Daniel J. Santee Obituary

Daniel continues to be (R)-hand man for Jesus. Truly Daniel has a place of Honor at God's Table. We will always remember his sacrifice for our Freedom. "Some gave All"

Today and Always, we remember you my brother.....

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Santee Family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of Daniel J. Santee US Marine Corporal. 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. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.

Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

For the family of Lance Corporal Daniel J. Santee:
We continue to pray for your courage and healing. Daniel has become your guardian angel and will watch over you forever. If you think about him, he's already by your side. Daniel is a Hero, who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

I miss you brother.

Lance Corporal Daniel J. Santee: Your ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. We pray for your family to find Peace in your absence. Honoring you today and every day is our hope for World Peace. Tell Jesus "Happy Birthday" as you stand beside Him today.

Always in my thoughts, forever
in my heart!! Love you Danny!
Mom

Hey bud, its about that time. I just retired last month. Man its been 7 years. I bought some land in North Carolina near my folks. I hope I get out to see you after things settle down. Adjusting to civilian life takes a bit to get use to. My wife seems to like it. All the best man see you around.

I had the pleasure of going to boot camp with Santee. He was a great man, and a great friend. We helped each other get through boot camp and became very close. I also had the pleasure of meeting his sister and father. What a wonderful family. Sometimes people wonder how God could let something like this happen to such a great person, I wonder why God let me be so lucky to have known such a great man. My thoughts are with you and your family my friend. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers. This Veterans Day we hang a flag for you my brother……Your friend – Ross

Again we remember Lance CPL. Daniel J. Santee for his courage and dedication to preserve freedom. He's an angel who will guard you forever.

Daniel, I know your Mom and have learned about you from her. I've also read many things about you from your friends. Your mom is an amazing woman who loved and continues to love you dearly. She is loving, caring, kind, and generous to everyone she meets. I am confident that you were the same quality person she is. Your friends and family miss you dearly. I pray for all of you often and wish I had had the opportunity to know you personally. I am confident we will meet in heaven one day where I can salute you personally. God Bless!

I have never met you but my husband and you were very good friends. I have heard for almost 5 years what a great man you were and how you made everyone love the beach boys as much as you did! Well me and Josh had our son 3 years ago and he is named after you i hope he is half the man you were thank you for giving so much for us.. You will never be forgotten in this house...

Six years ago I lost a very good friend, fellow marine, roommate. The marine corps lost a dedicated hard nosed, but good hearted marine. America lost an outstanding citizen who put love of country above his very own life. A mother and father lost their loving son, as well as a brother and sister lost their brother. It's been six years and I still mourn the loss of such and amazing young man. Unfortunatly, due to financial reasons, i have not been able to make it to California to visit him or his family, which I can't wait to meet someday. I had the honor of not only serving with Dan, but had the pleasure of being his roommate at camp lejeune before we deployed to Iraq. I names my son have Daniel and every year he will know why he was named after him. I hope my son will grow up to be half the man he was. All those nights listening to the beach boys cleaning our room with gas masks on dumping bleach all over are missed greatly. Many memories that I will cherish til we meet again. Santee, I miss ya and love ya brother.
-josh vantilburg aKa tils

For Family of Lance Corporal Daniel Santee: He has earned his angel wings and will watch over you forever. I will never forget his sacrifice.

Hey Bud, I might finally be able to come out and see ya. Things are alright with me and my family. I pray for your family. Well, I am finally done in the Marines it looks like. I got hurt while deployed as well. I am alright though. I got all my fingers and toes. The left side of my face is numb and a few other minor things. It worked out for me though. When the wife gets mad, I always tell her it on the right. So when she smacks me I don't feel a thing. Best of luck to ya bud and I miss ya. I ain't ur family I know. Nothing that happened was ur fault. You were the best of us out there, I guess God needed you more than we did. I still don't sleep much around this time of year. I don't talk with anyone in our old Unit much. Not sure why, I have a few on my wife's facebook(I think facebook is the worse program ever made.) I really wish they would have let ya be in my truck.... I understand we were the only -A.... that didn't make me like it any better. I kinda missed Patty's Day. I been stuck in florida for over 3 years now. Its too far for my family to come see me all the time. I am hoping to move back to NC. I have pretty much missed 10 years of my Dad's life. I know you had a Brother and a sister like me. I was the baby of the trio. If I remember right you were too. Hope to make it over to see ya by your Bday next year. Later man, I will see ya when I see ya.

