Mr. Walling...
It's been 6 years since your passing. I just wanted to say to you Happy 55th Birthay. You would have had your AARP card now.
I figured I'd hijack your brother's page and rewrite it to put my two cents in.
Sometimes we don't know the big picure story, but I must beleive you had a bigger purpose somewhere else. You (my true friend) are missed. Happy Birthday...
--Jéan Moore
I miss the talks we used to have at midnight and beyond. We would talk about anything, from the
stars, to finances, to friends, work and everything in between. It was always a comfort to know
that David was there. He would always answer the phone, "Hey Bud" I don't know if he knew
how awesome that made me feel. This website is dedicated to David. I wanted to give not only
David a birthday present, but also anyone who shares this site. If you would like to share any of
your experiences or just have thoughts, send them to me and I will post them. If you have any pictures
you would like posted, send those also.
David you have been and always will be a blessing in my life. Thank you for being you.
Happy Birthday Bud.
David,
I've told you Happy Birthday forty-eight times before, but this forty-ninth time is so hard.
My ears won't get to hear you laugh and talk for three hours on the phone, since we rarely ever
hung up before that three hour mark. I'll have to be quiet so I can hear your voice in my heart,
because that's where you are now and always will be. I miss you so bad, but I know you're free now,
and you'll be celebrating with Grandma and Grandpa Riesen, Grandpa Walling and many others.
I look forward to the day when we can celebrate together again! Till then, my dear, sweet brother,
we'll celebrate you and your birthday by remembering how special you were (and still are) to all of us.
Thank you for being so loving, kind and caring. You set a great example for us all. Thank you for being you.
I love you and Happy Birthday!
Love, Mindy
When I was little I remember making home videos to send to my Uncle David.
I often heard his name being mentioned, about his and my dad's high school brawl
stories, and childhood pranks. My dad also used to tell us scary stories on long rides
in the car where they always triumphed as the heroes! In 1998 I thought my life had ended.
My mom and dad got a divorce, and we were moving to California.
But little did I know it was a blessing in disguise. If we had never moved out here,
I never would have had the chance to get to know the best uncle in the world.
From the long drive from Chicago to California, to walking around best buy for an hour,
I feel very fortunate to have every minute with him. I found myself at the same crossroad
I did in 1998 that feeling that life was over on June 10, 2009. A piece of my heart broke
when I heard the news, and I know it will never heal, But I am thankful, because it will keep me from
forgetting what a wonderful man he was. We love you Uncle David, We only part, to meet again.
Love, Amanda