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for Daniel Galvan
Andreas Craig Mahar
January 26, 2025
Charlie Gili
April 15, 2023
Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Daniel Lee Galvan US Army Sergeant.
We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, their families and friends and others who support our mission.
We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Matthew Reed
March 3, 2023
I still think about sitting on the boardwalk in kandahar at night talking about home.
It's been almost 20 years and I still find myself thinking about SGT Galvan everytime I see a motorcycle. I'm gonna make it a point to visit one day. Be nice to show my youngest one of dads friends from my Army days. You will not be forgotten.
Daniel Lee Galvan
August 21, 2014
!2August2014 Today marks the day we laid you rest and gave you back to GOD and nothing has changed since that dreadful Day. You have lost the rest of your Life forever and all the Dreams you had made. All that is left is our Tears, Sorrow and how very much we still Miss You. We still ask WHY?. Loving You with All our Hearts Forever.....Mom, Dad and Siblings
Merry Christmas Daniel in "The Kingdom of Heaven" "Wreathes Across America" Mom & Dad
Nelda Galvan
December 26, 2013
Merry Christmas Daniel in "The Kingdom of Heaven" "Wreathes Across America" Mom & Dad
Nelda Galvan
December 26, 2013
Armed Forces Day/Memorial Day May 2013, SGT Daniel Lee Galvan's resting place, Lubbock, Texas. Loving You and Missing You Forever, Mom, Dad & Siblings
May 27, 2013
Donia Craft
April 16, 2013
I can't believe it's been over 8 years since you left for other avenues. It seems like yesterday I was getting the phone call of that horrific day. We all continue to miss you. And you are in my heart today. I love and miss you my friend.
Luisa Gaytan
February 28, 2013
Have you heavy on my mind and ofcouse always in my heart. I still pray that you are resting in peace.
February 6, 2013
In memory and honor of Daniel Galvan. Forever remembered.
Jennifer Glover
January 11, 2013
Daniel you are very so missed i send mine and my familys prayers to your family and friends.
Blas E. & Nelda Galvan
June 8, 2012
Daniel's Resting Place, Lubbock, Texas Armed Forces Day-Memorial Day May 2012.
We miss you Daniel, We Love You Daniel.
Mom & Dad
Nelda Galvan
June 7, 2012
Joseph,We are so happy to see your Post for your Dad on Legacy. It's been so long for anything and everything. Take Care of yourself and we are still here, at least for a bit longer.
Nelda and Ernest
joey robbins
June 6, 2012
i love and miss you every single day dad i promise you i will make you proud..
May 28, 2012
Remembering you on this Memorial Day, and the fun boy I grew up with. Miss you. Love, Jenn
Tony Johnson
December 31, 2011
To this day I still walk by an look at your pic. You looking so cool with your go tee. Time travels faster than you know it. One day we will be hanging out joking all over again.
Peggy Childers
August 12, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Daniel Lee Galvan:
Please accept my remembrance of Daniel on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Shannon Williams-Austill
May 30, 2011
The flag is flying in the sky
A daily reminder of who and why
We sit here remembering them today
These heroes that now lie in their grave.
While here on earth, the bravest ones
A soldier, a mother, a daughter, a son
The father's who went far off to war
To ensure our safety and so much more
To keep our children happy and free,
Someone must do this job, you see
So, today remember the soldiers who served,
Because this is one thing they truly deserve.
The loved one's that they have left behind,
The Gold Star mothers, like your and mine
We honor them proudly, every day
Our American Soldier...Proud and Brave
By Shannon Williams-Austill
I want to thank this soldier for their sacrifice.
And, I wish to extend my deepest regards to the loved ones they have left behind. Their service to our nation, has not gone unnoticed. They are our heroes, who paid the ultimate price for us, and that is something that every American needs to be reminded of and remember everyday.
The freedom we all have, we have because of brave young men and women who made a choice to defend and serve.
Today, let me remember your loved one with you.
December 25, 2010
25 DEC. 2010
Daniel, Merry Christmas, Our Beloved SON and Brother in "THE KINGDOM of HEAVEN", we will miss YOU so much TODAY as we do EVERYDAY. MOM
November 11, 2010
November 11, 2010
Nov.11,2010
I Love You Son and miss You more and more each day. I so wish we had never lost YOU. You were and are the Bravest of the Bravest. My Son, My Hero.
