What I remember and appreciate most about Dave Becker was really unrelated to law school. I was an uninspired and uninspiring law student back in 1965-1968.
I think it was after law school when Dave joined a slow pitch softball team I played on. He was a great teammate, happy to share post game beers and just hang out with the guys.
After a few years of legal practice, I left St. Louis and wandered west, initially teaching at an undergraduate college, then working in various fields such as community organizing, government, and ultimately TV production. Along the way, I occasionally touched base with Dave with phone calls.
He was always sincerely interested in what I was doing, enthusiastic and supportive about my career trajectory and how I was utilizing law to influence changes in society. At best, I was a mediocre student, yet Dave took the time to reflect back to me the value in my work and to encourage me along the way. Dave’s support meant a lot to me
Thanks Dave!
Hap Freund, class of 1968 (barely)