David, weeks have passed since you left us and I still find it hard to comprehend. All that is left is an empty space that must now be filled with loving memories of loved ones, family, friends and good times.  I am honoured to consider myself as a friend of yours, and in the short time we knew each other we had some good times.  Most precious to me were our football days out and putting the world to rights with a cold beer over the garden fence.  A true gentleman taken away far too soon. Your love for Sue was unwavering and there for all to see.  Be at rest my friend. I will never forget you.   …

David was a really lovely, kind man and was so proud of Sue and his sons Alistair & Andy. We all had a few good nights in the local bars and restaurants in Marienfeld and it was lovely to have you both visit us in Devon last year. Taken far too soon but no doubt he’ll be watching Sue and be so proud of how strong you and the boys have been. David will always be in your hearts. Sending you our condolences, love and hugs xxx  …

From the first time we met and you introduced yourself I knew we were going to hit it off. You were the best manager I ever worked for and I will never forget you. You and your amazing wife made us feel like family and not staff. Definitely one of the good guys taken way too soon xx …

My Husband  if I could write a story, it would be the greatest ever told, of a kind and loving husband who has a heart of gold.  I could write a million pages but there’s only one thing I would say, just how much I love you and will miss you every day.  We have lived in many places and travelled miles and miles, you always had to go ahead, but I looked forward to seeing your smile.  You have been my rock through all my life, a sturdy hand to hold in times of stress & Strife.   My best friend to turn to in times of good & bad, one of life’s greatest blessings. The best husband I could ever have. …

David, what a beautiful soul. I was absolutely privileged to work with you. Your beaming smile and cheerful friendly nature touched everyone. I think about you often, I’ll never think of the NAAFI, the Bode Bar, Scotland or Gibraltar without remembering you with fond memories. I just came back from there and thought so much of you snd Sue. You will be missed by all who knew you. David you where simply one of the god ones of this world.  I will hold Sue, your boy’s and your family and friends in my thoughts. I know you absolutely adored Sue and your boys so much.  Much love and remembering that beaming smile of yours Sharon …

Dear Sue and family, my sincere condolences to you all at this difficult time. I have had the great pleasure of working with David for many years and I was truly saddened to hear of his passing. He was a true gentleman with a wonderful dry wit. However what I will always remember is how he always spoke with such love and devotion about Sue and his boys. You were his world inside and out. And I don’t ever remember a chat with David where he didn’t talk about one of you.  He will be sorely missed by many, thinking of you all. …

David was a fantastic guy, I meet him across Europe and at Glasgow for Scotland matches.We had some great trips and always a good time. He will be sadly missed, but always good remembered by me. …

David had this wonderful ability to tell a story as if you were there! Kind, caring and witty. But most of all, I loved the way he spoke about his wife Sue and his boys with the upmost admiration and pride. I met David in the sauna at the solent. He wasn’t hard to miss, feet up in his usual spot, sporting some snazzy orange trunks with pelicans on! David once told me he had 27 monopoly sets, I’ll never forget that! Rest in peace David, you’ll be missed by many….

David was one of my favourite people to have a chat with at the Solent Hotel. We both had our favourite seats in the sauna and would spend our time chatting about football, travel and family. He was such an engaging person with some great stories about his away days watching Scotland. But most of all he loved to talk about Sue and his boys. His eyes would light up and he beamed with pride. My sincerest condolences to Sue and his family. I’ll miss my friend. Luke…

Dear Sue,  Paul and I are still stunned by the sad news of David’s passing.  We have fond memories of our time in Gibraltar together and our trips into La Linea for tapas. More recently your trip to Cyprus where we met up for dinner.  David was great company to be in and very highly thought of and respected in the community. Thinking of you and the boys at this very difficult and sad time. RIP David. Lots of Love Ohn Mar  & Paul . xx…

Dear Sue & family, may I offer my sincere condolences to you all after hearing the very sad news about David.  I was a NAAFI Manager in Herford Germany and knew David well, not just as a colleague but as a friend also. I had many meetings with David through my time inA NAAFI and we always had a good laugh together, not only talking business but talking about our love of football too. When I first met David I was amazed he was from the same part of Glasgow (Govanhill South-side) as myself, he actually lived round the corner from me, although that being the case we actually never met each other until David joined the NAAFI (its a small world). Once again, my deepest sympathies go out to you all, may he Rest In Peace. …

So sad to hear that you are no longer with us David, taken away far too soon. Thinking back to the times with the Naffi, the local supermarkets could never compare to the places you went to to set up shops for the forces. Whenever you visited you’d tell us about your time in Germany, how you loved it over there, the country and the people. I thought you were a very brave man when you invited Aunty Betty and my mum over together, think you must have been having a moment, what a handful they must have been 🤣. But they both had a fabulous time with you and Sue. Who would have thought that Afghanistan would be a place to go to set up a supermarket, but off you went, you loved a challenge didn’t you? All those stories you kept us entertained with. I think Guernsey was one of your favourites too with the lovely weather and food on the island, the beautiful walks and scenery. No matter where you and Sue went you always settled in quickly and made lots of friends, many who will be wanting to pay their respects on the 29th of…

I only knew David for a short time but he made a lasting impression. His love for Sue and the way he spoke about his boys, he was so proud of them and their accomplishments. I loved our time together at events and our chats about family will always be in my thoughts. …

David and I worked together at Safeway colleagues at first but soon became good friends. Even after we all went our separate ways David was the type of person who you knew you could always call a friend. He was kind,funny,thoughtful just a genuine lovely man. Without any doubt you will be missed by everyone who had the privilege to know you. RIP my dear friend taken far too soon . Sending my Deepest sympathies to Sue  and the boys 💔💔…