OBITUARY
David Daniel Day
June 7, 1961 – December 22, 2020
David Daniel Day, age 59, of Middleburg, Florida passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. David retired from the US Navy and is survived by his loving wife, Cynthia Day; 2 daughters: Lacey and Sarah Day; brother, Jack Day; sister, Judy Day Weyandt; and a host of extended family and friends. Graveside services will be held 1 PM, Friday, January 22, 2021 at Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Road, Jacksonville, FL 32218 with military honors. Arrangements by HARDAGE-GIDDENS HOLLY HILL FUNERAL HOME, 3601 Old Jennings Road, Middleburg, FL 32068. Please post words of comfort at www.hollyhillfunerals.com.
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Graveside Service
Friday, January 22, 2021
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David Daniel Day
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ADD A MEMORYMike Walsh
January 24, 2021
Dave was a good friend and a valuable asset to Naval Aviation. His talent and dedication made him the go-to guy to solve many production and technical challenges and keep the fleet flying.
He'll be missed greatly, but remembered often and fondly.
Deepest sympathies to his family from GE and Traincroft.
Detroit M Steeple
January 23, 2021
David Day
A true friend, Teacher and a person that can not be replaced, David is a friend of mine that will be missed forever, I always said David never missed out on a teaching moment he taught me and other around him thing that would used today and for the rest of there life.
Rest on peace my Friend.
Lianna Christopher
January 22, 2021
Dave, it took me a long time to write this because it is hard to believe you are gone. I had known you and Cindy my entire adult life and we all have spent countless hours together laughing, talking, and just enjoying other company. I will miss us annoying Scott and Cindy with your bread dogs and my bubble blowing while at dinner. I will miss your weird sense of humor that matches mine. Generally I will miss you! Cindy, Lacey and Nikki, I will alway be here for you..and will always have my love
Carl Fischer
January 8, 2021
I had the pleasure to work with Dave for over 15 years at FRCSE. He was always very helpful, knowledgeable and the man to go to for computer problems. He will be greatly missed and hard to replace. Rest In Peace Chief.
BOBBI JOHNSON
January 5, 2021
I met Dave years ago when our company won the contract for the F404 program. Dave was always willing to go the extra mile to help with problems that arose. I will so miss his smile and his sense of humor!
My job will never be the same as there will always be a void!
I miss you already!
God speed
Bobbi
Shelby Moore
January 1, 2021
I’m so sorry for your loss. Dave was a very good man. He and my dad were great friends and I will forever cherish the memories of growing up with your kiddos ❤️
JD McClure
December 31, 2020
Family,
I knew Dave through my work for just a few years. He always treated me as if we had known each other for years. He will be missed and I am so sorry for your loss. Peace be with you and all your family.
RIP Chief, Fair winds and following seas.
Derek Martin
December 30, 2020
Served with Dave in VFA-131, he was a true professional in everything he did, it was a true honor to serve along side a great shipmate. God Speed
Annie Warren
December 30, 2020
Dave was a Great Co-worker & Friend. Dave came into my F404 Aircraft Shop as a Contractor (Production Controller) we worked side by side for four years. He had lots of knowledge & wisdom about computer, cars aircraft parts ,etc. Once Dave learn the position as a( PC) he took over the shop and updated my filing system and programs. Great mentor. Dave was the Best Contractor I ever work with. Sadly he passed on my Birthday. FRC Friends & co-worker waited until 23rd to tell me sad news about Dave. Dave was a Wonderful Person & Friend that I’ll never Forget. My thought & prayer are with the Family.
John Phillips
December 30, 2020
I had the privilege to serve with Dave in VFA-131 and was honored to call him a fellow Airframer and Chief Petty Officer. Those of us that knew and worked with Dave respected and admired his great love for his family and country! He was an inspiration to all. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. Fair winds and following seas Chief, we have the watch!
Gary Hicks
December 29, 2020
I have had the privilege of knowing Dave for 20 plus years, every time I would see him we would stop and chat whether it was work related or old times, he will most surly be missed @ the FRCSE. My prayers go out to his family and may GOD wrap his arms around them during this most unforeseen time.
Scott Christopher
December 29, 2020
Cindy, Lacey, and Nikki
I am so sorry for your loss. Words cannot describe the shock and disbelief I feel. Please know that Dave had a positive impact on everyone he was around, co-workers, fellow Chiefs, and the Sailors who confided in his leadership and mentorship. For over thirty years I have looked up to Dave, not just as a dear friend, but like an older brother I never had and that is how I will ALWAYS remember him. Dave has left an indelible mark on my life and the lives of my family for which I will always be grateful for. We love you all and are here for you.
Rest In Peace Dave
Stan Killins
December 28, 2020
While, I did not have the privilege and honor to work with Dave, I am compelled to say a word as a retired AMH worked mostly H-53. I have always had nothing but respect for a fellow "Airframer" as we are called. Always first to arrive and one of the last to leave the hangar or flight deck. I salute him for his ability to get the job done and ensure the aircraft flew safely and returned. Working on average 18 hours daily afloat and ashore. Yes, I must say thank you for a job well done and praying for his family. Fair winds and following seas, we have the watch.