MOM
September 10, 2010
You have been gone so long but nothing has changed, the pain and loss is greater than ever before.
savannah lanier
September 9, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010
Janet Jones
September 3, 2010
To the Galvan family: Thanks so much for sharing your Son with us. He gave his life so we can be free. I will always pray for our military family. Remember the special memories of your son, brother, friend, love one. Thanks so much.
Mother of 1 son.
Debra Youngblood
September 3, 2010
God be with you, Mr and Mrs. Galvan. I know how you feel, somewhat, as I lost my son five years ago. I thank your son for his brave and honorable service to our country. You are in my thoughts and prayers. He is a hero, and will always be. God bless you.
Tracy Steeves
September 1, 2010
ThankYou so much for serving our country...You dont know me but a big thank you
Blas & Nelda Galvan
August 29, 2010
The passing of our Son while we are here on earth will remain with us till our dying days. The pain and sorrow will never lessen. Our Son should be here with us and not have been taken the way he was from us. He still remains the "HERO" that he is and always will be.
August 29, 2010
To the family: May the comfort from family and friends continue to strengthen you, and may you find comfort in the words found in the Holy Scriptures: "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."
Kevin Svedine
August 28, 2010
My Heart and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Thank you SGT.Daniel Lee Galvan for your sacrafice for our country. I hope this will end soon so we can bring our men and women home were they belong. God Bless America and the military Service Members Also thier families.
PAMELA WISCOMBE
August 21, 2010
Thank you so much for your service to this country. We are sad for your loss and hope you know that we will never forget you. You served in honor and in grace to protect our great country. May you find peace and comfort. Thank-you so much for my freedom.
Linda Yarbrough
August 13, 2010
May Gods blessings be with you. I have two sons in the military. My heart goes out to you. I am so thankful for the men like Daniel and my sons.
Peggy Childers
August 12, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Daniel Lee Galvan:
Remembering Daniel on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
November 25, 2009
The Greatest Casulty is Being Forgotten
jo hawkins
October 12, 2009
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
October 6, 2009
Thank you for your love of this country, may God comfort and protect your family in the loss of a true American Hero.
The Rollins family of Georgia
Amanda
October 2, 2009
You are a true American Hero!
Sheila Robins
October 1, 2009
Dear Galvan Family,
Reading the warm and loving words about your beautiful boy is an inspiration to me to tell my son, who is still with us - just how much I love and cherish him. Thank you for your heartfelt expressions of love for your son. I hope you are encouraged by the thought of seeing him again (John 5:28, 29). Take care, and a again, thank you for sharing your love and thoughts.
Sheila in Baltimore
Charles H. Miranda
September 22, 2009
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Follow The Rainbow To Heaven.
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A Soldier had die out on the
battlefield;
Broken hearts are weeping For
Them,
But take comfort of knowing
that God had sent Them a
rainbow from heaven;
The Souls of the Soldiers
have gone to there home
in heaven,
Our Loved One's has follow
God's lovely rainbow in the
sky;
All the way to the end of the
sky.
That leads all the way to the
other end of the Lord's
house in heaven,
So just keep on praying and
trust that God will send us
that same rainbow in the sky;
Where Our Loved One's are
waiting For You and For Me at
the end of the rainbow in
heaven.
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Do A Web Search On:
Charles H. Miranda -- Or.
charlesthepoet2003
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Suzanne MacDaniel
September 22, 2009
To the Galvan Family,
I know there are no words to say, except how sorry that I am. I truly feel your loss and pain. Joseph shall never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you and always will be.
For those missing in action;
for those who didn’t make it home.
I know you’re in God’s presence you are not alone.
For every neatly folded flag;
for every shattered family
I will do the only thing I know to dignify your memory.
I salute you, allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
my humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you .
Every second you sacrificed
I hold you in my prayers.
So with one hand on my heart and the other in the air;
I salute you, allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
my humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.
