It is with great sadness I have to report the passing of Dave’s father
Brian of London | Jul 06, 2008 | 69 comments
I have been asked to let the readers of Israellycool know that, after his long battle with cancer, Dave’s father passed away on July 4th.
Dave is en route to Australia to attend the funeral and sit shiva with his mom and sister.
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Brian of London is not the messiah, he's a very naughty boy. Since making aliyah in 2009, Brian has blogged at Israellycool. Brian's interests include world peace and an end to world hunger.Besides blogging here, Brian of London now writes for PJ Media. Brian of London also hosted Shire Network NewsFiled Under: Blog Announcements
Dear Dave,
This is horrible news! I remember hearing your father in the last Podcast you produced. It was nice listening to the two of you. I wish you much comfort in the beautiful memories you have of your father during these difficult days and also, of course, after. May you have the strength. My condolences to you and your family.
Kindest regards,
Suzanne
Very sad news. May God comfort you and your family, Dave, and may you know no more sorrow.
Condolences.
Sorry, Aussie Dave-our thoughts are with you.
Dave-
I’m so very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. May you and your family be a comfort to one another and may you know no more sorrow.
Best wishes,
Raizy
So sorry to hear of about your father’s passing, Dave.
I’m so sorry, Dave.
המקום ינחם אותך בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים
Dave,
my thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
May his memory be a blessing for us all.
Dave,
…the LORD bless and keep you and your mom and sister. The LORD make His face shine upon you, and be gracious unto you. The LORD lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace.
Dave,
I’m sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your sorrow be lifted with the fondness of your father and the qualities that he gave you to pass on to us. I wish you all the best.
Dave,
I am saddened and sorry to hear about your father’s passing. My prayers will be with you and your family, and may God allow you to remember the good times you had with him.
God bless,
~Darnell
So sorry to read the passing of your father…
Baruch Dayan HaEmes.
May you be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
My heartfelt condolences to you , Dave. May you be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
I’m sorry to hear, Dave. I had added your father’s name on our shul’s MiShehbeirach list for a long time.
המקןם הוא ינחם אתכם בתוך שער אבילי ציון וירושלים
Dear Dave,
I’m so sorry for your loss, and offer my condolences to you and your family at this very difficult time.
Regards,
Liza
Heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Sincere and deepest sympathies and condolences, Dave. Best to you all.
ברוך אתה ה’ אלוהינו מלך העולם דיין האמת
Dear David, so sorry to hear the news, Baruch Dayan Emet
המקום ינחם אותך בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים
Kibi
All of us who read Israellycool know two things about Aussie Dave. He has a big heart, and a lot of courage. It is not very often that you find one person with both these attributes, who can also be a through and through mensch.
I have just returned from the levaya of his father, and I can only say that Dave put both his heart and his courage together to deliver a hesped for his father that was a Kiddush Hashem to his memory, and also to the memory of his grandparents and many other family victims of the Shoah.
Dave lives in and defends the land of Israel, he lives his tradition, and he inherited values and a heritage from his family that is the greatest gift any father could impart to his son. As such a living legacy, and with such a combination of sadness and pride today, Dave gave an example of Kibbud Av of the likes I have never seen.
No matter how much one prepares for the loss of a family member, even when there is time to come to terms with terminal illness, we can never be ready. Dave, every moment is precious, including all those moments that you take to give us the chance to stay informed about the real Israel that you are helping to build. I really appreciate that Dave.
Chaim Arukim and comfort amongst the avelim of Tzion and Yerushaliem.
A friend of mine passed away with the same illness. The thought I had at the time of your father’s passing and the cycle of life, is that the love of life we jews have will give you and your family strength. As you look into the mirror on a daily basis you will always know that a part of your father will always be in you. May this give you comfort and strength. Simca bin moshe
My deepest condolences.
I’m sorry to hear such sad news. May you be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
May your fond memories of your father be a source of consolation.
Hamkom yenahem etchem b’toch sh’ar avlai tzion
I wish you long life Dave.
May you be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
I’m so terribly sorry, Dave.
My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
My heart and prayers go out to Dave and his family. They have my deepest sympathies.
Dave, please accept my deepest condolences.
Dave – I’m sorry for your loss. May your memories of him be a comfort to you in the years to come.
May you be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Having lost parents, the only “comfort” we can take is that it is the natural order of life. G-d forbid it be reversed. CONTINUE your blog in his memory and your defense of K’lal Yisroel show enable your father to have continued aliyahs in Heaven.
Our deepest sympathies.
I am so sorry, Dave.
Dave,
You have my deepest sympathizes and prayers. Just keep in mind that he is in a better place and is no longer suffering the pain he was going through. May you and your family find peace and comfort.
Sorry Dave. Baruch Dayan Emet.
אנחנו משתפתפים בצערך
המקום ינכם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים
Dave… I am deeply sorry for your loss. If there is anything I can do to help ease the logistical burden on your family while you are away please drop me a note.
המקום ינחם אותך בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים
My heartfelt condolences, Dave. My the Eternal console you with the other mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Baruch Dayan Haemet. May his memory be for a blessing.
I’m so sorry to hear.
המקום ינחם אותך בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
I feel deeply for you loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Very sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family.
My sincerest condolences Dave. May you and your family be comforted by your memories.
GP
I know Aussie Dave is an Aussie, so he probably doesn’t know this, But I hope it brings some comfort to know that on July 4th, his father shares the same passing date as John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. Two great thinkers and founders of the modern day democracy and freedom. If nothing more, if anything, at least it’s a significant date in the world for people who enjoy life, and freedom, and all that goes with it for those who have that in common.
I’m not good at condolences.
I’m very sorry to hear of your loss. I’m sure your father took great pride in you and your achievements. May you and your family be comforted by your love and memories of him.
המקום ינחם אותך בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים
Dave, your blog has given me a great deal of pleasure and comfort over the years. I’m deeply sorry for your loss.
May you be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Dear Dave,
My sincere condolences to you & your family on the loss of you dad whose passing on July 4th coincided with what should have been my dad’s 86th birthday. I sympathize with you & know how hard this is for you & your family. As I’m sure you do, I take solace knowing that my dad is in a better place & I too will join him when G-d wishes me to.
Baruch Dayan HaEmet.
May your father’s memories bring you comfort and peace.
Sorry to hear that, my heartfelt condolences.
המקןם הוא ינחם אתכם בתוך שער אבילי ציון וירושלים