Robin Wilson
December 28, 2020
David was the drummer for my rock band in high school. I recall him being very quiet. I send my prayers to the family.
Glenn Lester
December 27, 2020
I met Dave when we were selected for Chief in 2001 onboard NAS Oceana along with 90 plus other selectees. Dave was very quiet but never got lost in the crowd during our training and initiation process because he was always observing and contributed 100 percent to every evolution during our initiation. He will be missed. RIP Brother
Glenn Lester
ADC(Ret)
Robert Harmon
December 27, 2020
I pray for the family’s strength and comfort. May he Rest In Peace and Rise in Glory!
Fair Winds and Following Seas, Shipmate.
James Buie
December 27, 2020
In VFA131, I worked as a teammate with Dave, he and I were a team to make the (then new) F/A-18 C hornets fly. They had many flight control issues. Many computer changes and many stabtrim actuators fails under the loading our pilots would fly. That and arguing over why the landing gear fail again. He was always a bright spark in the day with a can do anything attitude. I will miss him. We parted always after the move from NAS Lemoore to NAS Cecil Field. The I was off to Millington, and to Oak Harbor Wa. I pray for love and strength for all his family members to know he will be watching over them all.
David Cazares
December 27, 2020
Chief Day,
I worked with you on the line at VFA-131 or VFA-106 I cannot remember. although we did not side by side. You knew who i was and you greeted me everyday and joked a little with us newbies. You won’t be forgotten and I won’t forget you famous jet calls (437 ROLLIN)
R.I.P. Chief Day
Sam Shive
December 27, 2020
Dave, Don't know what to say. We first met when we were in VFA-15 and went to Desert Storm. Then as happens a lot in the Navy we went different ways only to meet back up after we retired. We met back up at FRC-SE and picked up like we never left off. My Bride got sick with Pneumonia and COVID -19 Symptoms and I had to stay home with her. I come back to work and find out you were sent home. You will NEVER be forgotten and will live on forever in our hearts and minds. Rest In Peace.............We Have The Watch.
Julian Bradley
December 26, 2020
I served with Dave twice in my Navy Career and the memory I have of him was his ability to stay calm and provide a sense of humor no matter how stressful the situation was. He was a great leader and mentor. Fair winds and following seas brother.
Dave Baldwin
December 26, 2020
Dave worked with me in the Aircraft Division of VFA-131. He was meticulous and cheerful, I enjoyed our conversations. He was always very supportive to all our Shipmates, you could count on him when you needed a hand. May God bless and comfort his family. Fair winds and following seas Shipmate.
Lois Kelker (Diaz)
December 26, 2020
I served with Day at VFA-131. Great aviation mechanic and leader. RIH my brother. To the family... praying for strength.
Russell McPhee
December 26, 2020
David was my friend, co worker, and conspirator. He made work fun and his insight on many things was greatly appreciated. He made work fun in the most trying of times. The day he left this world was a day that something great and good passed. I will miss you my friend.
Micheal Gette
December 26, 2020
RIP Wildcat brother.
Roland Dickson
December 26, 2020
Fair winds and following seas shipmate. Was an honor serving with you.
RT Dickson
US Navy Ret.
Richard Funk
December 26, 2020
I met Day at VFA-131. Great man and mentor. I learned alot from him. Rest easy shipmate.
Frederick Elliott
December 26, 2020
David.... well, David was different, I worked with him for nine years and for the last three, like hand in hand... David could, and always did turn a bad situation into something positive... he was the first person to greet me every morning for the last three years, he said my name with a peculiar cadence, and in a particular vernacular that I will never forget, I sold him a set of Ludwig Vistalite drums that he cherished and I am pleased that they brought him great joy... as your shipmate I can say we have the watch, I will see you again...
Blaine Baughman
December 26, 2020
David, your service and brotherhood is remembered and honored! May your family know peace at this time. Many thoughts and prayers for all!
Tim Colie
December 26, 2020
Dave was with me in VFA-136. Quiet, unassuming and he always got the job done. He set the example in professionalism for the junior sailor and was a leader in the Chief’s Mess. RIP ole friend.
Our thoughts and prayers are lifted up for his family and friends.
Mark Thomson
December 26, 2020
Dave and I served together in the early 90’s in VFA-15 and over the past years at FRCSE. Dave was always cool under fire, a consummate professional and represented the Chief’s community with pride and dignity. Honored to call him “shipmate”.
Nancy and I offer our deepest condolences to the entire Day family and pray for your strength during this difficult loss.
Fair winds and following seas my friend. We have the watch.
