I Hate to Write This Post...
It is with a heavy and saddened heart that I share this message. Dave was recently diagnosed with a rare and extremely aggressive form of cancer, and despite his strength and courage, he lost his battle late Tuesday night.
Dave was a great man—honest, upfront, and incredibly likeable. He was a true quality individual with a big heart, and the world is a lesser place without him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this incredibly difficult time. I will miss my friend deeply, but I take comfort in knowing that he is now at peace, both physically and mentally.
A Tribute to Colby:
Colby was one of the original members of this site when it was hosted by Delphi Forums back in 1999. I shared a vision I had for Myrtle Beach Golf Talk (MBGT) with him. He immediately stepped up, letting me know he had the skills to help bring that vision to life.
With Colby's talent and my financial backing, we created the Myrtle Beach Golf Talk website. What we built wasn’t just a website—it became a community. A community that united people from all walks of life, across all ages, financial backgrounds, handicaps, and more. In my eyes, Colby’s legacy is that he used his talent to bring people together for a common purpose—their love for Myrtle Beach golf.
Through this shared passion, lasting friendships have been formed, and they continue to thrive today. What you see on this site is a direct reflection of Colby’s hard work, dedication, and his love for Myrtle Beach golf.
Though I hate to write this post, I’m grateful for the opportunity to honor him and his incredible impact on this community. He will never be forgotten.
Update: a link to his Obituary:
http://beechwoodottawa.ca/en/services/david-stanley-colbeck
Brian Noblin
Myrtle Beach Golf Talk
My direct line at work 888-272-7263
So sad to hear, Dave was one of the really good guys. I had the pleasure to meet him a few times, got to tee it up with him both in Ottawa, his hometown & Montreal area, where I'm from. Always a true gentleman, Dave you will be missed.
RIP
Saw ur post on Facebook. Very sad. Never got to meet him but exchanged several "conversations" about the forum and he was always ready to help! Cancer really sucks! RIP!
Even thou he liked to remain in the background he was the cement in the MBGT building. He will be missed.
Very sad to read of the passing of Dave, he was a great individual. My wife and I hosted him at our home when I ran the Canadian Outing, he was kind, funny, caring and best of all a friend. As you said he is now at peace both mentally and physically.
Besides communicating with Colby on MBGT, I am happy to have met him
at several MBGT outings in Myrtle Beach and played golf with him at a
couple outings.
Dave was so friendly, positive and likable. Whenever I contacted him about
a MBGT problem, he was always willing to investigate and fix it or try to get the
developers to fix it. Thanks so much Dave.
I am praying and crying for Dave, like I have for the several people I have lost in
the last year. While this is hard to talk about, it's better for grieving to talk.
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What a knock out punch this news is! 😢
My most sincere condolences to his family and all the friends who loved this true and wonderful human being!
RIP Colby! ❤️
Denis Gilbert
Quebec City, Canada
I have been a bad member with things so crazy at home. I am truly saddened to hear of his passing. I also never had the pleasure of teeing it up with him. He will be truly missed here and my prayers to his family.
Let the Big Dawg Bark!!!
