I just received this information and want to share it with the Community.
"Just to let you know that Hood is in the hospital and has had multiple strokes. Has been in there since the 18th of June... Cannot speak and has a Tracheotomy. I know that our prayers are with him and hope that he will recover. He is Doyles Town Hospital in PA. If anyone would like to send flowers or cards please do so as this might create a spark and let him know that we are all thinking about him."
Dave is a CADO Life Member and has supported our community for years. I consider Dave be a dear friend. Please join us in praying for his full recovery.
Richard A. I wish it was better news but thanks for the information and please keep us updated.
Roy 7/23/2009
"I have read over the many years I have frequented cado of Dave's words of wisdom and have appreciated his industry experience, frankness and wisdom. Too the many readers either seeking a career in cat adjusting or attempting to become a more professional cat adjuster he has offered an unvarnished and honest appraisal. My hat is off to him and I'm hoping only the best wishes for this family in this difficult time.
Best Wishes
By Lee on 7/24/2009 at 7:53 PM "
"My partner, mentor and friend for many, many years. Anyone that knows Dave will believe me when I say this was the only way GOD could slow him down. I have faith that he will pull through this mess. Please, please keep him in your prayers and just remember he is one of the original players in this game. He has forgotten more than most of us will ever know. I pray for him and his family that all will turn around.
By Cindy Acosta on 7/25/2009 at 8:39 PM "
"Hang in there Dave. You're a fighter!!
By Steve Tiano on 7/26/2009 at 9:58 AM "
Met katadj years ago. He was very helpful to a newbie. Be tough, Dave!
By Alan Porco on 7/27/2009 at 7:44 PM "
To echo Cindy, Dave was my friend for many, many years. I pray for him and his family.
By Chuck Deaton on 7/28/2009 at 4:27 PM
Update : Please be advised I just spoke with Mrs. Hood who advised that Dave has been taken off the resperator, and is on a Mprophine drip, as per his wishes. Things are not looking good for my freind of many years. I was asked to post thie above information as per. Mrs. Hood. I let her know that all of Dave's freinds in the adjuster's world would like to wish their family all of their condolences, at this tryin time.
By Dave Ellis on 7/29/2009 at 1:27 PM
Our prayers are really needed now more than ever. Please join me in praying dearly for our mentor, friend and loved one.
By Lisa Jarrett on 7/29/2009 at 1:39 PM
Please let Dave know we have him in our prayers and have posted a link to this bulletin at ClaimSmentor where Dave is a lifetime member there as well. Deb/ClaimSmentor www.ClaimSmentor.com
By Dimechimes on 7/29/2009 at 9:52 PM
I'm so sorry to hear this news about Dave - he has been a wonderful mentor and friend. He is quite an amazing man and has a true passion for the business - and my best advise was obtained from him. My prayers are with him and his family. Please let David know that his friends here at CADO are praying for his full recovery.
By rhida on 7/30/2009 at 5:48 PM
My thoughts and prayers are with Dave and his family. He is a wonderful person and I couldn't have gotten this far without him. Rest easy, my friend,
By Linda Asberry on 7/30/2009 at 11:54 PM
Only knew Dave for a short time, but found him to be a wonderful person. Will always remember the help he gave us getting into this business. Will be praying for him and his family.
By Brenda and Glen Jackson on 7/31/2009 at 4:13 PM
Spoke to Mrs. Hood an she advised that Dave passed away Thursday night. Steve Tiano 850-527-0348
By Steve Tiano on 8/2/2009 at 9:21 PM
Tanya and I are sorry to hear of the passing of David. He was a very good friend of ours as well as my mentor. We will miss him dearly. We will keep his family in our prayers. May he rest in peace.
By Don and Tanya Brown on 8/4/2009 at 5:03 PM
My good friend and guru in this industry I will miss you.Now I know why you havent returned my calls.David was the best.Here is a man that had all of the right answers.You will be greatly missed in this industry.Michael Marti 314-220-8896
By Michael Marti on 8/25/2009 at 10:10 PM
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