David avait des valeurs de sincérité, d'honnêteté et de partage qu'on ne rencontre pas partout. Nous avons beaucoup échangé. Il avait l'ambition de faire progresser ce jeu. Il a beaucoup participé au forum faisant des suggestions utiles ; râlant fort aussi parfois. Mais c'était toujours dans un bon état d'esprit et c'était pour faire réagir les concepteurs.
David, tu vas nous manquer. Énormément. Je ne sais pas si "jamais dans l'eau ton trou ne se refermera", mais à en juger par les multiples réactions sur le forum à l'annonce de ta disparition tragique, tu as marqué de ta gentillesse plus d'un d'entre nous. Nous t'aimions, nous te regrettons. Énormément.
A la rentrée, la seconde manche de la Frozen Race sera probablement courue. Mes voiles seront en deuil. Mais je te promets que celle-là je vais la courir à fond. Pour l'honneur de notre capitaine.
Toutes mes sincères condoléances à ton épouse, tes fils et tous ceux qui t'ont connu et aimé.
During the night from Thursday to Friday, David, skipper of Mirage 29 RKN, had a deadly car accident. He leaves a wife and two sons ... and many friends. I never met "in real" David - professional obligations decided differently - he was nevertheless one of my best virtual friends. It's why I immediately accepted to participate to the team "Frozen Cool Band", which he lead.
David had real and rare values of sincerity, honesty and sharing. We exchanged a lot. He aimed to improve the game. He participated a lot to the French forum, making lots of useful suggestions; moaning sometimes too. But it was always with a good mind set and to provoke a reaction from the game conceptors.
David, we will miss you. Enormously. I don't know if "ever your hole in the water will be closed" (famous French song), but I judge by the reactions on the forum, your kindness has impressed more than one of us. We loved you, we regret you. Enormously.
In September, the second leg of the Frozen Race may be raced. My sails will be in mourning. But I promise you that I will race it at 200%. For the Captain's Honour.
All my sincerest condolences to your wife, your sons and all those who knew you and loved you.
Bye bye David.
DIC
