Firstly, my condolences to Dave's family and friends.  I met Dave in January 1981.  I was a probationary constable in 55 Division.  In the early hours of a snowy and icy morning I lost control of a scout car while going to an emergency call.  The rear end of the vehicle smashed through the front glass doors of the Post Office at Queen and Winifred. Fortunately, no one was hurt. The 5 Traffic officer who attended was Dave.  He was awesome with me.  I will never forget that.  He joked and said this was going to be tricky to write up and suggested that I give him some ideas.  He made me laugh and forget visions of being handcuffed, fired and sent back to my country of origin.  About 6 months later I transferred to 5 Traffic and to  the same platoon as Dave.  The consumate gentleman that he was, never raised the Post Office incident to me or to any of my new colleagues. 

Always friendly, good-humoured and helpful. A great human being,

Rest in Peace "Pendy"

Ron