As I sit here crying, I can truly say Dave was one of a kind. In the years I had the chance to get to know him, I never heard a bad word or a negative thing come from Dave. Its days like this (Cold and Snowing) that I would call you and talk softball. You called me coach but it was me looking to you for all the answers. I can remember calling Dave for the first time to see if he would play for me, I was scared to death. After all I was calling "Dave Starkey", he was the first guy on every coach's rollodex. I was so happy and feel lucky that I got to know him. I can truly say when it came to Dave playing softball, you always knew he would hit one into the trees or on the railroad tracks. I, like JD, can say NO ONE will ever wear the #31 on any of my teams. People often wondered why we would play several nights a week at Cramer fields and its because that is where Dave wanted to, because it was family oriented. Like I told Patty, when I look at what kind of a father Dave was I am ashamed of myself for not spending the time with my kids as he did. I, like so many others, have not had a day go by that I do not think of you. You were truly one of a kind. I love and miss you soooo much. I will miss seeing you at first base and debating over hitting you in front of Bailey or behind, just to see who can hit the ball farther. Dave...You were a true inspiration to me and so many people on and off the ball field. This year our team is dedicated to you because you were dedicated to us. We will be "Starkey's Boys" Eric "Big E" Noel