My thoughts go out to everyone who knew David and to Lisa. I had the
pleasure of meeting them both a few years ago when David responded
to my Orchid post requesting about place to visit in LA.
He invited me to his So. Hill store and later I joined him and Lisa
for dinner. I will never forget his kindness to me, an interested but
ignorant amateur, nor the interesting conversations Lisa, David, and
I had that evening.
Dian Deevey
Minnesota attorney Barbara Freese
I hope it is of some comfort to the Barzilay family that so many
Orchidians have written to say they felt that David was a close and
cherished personal friend, as well as a colleague. Even those of us
who knew him only through this forum will feel his absence and miss
his perspective.
Michael David Sturlin
www.michaeldavidsturlin.com
My condolences to his family and friends…
I only knew of David via the Orchid list, but his comments were
always worth reading. As has been shown by the reaction to his
passing, he WILL BE MISSED, but not forgotten.
Lisa of ‘Aphrodite’s Ornaments’, you really do have the ‘Aphrodite’s
touch’. That was a wonderful tribute to your friend 
Nick (Bahrain)
Like all of you, I was stunned and saddened by the news of David
Barzilay’s passing. The response throughout Orchid serves to
illustrate just what an extraordinary community this is, as well as
to acknowledge what a knowledgeable, well-respected, and gracious
person was David.
My sympathies and deepest regards to his family and friends.
Margery Epstein
Storyjewels
Los Angeles, CA
Speaking of not forgetting – everyone who’s posted a nice
remembrance – get out your calendar now, please. Make a note for a
month from now – and do something appropriate a month from now – if
you knew him personally, send his family flowers, or take dinner –
if you didn’t – do something else, send a card or a note. Perhaps
someone on the list can be the receiver of all the cards?
When someone dies, everyone is all moved at first, and jumps in to
action. Then a month later (or sooner) everyone has forgotten the
family. All the flowers are dead and gone – just like the family
member. And people feel that it’s been “long enough” that they
don’t have to mention “it” anymore.
Please try to be one of the special people who remember, who take
the extra step, the extra time. Don’t worry about saying something
stupid, or something wrong. Just say something, acknowledge the
loss, and if it’s a friend, ask them questions. Give them an opening
to talk.
Here are some grief resources below. American Hospice Foundation
sells some lovely cards that are a refreshing change from the usual.
The Centering Corporation at http://www.centering.org/ the American
Hospice Foundation at http://www.americanhospice.org/ and their Grief
Zone at http://www.americanhospice.org/griefzone/index.htm
Book
I Wasn’t Ready to Say Goodbye: Surviving, Coping and Healing After
the Sudden Death of a Loved One [Paperback] Brook Noel, Pamela D.
Blair
Please, make that calendar note now.
Elaine
Elaine Luther
Metalsmith, Certified PMC Instructor
http://www.CreativeTextureTools.com ™
Hard to Find Tools for Metal Clay
Dear Orchid, Dr. E. Aspler and members,
What can I say, I feel very sad. My deepest condolences go out to
David’s family, friends and to everyone who knew him.
May God be with you all,
Rocio Heredia
http://www.rocioheredia.com
We will miss David. Our prayers should go to his soul.
Jennifer Friedman
enamelist, jewelry artisan, ceremonial silver
I am very saddened to learn of the passing of the Lord Of The
Rings, Although I never had the pleasure of an in person meeting
with Mr. Barzilay, I had many morning cups of coffee with him. His
comments and advice and critiques were appreciated by many.
I would like to offer my condolences to his family and to the Orchid
forum on a great loss.
In Light
Kenneth Ferrell
Shadra=92s
I can only echo what Elaine suggested, but would add that you
continue to do little things for the grieving family 2 and 3 and 4
and 5 and 6 months out. Speaking from recent experience, it’s still
amazingly hard at times almost 5 months out from my husband’s death.
All your notes/cards/e-mails etc. act like hugs to help us move
through another day.
Susan Bucknam (getting ready for more snow in Denver - ah Springtime!)
I’m saddened at the lost of our friend. His posts were always
interesting, and he’ll be missed.
Loren
I haven’t been keeping up with Orchid, and read the sad news this
morning.
David was passionate about his work, evident in his numerous posts
here. We can only wish that this passion will remain contagious
through Orchid.
My deepest sympathies to his family and friends. He carries a bright
torch with him in his new journey.
Dear friends of David,
Daniel Ballard was kind enough to make a cd-r of your postings about
my husband, David Barzilay. I am very grateful to all of your for
your loving comments.
Orchid was very important to David. It mattered a great deal to him
that he was able to connect to such a large community in the
business that he loved. When he came home from the Tucson show, and
again when he went to San Diego for the gathering there, he came home
excited and with his batteries recharged and with stories to share
about meeting you all.
Orchid made a difference to David and I thank all of you who were a
part of that.
Lisa Schwaber-Barzilay
@David_Barzilay