David was a very important person in my son's life, getting to know him over many summers at Oasis. He quickly became a trusted role model. David's patience and non judgmental attitude allowed him to learn how to grow and mature in a safe place. He clearly was a shining light for so many children and young people throughout his life. Our thoughts and love are with his family. We have belatedly only just learned of David's passing and neither of us can quite believe it yet. I have a clear memory from years ago. We were on the beach in Margate on an Oasis day out. Two of David's daughters were with him. My son wasn't having such an easy time initially. David offered to take him and some of the other children to Dreamland and immediately started engaging with him so positively I turned to his daughters and told them their dad was wonderful. He was. He leaves behind a huge legacy of goodness and kindness, and will be missed by many. Tracy