From around the age of five, I would meet David half way, as he came running down Cromal hill, from his house at Hillhead - sometimes we would go off climbing through fox burrows or play on the hay bales, hours would pass and we just loved each other's company.
We explored Ardersier together, most likely walked every site possible wether it was supposed to be accessible or not and we were always looking out for each other.
Our growing up and life experiences continued, Me and David were sat hidden in the field in front of your house at Campbelltown (where my house is built now) we had wheat rolled up in paper, along with some fag dimps and a lighter, trying out smoking for the very first time.
Secondary school, neither of us really were a fan, but here made more great friends and I think Ardersier was the place to be! David's friendship groups grew and grew, he was a popular guy and loved to tell a story, just as well as he certainly made enough of them.
With me and David there was a brother/sister bond that was never crossed, however.. When it came to my female friends, well, let's just say he chanced his arm and that's what he continued to do.
I feel so privileged to have been apart of your life. David is the most caring, loyal and outgoing person, so much so - that he said he would walk me down the isle if I ever got married. I know my memories wouldn't be what they are today if it wasn't for you, and I hope my child one day will have a best mate like I did with you. It was just one week prior to the accident that I was at a BBQ, and I was getting upset about you - you weren't even there!
Then Monday came, and you popped into my new house for the first time, we had am catch up. You spoke about your recent snowboarding trip to France and said "I had the time of my life, and got with some Irish girl... And lost my snowboard, but don't tell mum as she doesn't know"
David then spoke with pride about how he was landing 180's, and by all account, Dave's holiday with Shaun was superb!
Then we got onto the weekend talk, me explaining to Dave I'd had too many drinks at a BBQ and at the end of the night had got emotional, Daves words were "Aw Al, what were you crying about...!?" And I couldn't say, "I was crying about you.."
Now I know that was the last time I'll see your smile, hear your voice or your laugh. I'm going to hold on tight to my lifetime of memories with you. You were always there Dave, and in my head and my heart you still will be.
I know many David's out there, but there will only ever be one "Wee Dave". You touched all of our lives, and Ardersier just won't be the same again.
I love you, and know you are resting, Alex (always "Al" to Dave) X