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    According to a spokesperson at NKS, David Orin was found dead
    yesterday.
    
    Edd

    Oh *no*.  What's happened?  Are there any details?  Is there any family
    involved?  This is terrible.

8-(

    I really hope that there has been some sort of misunderstanding.
    If not, as Brad says it is terrible.  I've found Dave to be one
    of the most genuine people I've "never met" (in person, anyway).
    He certainly has helped be a lot in understanding this hobby and
    never has made me feel like I didn't measure up as a MIDI musician.
    
    Like I said I really hope there's been a mistake,
    
    Hopeful,
    
    Bill Allen

	I guess it's my turn.

	I heard this morning that a Hudson man who lived alone on Vynal street
was found dead yesterday.  Immediately, Dave popped into my mind, I knew his
street so well from getting lost finding it.  I hoped for the best, went to 
work and called around.  No one seemed to know where he was, which was no real
consolation, because I couldn't remember if he had told me he was leaving on
vacation the next week.
	And then I read the paper, which gave the full address as being 26
Vynal street; it was definately Dave.
	I had tried to reach him this week; I was to have my weekly piano
lesson this past Thursday.  I mailed him, called and left messages, and yet
there was no answer.

	Last Thursday was our best lesson.  We drug out the old classics, 
and I listened to him play these, and then we worked on a contemporary piece
I wanted to play, `Hard Habit to Break.'  But after the lesson, he opened
the Scott Joplin book, started cooking on the Black and White Rag, with me on
R-8 drums.  We jammed 'til 10:30 with that honky tonk piano, and then I had
to leave...

Mike

    Oh God....This is awful. Edd just stopped by and told me the news. Damn
    IT!!!  I was just starting to really get to know Dave. I've never met
    such a warm selfless guy. Definitely my COMMUSIC mentor.....
    
       he will be missed so much....
    
    8`|    
    
           Frank

	Damn!  I've had the same experiences with Dave as you guys.
	With the Wurlygigs thru to learning more about and sharing
	D-50 patches.  He was unassuming and genuine.

	He'll be missed.

	Dan

I too had pleasant experiences with Dave - I  demoed  MTP, he demoed his
     setup.  He had to  be one of the most open person's around.  He was
     open to meeting and helping anyone.    Why  him?  I can't figure it
     out.  May he always be remembered.

/Mitch

    I saw a news report last night, but it said the deceased's name
    was being withheld pending notification of the family, and I didn't
    recognize Dave's house from the news pictures even though I've been
    there several times.  It never occurred to me that this unnamed
    Digital employee could be someone I actually knew, never mind numbered
    among my musical friends.
    
    Then Edd called me this morning...
    
    There has to be some way to undo this.
    
    len.
    

    Sadly, I have heard the same news. I am shocked and saddened. 
    
    Dave had been producing EPS sound disks, and had used me as a "beta 
    tester" for some of them. I really appreciated the effort that he 
    made to put quality into his work. 
    
    Last October I got into a group purchase of the EPS with Dave, and
    as a result saved money. It was nice to have one more Ensoniq
    enthusiast to confer with.
    
    I did not yet know him well, but I am going to miss hearing/reading 
    his advice and opinions in this conference. 
    
    The world is a sadder place for his passing.
    
    	8-{
    	Mark
    

    If it's not too much trouble, would one of you folks up north follow
    this and keep those of us who don't live in the NE area in the know? 

    If this was a murder, I'd like to see the bum hang.  I'll be praying
    for his family. 

-b

    I never met Dave at a LERDs-BIM, but always enjoyed his noting.
    
    I feel really sad.
    
    karl

    Sigh....
    
    It's really true.  Dave was the most giving person of any noter I've
    seen.  One often got the impression that there was nothing he wouldn't
    do to help someone out.  And as someone said, he was very genuine
    about offering his help.  He got enjoyment out of knowing that
    he had helped someone.
    
    I once put myself in a hole by not making a backup of some samples
    I was using.  My sampler crapped out in the middle of an update and
    the disk became useless.  I needed those samples in a hurry.
    
    I contacted Dave, explained my situation... All I know is that
    those disks were in my mailbox the next business day!  (Along with
    some other software he though I might like.)  He also
    sent me updates on the OS and utilities.  In fact, I think I still
    owe him a few disks!  I'd love to be able to pay him back.
    
    I hadn't met Dave although he gave me plenty of opportunity.  And this
    is the first death of noting buddy I've ever had to deal with.  But
    because it was Dave in particular, I find it particularly hard
    to deal with.
    
