A sad loss for the industry
Dave Lutes of Hot Shots passed away yesterday after a short, but courageous, fight with pancreatic cancer. For those of you who go to the industry shows, you’ll remember Dave as a fixture there with his Hot Shots booth selling all those sauces with the funny names. A truly nice guy who will be missed, not just by his friends from within the industry, but by everyone who knew him.
R.I.P., Dave.
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Commented at October 23, 2009- 12:10 pm
So sad
Commented at October 23, 2009- 3:12 pm
Big Dave was a close friend, we will miss him dearly. Dave was one of our first distributors and Hot Shots is one of our largest customers today. This is truly a loss for the entire hot sauce world.
Commented at October 23, 2009- 7:49 pm
Dave was a great man who helped us get started in the industry with plenty of his support and knowledge.
Commented at October 23, 2009- 11:58 pm
From the Hot Shots website:
“Hot Shots will be closed for a memorial service for Dave Lutes on Monday October 26, 2009. The service will be held at the Terry Chapel of Dilworth United Methodist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina at 2PM EST”
Commented at October 24, 2009- 5:19 am
At the Fiery Food Show he was more than helpful to me in shipping my weekends purchases to me the last two years. Not to mention the after show gathering back at the Hot Shots room. Eventhough I didn’t know him personally one doesn’t have to spend much time with him to know he had a warm heart. My sympathies to his family and many friends.
Commented at October 25, 2009- 11:32 am
REST IN PEACE BIG DAVE
My condolences go out to Cathy and the entire Hot Shots family. I am grateful for all the help Big Dave gave me. I will miss him dearly.
Scottie
Commented at October 25, 2009- 10:47 pm
Big Dave will live on forever. Dave & Cathy Lutes of Hot Shots are the most special people we have ever known. Big Dave was our mentor. All chileheads were touched by Dave in some manner. Dave loved this industry with a passion and truly cared for those in this business from all manufactures, all retailers, all end users and collectors. Dave was a visionary, he applauded what everyone does in this business. He gambled on hot sauces and we all won! Thank you Dave, and thank all of you for your kind words for the Lutes family. Love you Dave, Mike & Leah HOT SHOTS