I lost someone very close to me this morning...

Some of you knew or had met my business partner Dave Tang.  Last year he was diagnosed with cancer and went through numerous therapy.  He had been battling it back and forth.  Just when things would look up..things would look down.  It's been a rough battle for him all this time, but he'd been strong and we thought things were looking up.  He was away on the mainland getting treatment, we thought he was going to pull through......but he started having problems breathing.  He started having breathing problems and then his heart stopped.  They revived him, but then he stopped breathing...and he left us for the last time.  He died this morning.  

I still don't know what to think, or feel, or do.  Dave was like family to me.  Through regular friendship, through Grip Video, through everything..  Something seems hallow, and although I know what it is...I also don't know what it is...if that makes any sense.  Please take a moment to think of Dave...he's had an impact on many peoples lives and has really lived life to the fullest.  I find peace knowing that he's always been striving for more and always helping when he could.   I'm really going to miss him...

Grip Video promo pic, Dave on the right:
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Wow man. I'm sorry to hear about your loss. May he rest in peace.

r.i.p.

Sorry for your loss Mike.

r.i.p

R.I.P. my prayers go to your friends and family...

sorry to hear that....RIP

I'm sorry to hear this. My best wishes to you and his family.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your friends.

It's always an inspiration to have someone who is going through the hardest things in life; be able to be a part of yours, and be a great friend and role model. Honor him by doing your best and drawing on the influences he had on you....  May he rest in peace, and may you draw strength in knowing that the two of you did great things together...

R.I.P.

Damn man, didn't even get a chance to say goodbye...so many good memories...

hey bro i just want to let you know what im real sorry man all my thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family. i know what its like to lose a real good friend expectingly.  me and jspecfuzion lost someone to a street racing accident when he was run off the road at 90+ and we had just seen him the day before.   its like you have no idea what to think or feel.....for me it was like i have all these emotions trying to come through this lil door all at once and they just get stuck. the best thing i can say is know that he's still with you man and always will be keeping you safe, i know my boy is, im sure yours is too

Sorry to hear this.  RIP

much condolences bro take a few days off if needed...

Dave was a great guy.  One of the first few guys that I met that was REALLY into VIP cars just as I was starting out.  Before I even thought about my GS, nor this site Dave was already all over it.  My condolences from the VIPStyleCars.com family to everyone that Dave touched and was a part of

Sorry to hear this mike, stay strong you will endure my thoughts go out to you.

well that straight up sucks....my condolences mikey poo

rest in peace Dave..

Dave was a awesome guy...like a brother to me. He will be missed.

RIP brother Dave.

We love you man.

sorry i was short in my other post...i was on my sidekick...
 
i couldn't believe the phone call i got this morning...i thought it was a joke or another dave...dave was one of those guys who always thought positive and made every situation as fun as possible...he was a brilliant business man and taught me a lot about life in general...althgouh he was a close friend, i always looked up to him as a sort of mentor...i have nothing but great memories of him and made my stay here in hawaii a pleasant one...i remember the late night modding, the bbq's at hawaii loa ridge and best of all, his bday when he puked in dnb's bathroom then took him to the titty bar after...the people who knew dave were lucky and fortunate to have met such a fantastic person...
 
mike, keep me updated on when the memorial/funeral is...
 
a very fond memory...
 
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I still can't even believe he's gone...

NOooo!! RiP.. dave!!  
Dave is the very one who introduced me to Vip styling.. i was actually gonna purchase his Gs4.. before he added air.. until i found one on Maui..(neighbor island) he have taught me what i know and was always there for me if i had any questions.. very helpful and very friendly.. last time i called him he was doing good.. going through chemo... everything was fine.. what a bummer man... my condolences to his family and friends... very sad..
-josh

Thanks for all the kind words guys.  

Dennis...I totally remember that night.  I'm really going to miss shena****ns like that.  Don't worry, you'll know the details as soon as his family has everything arranged.

Thanks everyone...the words mean a lot to me.

Mike. My condolences to you and his family. Stay strong. We'll keep him in our prayers.

Wow that really sucks...I didn't know him, but it always sucks to lose someone who was worth so much, be it knowledge, friendship  etc....Sorry Mike...

Sorry to hear that, sounds like he meant a lot to a lot of people.

he looked so young..thats a real tragedy... sorry about the loss. rip.

daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn wtf!! i heard dave was feeling ill but i didnt think it was like that. :sad:    man he was such a nice guy. what a shame to pass on so young. sad day in the 808. 

someone should start a cruise in his memory or somethin like that. i know he knows everyone down here. :yahoo_101:

[QUOTE=jaynick808;131738]daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn wtf!! i heard dave was feeling ill but i didnt think it was like that. :sad:    man he was such a nice guy. what a shame to pass on so young. sad day in the 808. 

someone should start a cruise in his memory or somethin like that. i know he knows everyone down here. :yahoo_101:[/QUOTE]
We're considering it, but not till after the family makes all the arrangements for the funeral and what not.  After the funeral..we should let them find peace first, then we can honor him.  I think that'd be the most respectful thing to do.

^ Very astute thought.

My condolences to you and his family.  Though I did not have the pleasure of knowing him, its appears that the community has lost a shining example.  Rest In Peace.

dave was one of the guys id always meet up with when in the 808. great guy. great business man. 
RIP Dave.

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Never know what to say about things like this but I am sorry for the loss here and my prayers go out to his family and friends. It always sucks when someone this young is called Home way sooner than expected. I never knew Dave but I am sure the pic above represents the way he will be remembered and may he finally R.I.P.

Damn,I  only met Dave a few years ago thru Mikey . He was like a gentle giant, very polite and well spoken.  Very sorry to hear this. . ... 

I will reminisce tonight of the tallest Hawaiian I have ever met.

for those of you who dont know dave he played a big roll in the hawaii VIP community, even before it hit U.S. shores this guy was modding his GS... i remember he was the first in hawaii to rock dual vip tips, a final konnexion bumper, curtains and more. . . i wish i had a pic of his car but i dont.  he will be missed by a lot of ppl and i as well

[QUOTE=elpresidente;131890]We're considering it, but not till after the family makes all the arrangements for the funeral and what not.  After the funeral..we should let them find peace first, then we can honor him.  I think that'd be the most respectful thing to do.[/QUOTE]

oh yeah for sure, never rush personal business like this. i just meant when everyone is ready. i hope his family is doing okay.

My condolences to his family and friends..

Too young and too much talent to leave so early.

My prayers go out to his family and loved ones..

God Bless

When I got the call that Morning I just couldn't believe it.  Still in shock...........just was with him a little while back helping move into their new place.  He was weak but in high spirits.  He was talking about going back to Boston for treatment.......just in total shock.  He was the "biggest" Chinese guy I knew with a "big" Heart to match.  Always out to help when and where he could.  Called his Cell the other day.......just to hear his Voicemail.......rest in peace man!  We love you and miss you!

Sukoshiyoshi

Mike you got a PM.

rip dave. i dont know you but you seem like an inspiration to many and a friend to all. my prayers go to you and your family

Sorry for the loss.  I lost a friend last year, just 27 years old, freak skateboarding accident.  It still bothers me 8 months later, whenever I see a photo of him, or hear a song that reminds me of him I get chocked up.  Words can't express it, but stay strong man. RIP Dave.

sorry to hear of your loss. my thoughts and prayers go out to those who knew him.

Deepest condolences...

RIP sorry for you loss man!!:( my grand dad passed feb 16 going to his funeral was one of the hardest things ever!