This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, David Gillis who was born in Austin, Texas on February 15, 1988 and went home to Heaven on January 02, 2005 at the age of 16. We look forward to the day when we will all be there together.

David was our third-born son, being born just 5 minutes after Joshua. His big brother, Paul, was 2 1/2 when the twins were born. The first year of having twins was insane, but after that they became the greatest blessing we had ever known.

David's life and character were also shaped and molded by the addition of little sisters Cindi, when he was almost 4, Katie, when he was 5 1/2, and Christy, when he was 7 1/2. David was actually upset to find out we would not be able to have anymore children after Christy was born, due to complications after her birth. He said, "I thought you would have another set of twins, like me and Joshua." We all learned a lesson in yielding our expectations to God that year.

His big brother, Paul, was the first to tell David that he needed a Savior. At the tender age of 5, Paul actually prayed the sinner's prayer with him as they played on the trampoline. David would later make a public profession and be baptized at the age of 9. He became a little rebellious at 16, but God really moved in his heart. Just a few weeks before his death, he and his friends made a pact to stay out of trouble and hold each other accountable.

Growing up, David became known for his "scars." We would often say, "David's the one with the scar on his face." He was always fearless. He dove into the corner of a couch and busted his head while diving for a ball. Then ran into a barbed wire fence to receive the infamous scar on his right cheek. Later, as a teen, he solidified the characteristic that everyone would be able to tell him apart from Joshua: the baseball cap. He was rarely seen without a cap, and had quite a collection.

As a teen, David learned to play guitar and bass guitar. He played in our church's Praise Band. His dream was to become a rock star. He would spend hours each day practicing guitar and writing his own songs.

Besides music, David loved hanging out with his friends and playing video games. Just a month before he passed away, he told me with tears in his eyes, "For the first time, I have real friends." Trevyn, Matt, Will, and Steven were his best friends. Each one of them would claim David to be their best friend. David was alot of fun, and a true friend to each one of them.

I am grateful for the opportunity of homeschooling David his entire life. I am grateful for the many hours we were able to spend together on a daily basis. He was truly a blessing to our whole family and is greatly missed.