(This is the comment under the first post, but I just wanted to make sure it made the front page, because it is so touching!)
Rockx89 said...
This was a speech I wrote in honor of David. I didn't get a chance to deliver it;however, I want to share it all with you
I can’t recall the first time I met David, but what I do remember are the countless personal traits he has instilled in me. One trait David taught me was how to be a person of character. He exemplified the scout oath, and the scout laws, a code that he lived throughout his life. David was my mentor, role model and my hero. When I first entered Boy Scout Troop 377, David was the Senior Patrol Leader. My first day as a scout, I remember David proudly walked up to me and gave me the most confident hand shake a man could give. David’s firm grip was one of a person who knew what they wanted and where they wanted to go. His smile was warm and welcoming and I instantly felt like part of the group. Although David wasn’t the tallest person, he had this amazing ability to gather people to his cause and lead them through any challenge. As scouts we didn’t always decide on the safest activity, but with David around, we all knew that we would survive. On a trip to box canyon, the troop agreed do a little bit of spelunking. Exploring up and down these dark caves we discovered this ledge that descended what seemed like 50 feet. And for some god forsaken reason, we decided to repel Ryan Graham down this ledge. With only nine guys, one piece of rope and David we fastened a harness for Ryan (of course only David knew the proper knots.) You may be wondering what nine 11-13 year old boys were thinking, but with David there we were all confident that we could complete this audacious task. Acting as the anchor, David strongly held the rope, safely around his waist. His brown eyes were firm with confidence and the ultimate goal ahead, while the rest of us we lowered Ryan into the darkness. There was no fear among us as we worked together as a team, David leading from behind. Inch by inch the rope scraped against the edge of the rock, until Ryan was safely at the bottom. That’s the kind of person David was, an anchor. Not only in his size and strength but he was also the type person that you knew you could depend on to get the job done. No matter what, David was there to lend a helping hand or words of encouragement, always with a smile. David Miller was also a man of profound character. He was always willing to make the right decision, no matter the cost or consequence. His attitudes on life were of excellences, duty and honor. He understood what it meant to be a man of character and demonstrated this in his daily life. I have met no other person who has been so influential to me, his friends, his family and his community. I will continually look up to David, a man of strength, confidence and pride. David had a passion for learning and for life. I know that David is somewhere up there riding his bike through the clouds, with his smile that we all love and miss. David we miss you, we love you and please watch over us.
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This was a speech I wrote in honor of David. I didn't get a chance to deliver it;however, I want to share it all with you
I can’t recall the first time I met David, but what I do remember are the countless personal traits he has instilled in me. One trait David taught me was how to be a person of character. He exemplified the scout oath, and the scout laws, a code that he lived throughout his life. David was my mentor, role model and my hero.
When I first entered Boy Scout Troop 377, David was the Senior Patrol Leader. My first day as a scout, I remember David proudly walked up to me and gave me the most confident hand shake a man could give. David’s firm grip was one of a person who knew what they wanted and where they wanted to go. His smile was warm and welcoming and I instantly felt like part of the group. Although David wasn’t the tallest person, he had this amazing ability to gather people to his cause and lead them through any challenge.
As scouts we didn’t always decide on the safest activity, but with David around, we all knew that we would survive. On a trip to box canyon, the troop agreed do a little bit of spelunking. Exploring up and down these dark caves we discovered this ledge that descended what seemed like 50 feet. And for some god forsaken reason, we decided to repel Ryan Graham down this ledge. With only nine guys, one piece of rope and David we fastened a harness for Ryan (of course only David knew the proper knots.) You may be wondering what nine 11-13 year old boys were thinking, but with David there we were all confident that we could complete this audacious task. Acting as the anchor, David strongly held the rope, safely around his waist. His brown eyes were firm with confidence and the ultimate goal ahead, while the rest of us we lowered Ryan into the darkness. There was no fear among us as we worked together as a team, David leading from behind. Inch by inch the rope scraped against the edge of the rock, until Ryan was safely at the bottom.
That’s the kind of person David was, an anchor. Not only in his size and strength but he was also the type person that you knew you could depend on to get the job done. No matter what, David was there to lend a helping hand or words of encouragement, always with a smile. David Miller was also a man of profound character. He was always willing to make the right decision, no matter the cost or consequence. His attitudes on life were of excellences, duty and honor. He understood what it meant to be a man of character and demonstrated this in his daily life. I have met no other person who has been so influential to me, his friends, his family and his community.
I will continually look up to David, a man of strength, confidence and pride. David had a passion for learning and for life. I know that David is somewhere up there riding his bike through the clouds, with his smile that we all love and miss. David we miss you, we love you and please watch over us.