December 20, 2023
December 20, 2023
Even now, I know that there are shadows in the lights of the Holiday Season. I pray that there are more lights now…that God’s grace may show the way to peace.
This memorial is in the process of being created for David Christopher Semrau by his family. Just as our lives are on a daily journey, so is this memorial.
David so unexpectantly moved into another realm greater than physical life on earth. His body as we remember it is no longer with us; yet, his energy, memories, and love will be cherished forever. So if you visit David's memorial, his family hopes your life will be blessed.He blessed each of our lives.David would encourage us to "be mindful of the needs of others." We will always love him."
"In lieu of flowers, our family ask that you share your love and resources with those in need. If you feel so moved, then a donation to your favorite charity in David's honor would be very comforting. Blessings and Peace"
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April 26, 2023
April 26, 2023
Birthdays and holidays are supposed to be a source of joy, I hope that as each year passes, you are able to find joy in your memories of David. God bless.
April 25, 2023
April 25, 2023
Dear David,
I forever appreciate your devotion to your son and your allowing us to support you over all these years. Will keep you in our prayers.
I forever appreciate your devotion to your son and your allowing us to support you over all these years. Will keep you in our prayers.
December 16, 2022
December 16, 2022
May God’s kind arms surround you with His love now and always. With blessings and prayers, Metra
December 16, 2022
December 16, 2022
Larry and Sherry
May you experience the peace of God!
Blessings and love
Harville
May you experience the peace of God!
Blessings and love
Harville
December 16, 2021
December 16, 2021
Sherry, I know the hurt never goes away and you miss him everyday... I never knew him but wish I did but knowing his Parents and Grandparents I know he was a very special man..
and I know he is having a good time with Sam and Wilma!!
God Bless you!!
and I know he is having a good time with Sam and Wilma!!
God Bless you!!
December 16, 2021
December 16, 2021
Sherry & Larry, I've been reading the tributes/stories again from those who knew David personally. What a unique soul he shared with those He knew. Yes, gone too soon! Continuing to pray for you, especially on this day.
Love you my precious friends...
Love you my precious friends...
April 26, 2021
April 26, 2021
Hi Sherry and Larry,,
I am thinking and praying for you today.. It is so hard to lose a Child no matter the age,,
I sure miss Miss Wilma and Sam too. Every time I pass the subdivision where they lived. and that is daily..
Praying as God heals the heart, you will look to Him more each day..
God Bless you both.
Love you guys..
I am thinking and praying for you today.. It is so hard to lose a Child no matter the age,,
I sure miss Miss Wilma and Sam too. Every time I pass the subdivision where they lived. and that is daily..
Praying as God heals the heart, you will look to Him more each day..
God Bless you both.
Love you guys..
April 25, 2021
April 25, 2021
Hello Larry and Sherry,
I join with your memories of your soon, lost long ago, and wish your heart the healing that comes with time and grace.
blessings and peace,
I join with your memories of your soon, lost long ago, and wish your heart the healing that comes with time and grace.
blessings and peace,
April 25, 2021
April 25, 2021
Sherry I’m still feeling David loss, yesterday I was driving to go shopping and I was listening to the 60’s music station and they were playing romantic music, started bring tears to my eyes. All of a sudden thoughts of David came to me. I stopped and the tears came out. I guess they were together and reaching out to me. You never know how much you miss people that are gone. I just wanted to share that with you cause I know you are hurting today.
May 18, 2020
May 18, 2020
Sherry I know time doesn't always heal the heart completely, but pray your thoughts of David are happy memories and brings a smile to you and Larry..
I think of you guys often Hope you are doing well and safe..
God Bless
I think of you guys often Hope you are doing well and safe..
God Bless
December 26, 2019
December 26, 2019
Thinking of you.
