11/11/2020
It is with great sadness that today NOADT learned of the passing of one of our beloved and veteran actors David Olson. Our founder, Mark Hennig met David many years ago in the Valley during the inception of NOADT, as the idea of the production was just underway. David loved the idea of a spooky trail and took his roles over the years very seriously. We came to depend on David’s contributions of time and talent as he was always willing to lend a hand out on the trail whether spreading hog fuel, trimming bushes or building scenes. He was always happy to volunteer each year at our booth block parties to promote the trail. David described NOADT with great enthusiasm as “The biggest blast you’ll ever have without pyrotechnics!” David was a man of God and was always willing to say a prayer for you as well as part with the words “God Bless” each time he headed home. He volunteered across many organizations within the Valley. David always offered a smile, a hand to others and his outlook in life truly was that the glass is always half full. We are grateful for David’s many years of service in NOADT and we will miss him tremendously.