DBP

I never knew Dave that well. We were never close and I could only claim to be his acquaintance, though inside I've always felt as if we were friends. That's probably among his best traits. He made one feel he or she belongs. He made people around him feel comfortable and, may I say, good. He was always one to extend his hand and call you “pare” even if it were the first time you met him.

Most of what I know about Dave were what the clairvoyant related to me. He was, after all, a mentor to her. She was an associate at the law firm bearing his name and he took her under his wing as she sought to gain valuable experience in mostly corporate legal work. It was while she was with the firm that I met Dave. I have to admit that he was one of those people you'd call “malakas ang dating” but give the guy a break – he was a good person and oozing with confidence in that he projected himself as the best person in any given time he was present. Yet, it is always nice to know and feel that one knew that best person. The only thing he probably was not able to pursue is a career in politics – what could have been a nod to his great grandfather the gentleman senator that the busiest street in Makati has been named after.

I've wanted to write this piece about Dave after he passed away last Saturday. It came as a shock to all of us who knew him one away or another. His passing was so abrupt, so unexpected that one feels he had so many unfinished business about him. But knowing Dave, it only appeared as if he had so many things left unfinished. Perhaps if he were any other person that would be true. But he wasn't just any person. He was Dave and he was an achiever. He accomplished so much that he will surely be missed not because people depended on him buy because people loved him and his company. Dave was among the most decent people I've ever met and it is this decency combined with his kindness and propensity to be generous that he'll probably be best remembered.

On this eve to Easter, happy resurrection Dave!