Dennis Davidson

On the afternoon of November 6, 2021, Dennis Davidson of Montclair, Virginia, passed away as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident. Dennis was 54 years old. With his gentle spirit, sharp humor, and selfless character, Dennis was a dedicated community member, and an activist for causes he believed in, and a fantastic friend who will be greatly missed. As Dennis often said, “There are no words,” and he’s right. There are no words to adequately describe the impact he had on everyone he came into contact with. He was a devoted and lifelong friend who affected the lives of countless others. Originally from Sparks, Nevada, Dennis often returned to his hometown to visit his friends. He also frequented local haunts WineStyles, Veterans of Foreign War Post 1503, and the Dale City Moose Lodge, where people remember his generous spirit and warm smile. Dennis is preceded in death by his father, MSgt Russell ‘Dave’ Grant Davidson (USMC), mother Patricia ‘Gail’ (nee Marshall), wife Susan, sister Janet, brothers Russell Jr. and Timmy. He leaves behind countless friends: most notably his most devoted friend Pamela Piero and Navy shipmates and very dear friends Michael Paquette, Gary Bernard, as well as Bryan McEachern a very dear friend, and life- long friend Lisa Wierzbicki. Dennis was an animal lover who rescued numerous dogs over the years, always on the lookout for those dogs deemed unsuitable for adoption, and provided them with a loving, stable home. Though he had no children of his own, Dennis was honorary uncle to many of his friends’ children and spent several years teaching Sunday School with Pam at Unity Church of Bon Air. He contributed to C2, an adoption agency for special needs children, Richmond Animal League, and volunteered for Project Read, fighting adult illiteracy. He gave hundreds of Christmas presents to foster children, volunteered every year for Linc, a project to help fight cancer, and project SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now). Dennis was an active member of the St. Andrew's Society of Washington, DC Color Guard since 2015 where he participated in presenting the colors at numerous events. The Color Guard became family where he developed a strong camaraderie among its many members. Most often, Dennis would be given the honor to carry the US flag. In doing so, he carried the pride of having served the nation he loved. A decorated combat veteran of the United States Navy, Dennis served as a Sonar Technician and later as an Intelligence Specialist and Imagery Interpreter. He has served with Destroyer Squadron 31 on the USS Albert David, the Atlantic Intelligence Command in the Russia Bay, where he searched for Russian submarines; 7th Fleet Intelligence Staff in Japan; the Pentagon; and Cruise Missile Support Activity where he deployed on the USS George Washington, enabling precision guidance of cruise missiles. Dennis’ last assignment was teaching at the Navy and Marine Corps Intelligence Training Center (NMITC), where he taught targeting. After retiring from the Navy in 2006, Dennis continued to serve his country at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s School of Geospatial Intelligence. Dennis and his teammates trained thousands of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, allied partners, and civilians in synthetic aperture radar analysis at military installations all over the country and across the globe. Funeral services for Dennis will be held on December 10, 2021 at 10:00 am at Miller Funeral Home 3200 Golansky Blvd Woodbridge, VA. Interment immediately following at Quantico Cemetery and a Celebration of Life at The VFW Post 1530 14631 Minnieville Rd Woodbridge VA.

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Dennis Davidson

November 6, 2021