HHH Member David Link dies
On November 18th, David Link was found dead on the street. The cause of death was unclear, though he had been suffering with a leg infection for some time. "Big Dave," as he was affectionately known, was much beloved by the homeless community. He was known for his sharp chess skills, remarkable vocabulary, humility, size, and charm.
For many months, he had near perfect attendance at HHH meetings. Below is his HHH membership page:
Name: David Link
Born: Nuremberg, Germany
DOB: 9/19/53
Great loves in life: reading, chess, people
3 words to describe him: opinionated, insightful, and discerning
“Big Dave,” as he is known, is a quiet man - listening and learning whenever possible, speaking only whenever he is sure he has something to add to the conversation. When he does speak, be prepared to be impressed by the kindness of his heart (he continually reminds us of the plight of homeless children) and the eloquence of his vocabulary (a work of art!). An observer by nature, David also adds a wisdom to the group with his ability to read people. Of course, this is when he is awake. Suffering from sleep apnea, sometimes David sometimes serenades us with snoring in during the meeting.
One-Month Goals
Get an email account
Find a gym membership
Talk with a doctor re: disability
Find a designated primary-care physician for disability case
6-Month Goals
Find a job, particularly interested in a desk job at a warehouse or attendant at a parking lot
Secure public housing by June
Long-Term Goal
Get driver’s license
Gift to Share with HHH:
Practicality
Why he comes?
Initially for the coffee. Now for a current understanding of what is going on in the community.
Very interested in the plan to renovate run-down housing
posted by Group of Concerned Citizens @ 2:54 PM
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2 Comments:
I just want to add my voice to wishing David farewell. I'll miss him. Working with the garden, I get to know a lot of people outside the Center's walls. David was one of my favorites. He was an outstanding chess player, a fierce competitor who otherwise was a very gentle soul. Not long ago, David and I had a long, laughter-filled chat about the homeless chess master who has been making headlines in Washington DC, playing multiple games against lawyers, lobbyists and experts and beating them, out in a public square.
Maybe David's already got a chess board set up in some world beyond ours, and is challenging all comers, whatever their status in the universe.
He was a good man, and I'll miss him.
a giant has fallen ,how sad it must be around the center .without the gentle giant.i like most who have come and gone through the center's walls had a several David memories to share ,He was one of a kind ,he was a humble gentle soul ,and a brilliant communicatior,people that went out to room in the inn with him ,know the man could eat,but he was fun as well.i will miss him.
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