ruttinbuc Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 So sorry to hear of this loss. Prayers go out to his wife and children. It is comforting to know that David was one of those special individuals whose mission in life was to help others, especially children. The saying,"only the good die young" certainly comes to truth with his passing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 Found this at the Detroit News: Memorial services There will be a service for Dr. David Ashburn, one of six people who died in the plane crash over Lake Michigan, at noon Friday at Grace Bible Church, 1300 S. Maple Road in Ann Arbor. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Dr. David Ashburn Memorial Fund at any National City Bank, or National City Bank, 8123 Main St., Dexter, MI, 48130. The service for Dr. Martin Spoor will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Westside United Methodist Church, 900 S. Seventh, Ann Arbor. Condolences University of Michigan has set up a Web site for the public to offer tributes and share thoughts about the six men who perished. To contribute, visit http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/survival_flight/share.cfm I urge members to post a message on there, you will be touched by those that already did and David was a hero to a lot of people and did things he never would have told us on here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bachflock Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 Prayers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 very sad indeed prayers go out for his family and all that knew him... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 So sad! His life was cut short way too soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 Wow! That is devastating! :( My prayers and condolenses go out to his family, man that is horrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUDRUNNER Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 Uhhgg,man,what a tradegy.I don't even know what to say.I can't imagine what his family is going through.I heard about this in the news,but the thought never crossed my mind that it might be one of our own.I will most definately keep his family in my prayers.No doubt they are going down a rough road. Although I never met David in person,I could tell he was a very genuine man.He always was willing to help someone whenever he could and will be missed dearly here at Realtree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 What a heartbreaking tragedy. I'm sitting here at work fighting back the tears. David was such a great member here and part of our family. I will miss reading his posts and his knowledge here on RT. I feel like I just lost a member of my own family. If there is any positive side to this story it is his personal relationship with Jesus Christ and knowing that he is in heaven right now. I look forward to meeting him there one day. David--you will be missed. I will pray for your family and hope they find peace knowing you are with the Prince of Peace. God Bless todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nut Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 He will be missed by all whose life he touched. Prayers for his family and his colleagues families. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rutheed Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 I think this is just completely incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullfan Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 Sad news I don't know what to say. Dave will be missed . RIP my friend.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 God this is sad...I have to get on the forums more. I usually just get on, read a couple of threads and then back with the kids again. I am so sorry to hear he has passed. Prayers to him and his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mehunter Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 Prayers sent to the family, with their tragic loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 WOW! This sucks! It was really cool to have him here on this board! He and his wife just had a baby too! My condolences to his family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slugshooter Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 When I first heard about the plane crash and what they were transporting, I immediately thought of Exturkinator. I came on here looking for a thread about him maybe. When I didn't see one immediately I thought the best. Then I come on and saw the sticky at the top for the donations and my heart sank. I didn't know David as well as some on here, but he was always polite and respectful and we always traded respectful and helpful comments. Like was posted earlier, it's strange when you can feel sorrow over someone you haven't met in person, but many of us form close bonds on here just through arguments, jokes, doctored photos, and all in good fun ribbing. I can openly admit that there are some on here that is something were to happen to them, I would be just as upset as if I lost a member of my own family. Prayers go out to his family. Enjoy heaven David, we'll see you someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyBucks Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 Sad news for sure. Prayers are on the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 wow. that is really bad news. i feel the worst for his family. prayers said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 Prayers for his family. This thread is a great tribute to how much he will be missed. I hope his family sees it. He had a lot of friends here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booner1331 Posted June 10, 2007 Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 Wow..... I didn't know him, but feel real bad prayers go out to his family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born2Hunt Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 I am at a huge loss for words right now. He will be missed by many on here. R.I.P. Dr. Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newarcher Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 Sometimes things happen in life that make you want to call time out and simply yell "THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE". This is one of those things. He had so much to give his children and his community and it is all gone. Wow, New Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 New your right, you wonder why some have to leave so early especially when they have so much to give down here but its God's plan. He needed another hero and on that day he got 6 of them. Sad that we lost our friend David but all we can do is have the faith that someday we will meet up with him and when we do he'll say the turkey hunting up in heaven is unbelieveable! He had a ton of friends that cared for him so all we can do is keep his memory alive on here and in our hunts. Makes you want to cherish each day and your family and friends as much as possible because when God says its time you have no say in it. So enjoy the ride down here as much as possible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterbucks1 Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 Prayers sent to his family. God bless you for what you were doing trying to save others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 Sometimes things happen in life that make you want to call time out and simply yell "THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE". This is one of those things. He had so much to give his children and his community and it is all gone. Wow, New I've been battling with the same thoughts too New. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIwhitetailhunter Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 I was just looking at the "currently active users" and noticed Exturkinator is listed. I would like to think that even though he is gone, he's still checking up on things here on the board. What a tragedy. I never had the chance to really know him but gained a lot from what he posted. You will be missed, my friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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