David Hold RIP

David Hold was a regular commenter on Kiwiblog, and other blogs. He was an owner and managing director of Barrons Recreational Vehciles in Taupo.

David was a generous guy. He donated a brand new Winnebago to Whale and myself for two months for the 2008 election campaign as the blogmobile, and also arranged one for the Mt Albert by-election. David was from the United Kingdom, but had a great love for New Zealand.

Sadly David killed himself last Tuesday. There is always a complex set of issues around any self-inflicted death, and I’m not privy to these. I will miss David, and his humour. He would often text or e-mail outraegous jokes – few of which are printable. My thoughts go out to his family and closest friends.