Daniel, I miss you a lot. You were a great friend and a brother. It was an honor to serve with such a great marine as you. You are greatly missed and always will be in my heart

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Daniel J. Santee:
Always remembering Daniel. "Some gave all."

Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization with groups throughout the country who strive to send handmade prayer shawls and/ or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one in service to our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg, PA would like to honor your son’s sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a shawl which we will mail to you. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with the names and addresses and what they would like to receive. We will send them as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved one who died serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address, as our organization can no longer get family contacts through the military. May God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead. Sincerely, Lynne

To the family of Lance Cpl. Daniel J. Santee:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Daniel J. Santee:
Please accept our remembrance of Daniel on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Ginger Mankowski/Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Danny, we have more in common than I thought. I was just in a vehicle rollover a week ago. I am being sent home from Saudi. Looks like I will no longer be staying in the Marines bud. I still havent started surfing. Atleast I can finally make the trip to see you like I promised. I should be getting out in December. My best wishes to your family.

Daniel, on this Memorial Day weekend 2010, we Thank You for the sacrifice you gave for our freedom. You are a true American Hero!

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Daniel J. Santee:
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

To the family of Lance Cpl. Daniel J. Santee:
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

Words cannot express the effect the loss of this Marine under my care has cost me. I met Santee after coming back to the states after a 2 year tour overseas. I bought him his first legal beer and gave him my blood the day he died. We dont forget and we truly bleed for each other. It was a promise I made to him that I kept. The only 2 with A- in our squad. He was my main reason for reenlisting. He was supposed to teach me to surf and I was suppose to help him with scuba. Good guy, wish I could have talked with him a few more times.

We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families. War does not discriminate – It breaks my heart to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,300 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!
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,
Kenna

Daniel while you are in heaven enjoying God's glory I have had the honor of becoming friends with your mother. I know you are watching over her and are so proud of the way she continues to honor you and God here on Earth while she awaits joining you again in heaven. She was blessed with your life and I know she is blessing others by the way she is able to share about you and all the other men and women who have given their lives for our country.

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Lance Cpl Santee!

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.


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”

Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of the
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.

I did not know Daniel, but I am remembering on
this day he gave his all.
He is my hero.

Sincerely,

Debra Estep
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

The Other Side
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol

I apologize to the Santee Family that I did not sign this guest book sooner. I had the absolute honor of surfing Trestles with Danny through his high school and junior college years. He learned and excelled in the sport very quickly and before long, he was catching more waves then us "old timer longboarders." His enthusiasm for surfing and other endeavors in life was extremely contagious. I never heard him say a swear word or say anything negative about anyone. He was truly an honorable young man. Now when I go surfing, I truly miss Danny's presence and wish he was in the line-up with us. I know he is looking down on us from Heaven and I hope to catch some waves with him in the afterlife. P.S. Burt, we want you back in the line-up with us too.

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 who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) 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
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Lance Cpl Santee and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

Please know that as time goes on, your family will remain in our thoughts and prayers. Prayers that God will bless you with comfort and peace, and prayers of thankfulness for the heroes like Daniel who have sacrificed everything for us. God Bless you and your family.

Dear Burt & family - I just heard about Daniel and am very sorry for your loss. May the Lord be with you.

"Uncommon Valor was a Common Virtue..."

Semper Fidelis Marine,

Lcpl Whittaker, Sam
Spirit Academy-04

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.

A PROUD MARINE MOM

God bless the family and friends of Lance. You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you Lance for being such a brave hero.

