Dave's school locker was about 6 down from mine on the second floor in the language department at RB, so we met during the first week of freshman year. Dave was the first RB boy to ask me out in high school, and we went to Homecoming together, his dad driving us to the dance.  I remember Dave as pretty quiet, always ready with a smile, smart, friendly, and willing to help.  I was so sad to learn of his passing from his wife, Maria, years later who told me about Dave's long, interesting career with the US military and government.   Thanks for the first date, Dave. Always the gentleman and scholar, we miss you.