David was very kind in helping me understand how the ADA of 1990 related to my hearing disability. He also helped me understand the complicated steps I would need to take to file an employment-discrimination case.  His prior legal work supporting workers who are deaf / hearing-impaired and his contributions to the NYPD case will not soon be forgotten. I will miss being able to talk with him.

David Gayle welcomed me to NASA OGC when I was hired to take over his duties.  One learned listening to David.   David’s kindness had no limits.   I marveled how David continued to excel during retirement, volunteering one day a week and immersing himself in courses taught by Johns Hopkins.  And, of course, retirement gave David more time with his beloved family.  

May your memories help soften your loss.  

Eve Lyon 


David Gayle was a very special mentor to me at NASA. He was one of the most patient and knowledgeable attorneys I have ever worked with.  David Gayle left a very strong impression on me and I appreciate all that he taught me -- not just procurement rules & regulations, but more importantly, how to think through a problem and work with others to solve it.  I will always remember him with the utmost fondness and respect.

My deepest sympathies on your loss,

Diane Frazier

Dear Sandy, Judith and Deborah, my heartfelt condolences to you.
I have been a classmate of David at Osher for the past 8 years in a short story class (led by Erik McWilliams).   David and I had frequent conversations, and from the start i was always impressed by his intellect, thought organization and comments he made in discussions, and as well as by his kindness.
While he didn't speak at all about himself, I learned a lot about his daughters and of their achievements. Only today at the funeral services, did I hear about his most impressive life and achievements. Will miss him very much in our classes. 
May his memory be a blessing
Ruth Neta


Mr. Gayle was a nice and caring family man.  We work together at NASA. I was one of his paralegal assistant during his last two years before retirement.  He love  to share family stories and very dedicated to his attorney career.  My condolences to the family.  

David and I were colleagues at the NASA Office of General Counsel from 2005 until his retirement in 2007.  David and I shared a connection to Ohio in that we both attended the University of Toledo College of Law.  David was a wise and gentle mentor to me; smart and encouraging.  A gentleman and a gentle man.  NASA was just not the same after he left.  

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David Malcolm Gayle

March 12, 1943 – May 27, 2021

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