David Trundy '78 in the Lucky Bag: ""Dave will develop into a fine Naval Officer." So ended many a grease chit written about Dave. But we all knew he'd never be happy unless he ended up in a green flying machine. If one word could characterize Dave, it would be change. Before he got to Navy, he changed states once a year whether he needed it or not. He began wanting to fly fighters for the A.F., switched to Navy fighters, and ended up wanting to fly Cobras. He never could make up his mind! But Dave was really serious about USNA, how many other guys brassoed their spiffies. Dave decided to change from Tech to Bull. He loved sailing, but changed to less aggressive sports like soccer and football. The girls of his life changed until he found a cute Wyoming cowgirl. However, it took the Lord to change the most important things in Dave's life, his heart and outlook on life."
He was lost on September 18, 1981, when the AH-1T Cobra helicopter he was piloting crashed near Cherry Point, North Carolina. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and parents.
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