Motorcyclist killed in crash ID'd as advocate for fathers
By: North County Times | ∞
VISTA -- A man killed Sunday morning in a motorcycle crash on Highway 78 was identified by the county medical examiner's office today as the founder of the Fathers Resource Center, an Encinitas-based parenting organization.
David Cavan Bruer, 55, of Encinitas, was pronounced dead at the scene near Emerald Drive, an investigator for the office said.
Authorities said Bruer had been speeding when he tried to pass through a narrow gap in traffic and was clipped by a truck. He is survived by his son, John-David Bruer, the medical examiner's office reported.
Bruer began working as an advocate for fathers nearly 20 years ago. He brought the Fathers Resource Center -- which formed to help fathers with issues such as paternity to domestic abuse, to custody and visitation -- to Encinitas in 1997.
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Vanessa wrote on Sep 24, 2007 1:33 PM:I was there when the accident happened and i just pray for him and his family members that were left behind. Im sure he will be missed.
John wrote on Sep 24, 2007 1:35 PM:Condolences to John-David Bruer. Obviously your father tried to make things better for other dads, which is commendable and will live on.
Jet wrote on Sep 25, 2007 9:06 AM:Fathers Rights suffered a huge loss, us daddys will fight on
Marc wrote on Sep 25, 2007 9:30 AM:David Bruer was a wonderful guy. He has helped many fathers and families in so many ways. He organized Fathers' Day events at the beach every year with bands, food, surf contests, give-aways, etc. Thank you for all that you did, David. You will be missed.
John & Linda wrote on Sep 25, 2007 10:30 PM:Dave was a dear friend to us and our deceased son Scotty. He had a big heart, and he will be sorely missed. Rest in peace, friend, and say hi to Scotty for us. Love, John & Linda.
Tom and Nancie wrote on Sep 26, 2007 11:39 AM: We have know Dave for many, many years and are in shock over his death. He was a wonderful man who did so much to help people. We send our love and condolences to his son John, and to our great friend Dave, you will be so missed by our family. Rest in Peace,our dear friend.
Adrien wrote on Sep 28, 2007 3:41 PM:Dave indeed had a big heart! I consider myself lucky to have been able to call him my friend! He loved life, music, and people. He will truly be missed.=
Peggy wrote on Sep 28, 2007 6:51 PM:Dave had a huge heart and ruled the planet. I miss him forever.
Peggy wrote on Oct 1, 2007 2:51 PM:Memorial to be noon, Wed Oct 3 at Moonlight Beach.
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