Well. My last post included a list of people I have been trying to track down.
During a random conversation last Friday with Angelo Cueno, I asked him "You know Dave Reda?"
"He died in a car accident." Replied Angelo.
You know that person...that one person that you would consistently track down at sales meetings and hang out with. Sure, you would talk on the phone once in a while...but it just seemed more appropriate to wait until the next face to face opportunity, crack a beer and sit back and laugh at how self-important we can all act sometimes.
Dave was that guy.
The last time I saw him was at an Aerotek National Sales Meeting at the Grand Ole Opry Hotel in Nashville. I was surprised to run into him, as he had left the company to work with his Dad and brother. Things hadn't worked out as planned, so he was back...and all the better for that night...as we both had pictures of our two year olds to share. His little girl Grace...and my little boy.
I am really at a loss.
He was the consummate Californian...always in a layed back, good mood...the consumate cool guy...however he had no arrogance about him...and you should have seen his face when he pulled out the picture of that little girl...
To all you that were much closer than I to Dave, my sincere condolences.
I am sorry they are three years late.
To Steven Bisciotti...thanks for the opportunity to meet Dave.
-JW
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I was Dave's ex-wife. Actually about two weeks after our divorce was final he was killed in that car accident. I don't like to call him an EX. He was my best friend still.
Once in a while, I google his name. Not a day goes by that we don't think of him and miss him terribly.
It was so touching for me to find this post. I'm going to go out on a limb and say that all of our family would be happy that he was remembered like this. So many of us knew him and experienced what you have shared. But as time goes by, memories fade. Stories morph and fade.
I copied this post with the link (in case it falls away), so that Gracie can read it. I hope you don't mind. I'm not publishing it.
Thanks so much for taking the time to write about this man who was such a powerful figure in our lives. Gracie she takes great comfort in hearing stories from friends and others whom she didn't know. People who I didn't know. Stories like these validate who he was.
cheers,
~Trish
a link to pictures
I found this link in Facebook and I am totally crushed to hear David had passed...much worse, I find this out 5 years later...so sorry for this extremely belated post.
I met David when I was a senior at OVHS and let's just say, he was my "mistress" only the male version. I had a boyfriend at the time and was not in a good place and Dave came along and swept me off my feet. He was much younger than I but none-the-less was a breath of fresh air. We used to break out the cardboard in front of his house with his brother Kenny and break dance...fun times :)
Tragically I was in a car accident myself on my 18th birthday, right before graduation and David came and visited me in the hospital many times and brought cards and flowers...much more than my dumb boyfriend did.
He and I grew apart after I graduated and I never heard from him again but I still have the card he gave me in the hospital of Elvis that said, "Does your mother know what you're doing?"...a little joke between him and I.
David was a great guy and my deepest sympathy goes out to his family and friends...all that knew him were truely blessed to have him in their lives. He will be missed.
Sorry this is 5 years late.
~Gidget
(aka Kathi Erickson Snowden)
I miss you Dave. You would allways show back up in my life when I wasnt looking. Now your gone and I find my self always looking. Old friend
Dear uncle david I miss you so much and not a day goes by to where I don't think or talk about you, I've missed you terribly but know I will see you soon, grace came to visit a week ago and she reminds me of you so much its crazy she's still an amazing little cousin honestly my favorite cousin shhh... I just didn't know what else can make me feel like I'm talking to you I love you withh all my heartt
See you soon uncle davidd
I love you
Hey you guys, this is Dave's mom, Cheri! I had no idea this was out there. My wonderful granddaughter, Marley, Kenny's oldest daughter just sent it to me. Although it makes me cry, I'm so pleased to know that people haven't forgotten him...we all miss him terribly but I do feel him with me all the time. Love to you all!
I often think about Dave especially this time of year. I was at the Circus which is in town right now, the night I got the call. I am so glad I got to spend time with Dave and although he tragically was ripped from us all he left an important message with me and it was a simple one. Family is first, I'm happy to say that I stopped chasing the big money dreams and all of the distraction that comes along with trying to be uber successful. I settled for a normal life and I try my best to soak up the enjoyment of being able to be present in my families life and I owe that to Dave, So many people spend their lives chasing happiness when it's right in front of them. I feel so blessed to have had this incredible man challenge me to not make some of the choices that others had. His wisdom and outlook on life are present in my life today and so for me the more I choose to enjoy what I have always taken for granted, I feel like Dave lives in spirit and I can see him Smile at me and give me that warm look that let's me know I've got it! I will never take life for granted because I had the privilege of knowing Dave Reda.
Pauly
My name is grace, gracie. Dave was my dad. I am really missing him right now, that is why I am writing. I guess I wanted to say thank you, I am amazed at how many people knew and loved him. My dad was an amazing father, from what I remember, I could always see his house from my preschool, and everyday I would climb up and show my friends his house, bragging and bragging about him. I love him so much! I learn so much about about my dad everyday, through family and close friends. From what I have read, my dad left an impression on everyone he met, and I am so proud to call him my dad! I love you papa, where ever you are :)
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