the blog I posted on my page.
Wow, not really sure where to start. I recently heard the news that Dave Harkey passed away. I unfortunatly never really had the chance to see Dave as much as I have seen other drivers in the industry. Dave drove for my favorite truck Bigfoot. He drove on and off for a total of 12 years. His last stint was of nearly 5 years. In his last stint I was forunate to see him several times and as always enjoy his company. The last time I saw Dave will be a time I will never forget. It kinda saddens me to say that the last time I saw him was with him ending up the recipient of a prank. I guess I'd rather think of a better memory than this for the last. But it is what it is. I was in Dayton Ohio for the CFP show in 2007. It was at the Hara Arena. After the show was done, the drivers went to the autograph table to sign. During the show, Brad Campbell, Jason Grill, and Brad's girlfriend Jen had an empty Milk Duds box. They filled the box with little clumps of dirt they balled up. Jason was next to Dave at the table. They brought all the drivers some pizza. Jason told Harkey that he would trade him some "Milk Duds" for a bite of his pizza. Dave agreed, and they put some on the table. After he finished the pizza, he picked up the "Milk Duds" and tossed them into his mouth and began to chew. He then realized the joke was on him. Dave took it all in stride. I don't know if he ever had the chance to repay Jason, Brad, and Jen for the prank. I guess I'll have to ask them next time I see them.
Moving to the present. About a year ago Dave retired again from Bigfoot. It was quiet. I was dissapointed that he retired, because I was hoping to give him a real box of Milk Duds the next time I saw him. I heard around friday Dave was involved in a armed robbery. Not many details were released, and wensday night I heard he died. I haven't yet heard or seen any news stories, but I pretty much think I know what happened. So I leave this blog with this. Dave, I don't know what led up to the things that happened at the end, but I just want to say from what I know of you, you were a **** of a guy who didn't diserve such an ending. I wish your family the best. It was nice knowing you.