David Maldonado's Memorial

Hello all,

Family & friends I never thought to ever do this but this go fund me is purely for David. The goal is just a number I don’t plan on reaching it or surpassing it. I and his family appreciate any donations given no matter how little or how much it may be. Funds will be for his memorial I’m planning, any medical bills he may need to pay or anything he may owe. The remainder if any is left will be in my savings account separate from my funds and will be used for things he would’ve wanted to use it on, looking out for his dad and making sure his family is always good. I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who’s met David, loved David as much as we all did & shared any moments with him. It made a difference in his life and I know he’s thanking everyone from above. He’ll always remain with us and love us all until eternity. This is not goodbye but a see you later someday whenever that will be. I love you my love, we all love you and you’ll be missed & forever in our hearts.

If you wanna know our story & what David meant to me I urge you to read the following.

I never thought in a million years I'd be doing all of this or saying any of this on behalf of my boyfriend. This has been the most difficult time in my life, to just take everything in and believe that it's actually reality. If you know David you knew he was such a kind, loving, sweet soul. I met David 5 and a half years ago. He found me on Instagram, we then spoke on snapchat & then I finally gave him my number. After 2 weeks of talking we finally met each other in the H&M on times square. It wasn't a date lol I was just strictly getting to know him as I say although thinking back at it now it was very much a date. When I turned around and saw him for the very first time it was truly love at first sight. I've never felt anything like it before. My stomach starting to feel things, my heart started to pump a little faster when I looked at him. He was just the most beautiful/handsome person I ever met. I was drawn to his eyes and of course those man boobs that I couldn't wait to touch. We vibe so quickly, our conversations just flowed. It was a day I’ll always remember. Our 2nd date was at D&B & I remember him asking me word for word “do you know what I want for my birthday”? I answered “what is that”? He then replied “for you to be mine”. Since that day I knew he was going to be mine, we were going to be together & live a happy life. Fast forward to 5 & a half years later and the day I never thought would ever come, came and took him away. I can’t begin to explain how this feels. Right now I have no idea how to feel without him here by my side. We’ve built a life together, got our first place together, had 2 beautiful baby yorkies together, was doing so well at our jobs. We were living our life & doing it together. We’ve created so many amazing memories, trips to Puerto Rico, then DR. We wanted to travel the world together and experience it all together. He was my everything, I was in love, he was in love & now I’m here today wishing that this turned out completely different. Wishing that I had a chance to say goodbye. Who knew the last time I spoke to you in the hospital & I called you to check if you were ok & we said “I love you” at the end of the call was your last goodbye. For those that doesn’t know David or curious of his passing I will just briefly touch base on it. David was 29 years of age about to turn 30 August 21st. Born in Brooklyn & raised in Pennsylvania. He moved down to New York officially 5 and half years ago around the time he met me. David was into fitness, he was one of the healthiest people I knew. Of course he’ll have his cheat days but he would never really get sick. He was strong, passionate and a hard worker. He always wanted the best for everyone in his life & of course for himself. June 6th was the worst day of my life when I lost my everything. Today thinking about it all this is just still so surreal. During his passing I was by his side the entire time. I never ever wanted to see him like that but I knew this will be our last time I'll see him until we met again. When all his family left his room I wanted to say my last goodbye even if that meant him hearing me in spirit. It was the hardest thing of my life, I didn’t wanna leave, let him go, I just wanted to hold him forever. My mind was in full on blank but I told him “I’ll never leave your side & I love you so much” & forever that’s how I’ll feel. This message is for him. You were and will always be my everything. No one will ever have my heart like you do. Thank you for all the happiness you brought into my life. As broken as I am right now I know you’ll be with me throughout my entire life. I love you babe to the moon and back as we use always use to tell each other. Xoxo - your boyfriend, lover & best friend. 092715