God bless,
Metra
God bless,
Metra
December 16, 2019
December 16, 2019
Dear Larry and Sherry, this morning I awoke and I saw David’s smiling face in my dreams. I know you guys are missing him much. I hope my Nancy and David are laughing and hugging up in heaven. This will be a very tuff Christmas for me, my mind races with thoughts of Nancy, David, Pa and Gigi and my Mom.
May 3, 2019
May 3, 2019
My Dearest Sherry,
I hope that you get a chance to read this so that you will know that even though we don't talk like we used to, you and David continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. You and he made an incredible impact on my faith,
my heart, and my life. Thank you, my dear friend.
God bless,
Metra
I hope that you get a chance to read this so that you will know that even though we don't talk like we used to, you and David continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. You and he made an incredible impact on my faith,
my heart, and my life. Thank you, my dear friend.
God bless,
Metra
December 28, 2018
December 28, 2018
Over the years, I’ve thought so much about David and the loss that Sherry & Larry have felt. How do you possibly pick up and go on when your child is gone? God bless my friends and the daily challenges that they face.
Much love,
Metra
Much love,
Metra
December 17, 2018
December 17, 2018
My greatest amazement is the devotion of David's parents to his memory and the continuing support of their friends over these years. And my prayer is for the healing of hearts.
December 17, 2018
December 17, 2018
David, I can only imagine what Heaven is like. But one think I know the Bible tells us we as Believers will all be together someday! And I will get to meet you and see your Grandparents again. Tell Sam to watch the Jokes!!!! It's Christmas and you are there celebrating with our Heavenly Father.. Wow what a time you will be having!! Merry Christmas.
December 17, 2018
December 17, 2018
The Arce family,
We will always remember you David, for your kindness and love.
To the family, we will never forget David.
God bless you all,
The Arce family.
We will always remember you David, for your kindness and love.
To the family, we will never forget David.
God bless you all,
The Arce family.
December 16, 2018
December 16, 2018
My sweet Davie, you are remembered today, as always, as a loving, caring young man who made so many lives better by your kindness and thoughtfulness. Your aunt Nancy was so very lucky to have had you as a nephew. Miss you!
April 25, 2018
April 25, 2018
David, you are a special man to so many, I remember your Grandfather talking about his handsome, wonderful Son.. Say hello to he and your grandmother for me.
The memories and love you left for your family, will always be in their hearts. Thank God as believers they will see you again someday!
The memories and love you left for your family, will always be in their hearts. Thank God as believers they will see you again someday!
April 25, 2018
April 25, 2018
It always an honor to be reminded by these wonderful parents of the death of their son, and always a grief about their grief about his loss.
Wishing you well, dear parents, knowing your son is watching over you.
Wishing you well, dear parents, knowing your son is watching over you.
December 18, 2017
December 18, 2017
Sherry I think of you guys often. I didn't have the privilege to know David, but knew his Grandparents and his Mother and know he was a awesome man. We don't understand why someone so young can be taken away from us, but I am sure God had a perfect plan for him.. And you have wonderful memories of a awesome young man!
May God continue to give you perfect piece and comfort at every thought of David.. Blessing, and Merry Christmas..
May God continue to give you perfect piece and comfort at every thought of David.. Blessing, and Merry Christmas..
December 17, 2017
December 17, 2017
I just see Larry in David -- the same posture, facial characteristics, attitude -- all the same stuff that I remember from the 4th grade when Larry and I first became best friends. Such stories we can tell ... life is so short, but I am thankful that through knowing Larry all these years , and Sherry for nearly as long, that perhaps I have a glimpse of what a fine young man David was, and will remain in everyone's memory for those who knew him. Our Lord is so good for having brought David into our lives. And, we are all better, much better, for it.
December 17, 2017
December 17, 2017
You will always be the funniest and most charismatic person I ever knew. A very bright light burned out when you left this place and it has been slightly dimmer ever since. Wise beyond your years with a heart made of gold. I hold some of the sweetest memories I have close to my heart with you right inside them.