    I really felt like I knew him between his notes, and our mail and
    phone calls. 
    
    It's a tragedy and I'm going to miss him.  There has to be something
    appropriate we can do in his memory?
    
    	db

    >>> There has to be something appropriate we can do in his memory?
    
    Although I am hoping there is more we can do, I would suggest that we
    compile COMMUSIC VII and dedicate the volume to Dave and his
    contribution to COMMUSIC.
    
    In the meantime, let me add to the chorus of voices who will miss Dave. 
    He came over to my house a few times and we chatted about his days at
    Kurzweil, he showed me some tricks on the 1000PX and I showed him how
    he could use Microsoft Works on the Mac to catalog the patch library he
    had built up.  It was always fun.  Quick and meaningful friendships
    were one of Dave's strengths.  I'll miss him.
    
    - John -

I too am very shocked and saddened by this. I had never met Dave face to 
face either. But like db said, I felt like I knew him from talking to him
on the phone, and through mail and notes. He was very helpful to me. In 
fact I had been calling him this week, and leaving messages, sending mail,
etc. I couldn't understand why he didn't get back to me, because he loved
to talk music and MIDI. I feel terrible. How did this happen?

Mike D 

    This happened a couple weeks ago to a regular noter in SPORTS Notes.
    All the members there sent donations to one focal person who in
    turn sent them to the family of the deceased, along with a card
    & flowers.  Something like that may be appropriate here from DECMS.
    
    Even though Notes is an awkward medium, a lot of friendships are
    developed because of Notes.  You never get used to losing a friend.
    
    Mike

	Typed in from the Middlesex News, Friday, August 4, 1989...
	w/o permission...

	Note:  This is not a pleasant read...if you wish to discuss the
		details, please precede the discussion with a <FF>

	Dan


		HUDSON MAN FOUND MURDERED IN HOME

	By Elizabeth C. Smith

	  HUDSON - A 41-year-old Digital Equipment Corp. employee, reported
	missing for several days, was found murdered in his bedroom late
	yesterday afternoon.
	  The man, whom police are refusing to identify until his next of kin
	are notified, was found by police after his employers at Digital
	called police to say the he had not shown up for work for several
	days.
	  Lt. Raplh Sleeper went to the man's tan, split-level home at 26 Vynal
	St. at 5 pm to investigate and found the man dead, police spokesman
	Sgt. Jay Murphy said.
	  Although one officer said, "It appears that he was bludgeoned,"
	Murphy would not comment on how he died.
	  Early this morning, police kept a tight lid on information surrounding
	the death, declining to quote specifics about the man, his background
	or his death.  Police said they expect to release more information
	after an autopsy is completed today.  The body was taken to University
	of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester for the autopsy.
	  Police believed the man lived alone in the quiet residential area of
	recently built homes about a quarter-mile north of Rte. 62, and a
	half-mile east of downtown Hudson.
	  Murphy did say there was blood inside the home, but that "It's not to
	be released where the blood is."
	  There was no sign of forced entry and the front door was locked,
	according to Murphy, but he did not say how Sleeper had entered.
	Murphy also said that the home dod not appear to be ransacked.
	  Hudson police, State Police and the Middlesex County district
	attorney's office are investigating.
	  The murder is the first in Hudson in more than two years.  Walter
	Gould was convicted of killing his grandmother, Josephine Page, in her
	Hudson home June 3, 1987.

    
    
    Dave O,
    
    	Wherever you are, I hope you will feel some of the appreciation
    your fellow noters have for all that you have done. 
    
    	Somehow it seems fitting to have a topic about you in this 
    COMMUSIC notesfile. Especially since you contributed so much to
    it and its members.

    	Mark

    He was a good man.
    I bought my only SGU used from Dave, and was impressed with his
    command of music and technology, but even more by his gentle and
    garrilous nature.
    We mourn the loss of the good and kind.
    Tom

    This seems like a trivial thing at a time like this, but someone asked
    "What can we do for him?"   It immediately occurred to me that someone
    should make sure that the EPS disks he was working on get (finished if
    needbe) and sent out to Ensoniq or put in the public domain.  It was
    his art and he would want it out in the world where people can benefit
    from it.
    
    
    	Eirikur  (Shocked, and a bit teary at the news.)
    

    Way back when Dave was hoping to create DECMS, he, Butch Lietz and
    myself spent quite a few hours at TF's hashing about how and what
    DECMS was to be...
    
    Just recently, Dave, Frank, myself and others got together for
    dinner. All seems so odd now...
    
