Hi Dad
There was this one time I remember asking you who you voted - and you replied that you held your nose and voted for someone, can't remember who. Anyway, I recall your general view of most/all politicians wasn't particularly flattering. Naive me, I remember that was rather cynical. Well, if you think it was bad back then, holy shit - some (alot?) of our elected representatives are just horrible, ignorant human beings. So now I too have become that cynical-hold-your-nose-and-vote- for-the-lessor-of-two-evils voter. Hard to believe with 300+ million people we can't find someone with intelligence, integrity & vision that can inspire us and unite this country. In the words of Bonnie Tyler - where have all the good men (and women) gone? So, on that uplifting note - Happy Birthday! I miss you. 
Love, Will 

Dave - so miss your sense of humor! Boy do we need it these days! Sandy due to retire from State this year- how time flies. I can’t decide what to do- but will retire soon I think. Miss you. Katie

Happy Birthday Dad! 
I started this post on the 26th, it's now the 31st. We just had our 40th class reunion. I still remember calling you and telling you I thought I had made a big mistake! As always, you listened and offered encouragement, but didn't push me one way or another. And in the end, it all worked out. That was just one of many times I sought your advice as a young man. Thank you for being there all those times, all those years.  Miss you, Love Will

Hello Dad
Thought a lot about you these past few days. Father's Day. US Open. All reminders of the time you pasted. Hard to believe it's been 10 years. Still miss you greatly. Miss our talks. We were out on the boat this past weekend - as with the last two seasons - we took you with us - so hope you're enjoying water! Still have the 1929 Silver Dollar that I use as a ball marker. Just another reminder of you.  Love, Will

Hey Dad
Hello from Paris and happy birthday! As Sara and I tour the sites, I am reminded of your encyclopedic knowledge of history. As i got older I was always amazed and in awe of your depth and breadth - I only wish I had paid more attention when I was younger! ;)
Miss you,
Love, Will

Dave I think you might have passed on this year- no travel, masks and political divisions. But Sokoloff’s are well- Sandy and Peggy in Jamaica- kids and their kids all on the East coast now. Miss your input on life and fun take on all things. Katie

Hi Dad
Hard to believe it's been 9 years. Makes me sad - I do so miss talking with you. Summer is here in Annapolis, boat is in the water and the Navy golf course is looking good. Joined another start-up in January. This one is agriculture - it's fun and I am learning a whole new industry. Sara is still on the mend, but almost fully recovered - lots of discipline on her part and plenty of PT.  In other news - they boys moved here during COVID & are literally just down the hall. It is really nice to have them so close.  Love you, Will

Dave- so wish you were here to share your thoughts about the current political morass and covid. Well we do live in interesting times and I am sure you, dad and mom are having a grand ole time wherever. We miss you
Katie

Hi Dad
Thought about you a lot yesterday. Miss you. Been a busy summer and now fall is upon us. We are going to have to get used to east coast weather again! We were having a great summer here in Annapolis - on the boat, on the golf course, biking, hanging out with friends.....then Sara's bike accident - fortunately we have great medical professionals in this country, but it was scary for awhile there. She is back on the road to a full recovery and things are slowly returning to normal. Or as normal can be with COVID and the narcissistic, racist  idiot we have the White House!  Love, Will

Hey Dad
Been a crazy start to the year! COVID-19 hit. Scoop's prospects are pretty dim & I got laid off. Left my apartment in SF & have spent the last 4 months in Annapolis. Once the quarantine restrictions lifted, we have been able to get out and about. Bought a boat! The plan is spend the summer on the water or on the golf course, and come September I'll start looking for another gig.  We'll see.  Miss you!
Love, Will

Hi Dad
I know I shouldn't have to wait to this date to write something. Lots going on here, lots to share.  As you know Bloom (finally!) went public last July, and this spring I finally decided it was time to move on - after almost 14 years. The game plan is to move back east - Annapolis. At least partially. We are going to be bi-coastal for a year while I get settled into my new job at Scoop.  (Again - this didn't post - definitely operator error!).  Anyway - happy birthday Dad.
Miss you!
Love, Will

Life always seemed more exciting and fun with you around. Miss you and all the adventures.

Hi Dad
Happy Birthday!! I know - a day late and a dollar short! (I think was one of your favorite sayings.) I had a decent excuse though - we're in Italy and the whole region was without wi-fi.  Anyway - Sara and I just spent the past week biking through Tuscany. We're in Rome today and then off to Florence tomorrow. Brings back many childhood memories.
Love,
Will

PS. For some reason this didn't get posted back in October.

We are thinking of you yesterday and today. Remembering how much joy you brought into our lives. You spent time and love with Nick, Ana and Alex. We all miss you.

