The Wind Cries Mary

Does anyone know if David was working with Joe Miller at J.A.M. Productions back then? and selling tickets? Tnx - toni

David Overstreet, Our Creative Friend - I remember the day I received the North San Antonio Times telling me of the death of David Overstreet. I felt such a great loss. I couldn't believe he was gone. I told my husband, " He's too young to have died." - - David was my friend. Although I hadn't seen him for years, I still felt the closeness. I first met David in Junior High School. I can remember how talented he was. He played the character of Friedrich Von Trapp in Sound of Music at the San Antonio Little Theatre. I know he had other theatrical parts over the years, but this one sticks in my mind. - - I can't help thinking of David when I smell English Leather cologne, it was his favorite. - - I remember he drove a blue and white Chrysler that had push button gears rather than a gearshift on the column. David, Penny Telford, another person I don't remember, and I were to go to the prom. I think we should up so we could say we actually went, but we didn't stay long. We left and headed out towards New Braunfels. We were going looking for "Goatman". All I remember when we were sitting in the car waiting to see "Goatman" was this horrible sound outside the car and us being really frightened. I don't know what the sound actually was, but it sounded like a wounded animal. We were parked on a road somewhere in the country and I remember there were like walls of rock around us. Almost like we were in a canyon. I have no clue where it was, only that it was somewhere towards New Braunfels. David tried to start the car and it wouldn't start. I finally noticed that he did not have it in "park" completely. The button wasn't pushed all the way. I know we accused the guys of doing that purposely! Looking back, it really was funny!
After high school, David and I saw each other, although it wasn't often. But, we remained friends. He was warm and caring and very talented. I shall always remember David Overstreet. He is missed. ~ Ilse Garrett

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