David was born in North Park, San Diego in 1981.  He attended school at Jefferson Elementary until 4th grade.  He grew up helping take care of of his 2 little sisters after school.  He moved to Encinitas when he was in the 5th grade and attended Ocean Knoll Elementary where he played basketball on the school team.  Dave grew up an athlete and also played Little League baseball and wrestling in junior high where he earned the name of Mr. Clutch on his competitive teams.

He attended La Costa Canyon High School where he played football as a defensive end and lacrosse where he earned a second nickname of The Goon.  He always excelled academically and wanted to ultimately join the Marines Corps.  At the age of 17 he signed up for the Marine Corps Reserves.  The day after his 18th birthday he reported to boot camp at MCRD San Diego.  After boot camp he attended training at 29 Palms for ground radio repair for 1 year and was eventually assigned to the 4th Tank Battalion as a reservist.  He was deployed to Iraq in 2005 thru 2006 with the 2nd Military Police Battalion where he did security for convoys, US customs, and infantry.

Upon returning from deployment, he worked for FedEX at Lindbergh Field as Ramp Lead while waiting to get accepted into the Police Academy.  He always had a strong desire, even as a youth, to help others.  He was elated when he was finally able to start his career with the San Diego Police Department in 2010.

As an SDPD officer, David received a lifesaving medal reward in 2014, as well as two commanding officer citations in 2013 and 2016.  David met his wife Sheena in 2008.  She was by his side and his supportive rock in all that he did.  She was the love of his life.  They have 2 rambunctious happy sons – Jameson, 5, and Jaxon, 4.  The boys adored their daddy, as he did them.  They enjoyed Padres games, camping, entertaining friends and more than anything, family.  They loved life as a family.