December 16, 2017
December 16, 2017
Our Dearest Sherry and Larry,
I cannot imagine how real the pain must still be, especially today. We are praying that the Father continues to comfort your hearts. We also pray that as healing continues for your hearts, the beautiful memories you shared as a family will continue to comfort you and bring you joy. Love, love, love you,
Frank & Paula
I cannot imagine how real the pain must still be, especially today. We are praying that the Father continues to comfort your hearts. We also pray that as healing continues for your hearts, the beautiful memories you shared as a family will continue to comfort you and bring you joy. Love, love, love you,
Frank & Paula
January 20, 2017
January 20, 2017
Five years...five days...five minutes...David's smile and sparkling eyes will always be remembered.
God bless you all, friend Sherry.
Much love,
Metra
God bless you all, friend Sherry.
Much love,
Metra
August 17, 2016
August 17, 2016
Forever means forever...missed. Thinking of you as I so often do and giving thanks to the Lord for your love and friendship, beautiful Semrau family. Praying God is comforting you through the years as we all grow closer to the day when we will see Him and there will be no more tears. Much love.
December 16, 2015
December 16, 2015
Dear Larry and Sherry,
From ALL of the Arce family, we pray for you and your family, knowing that the Good Lord hears and acts. We will never forget David until we see him again in Heaven.
Have a very Merry Christmas,
Abel and Myra, Mayrita,Veronica and Cristina
From ALL of the Arce family, we pray for you and your family, knowing that the Good Lord hears and acts. We will never forget David until we see him again in Heaven.
Have a very Merry Christmas,
Abel and Myra, Mayrita,Veronica and Cristina
December 16, 2015
December 16, 2015
Dearest Sherry... I think of you often, my dear friend, and my heart breaks for you...not just now but always. David is very missed. God bless you and yours. Love, Metra
December 16, 2015
December 16, 2015
Dear Sherry and Larry,
Remembering you on this difficult day and celebrating David and his life along with you all. May the Lord grant you great peace and a quiet joy, in Him, today.
Thad and Cindy Harvey
Remembering you on this difficult day and celebrating David and his life along with you all. May the Lord grant you great peace and a quiet joy, in Him, today.
Thad and Cindy Harvey
April 26, 2015
April 26, 2015
I've been spending a lot of time at CBU lately, and in one of those opportunities I got to meet the new generation of engineers. It brought me back to our college days, when you would climb walls to get to our dorm so you could crash whatever homework we were trying to do. There was this boy, all grins and that funny laugh, and it made me think about you. I know you are in a better place, but you are missed dear friend.
April 26, 2015
April 26, 2015
Dearest Sherry and Larry,
It's hard to believe that time continues to pass,
and, once again, I am writing to you. I know that
each day, you are missing dear David, and
my heart goes out to you.
Much love,
Metra
It's hard to believe that time continues to pass,
and, once again, I am writing to you. I know that
each day, you are missing dear David, and
my heart goes out to you.
Much love,
Metra
April 25, 2015
April 25, 2015
Prayers and blessings for Sherry and Larry as support in their grief!
Harville
Harville
December 17, 2014
December 17, 2014
Sherry- May God's arms comfort you and yours
always.
Much love, Metra
always.
Much love, Metra
April 28, 2014
April 28, 2014
Dear David and Sherry,
thanks for reminding us of your loss. The hole left in your heart by the loss of a child cannot be healed by anything else, but i am glad to be part of your supportive community.
thanks for reminding us of your loss. The hole left in your heart by the loss of a child cannot be healed by anything else, but i am glad to be part of your supportive community.
April 25, 2014
April 25, 2014
David, Nancy and I miss you, your wit and smile was wonderful. I hope you found happiness where you are. Gold bless you my friend.
