My first experience with David occurred at the CorelDRAW User conference in 1994. I was the new kid at the CorelDRAW user conference and since David and I had chatted on the Corel CompuServe forums I wanted to meet him and put a face to the name. Before I could introduce myself he took to the stage to teach a class on PHOTO-PAINT and in front of 200 people he started the session with..."Ladies and gentlemen, you're going to think I'm crazy when I ask you this, but please bow your heads and pray with me...".David was a deeply faithful man who enjoyed getting into long discussions regarding his passions. He was very direct and you never had to wonder how he felt about a topic, he simply told you. A trait I have always appreciated. He always showed an interest in helping others experience more out of life. He was always willing to share his gadgets and mastery.He was a great person to work with and he will be sorely missed by Corel, and the people he helped.Safe travels David,T.
I remember that morning in 1994 -- it was our second year hosting the conference, and we actually took some heat for David's revival moment. I remember a woman came up to me and said, "I resent being made to pray at a business conference."
"Did he *make* you do it?" I answered.
"Well, no, but he asked us to and I thought it was inappropriate."
"Did you learn anything in the seminar?"
"Yes, I learned quite a lot, but that's not the point."
"It is now officially my No. 1 quest to make it be the point."
She went on to become a six-time patron.