Lost My Big Brother Yesterday

[gatorman_07732]

After a 5 year battle fighting non-hodgkins T-call lymphoma. He left behind quite a legacy of 40+ years after he attended Rutgers University, Ph.D. in Experimental
Psychology. After finishing his degree, he accepted a position at the University of
Colorado, where he wasa professor until his retirement in 2011.
David was an internationally renowned herpetologist - making significant contributions
to the study of amphibians and reptiles, focusing primarily on the study of predatory
behavior in rattlesnakes. He has given talks at every major state and private university in the county, and in fact gave one at UF during my student days there back in 1990. Just thought I would share, he was 70 years old.

*******************Just a quick addendum: First thank you all for your thoughts
He did have stints as Chairman of the Psychology Dept and Assistant Dean. Being caught between everybody's problems became old quick for him and he is a pure research type of person having 800+ publications and numerous books.

[Emmitto]

Sorry to hear it. The MIL, also 70, has lymphoma, on her 4th treatment. And one of our dogs has it too (first treatment today.)

He sounds like he left quite a mark. That's quite a resume. Here's to him.

[sappanama]

God bless to you on your loss. Cherish the memories, they last longer than the pain of loss.

[GataBaitx3]

After a 5 year battle fighting non-hodgkins T-call lymphoma. He left behind quite a legacy of 40+ years after he attended Rutgers University, Ph.D. in Experimental
Psychology. After finishing his degree, he accepted a position at the University of
Colorado, where he wasa professor until his retirement in 2011.
David was an internationally renowned herpetologist - making significant contributions
to the study of amphibians and reptiles, focusing primarily on the study of predatory
behavior in rattlesnakes. He has given talks at every major state and private university in the county, and in fact gave one at UF during my student days there back in 1990. Just thought I would share, he was 70 years old.

God bless.

[gatorrick1]

Prayers to you and your family. I have two older brothers and I can't imagine the grief you must be experiencing.

[brolowe]

Truly sorry for your loss. He sounds like an incredible guy and I can tell he was greatly loved. He will be missed I'm sure and I hope you enjoy his presence in your heart and thoughts forever.

[northgagator]

I feel sorry for your loss.
I included yo and your faintly in my prayers.

[allig8ralli]

Be strong Gator brother. Your brother obviously changed a lot of lives in his time. Be proud and cherish all the fond memories.

[gatorjjh]

Very sorry for your loss, sounds like your big brother was quite accomplished in his field. You and yours are in our thoughts.........

[sneakygator]

Very sorry for your loss. God Bless you and your family.

[GatorNorth]

Condolences

[brainstorm]

I am very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts.

[Jstewie15]

God bless u and your family. I'll keep y'all in my Prayers. Rip David

[oragator1]

Dang dude, that's a rough two weeks for your family.
T&P.

[pkaib01]

Sorry for your loss...

[peytiepie]

Very sorry for your loss. May the Good Lord give you and your family strength during this time of loss...and always. God Bless!

[FLIPCUP]

May God Bless.

[chicogator1]

Very sorry friend.

[gatorknights]

Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. I lost my big brother a couple years back to MS. He was only 49. It's not easy, but celebrate his life. My brothers wake was a keg party at the house. He wouldn't have had it any other way.

[mamag8ter]

God Bless and comfort you Gatorman. I lost my younger Brother two years ago. I still miss him and yearn to talk to him. My comfort is that he no longer suffers the worries of this world and is in a better one. I care, MamaG.

[Tebowism0823]

Sorry to hear. Your family has my thoughts and prayers.

God Bless

[gatorsfan530]

Sorry to hear about that, Gatorman

[Billygator76]

so sorry for your loss; hang in there.

[g8orbill]

May Jesus life death and resurrection give you comfort and hope during this difficult time

[G8RNTN]

Wow very sorry to hear that... Thoughts going out to you and your family.

[vanders]

bless you Gatorman... my baby sister has fought CML for the last 8 years. When she was given the diagnosis, they told her 5-7 years. She works and stays as healthy as possible with rest, good diet.

It makes me realize how valuable life is really is.

May the warm memories you have fill your heart in days to come. Sounds like the "perfect' big brother. God bless you.

[TheGator]

God bless. Hopefully his contributions to his field will allow him to be remembered forever.

[scrappygator]

Sorry to hear. Prayers and great memories for you and your family.

[supagator]

So sorry...

[oxymoron]

He had a great life full of accomplishment- very impressive resume. Sorry about this loss and good luck to you.

[romeg8r]

So sorry.

[bearshark]

Sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of his family during this time. God Bless.

[manigordo]

I am so happy that your brother left you both a source of pride and memories to remind you of your lives. It is hard now to remember that your pain is a reflection of your joy in your relationship with him. May you get to that place soon.....

[gator1986]

Sorry to hear man it's sad... My sister and mother are both battling kidney cancer, my sister is real bad from 140, down to 105 pounds. She is at UAB in Birmingham, great people up there they're very passionate about their job. Sorry to hear once again, it's not fun at all.

[mamag8ter]

Prayers to you as well 1986. You have a double douse of worry.

[gator1986]

Prayers to you as well 1986. You have a double douse of worry.

Thank you I appreciate that very much