Kim. Heard of Dave's passing tonight from Ben Kong, an American student at the Taipei American School who became a Buddhist monk and now lives in NY Chinatown.
Time passes so quickly. I'll always remember Dave.
Ivan Abrams Date: 6/1/2011
To the family of David Fyock,
I was a student at Fanny Edel Falk School in Pittsburgh, in the 1950s, when a young man, driving a Rambler, came to us to be one of our phys ed teachers. His name was David Fyock, and I think he is the same person who, sadly, passed away on February 22. I recall Mr. Fyock as always having a smile, a sunny disposition, a blond crew-cut and that Rambler--the kind with a retractable top and rigid side windows.
All those exterior qualities aside, I also remember Mr. Fyock, whom we kids called, not to his face, Uncle Dave, as being one of those people who clearly loved what he was doing, cared deeply for the children he was mentoring, and for those reasons was a great person.
I left Falk in 1959 to attend Taylor Allderdice junior high school, then high school. Later still, I graduated from Pitt and also from its law school. Ever so often, I'd think of Falk, and on those occasions I'd wonder what happened to Mr. Fyock, Uncle Dave.
I know know that our paths were somewhat in parallel. He became a faciliator for better US-China relationships, and I, after decades of public and private practice of law, became a worker on USAID and other international development projects. I've worked in Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, and now Kosovo.
I think that David Fyock and I would have enjoyed comparing our experiences, but alas that's not possible.
If, somehow, I'm writing about a different David Fyock, I apologize for taking your time. But in the event that the David Fyock who taught me to tumble on a mat when I was about 8 years old is the same one who brought the Chinese and American people closer together, then I had the good fortune to have been coached by a giant of a person, a fine man who set an example that all of us could live by. God Bless him and you, his family.
Sincerely,
Ivan Abrams
Dell Taylor Date: 2/27/2011
To Darcy and Family: You are all in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. No matter what we think or how ready we think we are , we are never prepared to lose a parent/grandparent. We know how important Dave was in all of your lives and we wish you God's peace and blessings in the days to come.
With Sincerest Sympathies and Fondest Regards,
Dell and Jerry
Mike and Mary Lou Raykovicz Date: 2/27/2011
To Kim, Darcy, Deb and the rest of the Fyock family, our sincerest condonences on the death of your husband and father. Dave was always a bright spot when he and Kim visited brother Jonathon and Liz in Owego. We never tired of his adventures and his great humor. We are truly going to miss him.
Winnie Tang Date: 2/27/2011
Dear Darcy and Debs,
My thoughts are with you during this period of loss and pain. I will always remember and treasure your father's presence and influence at TAS. Please be well and be at peace. Love, Winnie
Royce & Ardith Brunk Date: 2/26/2011
Darcy:
Because we are friends, your sorrow is our sorrow. We trust you will experience renewed comfort and peace as you celebrate the life and influence of a loving father.
Mike Stensen Date: 2/24/2011
Darcy,
There's no worse feeling than losing a loved one. We hope that the emotional pain will subside and you are able to begin the healing process soon with your family. Be well and God bless.
Mike
Pastor Dave Saylor Date: 2/24/2011
May the peace of God be with you and may the power of Christ's resurrection grant you comfort in these days of your loss. David is surely smiling and enjoying the presence of the Lord!