(In remembrance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)

“Paid in Full”
To Honor The Service of Fallen and Injured Marines


Marines through and through, they paid the price
Six thousand miles away, we live the life
For which they paid with their blood, spirits and bodies
We will never forget what they paid in full

We hope and we pray that somehow their loved ones find comfort
In God, in the flag, in the memory of their loved ones’ bravery
They’re gone now but we see them still…proud, strong, willing
Covering each other’s backs… courageous, moving forward

What kind of love did they have for us to be willing
To give all for the Black, White, Jew, Christian, Muslim?
We don’t comprehend but we honor you now and forever
You are Our Marines…some living…some not
Forever in our hearts we will cherish your lives

Lives too short yet immortal they’ll be
Highest brotherhood of the Few, the Proud
They stand at attention, and we gaze with awe
Some know their names not, but our admiration for them
Flows limitless within us, between us

They sacrificed their limbs or their lives
Freedom still rings, a soft sound across the miles
It tolls slowly; all of creation takes note
Of lives that were lost for people unknown

Out of sight but not lost; forever among us
The starched blues marching straight
Toward the place where we will meet them
Many years from now…how we loved them…
Well done beloved Brothers and Sisters…You’ve paid it in full
Always Faithful Marines, You Have Paid it in Full

I'll never forget being Cathy's mother's helper/housecleaner when I was just about 10 or 11 for a few years. Danny was a tiny little chap, and so gregarious, funny and smiling. Although I am so sad that he is no longer with us here on earth, I'm thankful for his willingness to go where many wouldn't and be ready to die for his country. love to you all-- Nathan, Laura, Burt and Cathy.

I met Dan my senior year of high school and we became friends right away. He came with me and my family on vacation once, and even through college we made time to talk and spend time together. He always had a smile on his face and something encouraging to say, and he was probably the most motivated and goal-oriented person i ever met. Dan was a blessing to everyone who met him. i really cared for him, and i will miss him so much! I can't wait for the day when i get to see him again! To the Santee family, you are all in my prayers and thoughts!

My heartfelt sympathy to the Santee family in the loss of Daniel. I did not know Daniel, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person 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. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Daniel you are my hero and you will NEVER 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~

Debbie and I did not personally know Danny, but he was a member of our church for a while before we started attending. I am currently deployed to Afghanistan with the Air Force, so Danny's death brings home the reality of how fragile and fleeting life is for all of us. But our Great God and Father created us to be mortal and fragile so that we could more clearly see how unchanging, how eternal, how dependable He is during times of trial. Because of God's character, He promises that we are His, through Christ's blood, and we know, without a doubt that it is true. I also know that Danny believed this, and right now, although his body has been broken, he has been healed for all eternity and lays peacefully in the arms of Jesus, waiting for the rest of us to join him. May God's most powerful Holy Spirit fill us all, and especially Danny's family, with the peace that can only come from our Loving God. May our hearts remember the life Danny lived and find joy in the years God gave him to us. May God also give us peace in Iraq and Afghanistan--Please bring our sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, fathers and mothers home safely and quickly. To Christ's glory. Amen.

Danny was the coolest person there could ever be. He was nice, funny, and smart. I remember hanging out with him and my brother a long time ago when Danny broke his arm. That was such an adventure packed day! =].It seemed as though every time Danny said "Trust me" you knew that something not so good was going to happen. Although i do not remember him that much; seeing that i was young at the time, I just remember him being awesome, and everything anyone could ever want in a friend. I know that he is in Heaven now with God having the time of his life. I know that he will never ever be forgoten and always loved. I just hope that someday everyone that knew him will get the chance to see him again =] We Miss you Danny!!!!

