Memorial website in the memory of your loved one
Memorial Homepage
Create Site
Gift Shop
First Name:
Last Name:
Advanced Search
Grief Forum
FAQ
Features
Testimonials
Info
Affiliations
Contact


Create a Memorial Website »

Send
Sympathy Gifts
and Flowers »







Dave "Rock Star" Austin at his 25th birthday celebration.



Untitled Poem by David A. Austin

Close your eyes and drift away
Think back to some brighter day
All the bad has been erased 
And everything good was properly placed
No need for your sad, wet tears
Only the bad has something to fear
With golden walls you're protected
Come inside, no one is rejected
The light you see is your destiny
Extend your arm and faithfully trust
You've been reborn 
Your troubles are dust.








      ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ 

This memorial website is dedicated to the memory of David Arthur Austin. He was born in Columbus, Indiana on Saturday, April 18, 1981 and died on Saturday, October 28, 2006 at the age of 25. He will never be forgotten.
 
Dave was a son, a father, a nephew and a friend. One of his greatest achievements  was his championing for animal rights and practice of vegetarianism. He challenged others to re-examine their views on the humane treatment of other living beings and won converts to the practice of animal rights.

Dave was a talented poet with three poems on poetry.com. He was an avid Nirvana fan and enjoyed a wide genre of music. As a  partner in making video clips, he was proud when one, "Ultimate Urban Gymnastics,"  was purchased by Break.com.

So many nicknames: 
Rockstar                Aluitious                    Kobold
Precious                Boo Boo Cakes         Monkey
Frog                      Davey Crockett         Scarecrow

About Dave and friendship: He was a true blue friend; he was the type of person to give you the shirt off his back "albeit dirty, holey, and about to fall apart." Dave was the most forgiving person ever met and he forgave others for anything and everything. And he made it clear that he  held no ill will toward that person. He was fun and spontaneous and was the guy you could call when feeling blue and he'd  come to visit you to offer comfort.
                              
None of us will really understand why Dave left us at such a young age, but the impact he has had on us will live with us forever.

     ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ 



             Recipe for a Dave "Rock Star" Austin
                               by Mary Austin

Combine equal parts:
punk rock
humor
romanticism
wit
exuberance
love of nature
forgiveness
playfulness
animal rights activist and vegetarianism
charisma
satire
outspokenness
kindness
impatience
cuteness
impertinence
self assurance
goofiness
fun
intelligence
charm
poetry
music lover
grunginess
history of roleplaying and fantasy games
love

Gently add the following:
One pug nose
2 elephant ears
7 or more piercings
2 tattoos
black eyeliner
2 green eyes
one skateboard
7 dirty dirty socks
a heaping dose of Nirvana
several drops WWF & RAW pro-wrestling shows
a pinch of Splink
5 parts Rocky Horror Picture Show
several Industrial Entertainment, inc. videos
One loving family
A "thousand" friends

You get one DAVE complete with notebooks upon notebooks of poetry, championing for equality, funny video clips, several nicknames, warm memories and a Kurdt and a Miles on the side.
He was a little bit country, a little bit rock-n-roll and a whole lotta Punk Rock. 
                                          

                      
                                                
                                         *********Special thanks********
Thank you to Ra'cheal Miller Cone and Danielle Reynolds for sharing photographs of Dave.
Thanks to Josh England and Amy Hert for making CD's of "Dave-music" as that made those songs so much more accessible for this memorial site.
Thanks to Richard "Dickie"  Herr for the gifts of Splink and Beside Me CD's.
And special appreciation to Heath Donnell and Josh Huddleston for the videos/DVD's they made and shared.

                  ******* Dave was very blessed with good friends.*******




Afterthought:


These words were said by a Rev Warren Stevens at the funeral of a different young man who took his own life. 


"This child died on his own battlefield. He was killed in action fighting a civil war. He fought against adversaries that were as real to him as his casket is real to us. They were powerful adversaries. They took toll of his energies and endurance. They exhausted the last vestiges of his courage and strength. At last these adversaries overwhelmed him. And it appeared that he lost the war. But did he? I see a host of victories that he has won!

