David was a true gentleman, and a symbol of a golden age of Air Cargo, when the pressures and imperatives of this stressful business were not allowed to get in the way of loyalties, friendships and camarederie. It’s little wonder that he and his BCAL team were held in such respect and affection. The clinical, computerised industry of today has lost its soul and lost its way. Much could be learned from the example of David and his peers: they made more money, and also had more fun doing it. Progress is not always for the better.