Brian
Brian
December 20, 2013
December 20, 2013
Dearest Sherry,
How can it be that two years have passed? Time goes by so quickly...
even when, at the same time, it is at a standstill. Please, don't let the "woulda's, coulda's, and shoulda's" of life tear you apart. God bless you, my dear friend. Remember that God's arms are forever wrapped around you in this journey. All my love, Metra
How can it be that two years have passed? Time goes by so quickly...
even when, at the same time, it is at a standstill. Please, don't let the "woulda's, coulda's, and shoulda's" of life tear you apart. God bless you, my dear friend. Remember that God's arms are forever wrapped around you in this journey. All my love, Metra
December 16, 2013
December 16, 2013
Sherry, Hard to believe David has been in Heaven 2 years today!
What an awesome young Man! But in spite of your Loss God know what is best. I know he is happy and have a good time with Our Lord!
Praying for you sweet friend as time goes on the hurt will get less.
But the Love for a Child will never change..
God Bless, hope you have a awesome Christmas with that precious grandbaby and his parents!!
What an awesome young Man! But in spite of your Loss God know what is best. I know he is happy and have a good time with Our Lord!
Praying for you sweet friend as time goes on the hurt will get less.
But the Love for a Child will never change..
God Bless, hope you have a awesome Christmas with that precious grandbaby and his parents!!
December 16, 2013
December 16, 2013
I pray that God has bestowed his peace upon you and your family. David was a blessing in my life and will forever miss him. I miss him very much. May your Christmas be richly blessed this year and in the New Year to come. ~ Tonia
December 16, 2013
December 16, 2013
Years ago I never imagined I would be posting on your memorial site. You are the sweetest kindest soul I know and I'm lucky to have known you. I hear your distinct laughter in my ear all the time. I don't have many regrets in life, but the biggest regret I have is knowing we let you down. All you wanted was acceptance not much to ask for. I have no words to begin to describe the hole in my heart you have left. I love you beyond the depths of this earth and I know I'll see your face again. You will never be forgotten in my heart.
November 30, 2013
November 30, 2013
Today's is such a mixed feeling day! I'm finally going through some of your files! How gifted and talented you were! I am amazed of the details of your filing systems. MY HEART aches as I find report after report from various companies that so valued your work! I also found receipts from later years that show a different chapter of your life.How I regret not making the time to teach you piano... You asked in so many different occasions. I hope you will forgive me for letting you down. I know I am in the process of forgiving you for leaving... You nor I are the originator of life nor death. IF I had my way, I would still see you smile, give you a hug and tell you how much I love You! LOVE ALWAYS, MOM
April 30, 2013
April 30, 2013
Everyday, I miss seeing you, hearing your voice, and laughing together. On your birthday, I ate lunch as I watched the mighty Mississippi! How you loved to watch the river, smoke your cigars, and listen to great music. I comfort my heart by believing that you are enjoying life in a heavenly plane. Truly son, you are loved and missed.
April 25, 2013
April 25, 2013
Jesus,
Please tell David that he is missed so dearly, and that we are continuing to pray for his Mother, Father, Brother and family, knowing that on days like today, their loss feels even more deep.
Please tell David that he is missed so dearly, and that we are continuing to pray for his Mother, Father, Brother and family, knowing that on days like today, their loss feels even more deep.
April 25, 2013
April 25, 2013
In remebering David, i know your heart rejoices with the time you had him here. But guess God needed him more, maybe to be with your Mother and now with Sam. Can imagine they are having a good time in Heaven. Sam probably telling his jokes!!
Know you still miss David so much but he is still in your hearts and in your thoughts of him.
Know you still miss David so much but he is still in your hearts and in your thoughts of him.
April 25, 2013
April 25, 2013
When a parent has to say goodbye to a child, there is no "It's been a while." The heart will always have a hole in it. The tears will always be hiding just behind the lids, waiting to flow at times that are so very uncertain. The sun still rises. The flowers of spring still open in splendor. Life goes on. But...David, you are so very missed. Love, mr
February 1, 2013
February 1, 2013
Thinking about you. Miss you dearly.