A Proud Aunt
SGT.David M Fisher
KIA 12/1/04
September 12, 2009
Aug.2009
Son, I heard your call as only a MOTHER can. We miss you so much and love YOU with all our Hearts.
Your Loving Parents
Kenna Larra
September 11, 2009
”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,750 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Mothers of our heroes, please be aware that the Project Compassion sponsors will now help cover the costs of the portraits for you to have one - regardless if the spouse of the hero has one or not!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
Project Compassion
P.O. Box 153
Manti, Utah 84642
Kenna Larra
September 11, 2009
”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,750 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Mothers of our heroes, please be aware that the Project Compassion sponsors will now help cover the costs of the portraits for you to have one - regardless if the spouse of the hero has one or not!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
Project Compassion
P.O. Box 153
Manti, Utah 84642
Peggy Childers
August 12, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Daniel Lee Galvan:
Daniel gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Shannon Williams-Austill
May 26, 2009
With the passing of yet another Memorial Day weekend, I'm humbly reminded that our family is not the only Gold Star family in Oklahoma. I've set aside time today to reflect on the past and remember that your family has suffered the loss of their soldier. Thank you for this soldier's service and duty. As he will always be dearly missed because he payed the ultimate sacrifice. He gave his life to protect our country and our freedom.
Sister of Spc. Jeffrey S. Henthorn (Balad, Iraq Feb. 8, 2005)
God bless this special soldier and his grieving loved ones. Be by their side in their time of need.
[email protected]
Jennifer Searcy(Owen)
February 22, 2009
Daniel, my best friend my rock during our teenage years...I have missed you so. The tears will not stop flowing... please say this is not so...
Antonio Johnson
August 16, 2008
Just wanted to let you know Daniel that you are always in my thoughts and our friendship will last forever. Funny thing is every time I think of you my eyes get watery.
Love,
Tony
In Memory of Daniel ~ (Debra Estep)
August 12, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
I did not know Daniel, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
antonio johnson
April 20, 2008
what can i say but i miss you man. you are always in my thoughts and i love you. as I write this i pull the tears back just thinking that you are gone. the only comfort i have is i know that we will meet again.
April 18, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Galvan!
Nelda Galvan
December 27, 2007
Merry Christmas, my beautiful Son another Christmas has come and gone and I'm still here living them without you, it was always one of your very favorite holidays and it also meant that all of My Family would celebrate the Birth of Christ as a Whole Family.
MY Son your cousins SPC Jaime Galvan and SPC Natalie Galvan Manross and her husband SPC Robert Manross have safely returned from their 15 months of tour from Iraq and I know that it was the Hand of GOD on their shoulders, and YOU watching over them that brought them home safely to their families. Also the great leadership they had. We could not be happier for them and their families. I love you my beautiful son and I miss you so much. Time does not help to heal the pain of a Mother's loss of a child no matter what age and their will never be any moving on, not from me. I wait for the day to see you again and hug you. I know your grandma is there with you.
Your Loving MOM
Michael iezzi
August 13, 2007
Father we entrust our brother Daniel to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold Daniel in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy.
The Revel Family
August 12, 2007
To the Family:
Sgt. Galvan is an American Hero along with all the other men and women who protect our freedom. May God Bless you today and always. Know you are in our prayers and in the prayers of millions of Americans who cherish their freedom and will never forget the bravery and sacrifice Sgt. Daniel Lee Galvan made for us.
Michelle Perkins
August 11, 2007
God be with the family. May angels surround the family to protect, guide and comfort you.
SSG Vicki Wood
August 11, 2007
I am writing to let you know that even though it has been 3 years since SGT Galvan's death he is still thought of often. I was in his Battalion and knew him for a few years. I was the senior medic that took care of all of 2-25 aviation's soldiers. I actually saw him the day he flew out of Kandahar heading up north to salerno. I had borrowed some flight gear and had returned it back to him. While in afghanistan i flew MEDEVAC but was not the ones on the scene at his accident. I was priviledged enough though to have trained the soldiers of 2-25 aviation on combat lifesaving skills, that unfortunately could not help your son. Your son I am sure is thought of daily by other crewmembers as with me every time i fly...I make sure that all things are secured. SGT Galvan always had a smile on his face and I will always remember that about him. Take care and God be with you all.
