Cath, Poppy and Fynn I am so sorry, it is still really hard to process what has happened. Dave was exceptional, he was ridiculously clever, kind, funny, patient, and he was also incredibly humble. I remember when he contacted me in 2012 about his new book with the opening line of “So, and seriously now, what would the deal be with you running a book launch for me?” (I work for Release, we had done a book launch before). I was obviously honoured and delighted that he trusted us with this important event, and we started chatting about venues and speakers – with Dave constantly saying “they’d never agree”, and me saying “of course they would”. I honestly think that sometimes Dave didn’t realise how brilliant and important his work was. We ended up having the book launch at Chatham House, with the Colombian and Mexican Ambassadors’ on a panel with Dave to present his book – I think he enjoyed it! Over the years I didn’t see Dave as much as I would have liked -something I really regret – but when we did meet up, it was usually for a beer and gossip, and then we would put the world to right. He was so respected and loved in the drug policy movement, and he will be so missed. Sending love and condolences, Niamh.
Cath, Poppy and Fynn I am so sorry, it is still really hard to process what has happened. Dave was exceptional, he was ridiculously clever, kind, funny, patient, and he was also incredibly humble. I remember when he contacted me in 2012 about his new book with the opening line of “So, and seriously now, what would the deal be with you running a book launch for me?” (I work for Release, we had done a book launch before). I was obviously honoured and delighted that he trusted us with this important event, and we started chatting about venues and speakers – with Dave constantly saying “they’d never agree”, and me saying “of course they would”. I honestly think that sometimes Dave didn’t realise how brilliant and important his work was. We ended up having the book launch at Chatham House, with the Colombian and Mexican Ambassadors’ on a panel with Dave to present his book – I think he enjoyed it! Over the years I didn’t see Dave as much as I would have liked -something I really regret – but when we did meet up, it was usually for a beer and gossip, and then we would put the world to right. He was so respected and loved in the drug policy movement, and he will be so missed. Sending love and condolences, Niamh.
