Our Dear Friend David Harrison

[martcaster]

I don't usually do condolences: everything that needs to be said about a fellow member's passing and the life which went before is usually said much more eloquently than I can manage.
But Dave Harrison is truly an exception. He was loved and respected by musicians the length and breadth of the country and his death will hit hard in those places where he appeared with his perpetual smile and willingness to play anything with anybody.
But it's at the Scarborough club where I'm sure his absence will be most keenly felt. I had the great pleasure of sharing drumming duties with Dave for a long time at the club and we spent some great Sunday afternoons playing along to all that wonderful music and loving every minute of it. At gigs, too, we shared equipment, sat in for each other when necessary and, generally become interchangeable, always with that great grin which said, "Hey, we're here to have a good time. Let's have one". And we did. The move to Devon didn't mean we saw less of him either; I can't think of anyone who put in so many miles just to come and play and make sure the other guys had a drummer behind them. Those of you who didn't know Dave are the poorer for it. He was everything previous contributors have said. In Spades! Our condolences go to Carol and all the family and tonight we'll raise a glass to a man of whom no bad word could be spoken. It must be said, Dave; you were truly a Legend, and we miss you terribly. God bless you.
Love to all,
Mart.

[Rich Cowling]

Been thinking about Dave today so many time he rescued me at club meets when i had lost my way...always will remember his beaming smile leaning close to Brian Bennett at Shadowmania to get that all important picture with his hero... R I P Dave.

[Iain Purdon]

Martin has said it all. This is such sad news. Our love to Carol, Jennie and all his nearest and dearest.

RIP Dave

Iain and Jeannie

[old romantic]

There will be a service to celebrate Dave's wonderful life in his home town of Hull on Tuesday October 15th at 11.30am.
It is to be held at the crematorium in Hull and in keeping with Dave's wishes please wear something bright and colourful and not all black.
I know there will be many who wish to attend and would ask if at all possible that you let me know if you will be attending the "Celebration Gathering" later so that approximate numbers may be given to the Goodfellowship Inn on Cottingham Road, Hull HU5 4AT before the Tuesday. Some of you will no doubt let Carol know but as you can imagine she will be kept busy over the next few days and if we can help at all it will be appreciated. You may contact me on 01723 366811. Carol has received many cards and is overwhelmed by all the good wishes she has been sent and thanks everyone for their support.
Thank you
Linda

[Preachymarvin]

Very sad news my thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time.

Vic

[jetcross]

Sad news indeed. Dave was a lovely gentleman with a wonderful, warm personality. It was privilege and pleasure to work with him and his drumming was legendary.
He will be sadly missed by so many. RIP Dave.

[The Badge Man]

Dave was our drummer in the Down South Band, It was our pleasure to enjoy the professional drumming that he gave us as well as the pleasure of working
with a true gentleman. Dave had such a warm personality and it is my pleasure to call him a friend.
He will not only be missed in the band but will be missed throughout the whole Shadows community I know he touched the hearts of
so many people.
Dave you will be sadly missed by us all.

God Bless You.

Eric

[comic]

One of the first people who stood out in the crowd of folks at the Scarborough Shadows Club meetings was Dave, the smile always lit up the Ambasador Hotel.
Betty and I had some good laughs with him, and it went without saying about his musicianship.
Our condolences to Carol and family. R.I.P Dave.

Betty & Terry Devon

[Christine]

Thank you all so much for the lovely tributes to David ( my brother) and also to the many people from ShadowMusic who attended the service and Celebration afterwards. I was brought up with the sounds of Cliff and The Shadows and rock 'n' roll thanks to my brothers all being keen musicians. Many thanks to Linda for the beautiful reading of his "Asthma" story - there were things in there that I didn't know myself !

I feel so proud of David's achievements and how popular and well liked he was.

Thank you for helping to make it such a special day.

[Paul Creasey]

Christine,
It was a privilege and pleasure to be able to take part in such a wonderful tribute to a wonderful man.
Like you, I was transfixed by Linda's reading of Dave's "Asthma" story - delighted to learn that his "roots" as a Drummer were similar to mine - and to learn so much more about a Man I thought that I "knew"!
Best regards
Paul.