so, it's 5 years! Since this had to happen, we are so grateful to God that it ended in the presence of our Savior. That's a win in spite of how it looks in the flesh. Now, I have to say, I saw a recent Christmas photo of Karibi. He's just you through and through, and even better, he's become the young man you'd have desired him to be. Karen has done beautifully well for your family name. Rest well brother.

Dave,

I didn't know until recently that you had left the surly bonds of earth until recently.  I didn't...couldn't believe it so I went to the internet to see if it was true. Regrettably, it was. 

I didn't know how many friends you had Dave as most go through life with a straggling few.  I didn't know how many lives you touched...or saved..but it seems like more than a few.

I didn't know you were fighting the good fight when you were. Had I known, I would have been there for moral support, if nothing else.

Dr David Hart. What a perfect name for a cardiologist, I thought when I first met him. I was in primary care at the time and referred many a patient to Dr Hart.  When patients would ask me if he is nice or good I'd reply "He's outstanding and you'll love him!".  I was never wrong on that score as patients confirmed that.

I didn't know Dr David Hart that long, but my mother raised me to have a good judge of character and if I had to use a single word for him, it would be character.  

We would have lunch together occasionally and I always looked forward to those get togethers as Dr Hart always made me feel better.  His big smile and casual attitude made it so.  But of course, I didn't know what his body was brewing. 

Dave, to say you'll be missed falls way short of a part of any meaningful epitaph so I will refrain. What I will say because I DO know is the world is truly a lesser place when the world lost the beautiful character and soul of Dr. David Hart.

 Dr. R. Colucci