    He was a great guy. Posting this note and making the phone calls
    and visits this morning sucked...
    
    Edd

	I agree.  His ocean patch was really important to him.  I remember
him telling me about how he loved to come home from work and `play the ocean'
to relax.  He collected them himself, and the whole thing is real.

	I say go PD with it.

Mike

    This has indeed come as a shock to me, and I don't think I've over the
    numbness of it yet.  I was one of the two who went out to Dave's house
    when we realized that something was seriously amiss.  
    
    As some of you may know, Dave and I were working on EPS samples and
    instrumental music.  We had a number of projects underway, and I would
    still like to see some of them them through.  Dave enjoyed music more
    than anything, and it would be good, I think, to keep his spirit alive.
    A tape dedicated to his memory is a fine idea.
    
    We've all enjoyed the Wurlygigs and Uniongigs.  Dave brought a lot of
    dedication and enthusiasm to all his musical activities.  He was always
    willing to help show people how the equipment worked, or where to get
    the best deals, or what to buy and what to avoid.  I can't begin to
    guess just how much help he must have been to all of you.
    
    Since I work here at NKS-1 and was probably his closest friend in the
    area, I would like to volunteer as the coordinator for your thoughts
    and condolences.  Dave had no family in this part of the world; they
    are all from Washington State.  I think it would be good if all of you
    would express your feelings to his family.  I could assemble them from
    your mail and notes, and pass them along to his family.  I can be
    reached at SUBSYS::LYNCH, or at NKS1/2-H6. 
    
    Dave will surely be missed.  It's really true, only the good die young.
                                                
    			-- Mike Lynch

>    I think it would be good if all of you
>    would express your feelings to his family.  I could assemble them from
>    your mail and notes, and pass them along to his family.  I can be
>    reached at SUBSYS::LYNCH, or at NKS1/2-H6. 
    
    While it's customary to ask permission to republish notes, I can't
    imagine ANYONE objecting to publishing the thoughts that have
    been expressed here.
    
    I would quite happy to know that his family might hear how much
    he was appreciated.
    
    You always hear what a great guy so-and-so was in eulogies, but as
    we all know, in this case it's ABUNDENTLY true, and there's no shortage
    of evidence to prove it.
    
    I just still can't get over it.  And I would really like to know
    WHY?????
    
    While I'm sure knowing why isn't going to make me feel any better,
    if anyone hears or reads about who did this, or why, or what for,
    please post it.
    
    	db

    > I just still can't get over it.  And I would really like to know
    > WHY?????
    > While I'm sure knowing why isn't going to make me feel any better,
    > if anyone hears or reads about who did this, or why, or what for,
    > please post it.
    
    I'll certainly keep everyone posted as soon as I hear anything. 
    Needless to say, the police are taking this one very seriously, and
    they've been pretty tight-lipped about it.  I was asked questions by
    them at NKS this AM.  
    
    Someone asked about the ocean disk.  As it happens, most everything
    that we were working on is going to be completely unavailable to me
    until this whole matter settles down.  But I DO have a copy of the
    ocean disk, and I'd be happy to make it available upon request.
    
    Also, I stopped by Union Music (yes, Union, Wurly's, Caruso's and
    Ensoniq all know about this already -- news like this travels fast).
    Jeff said that he would have no problem if we wanted to gather in the
    store some evening just for memory's sake.  We could use that
    opportunity to all sign a card for this family.  If you'd like to
    participate in this, please send mail to me at SUBSYS::LYNCH, and I'll
    set it up.
    
    This has really been on of the saddest days in my life.
    
    		Mike Lynch

    
    I'm stunned. I met Dave only once.. I got his old duo a gig 
    where my old duo was gigging. We corresponded alot thru mail.
    He was a good man.
    
    I'd really like to know why some scumbag did this.
    
    Guy
    

I was up early today, saw the story in the Globe, and rushed to COMMUSIC ASAP 
hoping that there was some mistake. 

Even though I have only been involved in this notes file for less than a
year  and I never met Dave in person, I feel like I knew him.  When I had
a  rather unpleasant misunderstanding with one of the DECMS stores, I sent
Email to Dave asking his opinion on how to discuss the problem in the
notes file.  Dave argued that it was probably better not to raise the
issue at all since it might not be an entirely fair reflection on the
store.  He explained that he spent a lot of time trying to establish the
contacts and offered to help resolve the problem. 

