Man., I can't say that NEAR as eloquently as Debbie put it, but I echo her sentiments to a "T".
Kat, no wonder Dave had you as a friend. You did a fantastic job with the shirts, and were a great conduit between the "locals" and us "out of towners", and I mean that in the best way possible.
It was really great to meet the Rt 24 Crew, "Where The Legend Began", made up of Joe, Joey, Bubba, and Mike (among others). This is all the guys Dave grew up with, riding on the streets and tearing it up. Hearing all the old schoool stories of Dave back in the day was really a highlight for me and others.
The turnout was great. People from all over the country were there, a true testament to the great person and friend Dave was to everyone.
And his family was great to see as well: Jake, Josh, Lauren, Sue, Mom & Dad: They were all so nice.
It was was sad, but there were good times too. The motorcycle procession was just fantastic. The Rt 24 Crew had Josh leading the procession riding in Dave's old spot when they used to go out and ride. Watching everyone ride from the funeral home to the cemetary, and then from the cemetary to the church hall was just awesome. The weather was supposed to be bad, but it turned out to be a beautiful day for a great sendoff to an even greater guy.
Walt