Deepest condolences to the Santee family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

I had the privilege of working with Dan in Fire Administration for 2 years, where we shared many philosophical conversations. He was a great human being. He made me smile, think, laugh, and he inspired me in many ways. I thank God that I was able to know Dan and learn from him, and I thank his parents because no person could have been raised better. I love you Dan, and I'll see you whenever my time on earth is over. Save me a good seat :)

Dan Santee was an English student of mine at Spirit Preparatory Academy. His essays were written with frank honesty. That's how I describe him. He was honest. He had a strong sense of who he was. My family and I feel privileged to have been a friend with Dan Santee. He will be missed.

daniel santee was a good friend to me when i first joined fire station 31 he always helped out any explorer that had a hard time in the post and was friendly too anyone . i just wanted to the santee family that your son was a great person and i am very sorry for your losses . further more , dan santee well all miss you and take care

I had the pleasure of meeting Dan briefly before his deployment. What struck me was how easy his laughter was, how soulful his huge eyes were, and what a strong handshake he had. He was an awesome guy.

I made a mistake. My sister, Mary, knew Dan from high school, not college.

I am the sister of one of Dan's friends from VU, Mary Hering. My dad found out this information just this morning in the paper. I am so saddened by this news. Dan came with our family on vacation one time. A copuple years ago, in Santa Barbara. He so easily fit in and got along with everyone. He had only known my sister prior to joining us, and everyone just loved him right off the bat. He was pretty humorous too! We've seen him a couple times after this and felt like he was family. My sister occasionally gave me an update on how he was doing and I was always impressed by his ambition and fearlessness.

My heart goes out to your family in the deepest way. I am so sorry for your loss. What a good person Dan was. My husband and I will not forget him.

Danny was the neighborhood kid, I watched him chase his dog Pepper down the street when he got out of the yard.
I watched Danny grow from a "kid" on the street into a splendid young man who was thrilled to serve his country.God bless Danny's family.
I will miss Danny, his big warm smile and those big brown eyes.
Rest in peace sweet Danny

To the Santee family, our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Know that your family here at the PD will always be here for you. You are part of our family and we will always remember Danny and the sacrifice he made to serve our country. We will never forget you.

To the family of Daniel: Our son too is serving in Iraq and knew Daniel. We are all saddened by his loss and our prayers are with you all. We will honor his memory in our hearts always.

As the mother of a son (my only child) who is enlisted in the Army, I want to send my condolences.

Danny was an exceptional person who made many friends at City Hall. For those of us who interacted with him while he was a Fire Department Intern, he was always well liked (and kept well-fed!). He was a standout the moment he first strode off the 5th elevator in uniform. I clearly recall Danny shaking my hand, looking me straight in the eye and making introductions. He then said with his energetic approach and broad smile, in what was to become a wonderful daily greeting to me: "Hi, Carol--how's it goin'?"

Burt and family, my heart goes out to you. In remembering Danny and the fine young man that he was, we honor him. He is a hero to so many, and now he is truly soaring with angels. May the wonderful memories of all that he is and was, comfort you.

God Bless You Danny Santee and Thanks for your Service! Our Condolences to your family.

Santee Family you are all in our prayers! May God richly bless you! I will always remember my times with "Little" Danny at the all-school campouts. From the first time I met him he always had a fire in his eyes for life. He will be missed.

Danny's selflessness and sacrafice are a testament to his life. I will honor his memory. My deepest condolences to the entire Santee family.

"Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had pased away, and there was no longer any sea. I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying 'Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away... He who overcomes will inherit all this, and I will be his God and he will be my son.'" Rev 21:1-7

In the midst of deep grief and pain, we cling to the hope Christ has given us. We mourn with you for your loss, but in confidence that Danny Santee has overcome, there is no grief or pain that can touch him. He is a son of the living God. That is his true and eternal identity in Christ Jesus, our Lord.

In the Lamb,
The Empfield family

Dear Burt and Laura. I am so sorry abouth what happent with Danny. You should know how mutch I Loved him. I'm thinking abouth him and his family all the time. I would wich that its never had happent. Every time I'm thinking about you I begin to cry. You and I had so mutch fun togheter when I spend my hollyday with you and your family. You should know have mutch I care about you. Danny you was my best friend, and I hope youre family is doing fine and you take care of them. I hope that your family and mine can get true this hard time. I hope that you haved it nice there were you are. Danny rest in pease.
Lost of love from Camilla.

