We should all be so blessed to have such friendships as you and Dave had Jeff, I'm very sorry for your loss. He had a life well lived, we can all be happy for him and all that he shared during his time with those around him.

After I read this sad news yesterday I got quiet . Wife called me for dinner and asked me if something was wrong . I simply said we lost a fellow Pelican . She knew what that meant and said she was sorry .

This forum is different than any other , a true brotherhood of characters . Vast diversity and skill sets . A tight group . When we lose a fellow member we all hurt . I wouldn't want it any other way .

There are Pelicans here that I've known for the greater part of two decades and feel are part of my family. I truly appreciate each and every one of you for your incredible vastness of knowledge and kindness to share it.

Rusty Heap, Dave, was one of the gems. I loved reading his posts and living vicariously through his adventures. Jeff, you too are one of the gems and I appreciate you, brother.

Rest in Peace Dave. Thank you for the very heartfelt writeup Jeff, David

Damn sorry to hear this. And proud that our group has people like Higgins to memorialize someone we lost. I've only met a few here but still think of this place as a community and not just some internet entertainment.

R.I.P. Rusty Heap. What a tragic way to go. My condolences on your loss.

I’m sorry to receive this terrible news. RIP Dave.

Don't post much here but I'm here everyday. I really enjoyed his posts and pics. Very sorry for your loss Jeff.

!@#$%^&*()$%&^! It just sucks when we lose someone to a simple accident. There was a retired engineer we rented hobie cats from in Belize. One year we went to find him and they said he fell of a roof, hit his head and died. Just sucks.

I'm sitting here totally bummed that we lost Dave and not from old age. It is great to re-read their posts and hear the memories from other Pelicans to know they had a life well lived. My wife questions the safety of many of my activities and my reply is, "A life not lived isn't a life worth living". Godspeed Dave!

Still processing this ... it just sux and hurts...

But I will smile when I think of Dave... he would want that...

RIP Rusty. If nothing else, may the death of another lend some perspective to priorities.

What a shock. Rest In Peace Dave. Condolences to others who will miss him.

Very true. When Vicki sees me on the computer, she'll ask, "Talking with the guys?" and she means the Pelicans, of course. You are all special. You are all "the guys."

Very sad to hear this...RIP

Godspeed Rusty Heap. "No one knows when that day or hour will come - not the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father."

Two of Rusty Heap's recent posts:

11-15-2024
12-3-2024

FFS!
RIP Dave.
Sorry for your loss Jeff.

My Condolences to you Jeff.

Rip

So sorry Jeff.
Freaking ironic for a guy who lived an adventurous life. No guarantees.

So sorry for your loss Jeff. RIP Dave. He sure seems like he lived life to the fullest. Good lesson there.

Rest easy, my dear friend, you spoke well. And take care of yourself.

Like you said, ironic. Holy crap.

GodSpeed Dave, you will be missed.