David Black

David was my brother in law and was a good friend to me during and after he and my sister divorced. In my early 20s, I was kind of a mess - David helped me out in more than one crisis. One such incident I remember vividly, as Dave was literally the only person I could think of to call. My friend Heather, visiting from NY, and I decided to try some “magic” mushrooms; and soon started feeling terrible- imagining all kinds of awful things..the quintessential “bad trip”. I could think of only one person who would understand, wouldn’t judge me and wouldn’t be mad about getting a call at 1 in the morning…David. I still recall the relief I felt as he drove up. He patiently sat with us, reassured us, until the morning. He was one of the kindest, least judgmental people I’ve known. Wherever he is now, I hope he knows how many people loved him.

Dave is just as genuinely kind and helpful as everyone says. He will be greatly missed.

So thankful to Dave for all his efforts in helping to establish and grow WSUM, and allowing me the opportunity to be a part of it.

Our hearts go out to the Black family. May God offer Dave rest and loving comfort to Kari and the family. Love, The Crago's

I have known Dave for more than a decade as I worked with him at the School of Journalism & Mass Communication. I knew him both through his WSUM work -- he was always willing to come in even on a Saturday if we were doing high school student visits - and through his social justice work. I even hired him to come help train a PTO board I was on. He will be missed. My heart goes out to the Black family. May your memories be a blessing to you all.