R.I.P. David Novan one of my closest friends

pmbomb

Sorry to hear Rabs, he was fortunate to have a friend in you I think, too.

Hootsmon

Man,that is so sad.

Hang in there Rab 

darthed1981

I'm very sorry about your friend.

Rabs

Hootsmon said:

Man,that is so sad.

Hang in there Rab 

Cheers, I appreciate that..  Yeah its still hard..

A week or so ago we had his stone setting.. It was terrible. I could hardly speak I was so upset.. Seeing his name on the stone was just traumatic but it had to be done. Im glad all that stuff is over with. I wont ever forget him and don't like these stupid religious ceremonies..

The day before his stone setting was pretty cool. His sister had a BBQ at her house and invited people from throughout Davids life. So there were people there from primary school all the way through college (where we met) and university and the various bands he was in.. We all sat around and shared stories of David showing his total unique quirkiness.. It was amazing how many people said that because of David they learned to be more confident in being themselves as people. It was the reoccurring theme whenever someone talked about him.. That and of course the love of music. 

The sad part is I don't think he ever knew how special he was and quite what effect he had on so many peoples lives.

camf

That's very sad, but a lovely and moving tribute. Well done. 

adampeter

Sorry to hear this, but its nice to read about someone who was obviously a great guy that i never knew

notanon

Condolences. The darkness after a bright light is lost, . . .  it takes a while to re-adjust.

Best wishes to you @Rabs ;

Rabs

Thanks guys.. Yes it does and will take time I know.. Even now seven months later I still tear up a bit when I re-read this thread... Especially as we were so close the last few years and I still haven't been to a gig since and am not even sure I want to yet, I literally went to most of the gigs I have ever been too with David and I don't even know anyone else who would want to see half of the stuff we went to see together like Asia and Yes and Toto etc..