to them before. And his answers were usually spot on.
Dave was always willing to joke around, discuss current events, and give his opinion. You may not always agree with his opinion, but you knew where he stood, and what he thought. And he was always ready to listen to your side, too, and respect what you had to say.
I'd always ask "how's Paige?" when I saw him. It was obvious he cared deeply for his wife, and worried for her. He would take breaks from our conversation to run out for ice cream, or medicine, or whatever else was needed at the time.
The last time I talked to Dave, it was on the phone. I would text from time to time, with a "you ok" question. He would reply "hanging in there" The last time, about two weeks ago, something told me to call. I'm glad I did. It was the last interaction I had with my friend..
I guess I'm writing this to let someone know what Dave Waits meant to us at COTEP. He was a founding member, and someone who was valued, as a member, a mentor, and a friend. He helped a lot of folks, and touched a lot of lives. Thank you for letting our brother take time away from his family to spend it with us.

Michael