David was diagnosed with a Grade 4 Glioblastoma Multiforme in March of 2017. He is 51 years old. He is a dad, husband, brother, son, uncle.
David has had a profound impact on many young lives as a professor at Manchester Community College in Manchester, Connecticut. Retiring, after 21 years from the West Hartford Police Department as a Captain, he followed his passion to teach Criminal Justice to college students. He inspired many to pursue careers in law enforcement and other criminal justice professions.
As a West Hartford police officer, David was proud to have been a member of the SWAT team and a K-9 handler, with his partner Luke, for many years. He was a field training officer and traffic officer, and ultimately served as the lieutenant in charge of the Community Relations Division before commanding the Traffic Division. David was a highly decorated officer; retiring at the rank of Captain.
David is the proud father to two amazing boys. His oldest son, Anthony (28), is a professor at Kansas State University, married with one ridiculously sweet baby boy and a second child on the way. His youngest, Zane (10), is an avid hockey player, crazy good at Fortnite, and an overall joy to watch grow.
When Zane was two, he decided he wanted to play hockey...so David took up hockey, skating 2 to 3 nights a week in mens' leagues, while coaching Zane's youth teams. He discovered a passion through his young son; a passion that keeps him motivated to fight for his life! There is nothing he enjoys more than watching Zane skate.
After two surgical procedures, countless clinical trials, radiation (x2) and 25 months of fighting, David looks forward to the day he can strap on a pair of skates and get on the ice again. He is eager for the day he can run again and ride a bike.
David identifies with the Honey Badger, possibly the most tenacious and fearless creature on Earth. I would have to agree!
Thank you for taking the time to read our story.
| Supporters | |||
| Name | Date | Amount | Comments |
| Customink Fundraising | 05/30/2019 | $74.28 | https://www.customink.com/fundraising/dubielhoneybadgers | Maiana Andrade | 05/13/2019 | $25.00 | My prayers and thoughts are with everyone suffering from this horrible disease, and their families | Nicole McGrath | 05/11/2019 | $25.00 | Every little bit counts! Thinking of you guys | Susan Leach Hebert | 05/08/2019 | $100.00 | With love to your courageous family. Susan | Jennet DaSilva | 05/07/2019 | $25.00 | Brett Balisciano | 05/03/2019 | $50.00 | Keep fighting!!!!! | Eric Rocheleau | 05/03/2019 | $50.00 | Dave and family, your strength is inspiring- continue to fight the fight! | Nick & Jen Roman | 05/03/2019 | $100.00 | Keep up the fight Dave! Our thoughts are with you. | Sam Ferrucci | 05/03/2019 | $50.00 | Dave, thank you for all the great memories at WHPD. Stay strong! | Jeremy Clark | 05/03/2019 | $50.00 | Like always brother, we have your back! #SWATStrong | Michael Alquist | 05/03/2019 | $25.00 | Praying for you and your family. | Mike Kelly and Nathan Coyne | 05/03/2019 | $100.00 | Dave you’re a great mentor and friend. Keep Fighting! | Lisa Dadio | 05/02/2019 | $25.00 | Always in my thoughts Dubiel! You got this buddy!! | Elaine Riebold Sullivan | 05/02/2019 | $25.00 | Dheeraj Mamak | 05/02/2019 | $25.00 | Prayers are with you and your Family | Jennifer VanGasbeck | 05/02/2019 | $25.00 | Sending positive energy and love towards your family. The VanGasbeck Family | Customink Fundraising | 04/26/2019 | $665.18 | https://www.customink.com/fundraising/dubielshoneybadgers | James Zeller | 04/25/2019 | $50.00 | Sandra & Jim Moutinho | 04/25/2019 | $50.00 | You've got this Dave, our thoughts & prayers are with you. | Anonymous Friend | 04/24/2019 | $25.00 | The Dubiel family is in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong my brother in blue | Paul Roy | 04/20/2019 | $50.00 | Keep fighting brother, in our thoughts and prayers! Pablo Roy #238 | Lori & Dan Coppinger | 04/16/2019 | $100.00 | Never Give Up brother! We are very proud of you. You have been a warrior even going back to our old H.S. football days. God bless you and your family! | Dave Dubiel | 04/16/2019 | $20.00 | Gino Giansanti | 04/15/2019 | $100.00 | To my SWAT Brother. Never stop fighting!!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Gino and Julie | Dave Dubiel | 04/15/2019 | $25.00 | In our prayers Dave. From "homicide" #187 | Lisa Dadio | 04/12/2019 | $25.00 | Always supporting you Dubiel! | Betsy Hurlburt | 04/11/2019 | $25.00 | Amy & Gina - thinking of you both! | Anonymous Friend | 04/11/2019 | $200.00 | Allison McCauliffe | 04/10/2019 | $20.00 | Elizabeth Root | 04/09/2019 | $20.00 | Anne Dubiel | 04/08/2019 | $60.00 | Vincent & Jennifer Federico | 04/08/2019 | $100.00 | Kathy Stewart-Brasefield | 04/08/2019 | $50.00 | It's been a long time Dave. You were a great friend of Rob and I. Prayers to a healthier you. You got this ! Bewt warm thought and prayers to you and your family. Kathy | Allyson Lech | 04/07/2019 | $40.00 | Tim and Rachel Gorecki | 04/07/2019 | $100.00 | Thanks for sharing your fight, Dave! Our son Gavin will be playing with Zane this year and we look forward to meeting your amazing family. Best of luck as you continue to fight, you will be in our thoughts! | Jim QUAGLIA | 04/07/2019 | $100.00 | Happy to support Dave and your whole family, Amy. I hope everything is going well. I have enjoyed your posts about Zane. He is quite a young man! | Ellen Stephenson | 04/07/2019 | $100.00 |
| Total | $2,699.46 | ||