dave. / Rico The Mexican (friend)
i mostly just post on your myspace, but was just thinking about you bro. reminiscing times we've had/spent. our plans we had the next time we seen each other that never came. ;[

anyway. miss you man. <3always.

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Life / Ra Cone (best friend and mother of his child )

What can I say...Life is so messed up it seems, I mean here I am doin all the things that I'm supposed to and it seems like it's a repeating cycle...I recall an evening sittin out in my backyard with you watching the sparkling dogs in the sky and just talking about how life just goes around and around.  Events that occurred in past life come back to the present and we relive that moment over and over again...

The nights we talked all night when I was pregnant with Kurdt. How scared and excited you was.  How scared I was.  The morning drive to the hospital, you was shaking the entire trip to Columbus.  I kept telling you I was the one that was going to actually give birth to Kurdt but you was scared all the same.  Your mom was such a big help that day and many days thereafter.  She took control of the situation, ordering the nurses to give me pain medication, stayin with me when the needle went in my back (even though you had to walk out).  It was a moment in life that I cherish except for havin to throw my parents outta the hospital room because of their meaness and negativity towards you...

It's amazing that after how much they hated you, you somehow got them to love you b4 you left us...They still talk bout the letter you wrote them while in jail.  Everytime they come to visit they take one look at Kurdt and everytime they say how much like you he is...It's like a mini you.  The attitude, sarcasticness, his look,the hyperness.  I see a lil bit of me in him, but mostly you. 

You would be so proud of him.  He even has video playing skills, and computer skills and I know that isn't from me...He gets so sad sometimes, with you gone and now Mike away for a lil while, he's needing that love you can only get from a dad.  So spread your wings down upon him.  Maybe give him yours and his specail Punk Rock love.  He needs it. 

We love you

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Punk Rock!!!!!!  / Kurdt Austin (son)

David we love u . Dad u were nice like Mike .It was good having u around  & Now i play world of warcraft its a fun game u will agree.

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Grrrrrrrr~~~!!!!! / Ra Cone (his childs mom and his best friend )
It's been over 2 yrs now and I think everyday it gets a lil worse. Kurdt is growin up so fast and everyday he misses u a lil more. We all do. You was my best friend, my first love, and the only person that really knew me. You have no idea what pain u have put upon us, or even the damage you caused to your son, and I'm sure if you would of knew any of this maybe you wouldn't of done what u did...You know Kurdt blames me, says I should of called u more. But I don't think I could of done anything, I think you already knew what u was goin to do. I wish you was still here with us, we think of u every day, Kurdt's just not the same without u here. I'm scared of how sad he is. He's my baby and I can't take away the pain he feels, I feel so lost and alone when it comes to this. You promised me Dave... and you broke ur promise. It hurts alot... I miss u and I love you. Your son Kurdt well he's just like u, everything about him is like u, and now even his sadness is like yours...

We love you Dave

Ra,

Kurdt,

Jordan,

Mchl
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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 Close

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 party always.  Now you are, and I hope you are looking down and watching over us all.  I am sad you are gone, crying as I write this, but I am glad to know that you are up there taking care of us all, your friends and family.  See you when I get there.  Have a rockin party ready for me!

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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"

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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 seeing Kurdt instead. He suggested that we do lunch every week and of course, I agreed..   
We also went to Fazolis and he paid because he had just gotten his portion of the payment for his video, "Ultimate Urban Gymnastics," from Break.com. We people watched and Dave picked through his marinara sauce looking for the dreaded flecks of meat. After lunch we went to see Josh E. at work and Josh bought me 2 CD's with his discount :)
We went to Tapatio's Mexican Restaurant on October 12th and he talked to me about suicide. I didn't realize the significance of our discussion; I thought it was philosophical.  He had even promised he would seek help if he ever felt that way.
Our second trip to Zwanzigz Josh joined us and he and Dave talked about their events and friends. 
October 26, 2006 it was Dave's choice and he picked Carlos Pizza at FairOakes Mall. He would fold his cheese up from the slice of pizza, sprinkle it with parmesean cheese, replace the pizza cheese and cover the top with parmesean. Again he picked at his food to assure himself that he wouldn't accidentially eat meat.  After lunch he walked me to the department store where Miles' mom works so I could meet her. When we went out to the parking lot ,he prolonged our goodbye.
It was the last time I ever saw him. I wish I knew... I wish I had hugged him. But the best I can do now is say THANK YOU.
Thank you, David, for our lunches. I treasure that we had those times together and they were the best gift I have ever ever received!
Thank you, Dave, for introducing me to April so I could become a part of Miles' life.
Thank you, my son, for being in my life. I LOVE YOU!!!!!! Close

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. Close

I Wish YOU Were Here  / Ashley (Friend)
It hurts so bad not having you around. I remember when I first met you and my mom told u that me and my friend Heather liked you, and then you and Corey was walking by and was acting like you were talking about what my mom told you. I also remember when me and my friend was visting my mom at TJ MAX and u took all of us out 2 ur car and u let us listen and then buy one of ur cd' s. I still have it and i have a picture of u on my notebook so that way u will always be with me. I MISS YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!! Close

Hi Dave  / Doris Heasman (None)
HI  Dave 

i just  had a good look  at your website  and i  was amazed how  similar  you are to my  monique .

You  would  have gotten  on like a house on  fire  , same kind of  poetry  and  music .

You  truly   are   unique  ange .
Rock  Heaven   for   all of us  up there .

All my love and mad respect 

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looking at the stars  / Helen Pyers (friend/roommate)
Looking at the stars always reminds me of you. Every night when I sit on my back porch and have a smoke(I know I should not have started again after I had Bailey but oh well) I think of you. I feel like you are still here and the thought comforts me and makes me smile. I am so glad to have known you. I remember the very first time I met you, I thought you were so cute! And I will always be your pet girl. =) I love to remember the good times, and think of you every night when I look up at the stars.
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A Mother's Day Thought from David  / Melissa Eiler (Visitor~Daughter of Irwin & Renee Eiler )

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Memories / William (Shawn) Guenthenspberger (childhood friend )
I have so many memories of you over the years. I remember the time we were in middle school lunch room, it was me, you, and rusty henderson and we were arguing something about music. Then there was that time you and josh england spent the night at my place and we watched nirvana movies.... So many memories and I'll never forget them bro and never forget you or your mother. I will always love you and your mother. I've known you since probably elementary and never thought you would be gone. I just wish I kept better contact with you. Close

Rock the HEavens!"  / Lois Kern (friend/pos)



May the Heavens now have the greatest orchestra imaginable, Playing their music for all to hear, if we in silence listen.  Dave you 
are now among the Rockers in a better place, Let your love shine for all. Send Mary, your mom some love and signs in things she knows are you.  Bless you child for you are now free and at peace." Close

Bright seashells....  / Mom
"The tide recedes, but leaves bright seashells on the sand
The sun goes down, but gentle warmth still lingers on the land
The music stops and yet it echoes on in sweet refrains ...
For every joy that passes, something beautiful remains."

Gaelic quote

The joy of Dave that remains are two beautiful babies to carry on his heritage. He also left us beautiful poetry and other art, such as song writing and videos.   He gave us awesome memories. 
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Missing Dave  / Mary (Mom)
David, I am so lost without you, my only child. I miss you. I miss your wit, your charm, your stories, your blasting music in my driveway, your sweetness, your excitment over the events in your life, your grunginess, your phonecalls, your teasing,  your arguments, I even miss you mooching money off me. I miss our weekly lunches and conversations; thank you for those. I miss everything about you. "I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always, as long as I'm living, my baby you'll be..." Close