Posts Tagged ‘David Gentiles’

David Gentiles’ Memorial

David Gentiles’ memorial service was held last night on a ballfield in Austin. I wish I’d been there. From what I’ve heard, it was a fitting tribute. Here’s what I wrote about David a few days after he died. Fortunately, you don’t have to take my word for it. Here’s...
December 31st, 2009 | Blog | Read More

The Patron Saint of Burnside

The Patron Saint of Burnside
David Gentiles, father of Hannah, Calla and Ariele, passed away Friday in Austin, Texas.  He was badly injured in a weightlifting accident, and held on long enough for his daughters to reach his side. David’s name should be familiar to fans of Donald Miller.  He was Don’s youth leader growing...
December 20th, 2009 | Essays, Featured | Read More

Father’s Day

Father’s Day
(Editor’s Note: We’re re-running Ariele Gentiles’ excellent tribute to her dad, which we published two years ago.  Ariele Gentiles does a ton of work behind the scenes here at Burnside, but doesn’t often contribute.  David Gentiles is her father, and a name that will be familiar...
June 26th, 2009 | Essays, Featured | Read More