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David's wife Valery forwarded this to a classmate who sent it on to me. It confirmed what I already knew from my relatively brief relationship with David; he was a special person.

David Keith Brown passed away on February 11, 2023, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. 
Born on September 15, 1947, in Cleveland, Ohio, David led a life dedicated to history, preservation, and the arts.
David graduated St. Margaret Mary Elementary, Cleveland Heights High School, the University of Illinois (BA), and Baruch College (MBA) in New York. 
David founded an historic preservation business in New York City, restoring interiors of some of the city's most treasured landmarks; the Reading Room at the New York Public Library and the ceiling at the American Stock Exchange. He consulted at the Ellis Island National Monument and worked on numerous churches throughout Manhattan, including West End Collegiate Church, St. Michael's Episcopal Church, and Grace Church. His dedication to preservation extended beyond national borders-he sent an employee to collaborate with restorers working on the Sistine Chapel frescoes.
In 1987, David and his wife opened the Valery Taylor Gallery, selling European Old Masters and Spanish Colonial art.
In 1999, he envisioned a new way to bring art and history to wider audiences through digital media. His venture, Museum Planet, combined photography and detailed cultural insights into interactive guides for cities rich in visual heritage across Europe. Initially conceived as CD/DVD guides before transitioning into iPad applications, this project reflected David's ability to merge technology with historical appreciation.
David was an avid reader with a deep passion for history. It was not uncommon for him to reach out to discuss a newly discovered article or book-always eager to explore ideas further. A natural skeptic, he rarely accepted information at face value and was known for his inquisitive mind and pursuit of deeper understanding.
David is survived by his wife, brothers Michael E. Brown and Thomas Brown, and sister Connie (Brown) Newport.

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I appricate Joe Wadlow giving us the information on Fred West. I went through Noble Elementary, Monticello Jr High and Cleveland Heights High with Fred. Got to know Fred from Football and Baseball.. Fred was an excellent athletic young man. He was one of the nicest Guys I ever knew. In 1967 I was attending St Petersburg Junior College and was informed by a mutual friend of Fred's Demise. I was shocked and very sad. Such a waste of an awesome human being. I was in Washungton D.C, and went to the "Wall" and put my hand over Fred's Name. I did not know that Tim Spring had been killed over there until several years later. So Sad and such ba waste of a great Human being. Spent 25 years in the U.S, Navy but never made it to "Nam". Rest in Peace my Brothers, we will soon meet up again. 

Didn't know him but we had a close connection to the State of Israel which is still my home and the place that I live and love. BDE

Lots of names are listed but he was own of the few I do remember I am saddened by the news Baruch Dayan HaEmet

Very sorry to hear that David passed away. I knew him , but not real well. He hung out with the same crowd I did at Heights. He was quiet and seemed like a good Guy. He was very helpful in finding info on Classmates who had passed away. God Bless him, RIP my brother. 

Very sorry to hear about Sue's passing. She was a very kind and thoughtful person. Rest in Peace Beautiful Lady. 

She was kind and diplomatic toward my clumsy admiration for her.

My memories are rather weak but this hit home home one of the few people I actually remember . May all our memories be good. Baruch Dayan HaEmet

While I didn't know Yair well, we shared a few classes together. I remember him in a kind way. May he rest in peace.

Sorry to read of Tim's passing. Remember him well from Heights. Always positive and up beat. Good sense of Humor. Rest in peace, My sympathy to his Family. 

sad.