Impressed at Dave's quest for fairness and the logic of his arguments, I
never entered the note.  The store did eventually resolve the problem.
Ever since, I have carefully read Dave's entries never losing sight of his 
role in DECMS. 

I will miss him. 

Alex

    I, too, just found out about this today.  I just saw dave about
    two weeks ago, just before I bought my 1000PX.  He had shown me
    his MIDI studio about a year ago, and when I decided to get a PX,
    he graciously allowed me to check it out in advance.
    
    He was, without a doubt, one of the most generous people I've met;
    generous with his time, always willing to take a few minutes to
    answer a question or give some advice.
    
    He will be missed.
    
    Shocked and dismayed,
    Andy
                       

I also just read the Globe article. I heartily agree with everything that has 
been said. Why does something like this happen to a person like Dave? He will 
be missed.

Geoff

    I just read an article in the Saturday Middlesex News and I'm shocked. 
    This was the first news I'd heard about this.  I had visited Dave's
    studio last year and he visited mine to swap samples and sequences.
    This is a real tragedy.  He will be greatly missed.  I hope the
    police identify the motive and find murderer.
    
    Dave

    Re: Disks
    
    Dave's disks and their contents (as part of his personal property)
    belong to Dave's estate, and thus, probably his next-of-kin; our desire
    to "do the right thing" with them is irrelevant at best, and an
    insult to his kin at worst.  
    
    If his next-of-kin agree, it _would_ be a fitting memorial for the
    disks to be finished and published/PD'd.  A far better memorial
    than a cold piece of granite, IMHO.  
    
    ------
    
    I too am saddened; my most vivid memory of Dave is at TF's; that
    is how I choose to continue to remember him.
                                         
    	-Bill                            

    The medical examiner has stated that Dave's death was not a
    homicide.
    
    Police are still investigating, however.
    
    
    Edd

    
    I can't say that I knew Dave other than through Notes, but maybe
    that is a tribute to notes: it gave me the chance to "know" someone
    like dave, that I probably never would have met (being on the other
    coast).
    
    Like everyone else who have responded here, and I suspect most everyone
    who met Dave, I came to respect and admire his knowledge, devotion,
    and fair-mindedness.  I will miss him.
    
    I remember someone saying that Daves family are in Washington State.
     That happens to be where I am. (Seattle/Tacoma area)  If there
    is anything I can do, let me know.  At the least please include
    my words to his family, who apparently did a hell of a job bringing
    a person like Dave into being.
    
    Kevin Farlee

    
    
    I've been out of touch for a few days and just found out about it
    this morning.  I've bought several items from Dave in the past
    and found him to be one of the most genuine people I've ever met.
    He was always happy to give me a demo of his latest toys and
    provided me with some priceless insight into programming my D-50.
    We'll all miss him.
    
    Ralph
    
    

    
    I only knew Dave through the notesfile, and I feel regret and sorrow
    for a fellow DEC employee as well as a fellow commusic noter.  I
    am sorry I was never able to meet him.
    
    I am a Hudson resident, and I was shocked when I read the article
    in the Hudson paper.  It touches home when something like this happens
    in your town, as well as to someone you had the pleasure of being
    acquainted(sp?) with.  If I had known he was a Hudson resident before,
    I probably would have made it a point to meet with him.
    
    My prayers go out to him.
    
    David J.
    
    

I too am deeply saddened.  I was out Friday at MIDI::DAN's wedding
so I am just seeing this now.  This is truly an awful thing.  I wa just
getting to know him personally, having been to his house two times, most
recently on Wednesday, the 26th of July.  He was one of the nicest and sincerest
men I've known.  He will truly be missed.

Chad

RE: .26

I reflected a bit since writing my note on Saturday, and realized I had
not fully conveyed my impression Dave's role in COMMUSIC.

Dave welcomed me to the notes file last fall. He sent me a list of DECMS
stores, added me to the mailing list, send me a copy of the cover letter
used for each contact, and gave a general pep talk about the notes file. I
have never been welcomed in this way to any other notes file before or
since. As a result, COMMUSIC is now the first non-work-related file I
read. 

In addition, I have seldom found a notes file in which the membership
appeared to be as receptive to new members' ideas as COMMUSIC.  

I believe that this open, supportive approach was due in large part to Dave
Orin.  Perhaps the best memorial to Dave is to find a way to continue his
"welcome wagon" approach.  That's how I'll remember him. 

