Fred Clarke: Eulogy

These are speaking notes for the eulogy I gave at David’s service that Sunday.

Name Fred Clarke

1973 Vanderbilt, started and met David.

Susie and David knew both of them before they met. They were in 2 circles of friends.

I woke up Thursday morning after David passed away.
And for the first time in 34 years I realized that I could not call him.
And for the first time in 34 years I realized that he could not call me and wake me up.
He certainly got up early each day.
We talked early Wednesday morning and agreed to try to meet later that day. I never saw him but I am grateful that we at least had that final chance to talk.

There are so many stories and so many experiences
College, the Exit-In, Farm, Town, Family, nights, days, helping each other, etc. etc. etc.

One thing I have always known about David, that it was hard for him to express his feelings, his emotions.

But he did. He did express them. David revealed them to all of us
Through his incredible music and musical talents
Through his magnificent carpentry and wood-working skills
Through his kindness and willingness to help others
He touched all of us here and he touched so many more people
A vast cross-section of people from varied walks of life
I heard him admit that so many people touched him as well.

He enjoyed being out and about, meeting people, bargain hunting at yard sales and flea markets; he liked searching for things and through things.
He enjoyed exploring life

I am here to honor my best friend…David’s life, his family, his two sons, and his friends.

I miss my best friend. I miss him dearly

I loved David. I will continue to love him, as he is part of my heart,
Part of all our hearts
He is with me and will continue to be with me each and every day in so many different ways.

I love you David Caro. I always will. I wish you a good journey. I know I will meet and see you again, my friend. But in the meantime I will miss you deeply with all my heart.

I love you
Fred