David, borne 1963, passed away October 2009. Living with diabetes, since 1967 and blind since 1984. I met David in the Legislature, Victoria, BC, while we were participating with the Canadian Diabetes Association and a contingint of advocates in 2007 to advocate for all people living with diabetes. He educated himself about the disease as well as he could, was fluent with the use of the computer. He and I were in contact several times via email until summer 2009. Friday, October 9, 2009 I read his obituary in the paper. David was my Champion and an independent soul. Bless you David and forgive me, for not staying in touch.