Alex

          We all can unanimously agree that Dave had a tremendous
    contribution to the COMMUSIC community. Another contribution of
    Dave's I don't think many of you know is that he was also the
    founder of the DRC (Digital Running Club). One lunchtime we were
    talking MIDI and running came up (dont know why actually). I remember
    his words,.. "..I was the co-founder of the DRC.....but you'd never
    know it looking at me now !!!! HEE HEE HEE (insert Dave's hearty 
    laugh here).
    
    
         we'll all miss you Dave
    
                        Frank

    Feel free to extract any of this topic to forward/give to family.
    
    Alex, Dave never said anything about the 'welcome wagon' to me.  Sounds
    like he did a lot of 'moderator-in-the-background' type activities to
    boot (just do a SHOW KEYWORDS - I haven't had time to do this).
    
    I'm a bit curious now, Edd.  .17 says one thing, now you say it was
    *not* homicide.  I'm very confused.

-b

Maybe we should have a memorial LERDS-BIM?
yes? no?

Chad

    Re: homicide...
    
    I know nothing that wasn't printed in the papers. My interpretation
    of what I read was that the medical examiner found no trauma to Dave's
    body or signs of a struggle, and hence declared it not a homicide.
    
    The DA and the state police however are continuing their investigation.
    Details of the scene, IMO, would warrant this...
    
    Re: LERDS-BIM - Len's outta town this week so there won't be a BIM
    until Friday at the latest, and even that would be on the spur of
    the moment. How's next wednesday for all?
    
    Edd

I was thinking.  It would be nice if his next-of-kin don't have any use of
it themselves, if his studio could be donated to a high school or college, where
many could make use of it.  It would also help a music department somewhere who
has no budget.

I realize we can't do anything about this but I still think it would be nice.
I think Dave would approve.

Chad

    I hadn't been active in this notes file for at least a couple of months
    for various reasons, but when I started reading it again, one of the first
    notes I read was Dave's note under sampler tricks, where he was putting
    together his ocean sounds disk. I think it gave me a little insight into
    someone I'd never met in person. Reading that note made me fell good!

    I thought, what a great way to unwind, and what a creative way! I was
    really impressed with that. From the notes I've read, and from what
    people who actually met Dave are saying, he was a really good person
    who offered so much to all who knew him.

    The world needs more people like Dave. I know he'll be missed.

    Bill

    I met Dave at the Ensonic demo at Union Music, and at Wurlygig.
    It was obvious that Dave was an extremely intelligent, articulate
    person. I asked him if he could help get a guitar wurlygig set up
    around last Christmas, but the guys at Wurly were too busy to do 
    it at the time. For someone as knowledgeable as Dave, he was very
    modest and addressed people on their own level.
    
    Dave will certainly be missed by everyone that knew him, and by
    many that never had the pleasure of meeting him in person. 
    
    Mark Jacques
    

    There was some interest in having a "memorial" LERDS-BIM...
    
    What say we do it next week? Wednesday the 16th at Tom Foolery's.
    
    Motion?   ("aye")
    
    Second?   ("aye")
    
    Carried. So be it...
    
    Edd 

    I'm there Edd.
    
    Frank

Unfortunately I can't make it.  Every other Wednesday I have a boy scout
troop to lead.  It falls on that wednesday.
:-(

Chad

    I'll be there.

	I'll be there.

	Dan

    I just got back from vacation, and just read about Dave.  When the
    header flashed across the screen, I thought it was some kind of
    very bad joke.  I wish it had been.
    
    I, like many of us, felt like I 'knew' Dave through his noting;
    and I even got to meet him once when I bought a piece of equipment
    from him.  We talked more about the Celtics than we did about music,
    and I found him to be a gentle, open man, who was very serious about
    his music.  We even tangled a little in the Celtics notesfile, but
    I'll always remember him as the guy who went out of his way to tell
    me how to use the compressor/limiter he sold me and what problems he
    had found with it. He asked me to call him if I had any questions
    when I actually used it, and even offered to buy it back if I didn't 
    like it.  
    
    Jam on, brother.
    
    Rodney M.

My first experience with Dave was when he welcomed me to COMMUSIC.  Since, that
time I remember many notes/replies where his opinions and advice really helped
tremendously.  He was a GREAT guy; I wish I had had the chance to meet him.

Although, I am sure he is in a better place, I cannot help feeling empty at the 
thought of no longer reading something from SUBSYS::ORIN.

I'll miss you Dave.

Scott

    This is really unbelievable.  Dave was one of the first to help
    me out when I had to liquidate my MIDI gear, a very sad time for
    me.  He quietly helped a lot of people.  I really enjoyed the Wurlygig
    I got to attend that he arranged.  And, his notes have added a lot.
    I've only now returned from a vacation, in time to read the previous
    58 notes.  It will probably be some time before I can really deal with
    this.
    
