Contributions to the tribute of David John Brown

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Saturday, July 1, 2023

I am saddened to learn about Dave’s passing. My deepest condolences to Minh and Alexander. I worked with Dave at Empress for a few years in the mid 90’s. As a new teacher, Dave was a mentor and a friend. His love of playing guitar spilled over into our work place quite often as we would perform for our students in the Empress auditorium. Dave loved the oldies songs and the Beatles. We fell out of touch after I moved out of London but he left an indelible impression on me. I know he loved his family so much and was intensely proud of his son. Such sad news. Me deepest sympathies. Michael Palmer (Vancouver)

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Paul Abela posted a condolence

Friday, July 22, 2022

I was sorry to see David's obituary. I knew him a long time ago. We were both at Inglewood Heights School. I knew him for a few years. We'd play 'hockey' with tiny sticks down in his family's basement. He introduced me to the Beatles which we played on their console record player. I remember, in high school, seeing his first band "TNT" play in front of the school during an assembly. They even had a little light show, with T N T flashing as they played. He was a good guy. I'm pleased to see that he had a family and people who loved him. Best, Paul Abela

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Saturday, April 30, 2022

David was a wonderful man, a devoted husband, father, grandfather. He touched everyone's heart. I miss you terribly my love and most of all I miss us. You are in my heart, my mind and my thoughts forever ❤️

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Lynn Sanders posted a condolence

Saturday, April 30, 2022

David was the most fun to be with! He will be so dearly missed. I remember fondly those semesters when David and I shared a prep period. Topics for always stimulating discussion were wide ranging. Our treatment of the topics was pretty far ranging too: from serious, occasionally insightful, to hilarious and downright silly. Our days were demanding and crazy busy but it was great to share those light hearted intermissions. I am so sorry for your loss Minh.

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

My Mom, Sister and I first met Uncle David when we first came to Canada and he had been a part of my family since then. Uncle David was always there with us when Ông Ngoại in the hospital and was there with us in the many other events. Even he was on vacation when visiting Edmonton, he helped us to fix something in our house. He had watched the improvement of my English and my career. We had lots of fun and remarkable memories when Uncle David, Di Nguyệt and Alexander came to Alberta and when we visited London. He always smiled in all pictures and in life. Our last trip to Elk Island was really joyful and I never thought it was his last trip to Alberta. We were planning to visit Uncle David this summer but he left us so soon :-( I remembered our last conversation, I tried not talk about his sickness and so did he. He teased me about my driving skills and we had small laughs. I wanted to thank him for helping Việt but he didn’t feel well so our last conversation ended shortly but I will remember his last advices. My beloved Uncle David! Thanks for being a part of our family. All your help and supports are appreciated. We’re so sad you left us. I once asked God “Why do good people leave so soon?”. God may have a better plan for you but we don’t know. I believe you will join other angels in heaven to help others just like you did in this world. You will always be in our hearts and our prayers. We miss you a lot, specially your smile. Keep smiling in heaven, Uncle David! Your niece, Hạnh

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

My loving Sept-Dad David Brown. Who we all miss and dearly love. he was battling cancer for few years now. I wish there was a cure for all cancers but it a wishful thinking. The last days with you was truly memorable the memory of you i treasure so precious and so dear. You were a special person with kindness in your heart. and the love we all had together grows stronger now we're apart The day you left is the days we will never forget. You have gifted many things to me (But I) wonder if I could've done the same for you If you would let me, I will give back a handful If it would could to see you smile once more I wish you could have stayed with us but Heaven needed you. You left us with memories and we love you dearly still no matter how much time goes by. you know I alway will i wish you were still here. even though we may have not been related by blood i look up to you as my father. i know i can not bring you back although i wish it everday. somethimes ask God why you take him so soon and give him some more time with us. every morning i come to work i would text mom to see how you were doing mom said you are hanging on. april 12 the morning i text mom how you were doing at 7:46am. Mom said you have pass away 7:35am i broke into tears if i text mom 11 minutes earlier you would be still alive and hear you voice one last time. the other day Mom ask me if i seen your Obituary post i broke into tears again. it hard to see some one you love on Obituary post. I miss you very much. i wish in next live we meet again you as my Dad. love you alway forever rememberd

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Dave was such a caring person and a great friend. So many of my happy memories from Beal involved him and Eric and I making music together. Dave was a wonderful musician and songwriter, but remained very humble about his talent. When we built the recording studio at Beal, Dave would, like clockwork, visit my classroom every day with a new idea for a song. We spent countless hours recording music over the years. I'm grateful I can listen to his songs and remember those fun times. My deepest condolences to Minh and Alexander and the rest of Dave's family. You inspired him and he loved you so much.

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

David John Brown

1961 - 2022