Lost My Friend And Boating Companion

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On Saturday I lost my Best friend. Dave Mccleland lost his battle with cancer. Dave drove the # 87 Mirage Jaguar in the DVBRC, NEODA and ODBA drag races. Dave was a great man. We met in college where we were roommates. Our Friendship continued after school. We vacationed, raced and spent most of our time working on the boats together. Dave will be missed by many. He leaves behind his wife Andi, two brothers and his Father. Dave I love you and will miss you very much. I only hope that someday our paths will meet again. Dave McCleland 1970-2008
RIP buddy.

[beamrverbeek]

our prayers go out to your family and his. sorry about your loss. good friends like that are far and few between.

[flabum1017]

38 years old.....that really sucks to be cut off that short.


Condolences to his friends and family.......

[OUTBACK OUTBOARDS]

Condolences to Family & Friends. GODSPEED

[rossi]

I know what it's like to loose a best friend, I lost one to Diabetes. It hurts alot.

I feel for ya...hang in there.

[Frank Molé]

it sucks forever :( sorry man:( :(

[transomstand]

Sorry to hear that Ben, very sad news:(

[tux974]

Ben, Sorry to hear about the loss of a great friend. It is even worse when it is someone that young. TL

[beer30]

38 is way too young.:( Sorry for your loss, Ben. God bless his family.:( Chuck and Tracy

[SuperBoat Steve]

Sorry For Your Loss !!! Condolences to Family & Friends, way too young.


Steve

[SkeeterD]

for the loss of your best freind,I do know how you feel.I just lost my bestfreiind and fishin partner to cancer also.God bless you and his family.Stay strong Ben.

[Tom Foley]

This is so sad that a young Man like this is gone . Please take care and help his Family out . Tom Foley and Family

[TR450]

Sorry about your loss. Lost my brother in law last year to cancer. Sucks

[Phil's other half...Sue.]

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your friend...there are no words to express the sadness. May God watch over you his family and friends and know that your paths will cross again someday and you will be reunited with him. Life is just not fair.......

[Wild Wil]

Sorry to hear, way too young.

[catfish123]

Ben, so sorry to hear of the loss of your friend. May God be with you and his family.

Bob

[Liquid]

Ben , so sorry to here about dave. He will be missed by all who knew and came into contact with him, Andi and Daves father.theyre all great people, and it is my pleasure to know him and his family. I speak for all of the NEODA crew when i say we will miss daves happy and outgoing spirit at the races. Ben i Know how good of friends you were, so try to keep your head up buddy, and if you want to talk, you have my number. Give Andi and daves father a Hug from the Guys.

JIM

Dave R.I.P buddy

[stokernick]

condolences to you,Ben,and to Dave's family in this time of sorrow.cancer is a heart breaking illness that affects us all.I lost a brother at age 17 and a father at 83 to this dreaded disease.We must cherish the memoried while we continue to find a cure.God Bless and RIP,Dave.

[Riverratt]

Dave was a great guy that was fun to be around. The suffering is over. Dave my entire family will miss you. You and Andi left a lasting impression on my parents as well. Godspeed!

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[tinker060]

A true friend is something special and their passing so young is hard to understand. Best explination that I have heard is that God takes those that he needs in heaven more than he needs them here on earth.

Jon Wright

[Jay Smith]

SOO sorry to hear of the loss of your lifelong BUD Ben....Prayers go out !

Jay and Cathy Smith

[MODVP22]

i'm very sorry to hear of your loss

[baxflash]

Ben sorry to hear of your loss!

Friends always welcome,family please call ahead

[Liquid]

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[Quinten]

Prayers to all who loved him.

[paul folks]

prayers to the family n friends sux 2 read these post soo much

[props4u2]

My condolences to his family and friends.

Ben, hang in there, I bet Dave wouldn't want you to be sad but instead remember the good times. I know Andi and Daves Dad are feeling the pain also, he seemed like a good person the few times I saw him.


Lee

[Rich Owen]

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[Stitch King]

Ben,

Sorry to hear this. Condolences to the family and friends.

Ken Wolkens

[bigtis]

A true friend is something special and their passing so young is hard to understand. Best explination that I have heard is that God takes those that he needs in heaven more than he needs them here on earth.
:iagree: that's what I like to believe.

[REBEL MAN]

Teers are rolling down my face as a write this. I met Dave threw Ben back when I used to race with DVBRC and he was a great guy . He and Ben were almost unsepratable .The support they gave each other and the bond they had was something you don't find to often. My heart goes out to all that knew Dave . I got the phone call from Ben yesterday while I actually was in my Hydrostream on the Manatee River and told Ben that I would do a Fly -By in Dave's honer . Well, I didn't let you down man. We had a mile of flat calm water and we let it eat and it never ran better. I'm sure he was along for the ride. Love ya man, Rebel.

[WR_Merc]

Ben, i cant imagine what youre feeling, Dave was great guy . Best wishes to Andy and family.
Dave rest in peace

[Dutch]

Ben, hopefully things get better for you with time.
RIP Dave, Godspeed.

[Trikki1010]

BEN,

Sorry to hear buddy, my condolences...

He is in a much better place

[Fasttoys]

I've lost 2 family members and a friend to cancer. I feel your pain. Stay strong.

My condolences.................. R.I.P. Dave

[JWTjr.]

I only met Dave twice, and in both instances I could easily tell he was a very nice guy and a good friend. My condolences to you, and best wishes for his family.

JT

[streamfene2]

Hi Ben,
Sorry to hear about Dave. He was a great guy!! Please give Andi a hug from both Dad & I! Unfortunately I know how it feels! If you want to talk, please give me a call!! 774-218-1998. He will live on through all of our memories!!!!
I'm sure my brother met him at the gates w/ a can of gas in hand, saying let's go racing!!!