Obituary for David A. Tulp

"Rest in Peace old friend, many fond memories from 40+ years ago."

"I'm so saddened hearing of David's passing. He was a cherished childhood friend whose friendship has had a long lasting effect on me. I consider myself musically inclined having been inspired by David. He mastered any instrument he picked up. It seems like he could play with expertise at least 20 instruments. I still to this day can hear him play rag-time blues. I remember marching aside David in the High School marching band dozens of times in parades in Vermont. I remember when we decided to start a brass band called "Cold Turkey." With David on trumpet, Robert Hollenbeck on sax, Brian Conger on drums, and Robert Morgan and myself on trombone. The Cold Turkey band played at multiple venues in a few counties in Vermont. David taught me the basics in electronics, he could diagnose and repairs electronic circuits. We've hiked a couple hundred miles together, hiking the Long Trail in Vermont a week at a time. We camped at least a dozen weekends as Boy Scouts and as friends each year throughout our teen years. We took snowmobiles or hiked to remote locations in the mountains for a week of winter vacation throughout High School. We were Scouts, whether when doing community improvement projects, or just in our daily moral compass. David's father Orien taught us skills so we could earn our merit badges. To this day the lessons from David and Orien stay with me. If I haven't yet made it clear, again, David Tulp was a good friend who had a life long influence on me. David, may the Lord have favor on you, may His face shine upon you and give you peace. Thank you for your friendship."

"David you will be missed daily. Graduation will never be the same without you. Rest in peace."

"You will be greatly missed. Graduations will never be the same without you there to make sure everything transitions smoothly. Rest in peace."

"We are all better for having known David. You will be missed. Be .at peace"

"We are all better for having known David. Will miss you. Be at peace."