It has been only a few weeks since learning that David Esterly had been struck with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. This incurable degenerative disease usually takes quite some time to claim its victims. What we did not know was when David was diagnosed, apparently kept quiet for many months. It was a sad surprise to learn that he passed away on June 15, so shortly after many of us learned about his affliction.
A tribute from Joel Moskowitz, of Tools for Working Wood.
An obituary from the New York Times.