Dan, I am so very sorry that you’re gone! I know things didn’t go well the last time we saw each other. I know you already know this, but I forgive you! We did have a fun at the reunion though! I will always remember that! I am really gonna miss you! Our heart-to-hearts & especially your laugh! You were my first love of my heart & I never have & never wil forget you! You were a good guy! You have 2 very handsome sons & I know you are so proud! You had 2 very loving parents & 2 loving sister! I know in my heart that you have always been a believer & that give me peace knowing you are in a better place & at peace! I know it must be very hard for your loved ones that miss you so much, but do hope it helps them knowing you are in a better place looking down on them! You always held a special place in my heart & always will! One of my regrets is not finding out for so long & not being able to pay my respects to your family! Please knoe that you are loved dearly by many friends & family! I will miss you & will never stop thinking of you! Watch over your family & loved ones! You were special & always will be! You will be missed dearly!!!

Rest in peace

Fly high ole friend....

He taught me so many things over the years, from how to tie my shoes to random facts nobody ever thinks about. I have so many good memories. Our relationship was a special one, he did so much for me over the years. He was present in our lives, always taking the time to just be there in the moment with us. We always had his FULL attention when we spoke with him. For my 10th birthday he took me to a Royals baseball game, waited in line so I could get David Cone's autograph and made me feel so special to have hit double digits. He was fiercly protective, even in my adult years if someone was bothering me he wanted to handle it. He constantly told me how proud he was of the person I've become, how much he loved me from the moment I was born and he first set eyes on me. He always got so much joy from being around kids, mine we're lucky enough to have met him and formed a really special bond of their own. He taught them how to shoot a gun and about the safety that goes with it, how to use a drill, how to play chess, how to drive the lawn mower... and so much more! He lit up every time they ran looking for him and yelling his name. He made time to come visit me in two of the states the military took us to and multiple visits while we lived in Colorado... he had planned to come see us since we moved to the east coast because he loved having time with his family and experiencing new places, he absolutely loved to travel! He had an enormous heart, a contagious laugh, outgoing personality, a smile that lit up the room.... I will miss him so much, our family is just not complete without him here with us. He meant the world to me, he was like a second dad a lot of my life. I valued his opinion and intellect. He will forever hold a special place in my heart and his memory will live on through each of us. I will miss his stories and his smile. He is now in perfect peace and someday we will be reunited. To my cousins, Kyler and Clay- NEVER EVER forget how much he loved you both, he was so proud of you and loved bragging about all you've done. You were his entire world and his greatest loves here on Earth. As children we often think of how much our parents do for us and we don't realize how much we do for them... just by existing, you made him a father! And you two were his greatest accomplishments! He loved you so much! Remember all the good times and treasure those memories! ❤

May he shine in God's love

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.