JOHN SUTHERLAND
December 26, 2020
I first meet Dave in the spring of 1992 as we conducted work ups with CVW-6 onboard USS Forrestal. Dave was a AMH2 in VFA-132 then. Later we were fortunate to recruit him to the Wildcats of VFA-131 for our record setting deployment onboard USS John C Stennis(CVN-74) with CVW-7.
A Maintenance Professional without equal, a seasoned mentor to young Sailors and a role model for Pride and Commitment; Dave will be sorely missed. He was still serving his beloved country at FRC Southeast in JAX.
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate.
Kathleen (Kathy) Smyth Duncan
December 26, 2020
Quiet, smart and someone you might glance past, BUT David was more than just a glance over! He was kind, dedicated to friends and willing to serve others and his country. My prayers are for those he loved. May they find peace, comfort and strength in having known him! We will meet again!
Supatra Kidson
December 25, 2020
My heart aches to hear that we’ve loss David. David had such a kind heart. He was a great co-worker and friend. He was a very smart person and loved to help others. Dave was a fun person to be around, he always made people laugh and he loved to talk about his drums and music. He always had good advice for his co-workers. Whenever I went to him for questions, he always had answers and advice. He was a great mentor. What a great loss to FRC. He will be deeply missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Rest In Peace David.
Tracey Robinson
December 25, 2020
I am so very sorry to hear of David's passing. I remember meeting David at Mossy Oaks Elementary School. He was kind, quiet and very smart. The journey continued through Junior high and high school. He was such a nice a person. My sincere condolences to the entire family. He will be missed. Thank you for your service to our country. Rest easy David. Job well done.
TEDDY COLLERAN sn
December 24, 2020
I REMEMBER WHEN THE DAY FAMILY MOVED ACROSS THE STREET FROM US JACK JIM GEORGE DAVID AND JUDY IT WAS NO TIME AT ALL BEFORE DAVID CAME OVER AND WE BECAME FRIENDS AND SIMILAR INEREST FISHING AND MUSIC MY BROTHERS WERE IN LOCAL GROUPS AND WE WERE DRAWN TO IT DAVID PLAYED DRUMS AND I PLAYED GUITAR AND THERE WAS TODD AND NORMAN WHAT FUN WE HAD I CHERISH THOSE TIMES THEY WERE A GIFT LOVE YOU MY FRIEND .........CHRISTOPHER T COLLERAN
Darrell Geoghagan
December 24, 2020
Dave will be deeply missed by many many people . He was one of the most helpful guys that I have ever known. I will truly miss him and seeking his advice. We had so many laughs together, and it was an honor and privilege to call him my friend.
John Maag
December 24, 2020
I meet David in High School and we became friends right away. He told my he played the drums and told him I played the guitar. I invited him over to my house and that was it. We started playing music together any chance we could get. We would get other local musicians to come and jam with us and just have a great time rocking the neighborhood down. I haven't seen David since the 80's but have never forgotten him. Rest In Peace My Friend.
Geoffrey Wasielewski
December 24, 2020
Dave and I go back fifty years, easily. I haven't seen him jn decades, but I never stopped thinking about, possibly, the smartest man I ever knew. But, if there is one real regret, it's that he never explained the significance of the paint job on that Mustang.
Rest in peace, brother.
Daniel Foster
December 24, 2020
I worked side by side with Dave for several years, he taught me a lot about being a PC. Dave was always helping people, he,d sacrificed his time and effort if the need arrose. People would come from all over NADEP to ask Dave to help locate a part or paperwork. And within a day or two Dave would always find it. We would always get together and make a game out of it. Dave loved playing the drums and showed me little things he would do to his drum set. And was always tapping his pens like drum sticks. Dave was a great friend, he always took my side in any diagreement that me and management had, Dave was a wonderful person I will definitely miss him, and my prayers go out to his family .
May God shine his mercy on you .
Terry Colleran
December 23, 2020
Dave was my across the street neighbor. He was always steadfast and straightforward. A real straight-shooter as far as right and wrong. Dave used to play drums in my brother Teddy band when they were young. Had not heard of Dave in a couple decades and I am very sorry to hear of his passing. Life is truly short. Rest in peace Dave you were one of the good guys .
Gabrielle McCloskey
December 23, 2020
All my love to you, Uncle David. I know you are in the palm of God's hand. I'll see you again in heaven. Myself along with countless others will miss you until we do.
Karen Oppenheim
December 23, 2020
My deepest condolences to the Day family. I was fortunate enough to work with hm . Dave was a special person who really touched everyone around him. He truly cared about doing the right thing, - even if it wasn’t the popular choice. He will truly be missed.
Ben Davies
December 23, 2020
See you again in Heaven. Please hold a place for me. I will try and squeak by.
Ben Davies
December 23, 2020
To Dave’s family...
Dave and I met at the depot in 2010. He was a wealth of knowledge and always did the right thing, even if it was unpopular. Dave was honest as the day is long and I am lucky to have met him.
He was was a great friend that I will never forget. Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss. Dave will be missed by many.