GOODBYE DAVE

Today the Kodiak Perspective heard the sad news about a former Kodiakan who lost his life, Dave Skimmin.

The Kodiak Perspective knew Dave and his wife, Sally, when we were all volunteers at KMXT, and it was my pleasure to serve on the Board of Directors with Sally.

At that time, board members were encouraged to produce testimonials to air during the fund drives. Dave jumped in and had us all laughing with his, “I listen to public radio because my wife makes me.” 

Dave had a zest for life, being a rescue swimmer in the Coast Guard and a Surfer, he was forever smiling.

Sadly the Skimmins rotated out to Hawaii, and we lost touch, as so often happens. So we must be grateful for the good times that we have.

Dave died during a training flight when his helicopter went down. The Coast Guard does a great job helping out our fishing fleet here in Kodiak, and these training missions keep their skills sharp. Unfortunately, things can go awry.

Our thoughts are with Sally as she deals with the events. Sally, our thoughts are with you here in Kodiak.