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Jeff Powell & Susan Rottman, Roswell, Nm, Usa published a comment It was both an honor and pleasure to have known David - and for not long enough. He helped us understand the ecology and culture of South Africa while we were there around a camp fire with his friends. We truly enjoyed listening to his philosophy and his adventures in the bush. He will always be remembered in our minds and hearts.
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Geoff Dalglish published a comment You and David added so many loving insights and rich experiences to my love affair with the Kalahari and especially making those profound connections with Dawid Kruiper and the Khomani San. Blessings, Geoff |
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Wendy Annecke published a comment It has taken a while for this news to sink in. Deepest sympathy to Elly. So many people, especially in the Kalahari and Phillipa in Australia will be bereft without you. I recently re-read Phillipa's comment how the Khomani involvement had been a six month project that turned into 15 years - and more. Thank you David for your dedication and generous spirit, the world is poorer without you
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Mike Mentis published a comment Deeply saddened by David’s passing, but let us celebrate his life. It was a privilege and a joy to have known and worked with him.
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Greg Stuart-Hill published a comment So sad that Dave has left us. What a legacy. Not just technically but also an example of how to conduct oneself. Deep thinking, challenging the establishment and status quo, but yet always being sensible and practical. Despite his intellect he was humble and patient and had this knack of allowing others to find their own way. A ceaseless defender of the disadvantaged with a powerful sense of justice. I remember his wicked sense of humor and the many fun times we had together. I count myself very lucky to have Dave as mentor and friend.
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Duncan Paul published a comment I'm so sorry and saddened to hear of Dave's passing. A very special and unique personality who contributed enormously to conservation in Southern Africa. RIP Dave, you will certainly be missed
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Brian Walker published a comment I was so sorry to learn from Elly that Dave had passed away. Apart from the huge contribution he made to southern African ecology, he was a fine person, marked by his intelligence, empathy for others and his irreverent sense of humour. I remember I always had to be careful in how I phrased things in discussions with him because he was very quick on picking up on weaknesses or contradictions in an argument. We kept in touch once a year, at Xmas, over the 35 years since I left Wits. I know how much you must be missing him, Elly, but I'm sure that in your minds he's still with you.
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Marg Friedel published a comment What a wonderful man! David smoothed the bureaucratic way when I first spent time in South Africa with my family, on a fellowship. My first meeting with David in 1985 was unforgettable. He was very welcoming, as you'd expect, and he gave me the South African flag that should have been displayed on his desk but had been tossed in a drawer. He also explained that the size of carpet under his desk was proportional to his importance in the institution (it should have been much bigger than it was). A great start to a 35 year friendship. At one point in our six-month stay, he told a lady bureaucrat that he would vomit on her floor is she didn't shift some bureaucratic impediments (which were many) to my activities and she was sufficiently alarmed to accede. I remember laughing a lot. Over many years subsequently David's concern, described already by others, for the Bushmen and for conservation, was deeply impressive. It was a joy to visit David and Elly when an opportunity arose, and it's hard to believe the exchange of Christmas emails with David will be no more. Farewell David and love to you, Elly.
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Willem Van Riet published a comment Dear David, you where truly a unique person and our days together on the North West Parks will never be forgotten. These memories will never leave.me.
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Moray Hathorn published a comment I will always remember the days spent with David, Phillipa, Kobus Pienaar and others at Andriesvale as we sought to help the Khomani San establish a sustainable basis for their future. David's knowledge and wisdom was in this and in other instances authoritative and indispensable. Not to mention the pleasure of his company. Thank you, David. I am much saddened by your passing. My condolences to your wife, who I did not meet.
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