I didn't know Dave that well but I did know his brother Gary.
Dave moved back to Fallbrook from Mariposa a few years ago.
He, like all of the Press family, was known as a remarkable athlete in his time at Fallbrook High.
Left town and went through a mountain man phase, I reckon.
Dave developed a taste for the grog, somewhere along the way and made no bones about it.Ran around town on his scooter and lived in his camper.
Usually had a flask of some libation in tote.
Stayed drunk but never lost his smarts or sense of humor. Had an honest laugh.
Took a while to figure him out and it turned out he was just another human being.
I liked the guy. We would talk quite a bit in front of the hearth.
He and Brett got along really great and would often hang out.
I believe he had a kid or two somewhere. I know that he will be missed.
“Sorry to hear about Dave Press. I’ve known his brothers Glen and Gary many years. May he rest in peace and condolences to the family. “
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