In Loving Memory & Deepest Sympathy

It still hurts beyond belief

On Tuesday March 4th, 2008, only 3 days until his 58th birthday,
My only Brother, David L. Colwell was found dead at 9:15pm on the Fairfield Causeway
which crosses over Brookville Lake (Reservoir) in Franklin County, Indiana

Obituary
COLWELL, David L. David L. Colwell, age 57, of Hamilton, died on Tuesday, March 4, 2008, in Franklin County, Indiana. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio, on March 7, 1950, to Curtis and Mahala (Morris) Colwell. David was a 1968 graduate of Garfield High School and continued his education at Miami University for 2 years. On June 14, 1969, in Kentucky, David married Pam Hornsby. He was a self-employed financial investor. David attended the Hamilton Christian Center where he wrote and arranged music for the band. He was in the U.S. Marine Corp where he was a member of the Marine Corp Band and he enjoyed riding his motorcycle. David is survived by his wife of over 38 years, Pam; his parents of Hamilton; two daughters, Tonja Colwell of Fairfield and Barbara Tinker and husband Hugh of Hamilton; three grandchildren, Regan, Rylee and Jaxon Tinker; and one brother, Darrell Colwell of Flat Rock, Michigan. Funeral services will be held at 10am on Saturday, March 8, 2008, at the Hamilton Christian Center, 1940 Millville Avenue, Hamilton, with Rev. Larry Timmerman officiating. A private interment will follow. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Hamilton Christian Center Music Department.

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His incredible talent was known to everyone who ever heard him play.
He was a Great Husband, Father, Grandpa, Son, and of course the finest brother anyone could ask for.
Dave touched more lives through his unselfish love, honesty, true concern, and his caring for others
than anyone I've ever known. His many silent successes spoke loud to the many of us who were
fortunate enough to know him. He will always be missed but never ever forgotten.

My wedding day and my best man, best friend...my brother, on top of Pilot Mountain in North Carolina.
There's simply no words to explain what Dave meant to me as a brother and someone I always wanted to be like.

No matter how long I live, I'll never die being half the man he lived to be.

The following pictures were taken in the exact location (Fairfield Causeway) where my Brother was found.
They were taken March 4th, exactly one year after his death.
(3 days before what now would have been his 61st birthday, March 7th)

3 Years Later...

The weekend of March 5th and 6th, a friend and I took a drive back to Brookeville Lake. We drove around a bit and while crossing the Causeway for the last time, I got out and asked for some time. While I stood there on the bridge, I couldn't help but to reflect back on growing up with such a great brother. The good things and bad. And there's just some things only brothers know between them. I expect sisters are the same way. Looking out over the beautiful lake, the thought came to me that, most people take a lot for granted until you grow old enough to see and understand what's right, and wrong. And, who's good and who's not so good in their own way.

Those who realize so many of these things, rarely talk about them.
There's no need to. They just know.
And that's good enough for them.

I'm not sure how long I stood there thinking and wishing he was there next to me. And to this day I have no understanding why bad things happen to great people. I just don't understand. I don't think anyone does. After a lot of crying and darkness falling, I noticed my friend slowly driving up to get me. We drove back to Ohio before either of us said anything.

..I'll Always Love You Brother..
Love,
-Darrell

I want to thank Tom & Debbie Gentry for leaving the nice flowers in Dave's memory.
Tom & Debbie have been friends with Dave & Pam for well over 40 years. They had planned
to make it to the vigil but due to sickness, were unable to. Their thoughts are what
counts. Thank you both so much for your understanding, love and thoughtfulness, and
for paying your respects for Dave, such a fine person, even during your sickness.

My life has been changed...forever. I've still not found any words or thoughts to express or help
me with the pain and emptiness since Dave is gone, and knowing we'll
never see one another again.

I don't feel I'll ever be able to do commercial Web Sites again.
You can go here to see my business page from the past. If any of you
are looking for a Web Designer, email me. I know some of the best in the business.

You may contact me @ DC@DarrellColwell.com
I can't promise a quick reply as I'm still having an extremely hard time dealing with this.
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