David passed on a Friday without ceremony at 2:30pm in a lonely location from the cold and cruel street drug fentanyl. He came into this world with a bubbly personality and we were privileged to have had him with us, albeit for a very short time. He was easy to make laugh and quick to smile. His favourite pet growing up was our cat 'Chain-saw'. We hope they found each other and are together once again for all eternity. The profound love we had and will have forever for David is unwavering and cannot under any circumstances be diminished.
He was a good soul and always stood up for anyone who needed help or support. He lost his way a long time before this happened and just couldn't find his way back..but he tried and tried. The answer he looked for was just always slightly out of reach.
I know he felt that he let his family down and the shame and disappointment in himself that he felt most likely stopped him from actively seeking help. He would always deny.
Those he left behind cry every day for just one more talk, one more laugh..one more hug.
He leaves behind his Mother, Pia; his Father, Wayne and his younger brother, Ryan. He also leaves his 2 boys; Kai and Atli. The boys were always in his thoughts and he spoke fondly and many times of them in his final days. No more worries, son. No more pain, no more struggles.
Precious time on Earth: 43 years, 7 months, 24 days, 3 hours, 40 minutes.
Rest in peace, David.
Your boys, mom, Ryan and I love you and miss you so much.

May, 2022

David was placed on an Oxycodone program while in Kelowna General Hospital in the very early 2000's.  As we now know, it is next to impossible to escape from the addiction that comes with this opioid.  He, and those around him could not grasp the in-explainable effects that this drug brings.  Doctors finally realized the damage this drug was bringing and stopped his prescription to it, but not his addiction.  He turned to street drugs to ease the pain...which ultimately took his life.  

He was a brilliant Computer Programmer with a great career ahead of him..stolen by the greed of Purdue Pharma.  We understand now..but alas too late.  All is well, son.  I am your voice now.  We stand by you..not your fault...Love you, son.