SHIRLEY DONEY
August 10, 2007
REST IN PEACE DANIEL, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
Jeff Gerken
August 10, 2007
God Bless you and your family. I know Daniel is watching over us all along with my nephew Miles who was killed last November. I'll lift you up daily.
God Bless you Daniel and Miles we miss you both.
No Worries... Miles Henderson
August 10, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend (KIA on 07/06/07) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
Blas E & Nelda Galvan
August 10, 2007
Our Dearest Son,
Today would have been your 33rd birthday and who knows where you and your family would be stationed at this time but we do know it would have been a very Happy Birthday for you. We hope it would be somewhere beautiful. You always looked forward to your birthdays and now you must spend them all in "The Kingdom Of Heaven". Still not a day or a moment goes by that I don't wish this nightmare would go away. We all miss you and wish you were home. Life with out you will never, never be the same again and I will never move on from that dreadful day and never will I accept the terrible injustice of why you were taken from us. We miss you so much and you took a big part of me the day you were taken from us. I wait for the day I can see you again. Loving you as only parents can love a child taken from them so unjustly. You are a Honorable Soldier who would have stood up for his responsibility to any injustice done to another soldier. Loving you and missing you so much.
Your Loving Parents
July 11, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Galvan and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Charlene Phillips
June 26, 2007
God Bless. I lost my brother August 4, 2006, My prayers are with you!
Blas E. & Nelda Galvan
June 17, 2007
June 17, 2007
"Remembering"
Go ahead and mention my Son
You know, the one that was taken from us
Don't worry about hurting me further
The depth of the pain doesn't show
Don't worry about making me cry.
I'm already crying inside
Help to heal by releasing
The tears that I try to hide
I'm hurt when you just keep silent,
Pretending he didn't exist
I'd rather you mention him
Knowing that he has been missed
You asked me, how am I doing
I say "Pretty good" or "Fine"
But healing is something ongoing
I feel it will take a "LIFETIME"
Your Loving Parents
Linda Yarbrough
December 1, 2006
To the Parents of this fine young man, I say thank you. My heart goes out to you. Your tributes on this site are wonderful. I have a Son in Aphganistan now and pray everyday for his safety.Thank you again for raising such a fine man. I am grateful to him and others for my freedom.My prayers are with you. God bless you and God bless America!
Jacquie Skadeland
November 11, 2006
There are no words I can say to ease your pain, I lost a son and the pain is unyielding I know what its like to walk around with a broken heart and a lump in your throat.. all the time. Daniel looked like a kind and lovely person, Thank you for raising such a honerable man. God bless Daniel. Jacquie Skadeland
Jacquie Skadeland
November 11, 2006
There are no words I can say to ease your pain, I lost a son and the pain is unyielding I know what its like to walk around with a broken heart and a lump in your throat.. all the time. Daniel looked like a kind and lovely person, Thank you for raising such a honerable man. God bless Daniel. Jacquie Skadeland
Shirley Siravo
August 17, 2006
God bless you, my prayers are with you & your family, THANK YOU FOR SERVING OUR COUNTRY~
S. Siravo
Mark Geuy
August 15, 2006
Thank you and God Bless you for serving our country.
Amen
Jason Ratliff
August 12, 2006
All I can say is Thank You and God bless you.
Hugo Lavizzari
August 10, 2006
expreso a la familia de Daniel mi mas grande admiraciòn por la voluntad y cariño puesto en defender su patria,hasta ofrendar su vida.
Jimmy Carter
August 10, 2006
My heartfelt condolences to Daniel's entire family.I taught school in Moore at Highland East Jr High. & retired in 2001.
I lost former students in the Murrah bombing and in the military.
No words can comfort your hurt at this time . . . only time and the grace of GOD can console your thoughts and emotions.
Sad, as this time may be, I do trust that Daniel's passing brings your family much closer together.
Thank you, Daniel, and thank you Daniel's family for offering him, for his service to our country that we may all be free!
Garnet Jenkins
August 10, 2006
It is an honor for me, to be able to pay Tribute to this Fine Young Hero, with a Multitude of Thanks to you Sgt. Daniel Lee Galvan for your Service and Dedication to our Country and our Freedom..