December 24, 2012
December 24, 2012
David,your dear mom misses you so very much.She has struggled so much this year with trying to understand.Sometimes,things are just beyond our understanding,& we have to turn our hearts,minds,&souls to God&just be.She's learning to take care of herself again,learning that though her heart'sbroken,her memories of you make her whole.
December 24, 2012
December 24, 2012
Nothing you love is lost. Not really. Things, people - they always go away, sooner or later. You can't hold them, any more that you can hold moonlight. But if they've touched you, if they're inside of you, then they're still yours. The only things you ever really have are the ones you hold inside your heart.
December 20, 2012
December 20, 2012
David, I love you like a brother.
It's killing me that you never found the acceptance you so desperately needed.
I'll carry your memory forever.
It's killing me that you never found the acceptance you so desperately needed.
I'll carry your memory forever.
December 20, 2012
December 20, 2012
PS-
We watched the sun set over the Mississippi on Sunday just for you....
We watched the sun set over the Mississippi on Sunday just for you....
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December 20, 2023
December 20, 2023
Even now, I know that there are shadows in the lights of the Holiday Season. I pray that there are more lights now…that God’s grace may show the way to peace.
April 26, 2023
April 26, 2023
Birthdays and holidays are supposed to be a source of joy, I hope that as each year passes, you are able to find joy in your memories of David. God bless.
April 25, 2023
April 25, 2023
Dear David,
I forever appreciate your devotion to your son and your allowing us to support you over all these years. Will keep you in our prayers.
I forever appreciate your devotion to your son and your allowing us to support you over all these years. Will keep you in our prayers.
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Your family loves you today & forever! Thank you for the years we shared together!
Senior Project presentation Christian Brothers University
Soccer-early age,through high school,and college. Playing state,nationals, & Europe!
Davic & Nancy
Holidays 2010
Saint Benedict 02-1995
Eden Isle Marina
Selecting a boat slip
Wearing one of dad's gaudy ties
Recent stories
He liked wearing my ties!
September 23, 2012
by Larry Semrau
I had a tie collection of over 500 ties, and David and I enjoyed picking one out.
He Pushed me To do my Best
January 6, 2012
During my Midterms and finals this past Semester all i wanted to do was quit, a case of the senioritis is what i told David, all he said was".....listen you are only one semester away you have done so much yes to be proud of, but you want a different career so you will study and will go take your midterm...." So no dinner dates nada for a week, "you have to study Tonia, you want to run your own Photography studio , why quit your dream?" You see I was a Navy Corpsman for 11 years and just got out last January and quit the medical field, due to my passion in Photgraphy, and thanks to David I am now 5 months away from graduating with my B.S. in Management/HR and in Manager training at my Studio where I work. Infact clients are requesting me now for on the side jobs. David Pushed me to not forget what my goals and dreams where, he always said to me.."tonia you have it all waiting for you , you just have to reach out and take it for yourself"
One of Davids favorite quotes ( which i think is so very true, because if it wasn't for my family and friends [when dealing with my PTSD from the military] sticking by my side i dont know where I'd be today, because of David pushing me towards the dream I had I am finally happy in my job, which is my photography, New York has bought my art from my website and all, Thank you baby), David's favorite quote..“I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best.”
― Marilyn MonroeHe helped me get passed my self doubt. He will always be right there by my side because his words are there still in my ear.
There were Presents for all!
December 31, 2011
Brian and I, and, Sammy our Dog, drove from California to spend Christmas in Memphis a few years ago. We normally didn't exchange gifts but David had gone shopping and bought gifts for everyone in the family and wrapped them all himself, then played Santa, which he enjoyed more than us. This was just one way he showed he was a kind and careing young man.
I loved David since the first time I saw him and he will always have a special place in my heart.
I am so glad he made the trip to Northern California to see us 2 years ago.
It was my pleasure being his aunt and I will miss him so very much.
Aunt Nancy