In Memoriam
The following are a list of ways in which friends and fans from around the world have remembered David, celebrated his life and recognised his talent and generous, caring nature.
Online Messages
There was an outpouring of love for David after his death. On this website are some of the comments and stories that were put online in the days following his death.
Teardrop Requiem - Billboard
Read the story of how a digital billboard honoring David captured the emotions of people from around the world.
Requiem Image
Lynnette from the UK contacted both Sony and Randy Fung, the designer of the billboard message, and received permission for 500 fans to use the design on a T-shirt. The design is free and must not be sold.
The David Bruce Cassidy Memorial Scholarship Program
The David Bruce Cassidy Memorial Scholarship Program is sponsored by the David Cassidy Memorial Legacy Group DCMLG. This group was formed in Saratoga Springs in 2018 and is offering four scholarships to High School students in Saratoga Springs.
I Think I Love You Animal Foundation - in memory of David Cassidy
Started with the help of David's good friends, including Dr. Jerry Bilinski and his wife Darlene, and Gary Contessa and his wife Jennifer, "I Think I Love You Animal Foundation" was inspired by observing the strong sense of animal welfare David Cassidy demonstrated to all who knew him.
David Cassidy Day - April 12, 2018
Timm McCoy produced a 'David Cassidy Day 2018' on 12th April 2018 for David's Birthday, a whole 12.5 hours of David's music on an online music show. Listen to the archive.
David Cassidy Connections Podcast
The David Cassidy Connections podcast is a collection of interviews, features, stories, memories and fond thoughts of David.
Memorial Bench - Saratoga
The memorial bench was unveiled on May 20, 2018 at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs NY. This was part of the first David Cassidy Memorial Celebration.
Memorial Bench - Hammersmith Park
A plaque has been placed on a bench in Hammersmith Park in honour of David Cassidy by his fans. A donation to the British Thoroughbred Retraining Centre was also made in his name.
David Cassidy Tribute Concert – August 14, 2018
This event benefitted the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, a cause close to David's heart.
David Cassidy Memorial Race – August 18, 2018
The David Cassidy Memorial Race honored his “love of Thoroughbred racing and his horsemanship”.
Wembley Tribute
A tribute to David Cassidy was placed into a glass display cabinet in the Grand Foyer at Wembley Arena in March 2019
David Cassidy Memorial Plaques
The David Cassidy Memorial Plaque was unveiled at the Phoenix Theatre London on September 21, 2018. Two plaques were erected in the Phoenix Garden. Another plaque was placed in the Nottingham Concert Hall, Hammersmith Park and one at Heathrow Airport.
David Cassidy Official Star
Fans have successfully campaigned to get David a star in Las Vegas, at the Walk Of Stars. It was unveiled on April 12, 2022.
Fan's reviews here (A very big thank you to all fans that contributed and to Weronika for collating all the reviews).
Ceremony details here.
Photo by Lisa B
David Cassidy Tribute Walk
The 2nd Annual David Cassidy Tribute Walk occurred on Friday, April 12, 2019. Fans met at 6:00pm at MOMA 11 West 53rd St, Manhattan, N.Y.
On April 12, 2021 the 4th Annual David Cassidy (Virtual) Tribute Walk. Due to the pandemic this was a virtual, interactive event.
Timm McCoy's 2 hour David Cassidy Special
As a tribute to David's birthday and to honour him. Timm played two hours of David's solo music. Listen to the archive.
Second David Cassidy Annual Memorial Celebration - May 19 & 20, 2019
This will be held at the King Neptunes Pub & Nightclub in Lake George, NY.
David Cassidy Memorial Legacy
This was set up to raise funds for the VH1 Save The Music Foundation which is dedicated to restoring instrumental music education in American public schools.
Heart of Steel
The David Cassidy Heart of Steel plaque is in Sheffield, UK.
ITILY Rose
The “ITILY” rose will be grown and sold, in memory of David Cassidy, with proceeds being donated to The Actors Fund in the USA.
The fans in the The Cassidy Rose Group have been raising funds for the Alzheimer’s Society Forget Me Not Living Memory campaign since 2020 with a regular monthly donation in Memory of David Cassidy as an ongoing tribute. This group also organised a Memorial Book which opened in October 2019 for fans to leave messages.
David was the lead soloist in the junior church choir for 3 years, and attended Bible School at the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, West Orange, New Jersey, USA. Davids "ITILY" Memorial yellow hybrid tea Rose has been planted in the church gardens, at the front of the church entrance, with a plaque in Memory and Honour of David Cassidy. Further details here.
Drum Jewels - Cassidy Rose
A necklace and bracelet, both containing a yellow rose in memory of David. Funds go the the Actors Fund.
Paint The Trail
Jeff Sonksen has painted images of pop culture icons who have passed away, along a bike trail in Florida.
Mind Charity
The David Cassidy Facebook Group of Great Britain raised money in David's memory for the Mind charity.
St Giles Church
Twice a year the church have kindly allowed UK fans to hold a table of remembrance for David on his birthday and the day of his passing.
4TH Annual David Cassidy Celebration
August 16, 2021 - The David Cassidy Memorial Legacy Group organised a special celebration of the life of David Cassidy at Putnam Place, Saratoga Springs, NY, USA
Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame campaign
Fans from around the world have been working to have David recognised in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Music Walk of Fame in London’s Camden Town campaign
Fans have been campaigning for David to be recognised in the Music Walk Of Fame in Camden Town, North London.
Bristol Hippodrome - Stairway of Stars (Bristol UK)
A star has been mounted on the Stairway of Stars inside the Bristol Hippodrome Theatre foyer, in memory of Davids performance in Blood Brothers in 1995.
Tree Planted
In Celebration of Earth Day April 2022 a tree was planted in memory of David at Econfina Creek, Bay County, Florida. USA. The Arbor registry records this.
In 2022 the David Cassidy Legacy Great Britain Group planted a tree in the Japanese Garden in Hammersmith Park, London in memory of David Cassidy. The tree is a Magnolia Galaxy.
Tribute at Beaulieu House, UK
An information board has been erected to remember David's visit in 1973.
2022 Events
David Cassidy Special on SeaBird Radio on November 20, 2022 (6pm-8pm UK Time)
Happy Trail 2022 – November 21, 2022
British Liver Trust – Tribute to David Cassidy
St Giles in the Fields Church - November 21, 2022 (10am-4pm)
Supporting Guide Dogs
A fund set up to raise money for Guide Dogs in the UK and dedicated to the memory of David Cassidy.
John Lennon’s Iconic Strawberry Fields in Liverpool
One stone “All My Loving” can be found on Strawberry Lane and the other two stones on the Path of Peace, “Message to the world” also purchased by the David Cassidy Legacy Great Britain Group and the “New York City Life” purchased by the Las Vegas Star Friends Group.