Hi Dad
Happy Birthday!! I know - a day late and a dollar short! (I think was one of your favorite sayings.) I had a decent excuse though - we're in Italy and the whole region was without wi-fi.  Anyway - Sara and I just spent the past week biking through Tuscany. We're in Rome today and then off to Florence tomorrow. Brings back many childhood memories.
Love,
Will

Will raise a glass of red in your honor Dave!
Miss you and dad and mom and the great adventures we had in Turkey and Morocco together- cheers

Hi Dad!
Hard to believe it's been 6 years. You probably know already (!), but we finally filed our S-1 this past week. Been quite the journey and I do miss talking to you about it. 
Love Will

Hi Dad - Happy belated birthday!! I figure at this point in your life - what's a few days?! :)
Love, Will

Remembering Dave- a friend in all seasons an always fun!

Hi Dad
I know we spoke this morning, but I still wanted to write and say hello again. It's hard to believe it's been 5 years.  We miss you.
Love, Bill

Always think of you Dave and thank you for the great joy and sense of adventure you brought into our lives over the years. Wish I could share a glass of wine with you. :) Well I had one anyway yesterday. Wish you were still here.

Hi Dad
It's been a crazy year and even crazier past 6 months! Really miss being able to talk to you. I think we got it all sorted. 2017 is shaping up to be an exciting year! 
Love you!
Bill

Hi Dad. Thought about you a lot recently. Miss you. I hope you're someplace interesting with a glass of wine in your hand & surrounded by good friends.
Love, Bill

Raising a glass of red wine in a toast to you Dave! Fond memories always

A: "Now Dear.... You're a day older- and I'm a day late"

D: HA

Hi Dad. Missing you.
Love you,
Bill

Missing you Dave! Summer is here and wishing you could once again stop by to grill some fish and open a bottle or two.....

Hi Dad!
I know you hate birthdays, but today you'd be spry 82 and we'd be wishing you a happy birthday whether you liked it or not! I miss talking to you - getting your advice and insight on just about everything - work, current events, history, sports, music, and life. 
Love, Bill

Happy Birthday Dave!

I thought of you while hiking along the ocean side in Carmel on this beautiful sunny day. I know how you liked the sea and then I giggled to myself when I thought you would not have liked the hiking part. But you would have been proud because Bill and I brought wine!  ;)

Miss you,
Sara Thayer

We miss you Dave; remembering a fabulous trip to Eastern Turkey with you, mom and dad. An adventure from start in Lake Van to finish in Trabajon on the Black Sea.

I miss you Dad.

Was thinking of Dave and my father, Boris, this past father's day. What fun we had searching for fossils, skiing, sailing, visiting ruins in Turkey. Very precious memories. The spark of adventure was always present when Dave was around. I miss his sense of fun and adventure and will cherish his invaluable support to my family always.

I still find it hard to believe that Dave has passed on. He was a huge part of my life from a small child to a middle aged adult...and was ALWAYS there to help. I would go for years not seeing him...and then he would arrive....a bottle of wine in hand...and we just picked up where we left off. He taught us all how to enjoy life. We miss you Dave!

Happy Birthday Dave! We are all thinking of you.

Miss you,
Sara

Hi Dad
Just wanted to wish a Happy Birthday. Thinking of you.
Love, Will

Thinking of you Dave. xoxo

Cheers!

Hi Dad
Happy Father's day. We miss you.
Love, Bill

Happy Birthday Dave! We miss you!

Happy 80th Dad!

I had the honor and pleasure of being Dave’s friend. I also had the special privilege of conducting Dave’s estate sale. Hundreds of people attended the sale and all wanted to know about the man who had owned all those wonderful things. Just as Kate noted, all his treasures are still being treasured. Thank you Kate and Bill…and thank you Dave.

Dear Dave,
Im sorry we didn't get much time to hang out as a family, but the time we did spdnd together was Awesome. You enriched all of our luves with yoyr knowledge and compassion, and miss it everyday that you are gone. I hope u are in a safe place and having a great time cause we are all looking forward go seeing one day. Thankyou. Love Nick

Uncle Dave was a wonderful man, he was always happy and always seemed to have so many stories to tell. I remember when he would come to visit us in Key West when we lived there. He taught us how to make pizza for lunch and he we always tip the surf board over. He always had something funny. Never did I see him without a smile. You will be dearly missed and forever loved.

Remembering Dave will always bring a smile to my face. He was so full of life and always fun to be around. My memories are of cooking with him, he did the fish and I did the rest, many laughs and fun conversation. Dave was a big part of the Sokoloff family, there is empty seat at the table.

My dear family,
I remember Dave as fun loving, always a wonderful host. 2 incidents come to mind: The RV trip we all took and dinner on the houseboat with raccoons! I know how much you miss him, but he is always with you -memories will never fade. Love, Ann