    I plan to be at TF on the 16th.  Dave, wherever he is, is the kind of
    guy that will probably take some comfort in our getting together
    and will hope that we can remember the good times and remain true
    to the spirit he fostered in COMMUSIC.  In my dealings with him,
    I experienced that he was generous, kind, open, helpful, humble, 
    empathetic, literate, technically proficient and personified many
    other admirable qualities.  He was a good friend without you having to 
    do a whole lot to earn his friendship.  I am hopeful that good can
    come of this.
    
    Steve

Not being a regular BIMmer, about how long will everyone be there on the 16th?
(Until about when will most still be there -- I'm not asking for a list of
I'll be theres...) I would really like to attend and am trying to arrange it.

Thanks

Chad

Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend on the 16th. I have a prior 
commitment that I can't get out of. 

Mike D

    BIM's usually wind up at 6:30 - 7:00, but with a larger crowd I'd
    imagine 8:00 wouldn't be unreasonable...
    
    Edd

    What kind of attire should I/others who are new to BIM show up in?
    Based on the previous note, I should show up at right after work,
    no?  
    
    Steve

    Something clean... and they tend to frown on ripped jeans, gruboid
    reeboks, etc.
    
    The good point is they realize how much money we're likely to drop
    and tend to make exceptions....
    
    Edd

I'll be there.

Re: Boy Scouts.
No problem, tell the parents that you are taking the Scouts out to the
memorial service for a pillar of the community (``Working on the
Citizenship in the Community merit badge), and then drop them off at
Fun and Games.  The big ones always take care of the little ones anyway :-)

Steph

    Perhaps a little more than clean.
    
    I once wore a very clean T-shirt and they initially wouldn't
    let me in.  Fortunately my "goombahs" Len and Ed informed the waitress
    that that was no problem, our little group of hard-drinking
    high-tipping beer guzzlers would be happy to move the meetings
    somewhere else.
    
    They let me in.

    
    I just recieved mail about the nondemoninational memorial being
    planned.  I think it would be good if something at his facility
    be dedicated in memory of him.  Employee relations might get a
    new bulletin board and put an "In Memory of..." plaque on it.  And
    if they are not willing to do so, perhaps we as commusic noters
    could take up a collection at the memorial lerds-bims meeting, and
    purchase something to be dedicated at his facility.
    
    Any ideas?
    
    DJ
    

    I think we should also pursue the notion of some kind of musical
    tribute to Dave.  Does anybody have access to any of his own material?
    Would anybody else be interested in dedicating some of their own
    recent or specially written material to Dave's memory?  Somebody
    earlier mentioned the idea of dedicating COMMUSIC VII to Dave.
    Let's do it.
    
    len.
    

RE: < Note 2070.67 by AKO555::JODOIN >
>                       -< Immortal through his music... >-
>
>    I just recieved mail about the nondemoninational memorial being
>    planned.  I think it would be good if something at his facility
>    be dedicated in memory of him.  Employee relations might get a
>    new bulletin board and put an "In Memory of..." plaque on it.

I told Mike Lynch about a conference room in PK03 that has been dedicated to
a fellow named Dan Cook.  The Dan Cook conference room has two plaques, one
outside that says, 'Dedicated to the Memory of Dan Cook by his colleagues
and friends'.  On the plaque inside are some words of remebrance and a
outline of Dan.

Mike is looking into this with personnel in NKS.

Dan

    Re:  len
    
         One piece Dave sequenced was by Mozart. He did an *awsome* job
    articulating the bowing of the violins. He used the 1000px solo violin
    (i think that is what it is called) patch for the whole piece. It
    sounded incredable to be conservative! Dave really loved that peice.
    He used to really 'get into it' while playing it for you. I think that
    maybe this could be put on the next COMMUSIC compilation. 
    
    What do you all think?
    
           Frank
    

    Has there been any 'official' word on what happened?
    
    Rodney

	It certainly is a depressing feeling when you come across one
	of his conference entries.

	Dan

    Re .72
    
    I know the feeling ... it brings a strange, spooky feeling to me
    when I happen to read a note by SUBSYS::ORIN now.  I only met him
    2 or 3 times, bought one piece of equipment from him; he helped
    me alot when I first got my D-50.  I remember him as most of you
    do; a simple, open, knowledgable (?sp), giving kind of person. 
    It's almost mind-boggling to hear what has happened ...
    
