Jeff David
died yesterday
well in truth he was probably gone a week ago when he suffered a massive heart attack walking in the west village
but true to his wishes he donated all that could be used of himself
so yesterday his organs went to save maybe 4 other lives
something that I hope he knows wherever he is
I'm sure wherever good people go that is where he is
because i never met anyone better then jeff and don't expect to
I was lucky enough to know him
to listen to his powerful deep (james earl jones eat your heart out)
voice that was listened to widely on many a television voice-over
and book on tape
i was lucky enough to be cared about by him
to be adored
loved
and to jokingly, but not really, call him and his fantastic wife alex
my other parents
over the years on college graduation
at art openings
for my 40th birthday
for all those kinds of occasions you might want to have family present
alex and jeff were there
i met them thru my room-mate hillary 20 years ago
and when hillary who i adored and still do
moved away
oddly enough
i and hill's mom alex and her step-dad jeff stayed in touch
it was a gift that i will always cherish
jeff was one of those guys who's eyes were often wet with kindness
he was 67 when he passed away
but still vibrant
and charming
and well
sexy
yes he and alex
plainly put
in their 60's
still in love
and sexy as hell
what more can you ask for
true love
i do believe that people stick around for a little bit after they go
and so i know that jeff saw his loving family and friends
hover around him
adoring him
re-calling him
being mad as hell that he left so soon and so suddenly
of course
being a jew
ive already started to roll in the
i should have called more
i should have visited more
yada yada GUILT
but i know too
that kind
understanding
and smart as hell jeff
knew how much i loved him
and still do
and didn't hold it against me that i didn't see him and alex all the time
just that the connection was there when i did
and it always was
he leaves behind a great legacy
a voice that will be heard for many years on tape
on film
on tv
a family that will tell tales of his fabulousness for the rest of their years
and one
messy, curly hair, sometimes ditsy blonde bimbo
who shared no blood with him
but lots of heart
who will cherish the blessing of him
for as long as she lives
Rock on jeff david
wherever you are
you will not be forgotten
