IN MEMORIAM: DAVID ELDERS, DYHA FOUNDING MEMBER It is with great sadness that DYHA mourns the passing of one of its founding members, David Elders. David served on DYHA's original Board of Directors and was instrumental in providing much needed guidance, creativity and enthusiasm that helped launch DYHA at the brand new Darien Ice Rink in 1973. David had a long history in hockey having been a star player in his youth and college days and those experiences fed his love for the game which he so willingly shared with too many to count DYHA players over the years.
Patrick Mullin, President of DYHA noted, "David Elders was a key player in the formation of DYHA and he helped build the foundation and instill the values that have allowed our Association to prosper over the ensuing 46 years. There is no doubt he was a great leader and coach and, perhaps more importantly, he was a wonderful role model for the large number of DYHA players that knew him. His "can do" attitude is what helped put DYHA on the map, but it was his eagerness to share a smile and kind word of encouragement for players, win or lose, for which many will remember him. David was a true sportsman and he will be greatly missed, but the legacy that he helped create at DYHA lives on. DYHA sends our sincere condolences to his wife, Marta, his sons Matt and Brad, and the entire Elders family."
A drawing of DYHA's original founding members, including David, can be viewed at Stamford Twin Rinks outside the West rink.
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