    -Jim

    I respect the intent of others to not bring up some of the more
    controversial aspects of the details of Dave's death.  I think it
    tragic and feel that too much of it is subject to rumor and lack of
    information.  In addition, it touches on Dave's privacy.  I appreciate
    the attitude demonstrated so far and hope that we can continue to
    remember him by how he touched and continues to touch our lives
    in positive ways.  
    
    Steve

    re: .68
    
    >>> Would anybody else be interested in dedicating some of their own
    >>> recent or specially written material to Dave's memory?  
    
    As anyone who has followed my sproadic recording efforts will guess, I
    have nothing written recently to contribute.  However, I am going to
    attempt to dredge up an old song I wrote for a departed friend/drummer
    and record it anew (only rough mixes exist) in memory of Dave.
    
    >>> Somebody earlier mentioned the idea of dedicating COMMUSIC VII to
    >>> Dave. Let's do it.
    
    Since I was the one who originally posted the idea, I guess I should
    "sign up" (in the best Digital tradition) and volunteer to be the
    repository for COMMUSIC VII submissions.  (Of course, if Paul Harriman
    really wants to do it again, I'll let him.)  I'll be busy getting ready
    for and attending a big trade show/conference until the end of August. 
    Once that's over, however, I think I could get things going pretty
    quickly.
    
    - John -

    I had the pleasure of playing shortly with Dave back in the
    spring/summer of 1983 with the band "Mass Brass".
    
    I remember Dave as very helpful getting me up to speed learning
    the drum parts needed.
    
    And what a keyboardist!  He had the signature lines to songs down
    cold!  
    
    I remember Dave being one of 7 guys in the band who contributed more
    than his share to a real team effort!
    
    I'll remember his musical talent!
    
    Craig
    

    
    	I met Dave when I bought a pair of speakers from him. It turned out
    that the speakers were'nt in as good a shape as was originially claimed
    and after a brief explanation to Dave, he offered to refund half the
    purchase price and did so by sending a check to my home. Dave explained
    that his integrity was far more important to him than the money, and if
    the speakers were'nt as he said they were, he wanted to make good on
    the deal.
    	
    	Dave was trully a cut above the average person with regard to the
    high esteem that he held for himself. I'm glad to have met the man and
    hope his examples of personality will shine on.
    	
    	Joe Jas
      

	Just coming back from my honeymoon, this news was all rather
disturbing.  I'm glad, however, that Chad told me in person and that I 
didn't have to first read about it in here.

	I first met Dave just about three weeks ago when I first began 
considering a 1000PX.  Chad, Dave and I had a 'conference call' between our
offices which lasted about 20 minutes.  Dave was indeed knowledgeable, friendly,
fun to talk to and a cut above the rest.  I only wish I had made his
acquaintance earlier.  He will be missed.

	Dan

    I've been thinking about what I can do to honor Dave's memory. 
    Although I was on my way out of town when I first caught wind of
    this tragedy, I caught up on this sad note while at DEC U last week.
    I had the chance to stop in Acton's and the Fram. Wurly's and the
    people I talked to seemed to know about Dave's death and how shook
    up we all are about it.  I had a long chat with Dave the week before
    I left on the 1000PX and why I should also give a good listen to
    the R-5 drum machine.  (The uncanny thing about him was how his
    observations on gear were almost always right on the money!).
    
    Before I headed East, I had prepared a tape for Mr. O to "preview" 
    because I knew I could rely on a "kinder and gentler" approach to 
    critical analysis of the music.  As I said in .3, Dave just seemed 
    to have a way of making you feel that you were doing the right things 
    and asking the right questions, no matter how dumb you felt.  My
    technical skills are not up to the mean level of the COMMUSIC crowd,
    if CMIII is representative.  However, after some reflection, I think
    that if I can just be as helpful and encouraging to others in this
    notesfile as I can (particularly newcomers), that will be the best
    way to thank Dave for all his help and to continue to learn.  Of
    course, that might mean not typing NEX UNS as much (:-)), but I think 
    it is worth it.  I can't make the service tomorrow, but will be
    there in spirit and sentiment.
    
    And Dave, wherever you are:
    
          Thanks...you did make a difference.
         
    Clusters,
    Bill Allen                    

    I never met him, but have seen many notes, and learned a lot.
    Wherever you are Dave, you made a lasting impression with this group...
    
    _John_

    For those who may not know....
    
    Tom Foolery's is located on Rt. 9 west, approximately 2 miles west
    of the intersection of 495 & 9.
    
