tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130397031953077904.post4342119773109975899..comments2024-02-08T00:28:09.810-08:00Comments on Big Beat From Badsville: R I P David ThompsonDonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04780558832861165256noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130397031953077904.post-89255176141154481122010-09-19T13:13:55.351-07:002010-09-19T13:13:55.351-07:00Angel and Peter - so very trueAngel and Peter - so very trueDonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780558832861165256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130397031953077904.post-16827472302020577792010-09-17T18:10:23.060-07:002010-09-17T18:10:23.060-07:00Donna, he was one of the best. To work as hard as ...Donna, he was one of the best. To work as hard as he did in as many areas as he did, he should have been a hyperactive, chain-smoking, coffee-chugging wreck.<br /><br />And yet he was, as you say, the nicest fellow anyone could hope to meet.<br /> ==========================<br /> Detectives Beyond Borders<br />"Because Murder Is More Fun Away From Home"<br /> <a href="http://www.detectivesbeyondborders.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.detectivesbeyondborders.blogspot.com/</a>Peter Rozovskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09977933481463759162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130397031953077904.post-85118384219904704082010-09-15T12:31:07.700-07:002010-09-15T12:31:07.700-07:00I was only in Texas for a few short months back in...I was only in Texas for a few short months back in 2001, but he had made a big impression to me when I was there. I didn't realize how much until I learned of his passing.<br /><br />Thanks for the tribute Donna.<br /><br />Angel L. SotoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130397031953077904.post-42611356939591850802010-09-15T05:30:33.062-07:002010-09-15T05:30:33.062-07:00Margot - he was very much loved by the mystery com...Margot - he was very much loved by the mystery community.<br /><br />Patti - very<br /><br />Bobbi - I love you.<br /><br />Eddie - beautiful words. Thank you. And much love to you and Kathleen.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780558832861165256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130397031953077904.post-26862107394190679242010-09-14T22:14:10.523-07:002010-09-14T22:14:10.523-07:00My reaction to David’s death is shock, sadness… an...My reaction to David’s death is shock, sadness… and anger. I am sick and tired of having the simple heroes that I rely on for inspiration taken so early and so unfairly. I didn’t know David well, unfortunately, but I liked him immediately, and immensely. He had all the qualities I most admire in a professional colleague, and was such a friendly, easy-going guy in the bargain. And he was a true hero to many of us ink-stained wretches trying to maintain a foothold in the merciless publishing environment, making sure that many of the best––if absurdly neglected––writers working today stayed in print. That’s what made him a true David, like the one of legend––a simple guy with an indomitable spirit who fought the good fight against the callous Goliaths and kept us all inspired. My heart goes out to McKenna, and all of David’s family and friends. People always say “He’ll be missed,” but I can’t think of any other time when those words have been more true.Eddie Mullerhttp://www.eddiemuller.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130397031953077904.post-11658765696098188002010-09-14T20:01:57.421-07:002010-09-14T20:01:57.421-07:00Donna, thank you for saying it so well, and with s...Donna, thank you for saying it so well, and with such heart. I can hardly stand to think of David being gone, and so very many people will miss his passionate love of mystery people and mystery books. He was such an inspiration, in so many ways, to so many. Yes, his smile was so wonderful. Many sad hearts today, with David leaving us. You were friends, I know. A huge light is gone from this world. Again, thanks for your words. The mystery community is united today, in true grief.<br />BobbieBobbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12489240376198748579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130397031953077904.post-7393068906435899882010-09-14T15:34:24.075-07:002010-09-14T15:34:24.075-07:00What a horrible day. So unfair.What a horrible day. So unfair.pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130397031953077904.post-41800140804186433702010-09-14T14:48:07.383-07:002010-09-14T14:48:07.383-07:00Donna - A beautiful post! Thanks for expressing so...Donna - A beautiful post! Thanks for expressing so well how important David was to the mystery community. We will, indeed miss him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com