My husband, Alan Liu, and Dave have been friends since high school. Dave brought immeasurable happiness and companionship to Alan's life.

As soon as I met Dave and Corey, I loved being with them and thought that Alan was lucky to have a clever, funny pal like Dave. But over the years I've learned much more about Dave.

We so admire Dave's spirit, attitude, and integrity. He inspired us: in everyday little things, like his mastery of the apple pie, and in big things, like building a company from scratch; learning to defy gravity; his deep and wonderful relationship with Corey.

I comfort myself with the thought that it's a good thing to "be like Dave". Take, no, jump! into action. Be a good friend. Enjoy the earth's beautiful places.

I cherish his memory and deeply mourn his loss.

-marjorie