https://www.davidhoughtonfamily.com/2011/08/09/david-in-padova-italy/ Fri, 28 Jul 2017 01:37:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 https://www.davidhoughtonfamily.com/2011/08/09/david-in-padova-italy/comment-page-1/#comment-751 Derek Fri, 12 Aug 2011 03:41:08 +0000 http://johnhoughton.com/?p=765#comment-751 John I loved hearing more about David. Your comments really help me understand the man I met and what made him who he was. If I become even half the father her was I'd be a proud man. One of the first times I spent a day with your brother was at Shared Adventures day at the beach last year. I dove the Santa Cruz wharf with one of David's old buddies who's name escapes me right now, we were collecting star fish, crabs and such for the folks to enjoy at Aqua Safaris SCUBA float off of Cowells beach. I then spent the day escorting folks in and out of the water with DeDe and David. As soon as my morning shift was up David came up to me with his big smile and said "Did you get something to eat...can I make you a sandwich?" always putting others well being ahead of his own. And no you don't sound like a broken record I miss the family everyday. A part of me is missing with them gone. As I left that day I hugged DeDe and went to shake David's hand but he was having none of that he gave me a big hug as well. I have never felt so good as I did volunteering that day. I only have David and DeDe to thank for the feeling of giving and charity to those less fortunate than I. It's a life lesson I will always take with me where ever I go. John I loved hearing more about David. Your comments really help me understand the man I met and what made him who he was. If I become even half the father her was I’d be a proud man. One of the first times I spent a day with your brother was at Shared Adventures day at the beach last year. I dove the Santa Cruz wharf with one of David’s old buddies who’s name escapes me right now, we were collecting star fish, crabs and such for the folks to enjoy at Aqua Safaris SCUBA float off of Cowells beach. I then spent the day escorting folks in and out of the water with DeDe and David. As soon as my morning shift was up David came up to me with his big smile and said “Did you get something to eat…can I make you a sandwich?” always putting others well being ahead of his own. And no you don’t sound like a broken record I miss the family everyday. A part of me is missing with them gone. As I left that day I hugged DeDe and went to shake David’s hand but he was having none of that he gave me a big hug as well. I have never felt so good as I did volunteering that day. I only have David and DeDe to thank for the feeling of giving and charity to those less fortunate than I. It’s a life lesson I will always take with me where ever I go.

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