George Flores Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 I heard that Boom Op. David Allen Smith died recently. I know he had been ill. Does anyone have any information? It would be a shame for him to be overlooked. He was dedicated sound man, and a fun and talented guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacysound Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 This isn't official, but it's close enough for me to publish. David had been battling pancreatitis for years. Earlier this year he had to go to the hospital for a couple of days because of his disease. While he was in the hospital, he got an infection (go figure). It kept him in the hospital for 2 weeks, he lost 50 pounds, and almost killed him. Once out of the hospital he recovered fairly well, but not back to 100%. Last week he was starting a movie in Los Angeles and didn't show up for the location scout. After being missed at the scout, he didn't answer his phone. A close friend went to his apartment and found him dead in the shower. Paramedics think David died from a heart attack, aneurism or diabetic coma however none of those are official yet. David was a great boom op, but an even better artist. He had a great sense of humor and the gift to be able to draw. Most in the industry have seen his cartoons. Many of us have them hanging on our walls. Bayard Carey has some classics on his site. http://www.loopless.com/comics.html David was a great friend for 25+ years. He'll be missed by many. He turned 50 years old in June. There will be a memorial service, but it hasn't been scheduled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pshap Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 I started out in the Sound Business as a Boom Operator and gradually elevated to a mixer after years of being an A2. I did not know David Allen Smith but found his cartoons to be right on the mark and funny as heck. Not answering phone calls and not showing up for a scout is a sure sign that something is amiss. What an awful way to perish. My heart goes out to David's friends and family..... I will share his few cartoons that I have seen with my sound buddies.... - pshap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Palmer Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 Thanks for the update Stacy. David will be missed. ~pwp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve smith Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Hello there, My name is Steve and David Smith was my brother. Dave died 10/21 after suffering a heart attack. He was cremated and his ashes were scattered in the Pacific off the Oceanside harbor's north jetty, his favorite surfing spot. I had been in possession of our mom's ashes (she passed in 1986), and she joined Dave on November 10, 2008. Dave's memorial service was held November 9th at the Oceanside harbor and was attended by his wife Tatiana, many of his friends, new and old, and his family. Of special note, Lori Dovi, she of the iron-clad constitution, was there. In fact, she was there for him always. Lori was Dave's close friend and confidante as well as his co-worker. Thank you, Lori. As many of you know, Dave was extraordinarily talented at what he did. He was a superb cartoonist, painter, surfer and guitarist. Dave's niece, Sabra, googled Dave and discovered this site as well as the Loopless Sound website, where some of Dave's cartoons are posted. Sabra found there were some questions being asked in your business about the circumstances surrounding Dave's death, hence my posting here. I probably won't be posting here again, but if anyone has any questions about Dave I can be reached at percephalous@yahoo.com, and I'll try to answer them. Also, I'll be putting up my own memorial to Dave on my blog at the blogspot site. Mine is entitled "Caesar's Confidential". I'd like to thank all of Dave's friends in your business for thinking of him and remembering him. He was a splendid fellow and we loved him dearly. Good luck in your new life, bro. Steve Smith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Palmer Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 Thanks Steve. Very good to hear from you. I wish I had been able to make the service down in Oceanside. David was famous for his artwork and on set cartoons. He gave me an oil painted version of this particular one which is on my wall in my office. I happened to find the small version in my photo bin so I thought why not share. Maybe we can see some more. I imagine Stacy has a few too. To David... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergio Sanmiguel Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 Thanks Steve for sharing! Thanks Dave for the inspiration... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundtrane Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 i wish i could get large enough versions of his cartoons so i can print them on gummed paper and stick on my cart. -vin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monster Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Guys, today David would have turned 51, I decided to honor his memory by launching a site this weekend. It is meant to be a fun place, keeping in line with what David stood for. Check it out at www.davidwashere.com. Feel free to contact me with questions, comments, stories. I am the sole administrator, but I am expanding the content almost daily (as much as my schedule permits). Also, as I have noticed there need to be corrections made about David's passing. The date of death: October 23, 2008. Cause of death: myocardial infarction (heart attack) He had severe blockage of his arteries. His heart disease was silent, i.e. we did not even know he had it, there were no obvious symptoms, though this is something that develops over decades. It is correct that he was in the ICU for two weeks in late June/July 2008, and on a respirator with systemic staph infection. This weakened him significantly, as he lost forty pounds, and had difficulty walking for weeks after his release from the hospital. However, officially, this was never linked to the heart attack. There are still unanswered questions, so saying anything else would be pure speculation. But, the important thing is his legacy: please try and make someone laugh every day, we can all help make this world a little brighter, just like he did. Come see the site. Share. Take interest in other human beings around you. Thank you all for being a part of his life. Regards, Tatiana DAS surviving spouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old school Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Tatiana, thank you so much for sharing your site with the members of jwsound. Really well done site. Very moving. Though I only met David once or twice, it reflects him well and your love of him. Keep up the good work. CrewC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Wexler Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 The site that you have put up, Tatiana, is a wonderful tribute, celebration of David's life. Thank you so much for sharing the link here on our Group. I am sure that your efforts are truly appreciated by all. - Jeff Wexler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacysound Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Thanks T. I'm sure there will be many great stories shared on the guest register. Stacy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monster Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 wow! did not expect responses so fast! thank you all for your warm, kind words, and for visiting the site (please keep coming back, there are many more stories to tell) Tatiana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean ONeil Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Howdy Group, I came across this thread by a complete coincidence. I never met David, but I grew up in Oceanside California, with David Allen Smith's brother, Danny. When I was a teenager, Danny told me about his brother "accidentally" getting involved and working with the sound department for a Francis Ford Coppola film. I had no idea David maintained a career in the film biz. If anyone has any more great stories to share about David, I'd love to hear them, and I can pass them on to his family. Thank you. Cheers, Sean O'Neil Brooklyn NYC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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