I knew Dave when we were aboard the Ship USSHermitage . We spent many good times together on board the ship and at our home port in Little Creek Virginia . I am so disappointed with myself for not contacted Dave earlier . I rememember the time when we were in Vietnam and the ship after engine room exploded . David heroically save the men in the engine room and dove down to open the valves so that the engine room could be pumped out . He was awarded the Bronze Star and I’m very proud of him as many friends and family are . I want to send my condolences to his family and agin am so sorry for his loss.