May you rest in God's Mighty Hands, Daniel and know that you Truly are an American Hero.
May God's Loving Grace and Comfort continue to be with the Galvan family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,
there shall be no more death,
nor sorrow, nor crying,
there shall be no more pain.
For the former things have have passed away."
Revelations 21:4
May the memories of your loved one live in your heart always.
Softly and slowly....
Time heals...
sheila
August 10, 2006
To Danny's parents- I am so sorry for your loss. Your birthday letter truly brought tears to my eyes. If its any consolation it is obvious he felt the love in his too short life. I hope you can find some comfort in reading the entries here, and in remembering him. I know he will rest in peace as he has earned it.
He is not forgotten.
Blas Galvan
August 10, 2006
10 Aug 1974-12 Aug 2004
Ft. Ord, CA-Salerno, Afghanistan
To Our Beloved Son:
Daniel, today we would have called you to wish you a "Happy Birthday", you would have been 32 years old and you would have told us, "Mom, Dad, I'm getting old" and our reply would have been "We don't care if you're eighty, you will always be our Baby". This should never have been. IF ONLY?
With deep gratitude we thank all of Daniel's family members, friends old and new who have written into Daniel's memorial web page. Thank you for being in his life, loving him and thinking of him. We are very proud of Daniel for who he was and is. Daniel, you will be in our HEARTS and THOUGHTS forever. We MISS YOU as only YOU and GOD know.
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY"
Dear Son, "In the Kingdom of Heaven"
Your Loving Parents
Blas E. & Nelda Galvan
MSG, USA Retired
Moore, OK
[email protected]
To all of SGT Daniel Lee Galvan"s fellow Soldiers and friends Stay Safe and God Speed wherever Life leads you
Mark Hilgers
May 28, 2006
To Sgt. Galvan's parents I would say "THANK YOU" for raising a kid that turned out to be a hero to all of us. I watched the tributes and on this Memorial day just want to say that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Donia Craft
April 13, 2006
Danny and I were childhood friends, I've thought of him ofton and I'm proud of what he had become. I remember him taking me to see the "Gummy man" when we were about 7 in Germany and playing in the snow in Washington when we were 5. I have a few photos of us for my memories. I will never forget him.Nelda and Earnest we love you both and I hold you dear in my heart.
Shari Rhodes
April 11, 2006
I'm thinking of Daniel's loved ones and friends during this season of Easter, and the renewed life Spring brings. I truly believe the bonds of love can never be broken - not even by death, and though there is a period of separation right now, a day will come when you will be reunited with him again, and can spend eternity in the presence of the Creator, and with Daniel. May God keep His hand upon you and give you the reassurance that all is well with Daniel, and that by and by, you'll be with him again, and will never have to be parted. God bless all of you! Love and hugs,
To Tony, "My Old Friend" Friends For Life
April 10, 2006
Kimberly Bullock
March 29, 2006
I am a dear friend of Daniel's mother. I never had the pleasure of meeting Daniel but I feel the loss. Daniel has left a tremdous void in lives of his family. My thoughts and prays go out to Daniel's family. He will truly be missed.
February 20, 2006
To the Galvan family and Daniel's friends:
Though we've never met, I read Daniel's poignant Guest Book and watched the beautiful Tributes and felt compelled to write; I hope you find some small solace knowing that Daniel's sacrifice does not go unnoticed.
Even looking here at his photo, I cannot help but be humbled by those like Daniel, who put themselves in the face of danger for their brethren and their flag. There are many who hurt with you.
May his proud honor carry you through darkness, and may you find peace in your days.
A humble and grateful American
Henryk Zaleski ( USN-Ret )
February 1, 2006
Rest in peace at your last post in paradise.
T
February 1, 2006
God Bless the Galvan Family. May God give you peace in your heart knowing Daniel is in the most beautiful place of all..heaven...along with my brother..
Rest in peace brave soldier.
