Today we’re grieving over the loss of a dedicated professional, true friend, and incredible human being. Dave Wong has passed on last night, after his courageous struggle with stomach cancer.
Dave was the kind of person you wanted to be - He was generous in both time and spirit. He was passionate about his work as a DBA, making the seemingly impossible possible for our partners and teammates. His name was golden in a place where credibility is the coin of the realm. He was greatly respected by the everyone who knew him, or had the pleasure of working with him. He never, ever demanded respect, he earned it every day. He earned it through his honesty, his patient, unwaivering guidance, and his desire to see the team succeed. Dave inspired greatness in us all, by his example.
Dave served as President of our Central Florida Oracle User’s Group - He brought our community an abundance of knowledge and networking. He was a dynamic speaker, quick of wit and smile. He touched the lives of so many people, always making us all a bit better. A bit stronger and more wise.
I’ve never met someone as tough as Dave, or a cooler kat. His dedication, his fight, his determination, his kindness, his camaraderie, his humor, his friendship - I’ll never forget any of this.
I miss him terribly.
We all do.