    There's a short cut for those coming from MR0n, but it takes longer to
    describe than it does to drive...
    
    Anytime after 5:00...
    
    Edd

    TF's is at the intersection of Routes 30 and 9, on the westbound
    side of 9.  The entrance is just off the exit ramp from route 9
    westbound to route 30 westbound.
    
    len.
     

    Somebody earlier mentioned Dave's integrity - it works both ways.
    Dave also trusted people.  When I bought an SRV-2000, SDE-2500,
    LinnDrum and rack from Dave, I proposed to spread the transaction
    over two weeks.  Dave said, "look, if it'd be more convenient to
    you, why don't you just give me two checks, and date one of them
    next week, and take all the stuff now.  I'll just wait until next
    week to deposit the second check."
    
    It's well known that people trust others in direct proportion to
    their own honesty.  Dave was a sterling example of that.
    
    len.
    

    I was just reflecting on how many new faces I met at last nights
    BIM and how much I enjoyed it.  We might think of it as unfortunate
    that we might me for this kind of event, but the way I look at it,
    getting together and sharing insights, tricks, offering help,
    etc. seems like a darn good way to commemorate our friend Dave.
    
    Just wanted to say that I really enjoyed shmoozing with you guys.
    I think I met more Commusic friends at this BIM than I did at
    the very first BIM I came down for.
    
    	db
    
    p.s. And I finally got to meet THE Steve Sherman (my Commusic tape 
         idol)

    I've been meaning to write up a note about the memorial service, for
    those of us who couldn't be there. I'll get to it next January if I
    don't do any music stuff between then and now, and since I stood up and
    spoke, I volunteer somebody else.  Somebody with the time, please
    catch the flavor of the experience.
    
    I was very impressed with this tasteful, supportive, nondenominational
    service.  His mother was there, and she got to hear several people
    say the good things that we have all put in here.  The folks who
    planned this did a wonderful job.  I felt that Dave was well served by
    such a respectful and yet very warm assembly.
    
    	Eirikur

    We need to do this kind of thing more often.  It was really a pleasure
    meeting with you guys.  Dave would have really liked the BIM ...
    
    Hey, db, your tape was really great!  No kiddin', it's going to
    put my submission to real shame ...  Boy, after talking with you
    guys, it really sinks in how much I miss my toys ... :,(
    
    Steve

    Yeh, I had a good time also.  Count me in on any and all future
    "BIMs"...
    
    _John_

    re: the memorial service:
    
    Thanks for representing all of us who were not able to join. 
    
    Is there still no news regarding official circumstances?? I guess
    it matters less and less, since now my sadness exceeds my shock
    and retribution levels.
    
    Thanks.

    The Middlesex News reports that Dave's death was accidently
    self-inflicted. They have good reason to believe this, but frankly,
    I'm not publishing it.
    
    Edd

    yes, you are. here.

    Thank you for at least publishing that little bit.... from one who is
    in the field, but still wondering what is going on back there
    
    Bruce Evans 

re  the last three or so.....

	We seem to be squeemish about repeating in the conference what 
is distributed freely in the (local) press.  I think it stems from 
some sense of loyalty to a late member ???    Self inflicted 
asphyxiation seems to be the general conclusion, I think we're trying 
to avoid value judgements on the details, some of which were 
published.  If we (or I) repeat them here it is likely to be with our 
coloring, or at least that of the local press if we stick to quotes.  
I want to avoid that.

	R

    Well to someone who's not part of the east-coast "group" this is
    all rather mysterious.
    
    Inquiring minds want to know.
    
    "jackin' the house", Bob

RE: .93

Believe me, you don't WANT to know!


				Mark

    Re: last few...
    
    People:
    Let's try to keep in mind what the letters "R.I.P." stand for.
    
    Clusters, 
    Bill Allen

    According to my calendar, it was one year ago today that the NKS folks
    held the Memorial Service for Dave Orin and we had a LERDS-BIM in
    Dave's memory.  Perhaps we could each take a moment today to remember
    Dave.
    
    Ars longa vita brevis,
    
    - John -

    Thanks for that reminder.  I've been playing the tape in may car
    lately.  The ocean sounds and Maple Leaf Rag make it seem like Dave was
    jamming with us.  Good memories.
    
    Steve

    I've been working on a piece that uses Dave's Ocean Time EPS sample
    sequence as a background.
    
    Thanks, Dave.
    
    karl

    Is the incident still under investigation?  Anyone know what happened?
    
    Mike