Everybody has an opinion, ... And I respected his.

Most lawyers are very deferential to judges, whether they like it or not, because they have to practice in front of them, ... David was never afraid to tell me about something that I had done that he didn’t agree with.

He was old-school, ... He worked his cases and got them ready. He was prepared when he came to court and just did a real nice job.

It brought back a lot of memories for people that remember the events he described,

I don't know about you, but I've saved cards that old high school flames wrote me as well as those that employees have written me over the years. The power of genuine, customized appreciation will never lose its value, even in a gloomy economy... in fact, it's probably what we're all thirsty for in this desert of a depression.

Feeling good about your life, but not expressing a heartfelt 'thank you,' is like wrapping a gift for someone and never giving it to them.