Condolences
"The Eyes Of A Little Boy" When we are children, we are shaped by our adult role models. I always liked my Uncle's fancy Pontiac, his "secret" briefcase and air of mystery. With his professional manner, he always had a look of authority. In fact, I thought he was a secret agent and I wanted to be like him. I learned he was an Engineer after I started to study Electronics and when he would visit I would test him to see if he was "any good". He would act impressed and pretend not to know the answers, leaving me to feel like I was really smart. As the years passed by and I became an adult, I became an Engineer, like him. My Uncle eventually retired and my Aunt Maryland gave me a copy of his accomplishments. After reviewing them, I discovered that I still wanted to be like my Uncle! 35 Publications, 5 patents!! I needed to put my eyes back inside my head to finish reading the list. Then a few months after our last wonderful visit at his home, I learned of his devastating illness. I tried to comfort him and found that he was really comforting me. This man was teaching me yet another lesson; one of bravery, courage, determination and great dignity. However, the greatest lesson of all was that the eyes of the little boy that first spotted this tall man with his bright smile, twinkling eyes and magic brief case were very accurate. They picked the right man to emulate. I will never forget you Uncle David, or the lessons I have learned from you.
David Helm sponsored SBIR contracts to my small consulting company (Green Mountain Radio Research) from 1986 at Vint Hill to the early 2000s at Ft. Monmouth. It seemed like some of the other contractors were afraid of him. He was demanding and got things done, and I always enjoyed working for him.
I will miss the brief chats and seeing the hard work he put into keeping a beautiful lawn. May your memories bring you comfort and may God's peace surround you and the family. Our Deepest Sympathy, Violet Reed-Louisaire and Family
Dave and I crossed paths several times in my work at Georgia Tech. And I was always very impressed with Dave's honesty and his dedication. He ensured that work was productive, yet never dull and often full of fun. He will be sorely missed. May God bless him and his family.
Working with Dave was an education as his technical expertise always made people ask questions, look for answers, and improve the task at hand. May God strengthen his family during this time of loss.
To the Helm Family - "Thinking of you and wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow, comfort in the midst of pain." I first met Dave about 25 years ago at VHFS working in the same Division. My deepest sympathies for your lost.
David Helm was a special friend. His friendship and technical guidance of contract work at Georgia Tech will be missed. My sympathies to the family. You are in my thoughts. From: Richard Moss of Georgia Tech
Dave was a good man and will be sorely missed. It was a pleasure to work for him and with him over the pass 20+ years. God Bless his family
To Allison and all of David's family. David was my friend, co-worker and supervisor for 20 years and I will always treasure his friendship and guidance. I am so sorry for your loss and I feel your grief. Our world has lost a good man, but be comforted in knowing that David is in a wonderful place and his suffering is over.
I will always remember as a little boy waiting for "Uncle Dave" to arrive, knowing somewhere in his suitcase there was something for us kids, and then spending his whole visit mauling him like little kids will do. Uncle Dave, you will be missed. Our thoughts go out to his family in this sad time.
To the Helm family, We are very sad to hear of your loss and want you to know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace. The Alamia family
Allison, Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Jacki and Tim Ebel
I worked for/with Dave for over 10 years at VH. He was always very supportive of whatever aspects of the job(s) I wanted to get involved in / learn and for those experiences I will always be grateful. There was a lot of work, but we had fun as well. I remember when Allison came to work with our organization as well. Dave was really proud of his children. My thoughts and condolences to Allison and the rest of the family.