David Samuel Harder

David Samuel Harder (Age 63) passed away peacefully on August 21, 2020 at his home in Bowie, MD. David was born on January 5, 1957 in Anchorage, Alaska to Retired Full Colonel and Tuskegee Airman, Richard S. Harder and his wife, Jacqueline. He graduated from San Marin High School in 1975, and later attended and graduated from California Poly Technical Institute where he was awarded scholarships in football and track and field while majoring in architectural design. Professionally, David would go on to spearhead many large engineering quality assurance and quality control projects at world renown engineering, construction and project management companies. He received numerous awards during his corporate career and after a twenty year career, went on to become a beloved optician. Beyond work, David was a mentor to many, an exceptional chef, loving pet parent, die-hard Dallas Cowboy’s fan, and the most creative and handiest man you’d ever meet. He is survived by his loving partner of 20 years, Pia Glenn; his two children, Daniel and Alexis Harder; his sister and brother, Leslie Johnson and Richard Harder; and extended family and loved ones. 

I’m Free

(author unknown)

Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free

I’m following the path God laid for me

I took his hand when I heard him call

I turned my back and left it all

I could not stay another day

To laugh, to love, to work and play

Tasks left undone must stay that way

I found that place at the close of day

If my parting has left a void

Then fill it with remembered joy

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss

Ah yes, these things, I too shall miss

Be not burdened with times of sorrow

Instead drink in the sunshine of tomorrow

My life’s been full, I savored much

Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch

Perhaps my time seems all to brief

Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief

Lift up your heart and share with me

God wanted me now

He set me free