Sister of a Fallen Marine
*T*
Friends For Life
January 31, 2006
Jamie Graves
January 31, 2006
God Bless~ He will never be forgotten for his ultimate sacrifices..( Jamie,Proud Navy wife)
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
January 31, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Galvan family in the loss of Daniel. I did not know Daniel, but my heart is broken and I am sadden for your loss of such a fine young man and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. Daniel, you will not be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Tony Johnson
January 31, 2006
What can I say. Daniel is my oldest and best friend. I first meet Daniel at Hanscom AFB in sixth grade. He was the cool guy that everyone liked and wanted to be around. You should have seen this kid, with his spiked hair and pants that were pegged. Before then no one new what pegged pants were. But you can believe me after Daniel's arrival everyone was sporting pegged pants. Daniel was a true friend to me. We kept in touch through out his years, even when he was heading for Afgan. Before leaving he sent me a picture of him, Me and another child hood friend, from back in 8th grade,and he entitled it Friends for life. When we would end our emails we would sign off F4L.
This picture hangs on my main wall in my house and I look upon it often and talk with Daniel. As I write this letter it brings tears to my eyes.
I love you Daniel.
F4L
Robert Loera
January 1, 2006
Daniel...my long lost brother.. I just found out today what happened to you. I can remember all those times hanging out at the mall, staying the night at each others house, going to the movies, sneaking out every now and then ;)Seems like only yesterday you, jason and i were hanging out in your back yard talking about life, dreams, and just shooting the breeze. the three of us used to be pretty tight, always there for each other when one needed it. I will forever remember you as being charismatic, funny, witty, caring, and a real best friend. I am lucky to have had a best friend like you, and i am deeply saddened that you and i will never ever be able to hang out again and talk about the "good ole days." Mr. and Mrs. Galvan- my sincerest apologies to you,erica and ernesto. You son was a great person, i am proud to have known him. And to Daniel's wife and kids....my condolonsces, my heart goes out to you as i know you guys know how great Daniel was. you will forever be missed. Rest in peace my brother,
Robert Loera
Blas E. & Nelda Galvan
December 17, 2005
"To Our Beloved Son, Daniel
"A Letter to Heaven"
We miss you so,
since you've been gone,
although we know
your spirit lives on,
And we'd like to think,
when we see the stars shine,
that one of them
is your spirit guiding ours.
we pray that our treasure
of sweet memories
will help our tears
and sorrow to ease...
Until that day, when
reborn and clear-sighted,
We'll be with you in heaven,
forever reunited.
Christmas without you is just not the same for us anymore. You are dearly loved and missed with every breathe we take and every beat of our heart's. Guide us.
Proud Parent's
Blas Galvan
September 12, 2004
Son, It has been one month today since we lost you. Mom and I still cry every day. We love and miss you with every fiber of our body. We will never stop missing or loving you. You will be in our heart forever. Teddi is here with us right now, I know she sends her love.
Love
Mom and Dad
Jan McClay
September 2, 2004
I never met Daniel in person but through photos and stories from his sister, Erica, I grew to know him and what a wonderful person he was. I want you to know that he is a hero. I deeply appreciate and love what all service men and women do to protect our country's freedom. (My husband is also in the military.) Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord comfort you during this trying time and give you peace and understanding. With Love, Jan McClay
heather stone-jordan
August 23, 2004
Daniel was a wonderul and caring frend. I have known Daniel since high school. My prayers go out to his family. To Sonya and Daniel's famiy, you will always be in my thoughts and prayers, and God will comfort you in this time of grief. Daniel will be missed so much, but he will always be in our precious memories. With love heather jordan
Shari Rhodes
August 21, 2004
My family and I are so saddened by Daniel's death and want all of his family to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. I cannot pretend to understand what you are going through, and wish there was some way to convey the depth of my sorrow for his loss, and for the grief you are now experiencing. I only met Daniel once, but know through his sister Erica what a fine, wonderful man and family person he was. Sonya - even though you don't know me, I want you to know I truly relate to what you are experiencing because I also lost my husband prematurely. Stay close to God, and He will somehow get you through. To Daniel's parents and siblings, I pray you will find strength from the love I know so many are expressing to you now. I know that Daniel was a son and brother to be proud of, both because of his character and his dedication and service to our country. May God hold you all in the palm of His hand and comfort you with the peace that passes all understanding.
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