For one thing -- he has won our admiration -- because even if he lost the war, we give him credit for his bravery on the battlefield. And we give him credit for the courage and pride and hope that he used as his weapons as long as he could. We shall remember not his death, but his daily victories gained through his kindnesses and thoughtfulness, through his love for family and friends, for animals and books and music, for all things beautiful, lovely and honorable. We shall remember the many days that he was victorious over overwhelming odds. We shall remember not the years we thought he had left, but the intensity with which he lived the years he had!

Only God knows what this child of His suffered in the silent skirmishes that took place in his soul. But our consolation is that God does know and understands!"



Tributes and Condolences
hang in there.God bless   / ANDREW BUSHONG (FELLOW MUSICIAN )
God bless you ,I am so sorry for your loss,for all our loss.I have  a teenager who loves to play music and cant even begin to imagine what you must feel.you will be in my prayers. andrew
Remembering you   / Mahala Schultz (Friend)
I remember role playing with you and the nights of madness and hilarity.  I remember talking late into the night sometimes about nothing at all, just to talk.  Most of all, I remember your love for life and wanting to be the life of the p...  Continue >>
Stars  / Mom
"Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down on us to let us know they are happy -Author Unknown"
Weekly Lunches   / Mom
The best gift Dave ever gave me was his initiating weekly lunches with me. The first one was September 27, 2006 at Zwanzigz Pizza. We talked about the movie, "Crash" and that he would miss a college discussion of the movie because he was se...  Continue >>
In my thoughts...   / Janis Jones Mom Of Bethnay
Mary, Dave is such cutie. He looks like he could be one of Bethany's friends. And hopefully they are friends now. Give your mom some special love today....she misses you so.
I Wish YOU Were Here  / Ashley (Friend)    Read >>
Hi Dave  / Doris Heasman (None)    Read >>
looking at the stars  / Helen Pyers (friend/roommate)    Read >>
A Mother's Day Thought from David  / Melissa Eiler (Visitor~Daughter of Irwin & Renee Eiler )    Read >>
Memories / William (Shawn) Guenthenspberger (childhood friend )    Read >>
Rock the HEavens!"  / Lois Kern (friend/pos)    Read >>
Bright seashells....  / Mom     Read >>
Missing Dave  / Mary (Mom)    Read >>
More tributes and condolences...
Click here to pay tribute or offer your condolences
His legacy
Dave's web site!  
Thanks to Josh E. I have the link to the website that Dave created around 1997. This is pure Dave with writings  and activism about animal rights and human equality. He has his musings and some pictures on here also.



http://www.angelfire.com/wa2/punk4life/


Dave was very outspoken about his personal beliefs and was against eating meat and any type of prejudice. He holds nothing back regarding these viewpoints in his web page and the intention of sharing this site is to demonstrate the type of unique personality Dave had and not to offend others.
Splink  
Local band Dave did vocals for in 2002.
To listen to Splink songs or download music, go to

http://www.purevolume.com/splink


There are 3 Splink songs listed on this site.  I saw Dave in concert with Splink once in May 2002 and was amazed at his showmanship while singing lead vocals for the band. He was awesome and the band was popular in our area with a good turnout for this one particular concert.
Other memorial sites  
Memorial site created by Stacie, Jennie, and Jade. Source of the content of Dave's obituary as printed in the North Vernon Plain Dealer & Sun, 10/30/06:     http://david-arthur-austin.memory-of.com

Memorial My Space page created by Jennie Elgar, Stacey Giddings, and Sandi Huddleston.  Dave's blogs are posted here to see even more of his poetry.
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=147563441


ADVISORY: .The my-space page is almost identical to Dave's personal my-space page (Your Own Private Rock Star)
-Dave wrote political commentary that could be offensive to others. 
-Some friends' comments may contain profanity.
-Dave has among his blogs a poem about a hanging tree. 

