6 Years Ago Today....Great Day!!!

[Sunridge Sledhead]

January 7, 2005....This was Dave (Animal) ripping on his sled. It was an amazing day, great friends, and DEEP pow!!!

Collage of pics from that day that hangs on my office wall. Notice the contrast with the snow caked on the trees. This had occurred from huge ridge top winds.

Have a great, safe weekend everyone!!!

RIP Animal! Dammit I miss riding with you!!!

 

[Dunatic]

 

[phatty]

seems like just yesterday...

lets keep it safe out there!

 

[BossRev]

What a legacy he left behind...... Cheers to a great Man!

 

[Rock Star]

ANIMAL

seems like time stood still that day. Kim and I saw his wife and daughter Janene last week. They are doing great and are proud that he left such a legacy of friendship and that so many have learned from that day. Stay safe. It's easy to remember to be safe when you look at those girls. I wish Dave was here to see them grow up so well. RIP Dave.

 

[UtahSnow]

Remember it like it was yesterday. Was sitting at Training Table with my family when Dan got to cell service and called me for your number Rock to tell you. Changed my life and how I ride forever. Dave your legacy will live on.


Nate

 

[Extreme-One]

I too remember that day well... sitting there riding with friends new and old and Dave having the time of his life. I remember his sled not running well but he was still having a blast.

We're heading down to Salt Lake for the snowcross Saturday and riding on Sunday with some friends. Anyone else going to be at the races?

 

[built4dtuff]

Still to this day one of the hardest funerals i have ever gone to. Tore me up to see his girls up there singing. I still remember the song they sang

 

[Extreme-One]

That was a super tough time.

 

[Skinner]

RIP Dave!!!!!!

 

[CoyoteGirl]

Still to this day one of the hardest funerals i have ever gone to. Tore me up to see his girls up there singing. I still remember the song they sang

I realize some might think this is inappropriate... but still going to share. BESIDES the immense pain in my heart that day when meeting Dave's beautiful, warm and forgiving bride and daughters... this was my 2nd most memorable event at the funeral.

During the stay at Dave's cabin Kim had led me to believe that a certain someone was gay... me being naive and thinking that Kim was a trustworthy individual I believed him. Can't remember exactly what happened but sitting at the funeral I found out this person wasn't gay... and commenced into hysterical giggles that led to tears flowing hard. I felt like a total assssssss and child for the incident.. but had absolutely no control over my emotions that day.

This day is burned into my inner clock... Just when I think I've done all the healing I can do... I always wake up on the 8th of January with this feeling that something is missing from my life.... and spend the day reflecting upon what happened before that (getting to know Dave), what happened that day and what has transpired since. Definitely a hallmark moment in my life.

A picture is worth a thousand words...

 

[snailbait]

Ditto to all the comments! You are sorely missed my friend!!
Think of you and your family often!

 

[Kevco]

I do believe life goes on from here, unfortunately I've buried to many loved ones to think otherwise. that said it damn hard to move on without them. Dave is the kinda guy who is going to leave a dent in this world. No fake bull$hit just a down to earth great guy. He reminded me of a scout leader I had that would ALWAYS make everyone he met fell better about themselves, Dave was that guy. As much as he enjoyed sledding he loved his girls. His whole demeanor would change when he would talk about his kids. As dads he left a lofty example of how to be a great dad! Miss ya bud.

 

[Sunridge Sledhead]

B....I remember that oh so well! We were sitting in the chapel, during the viewing, when you brought up that you believed he was really gay, after what I had said. I was still laughing, embarrassingly, when I walked up to greet Carolyn and the girls. I'm sure Dave was chuckling himself at that one.

Truly a memorable and life changing event! So much sorrow and longing for a different outcome. But, also so many amazing friendships from the tragedy.

 

[Scott]

ttt