David, What an incredible guy… bullet proof, indestructible & always a source of inspiration to ‘just to it’ & after all… ‘What’s it matter’?! Feeding me my first oyster in Burgau, Portugal back in the 80’s too is an unforgettable memory… such a laugh - thanks for everything David. Safe journey mate & never forgotten, Andy Dawkes

You leave very fond memories of my time in the office at EQD, from nick naming me Frankie to finding it hilarious my horse Freddie refusing to come out of his stable one day! From then on, every time I saw you the first thing you would say is ‘How’s that Freddie, has he come out today?!’ You had a liking for the office biscuits, so much so we had a secret stash cleverly stored away in the ‘dog biscuit’ jar! You will be very sadly missed but greatly remembered.

David we will never forget you - the laughs and the kindness. We do not have the words but this poem does His Journey Goes On by Joe Eliston It’s all about the journey It’s the part that counts Even when he gets there He may just turn around. He rides like an eagle, flying All along the stars; It’s all about the journey Safe now from any harm. Too soon he left to travel Beyond where we can see But it’s all about the journey Forever riding free.

Thank you for all your help over the years and many laughs. You were always there if I needed help at the stables or had a problem. You would walk in the stables and shout me, this meant one of three things either put the kettle on, for us to do some fencing or help you lift something ridiculously heavy, you were always fixing something and your tool kit had everything in it, there seemed to be nothing you couldn’t fix. You always asked how my dogs were and made a fuss of them and never forgot to mention my dad after he passed often telling me Charlie will be watching you, you know! The lovely times spent at your house at Xmas parties and of course the winged spur in the earlier days with top dog Tom sat at the bar. Your sense of humour was amazing and you were always great for a Netflix recommendation, sons of anarchy kept us entertained for weeks. You’ll be missed by many including myself.

David you were a shining light to so many. Frank and have known you for over 40 years. From the moment we met you we knew you were “a salt of the earth person.” You were a gracious host, the life and soul of the party. Your doors were always open to us anytime and we were always made to feel welcome. You were a great husband and more importantly a great dad who always supported your boys in whatever path they decided to take. There was no one like you and there are so many wonderful memories your wife Jocelyn will fall back on the days when she finds it hard to get through them. The boys will have their memories too. You are gone but will never be forgotten by us or the other people you made an impact in their life. Goodnight and God Bless

My Bombay buddy! We clicked immediately and had some of the best times! Family BBQ’s at Grimshaw, fun times in Knysna, delicious meals in Franschhoek and the best parties at the Barn! I will miss our very varied chats! Love you always your Bombay buddy xx

We had some fun times together in the time I worked for “The Growler” as you would call her. Your wonderful wife, Jocelyn. You once asked me what my faults were and I replied “Nothing, I’m perfect” you then called me “Miss Perfect”. Fond memories of “The Rose Royce” and how you would power wash her off after hunting 🙈. Our camping trip to The Three Counties Show when you were trying to sell tractors, or just an excuse to have a drink, get merry and call everyone either “Bruce” or “Sheila” in your best Aussie accent whilst serving food from the BBQ. Also a memory that sticks with me was the day you came to tell me that you’d dropped a pallet of Turfloat on my car, my pride and joy at the time. Top Dog Tom your little shadow. You will always be the man that came to my wedding, casually dressed like you were off to the local for a pint and whilst everyone sat at their tables eating and chatting, you sat next to the bar watching the rugby on the tv we’d set up for the England v Wales game in World Cup (I think it was) in 2015. Loved our little trips to the indian in Henley with the family 🥰 And forever grateful for you teaching me to drive a tractor and reverse a trailer. Going to miss you, your tracky bottoms and beaming smile . xxxxx

Thank you for everything you have done for me, always there on the end of the phone, I knew you would always pick it up. The endless cups of tea I made you ........and you never drunk !! Without fail you would always ask me how Matt and the dogs were. All the " name that tunes " we would play in the office....you would always win. Whenever I hear the song "Something inside", by Labi Saffre, I will always think of you as I know it was a favourite of yours, which you would continually sing ( loudly, out of tune !! ) whilst I was trying to talk to customers on the phone. The time you asked me to send your watch to the other side of the world to be mended and we fondly renamed you Wolfie, " whats the time Mr Wolf".... we never saw that watch again!! Thanks again Wolfie, until we meet again x

So many great memories David, you were always the life of the party. I remember when I moved into the flat on the side of the house, my mom and dad were there and had never met you before, you came up and knocked the door and introduced yourself and on your arm was a very young stunning blonde who was about 30 years your junior and you introduced her to my mom as Jocelyn your wife! My mom nearly fell over! You had accosted Ross's girlfriend at the time and made her go along with the plan, it was hilarious! We had so many laughs at the Spur that make me smile, I can honestly say I never saw you down or unhappy, always full of life, on the go and working on the next project, and that's very much how I will always remember you.

Thank you for setting up this memorial to David. We hope that you find it a positive experience developing the site and that it becomes a place of comfort and inspiration for you to visit whenever you want or need to.

I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? Life means all that it ever meant, it is the same as it ever was.