Condolence: My sincere condolences to the family of Dave. I worked with Dave long distance mostly over the phone but I got to know him well. He tried to come across as a crusty old senior chief but I knew him as a considerate, friendly, comic, and wise man. To my co-workers and myself he was known as the "great One of knowledge" for his ability to get us the answers we needed for work. He was missed when he retired and still is.

Condolence: Barb and kids, we are so sorry about David.please know that we are with you all in our thoughts and prayers.David was great guy and will be missed by our family. Love always Debbie and family.

Condolence: I am so very sorry that Dave has passed. My husband Rick spoke so highly of him when Dave was at Unodyne. It was always great to talk to him whenever we met or spoke on the phone. I know you all will miss him terribly. Please know that we are keeping you in our hearts and sending love and thoughts of healing your way. "He was one of the good guys."

Condolence: Our deepest sympathies for your family at this difficult time. Having worked with Dave as a Sailor and as a L3/Unidyne co-worker, I know that he was one of the good ones. Many, many of us in the technical support field will miss him. God Bless you and keep you in his hands.

Condolence: My sincerest condolences to all of you, the Palat family. I had the pleasure of knowing Dave and working with him for many years and always enjoyed his work ethic as well as his wit/sense of humor. I have missed him since he retired. My prayers to all of you.