HOWEVER! Viewers can skip items they may be uncomfortable reading. Dave's memorial my space contains poems by his friends, as well as his other personal blogs that showcase the incredible scope of his own talent for writing poetry.
"Goodbye, Dave" video  
Heath Donnell's video tribute to his friend, Dave Austin, created 10/31/06 and featuring "Mad World" by Michael Andrews and "Full Circle" by Arrosmith.
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoID=1368458346
Poetry  
Visit Poetry.Com  to view the three poems Dave has published there
http://poetry.com/

"Popped," 
"Synesthesia,"    
"Untitled, Yet Again"

Search for David Austin and Dave's poems are listed under David A. Austin.

                    Popped by David A. Austin
             Ghosts in time, a lost vessel
             The heart aches once
             and you know they're special
             A statue like glaze covered in ice
             Looking out to nowhere
             The perfect love's first disguise
             Sleeping without my rose in bed
             You're losing your smile
             As you're losing your head
             Without the gravity we share
             The falling, spinning Earth
             Is mine and yours to bear
More of his legacy...
 
David's Photo Album
25th birthday
Jump To:
Go to Album >> Open full-screen Slideshow >>
Tribute Movie >>

Bring the memories home by publishing your online memorial as a genuine hardcover keepsake
This memorial website was created by Mary Austin on 03/05/2007.
click here to contact Mary
Sponsorship
The hosting of this website is sponsored by Mary Austin
Audio & Video
Splink's cover of "Leaving on a Jet Plane" with Dave on lead vocal.
(Click to play)
"Seasons in the Sun" >> Punk version
(Click to play)
Mom's pick "Sweet Old World" by Emmy Lou Harris, performed by Lucinda Williams
(Click to play)
"Dumb" by Nirvana. What's a memorial to Dave without Nirvana?
(Click to play)
"Green Eyes" by Coldplay > Reminder of Dave's green eyes; one of his favorites.
(Click to play)
"Oh, Boy!" by Buddy Holly >> Dave loved this song since childhood (about age 8.)
(Click to play)
"Man in the Moon" by REM
(Click to play)
Love Song-The Cure: How ever far away, how ever long I stay; I will always love u
(Click to play)
Nirvana - "All Apologies"
(Click to play)
"Fire and Rain" by James Taylor (Mom's pick)
(Click to play)
Simple Minds - "Don't You (forget About Me)"
(Click to play)
Click here for more audio and video
Memorial Candles
Rea Mom Of Emile De Miranda lit a candle on 05/15/2008: "Dave, I hope you and Emile let heaven Rock!!! Send your mom a song on the radio to show her your love!!!"
Fleetmikewood lit a candle on 05/05/2008: "meditation ended with your warrior pic,thought of a new way to profit off an old game,someday i hope to keep my word."
Mom lit a candle on 04/20/2008: "I'm sorry I didn't post anything on Friday, but I love and miss you so much; life is hard right now & just coping.xxoo"
Fleetmikewood lit a candle on 04/18/2008: "happy birthday D. a 5.2 on the richter scale and odl was a sucsess.later D."
Fleetmikewood lit a candle on 04/09/2008: "i felt your consciousness and the continuance of your existence.that's all i needed,thanks D."
Fleetmikewood lit a candle on 04/07/2008: "cant talk,eat,at times cry myself to sleep.if u r plz a sign?or is it the egg?im going crazy-er!nothings getting easier."
Fleetmikewood lit a candle on 04/06/2008: "sorry D. running out of cat names thought id try to stop with some hummer.meow"
Jattu lit a candle on 04/06/2008: "shut the f%$! up fleetwood u freak meo can say whatever he needs to D.sorry D."
Fleetmikewood lit a candle on 04/06/2008: "hay meo u cant talk like that here,have some respect sorry D."
Meo lit a candle on 04/06/2008: "wtf?!D."
Click here for more candles
To light a candle in memory of David Austin fill out this form:
First name:
Last name:
Text:
(max. 120 characters)
Tell your Friends
To tell others about the website in memory of David Austin, enter their e-mail addresses:
Get Updated
Enter your e-mail to be notified every time this website is updated:
Add to favorites
You are visitor number:
3,484
  Home | Create a Memorial Website | Search Memorials | Grief Forums | Resources | Frequently Asked Questions | Testimonials | Affiliate with Us | Terms of Use | Contact Us | All Memorial Websites | Privacy Policy | Sitemap  
Copyright © 2006, Library of Life Trust and content owners