David Hecht Obituary

great man and doctor was a great one to work with. will always remember his smile

Dave was a great guy. Not surprised he touched so many lives after we left college. As a dad, I wish his family all the best

Didn't know this ! My name is James Ward Elizabethton TN; this great man saved my life in 2008 April to May Sycamore Shoals hospital ' I'm so sorry I LOVE THAT MAN !!!!!

Dave and I started in the same intern class in 1996 and I remember so many fond times. Joel and I still quote "Davisms" to each other. We are so saddened to hear about his passing. May his memory be a blessing.

So sorry to hear about Dave. May his soul rest in perfect peace.

We are so sorry about David. Our thoughts are with you. Love, the Vance Family, Sandy, Shannon, Sarah, Olivia, Isaac, & Anna.

It was a pleasure working with Dr Hecht at SSH. He had such a compassion for his patients. You and the girls are in my prayers

Rachel, Emma, and Caroline, there are no words to make anything feel better. It has been a pleasure to know Dave and the 3 of you! If there is anything I can do for you, please reach out and it will be done! When we lost Jarrods dad in 21, the only comforting feeling we had was our close community around us. I will cheers to Dave by eating my pasta, loving on my pups, and driving my car a little too fast. Love you girls!

He was my physician through breast cancer. Told me later I would see it as a bump in the road. Twenty years later and I´ve survived. I was so sad to hear of his illness and passing. With sincere prayers I send to his family and grateful for the care I received from him and Jamie. Elizabethton lost a great physician. Patti Mosley

was so honored to get to work with this guy we loved him at ssh and his wife rachel saved my nephews life prayers for the family he will be missed. debbie britt and family

I had the honor of working directly with Dr. Hecht at Mounatin Home the few years before his retirement. His dedication to his family, colleagues and patients was unmatched. His legacy at Mountain Home will live on for years to come. Prayers for his family who he always spoke so highly of. Rest easy Chief, you are greatly missed.

Dear Rachel, Emma and Caroline,
We are so sorry to learn of your loss. We have fun memories of soccer tournaments with your family and lots of school activities. You are all in our prayers.
Meredith , Peter, Josh, Rebecca and Jonathan Miller

Glad I once got to know Dave. I am making a donation to a dog rescue center in Putnam Co., NY, in Dave's honor. I hope he would approve.

So sorry for yout loss, Dr. Hecht was such a pleasure to work for, always had kind words and great bedside manners

I'm so sorry for you and your precious girls. You always took such good care of my kids and we've missed you. Praying for comfort.

I am so very sorry for your loss. I first met Dr. Hecht when I began working at Sycamore Shoals Hospital in 2004. Dr. Hecht was always a pleasure to work with in the operating room. His sense of humor was always refreshing during a difficult procedure and was always considerate of the staff as well. I always enjoyed hearing stories about his Rhodesian Ridgeback dog´s antics and his girls high spirited personalities. He will be sorely missed by many.

Bill Neal
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My prayers and thoughts for Rachel and the girls. Rachel you were always so good to my children Camrie and Tyler. Your husband was a wonderful man, doctor, worked with him at the VA as an MSA in the specialty clinics. May God give you and your family comfort during this time and in the days and years to come.

Dr. Hecht,
We are so very sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. My friend and I were talking today about how much we miss you and then I saw his obituary online. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your sweet girls and doggies. We love you!
Kara, Shay, Elisha and Josh McGee (and our choc lab-Zoey)

My prayers and thoughts are with you all. It was my honor and privilege to know him and call him a friend. He never wavered and was always went above and beyond in every thing he did. I have many great memories of the times I worked with him over the past 20 years. He was one of a kind. He will be missed.

so sorry for your loss.
Dr Hecht was my surgeon several years ago and he was an excellent doctor.
prayers for the family and friends

Very kind man my husband worked with him @ hospital, RIP your job is done here well done. Ronnie & Vickie Carr

Dave was a great guy. I never had a bad moment with him. Always enjoyed his company, and he will be missed.

Rachel, Emma, and Caroline, Dave is sorely missed and we grieve for your loss. He was courteous and kind to us when visiting in California. We enjoyed his quiet but sharp wit, and his devotion to and pride in his family were always readily apparent. We never failed to think of Dave while living at the coast and seeing all the exotic cars making the trek up Highway 1 to Monterey. We have prayed for your family all these months and will continue to do so. We will also give our English Springer and extra hug in his honor. Much Love, Aunt Jo and Uncle Russ

Dr. Hecht is very much missed at Mountain Home VA where both my husband, Dr. Jonathan Goldfarb and I worked with him. He was compassionate, decisive and very intelligent. Our condolences to your entire family.

The Hecht Family was always the pride and joy of the Staff of the Cranford School System.

I am so sorry to hear this. My heart goes out to Rachel, Emma and Carolina. I loved David as well as the whole family.I will continue to pray for you.

I am so incredibly sad to read this. I worked with his mom Arlene at Orange Ave. School and remember how proud she was of his achivements, not only becoming a Dr. but his love of his family. My condolences to all on such sad news.

Rachel. I can still remember the day that dr Martin and myself were roaming the halls of that hospital in Florida and we decided to try to find as a nice young surgeon for our hospital in elizabethton. We talked to young Dave Hecht and he was crazy enough to listen. The rest is history. He not only brought his family but several good friends as well and all very good people. I feel like each one of you were meant to come here. I have always been proud of you both for your work in our community. You two have always been so motivated in you careers and in helping others. Good job Dave Hecht and Rachel and thanks for your help with my family and our community. We love.you Charles hollowell

Respected as a surgeon...loved as a friend. We will always remember and be grateful for the hospitality shown to us in the Hecht home. We are blessed to have known Dave. Thinking of his beautiful family left to cherish all the great memories.

Rachael so sorry about Dave. I´m praying for you and your precious family. So sorry you had to go through a tragic time at such a young age. Love Debbie Verran your first nurse

Dave was a great friend who I will miss dearly. I'm so sorry for the loss we will all feel in his absence.

Rachel....so sorry for your loss. Sending love and condolences from the entire Horn family. I´m

David was a very special friend and we, my husband Jerry and I feel like our lives were blessed to have him in our lives. We miss him and will love his family as our own.Rest in Peace dear friend!