David was my professor, mentor, brother, and friend. He empowered me to believe in myself and make a difference in this world. He saw me for who I am. He was genuine and intentional. He could see the big picture and articulate different worlds in a meaningful way (indigenous and non for example). He built bridges in ways I have never seen before. Carved new ways of thinking out of decades of asking questions and shared his insights to empower and engage everyone he could...
I genuinely don’t believe I can write anything more that actually describes just how outstanding of a man he was... but I think it’s clear by all of the messages the impact that he had on all of us.
I want to ask you -if you’re reading this- to just hold him in your thoughts. Try to remember what he stood for, and what he sought to teach. He had projects underway and creator has clearly planned for many of us to continue his mission without his physical presence. He was truly trying to solve the biggest problems we are all facing... From sustainability to reconciliation, to the lack of meaningful human connection and our relationship with the planet... He saw the big picture. Logically, spiritually, and authentically. It is up to us now to continue his mission.
Lastly, and most importantly, I want to extend my sincerest condolences to his family. If there’s anyway I can help, or anything you need, please don’t hesitate to ask. I can’t express how sorry I am for your loss.
To David, my friend and brother, you are always welcome in my space. I will always have some for you with me. Till we meet again. With love, Ben.
[Photo: Captured during the August 2019 Adventure Leadership Course in Kananaskis]
David was my professor, mentor, brother, and friend. He empowered me to believe in myself and make a difference in this world. He saw me for who I am. He was genuine and intentional. He could see the big picture and articulate different worlds in a meaningful way (indigenous and non for example). He built bridges in ways I have never seen before. Carved new ways of thinking out of decades of asking questions and shared his insights to empower and engage everyone he could...
I genuinely don’t believe I can write anything more that actually describes just how outstanding of a man he was... but I think it’s clear by all of the messages the impact that he had on all of us.
I want to ask you -if you’re reading this- to just hold him in your thoughts. Try to remember what he stood for, and what he sought to teach. He had projects underway and creator has clearly planned for many of us to continue his mission without his physical presence. He was truly trying to solve the biggest problems we are all facing... From sustainability to reconciliation, to the lack of meaningful human connection and our relationship with the planet... He saw the big picture. Logically, spiritually, and authentically. It is up to us now to continue his mission.
Lastly, and most importantly, I want to extend my sincerest condolences to his family. If there’s anyway I can help, or anything you need, please don’t hesitate to ask. I can’t express how sorry I am for your loss.
To David, my friend and brother, you are always welcome in my space. I will always have some for you with me. Till we meet again. With love, Ben.
[Photo: Captured during the August 2019 Adventure Leadership Course in Kananaskis]
