David Melville- "A Giant of a Man"

The week started with the wind being blown out of my sails - I lost a friend- In 1980 I was a visiting author in David Melville's classroom - we remained friends. Last year we all met in a small fishing village in Mexico - had storytelling's, fiestas & we both painted to our hearts content!
David Melville June 1 1937 -- May 25 - 2010-06-06
David was a Giant of a Man ... an artistic representation of life,
an energy flow between communities of interest, always for resolution of global and universal issues.
Generous...peaceful spirit-Joyfully rebellious
David was a Giant of a Man
During his deep life he was a writer, poet, artist, retired Toronto school teacher, Co-founder of Canadian Alliance of Black Educators, Activist, Community Legal Educator and Life Long Learner.
... A beautiful man who touched everyone he met...
Sweet gentle nature... peace...
He will be missed...
The last words he said to me were, "Absolutely do what you need to do- life is short.
Condolences to Susan and all of his family.
...Painting by David Melville, compiled by Della Burford- www.dodoland.com and www.woodstreamstudio.com, photographs Della Burford and Dale Bertrand, Music from Creative Commons- SaReGaMa

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[dellabirdhelmet]

......Death is always around us, but it always seems so far away until someone loved or close to us passes away. Your tribute to David reminds us all to absolutely do the things we need to do - life really is to short.

Regards – Alex

...….Sad, but what a sweet tribute... may he fly with the pelicans!

xoxo

….Got your video link- you have done a beautiful thing!! I can feel your love of David and the thrill of his paintings. He will now live on!!....Cheers, Sal

[dellabirdhelmet]

This a beautiful tribute to your friend! I wish I had been able to have known him as well! - Laurien - Thanks - David was one of those very special people - he totally related to so many people from so many walks of life!

[dellabirdhelmet]

A few comments send via friends: So sorry to hear about your loss - David comes across as a magical man! I loved the video, very powerful , emotional and thought provoking, especially his quote at the end. How many of us actually take that to heart? Too few, I know! sorry - and may your pain be short and your memory long. best Gary sending you a big hug sorry for the loss of your friend butterflies flying to remember him blessings Stevanne -" The Butterfly Lady" and Ralph

[Highwhistler]

David ...

now a happy wanderer

of the bright realms

of the Central Sun

and immortal presence

of our own

inner skies.

Thank you Della

for this beautiful,

heartfelt sharing.

[OYWPP]

So sorry to hear of your loss. Love, Merian