David, Iggie and I will miss you and your smile every time we saw you. Think..... "The 1st Annual Heaven Salsa Congress" if there is anyone that could pull it off it's you. Thank you and you will defintely be missed.
David, you will truly be missed. But you are now in a better place. thats right Ivette, you know he is planning that congress! Imambo, thanks for such a beautiful tribute to a man that did alot for the salsa community! Luv ya David! Mari (from Miami)
..1st Annual Heaven Salsa Congress!?! OMG! David you gotta do that!! You made the Salsa World more fun.. My first out-of-state Salsa Congress was in NY-and I thought you were funny.. very funny. New Yorker in Philly right here!! As for the 1st Annual Heaven Salsa Congress-I wonder how many spins I could get on a cloud.. but I know who my first heaven dance will be with..Rest In Peace Cool Dude!! I'll dance for you when I go to N.Y. again.. but I know everyone will..
Rest in piece David. Your sense of humor and passion were inspirational to many. Thanks for all the opportunities. God bless you and your loved ones. Lots of love from Chicago.
David, You united people through salsa and your unique personality. It is great to see that so many people love you, and remember you. That is how we want to be remembered when we are gone... The foot prints that you left will never dissapear.
David I didn't know you that well because I been on the salsa community for almost 1-1/2 and the first time that I saw you was on the texas salsa congress and that time I was on the Salsa Passion Dance Company - Amateur Team and I remember you told our Instructor to change that name and you call us Salsa Passion Start Team, and Really Like that. Thank you. Descansa en paz!!!!
RIP David. Although I never got to know you that well, I am very thankful for the moments we shared, the hugs and smiles we exchanged, and the songs that we danced. Though you may no longer be with us in flesh, you will always be by our sides in spirit. I'm really happy that my last memory of you is of a radiant smile and a warm hug. Your contribution will never be forgotten; you have definitely reached immortality.
You will always be in our hearts forever and u will never be forgotten...We had some good times together and we will never forget them...May u rest in peace forever and we love u David!!! Junior and Emily
To the always humble- thanks for remembering lil ol' me. You were always approachable and liked by all. You will be remembered now and always in the salsa world. Que dios te cuide
RIP David. I have to say my favorite memory of you was listening to you MC the 2006 DC congress. I'll always have those memories with me. Thanks for all the laughs that weekend. God bless.
David - The world will never have another more important embassador for this art form. As one of the truest pioneers of the dance, MambOki and the rest of the international Salsa community will always miss you. Thank you for everthing that you are. Much love and Mambo to you bro, Yuki and Erik
David, you were in the trenches in Orchard, SideStreet, etc. You did the latino and salsa communities in NYC proud. Then you went on to become an Ambassador for mambo in other parts of the country and the world. You will always be remembered for your great contributions to the salsa community and your great smile and genuine love for people. Que dios te bendiga.
I LOVE YOU David Melendez. You will forever live my in heart. Thank You for 31 wonderful years of your FRIENDSHIP. Thank you for making me part of your life. Rest in peace my friend. I can never forget you.
r.i.p may god have david as the master of cermonies for all the salsa legends in heaven barreto,lavoe,cruz,ruiz,rivera and the list goes on you will be very missed salsa wont be the same without u
You have touched so many in such great ways. You're will always be "THE BOMB!" for many of us. RIP David! Your job is done here, now we have to continue what you've started.
David miss u so much. Who am I going to tell corny jokes to? lol! You always gave strength to those that needed it & encourage those that were afraid to go out there & do their thing. Words can't express what I feel. But I'm grateful to be able to dance with you one last time @ Roxy. Miss u! Ivi
i got a little teary eyed. that is a beautiful tribute!David the salsa world misses you dearly. thank you for your contagious smile and beautiful soul!
David, to me you will never be gone, you are here with all of us even now as we write these little messages, you can read every single one. I will never forget the many hours of phone conversations we had, you were there for me when no one was, and you believed in me when even i doubted myself. Becasue of that and many other reasons that words can never begin to describe such a beautiful soul as yours, I will love you and miss always.
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You made the Salsa World more fun.. My first out-of-state Salsa Congress was in NY-and I thought you were funny.. very funny. 
New Yorker in Philly right here!! As for the 1st Annual Heaven Salsa Congress-I wonder how many spins I could get on a cloud.. but I know who my first heaven dance will be with..Rest In Peace Cool Dude!! 
I'll dance for you when I go to N.Y. again.. but I know everyone will.. 