Dear Burt and Laura. I am so sorry aboud that there are haping whit Danny, i miss him wervy moths. Dannt whvos my bedst friend, and we have a lod of god times togheter when we whos on hollyday over whit you. I will whis that it never whos haping, i thing of him every time, and of you to. I love him sow musth that i cry every time i thing abowt him. I hope that you to have et nice, and can come over this hars time togehter whit me and youre fameli. Let Danny R.I.P.
love from Camilla<3

To the fallen Marine and his family, Thank you and God Bless You.

Dear Burt and Family: Even though I did not personally meet Danny, my husband Bill talked about him all the time. It was like he was becoming a part of our family. My husband spent 20 years in the Marine Corps. When he retired he went to work for CMPD it was at that time that he meet Danny.
This is a tremendous loss to all, as Danny was a Son to his Family, a Hero for our Country and now lives with our Lord.
My heart, thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time in your lives. Remember Danny for who and what he did along with the joy that he gave everyone.

We here at Fire Station 31 were deeply sadden at hearing the news about Dan. As a fire explorer assigned in Mission Viejo, I can sincerely say that it was a joy to have known your son. As others have mentioned in this guest book, he was filled with enthusiasm, a willingness to learn, and a very respectful person. Because of the character you instilled in him, his calling to the armed forces to defend our country was no suprise. If there is anything that the crews or the explorers here at FS 31 can do to assist you during this greaving process, please let me know.

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Santee, As you, Nathen, and Laura struggle through these difficult times, please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of all the Marines in Danny's unit here in Iraq. Your son was a Marine that any parent could be proud of. He will be sorely missed by his friends and fellow Marines. May the Lord's strength carry you through this until better times.

Dear Burt, Cathie, Laura and Nathan - You are in my thoughts and prayers. What a tremendous tragedy to have to count Danny as one of our nation's fallen heroes. Danny was just one of those people just chockful of life, energy and light. I know he is fitting right into heaven where you will see him again someday. May the Lord comfort and keep you in this dark time. Bless you.

Danny you ware a true buddy and that holiday we had in the summer of 2005 was the best holiday ever. We will miss you. May you rest in pease.
Burt, Laura, Nathan and Cathie we are thingking of you day and night.
Love from all of us in Denmark.

Danny,
You have touched our lives forever by your ultimate sacrifice for duty to our country. Thank you. May you rest in peace and may peace come to your family in these difficult days ahead.

Though I did not know Danny personally, I have worked with his father Sgt Burt Santee for 20 years.

Burt, I'm so very sorry for your loss. May God watch over your family during this most difficult time.

A formal Salute & Thank you to you Danny for serving our country so proudly & honorably. May you rest in peace with the Lord.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of an amazing american hero. Danny was always a loving and friendly face to see around the neighborhood. May he live in eternity with the gracious Lord.

Danny, our HERO. You are one of a kind Danny. The best of the best! You will be missed terribly. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to the Santee family during this very difficult time. Thank you for your service to our country, we are so very proud of you. Rest in peace Danny. Love the Pennachios, Joe, Tiffany, Alex and Joey(Your #1 fan!)

Dear Santee Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your precious son taken to heaven at such a young age.
Danny,
You are a true hero at heart and we want you to know that. We are very proud of your service for our freedom. We will always remember you and your good spirit.

Burt and family, My heart goes out to you and your family. If there is anything that I can do to help out, let me know. My deepest sympathies. Gerry and family.

Dan,

You were a friend to me when we both shared the 5th Floor as Interns at the City of Costa Mesa last year. All of us, who had the opportunity to work with you, were so very fortunate.

Your enthusiasm, charisma and genuine attitude are the best examples of servitude for us to strive for. Your service to our country makes you a true hero.

My prayers are with your family and friends.

Peace be with you brother.

Sincerely,

Our prayers are with the Santee family during this trying time.

To Burt, Catherine, Nathan and Laura - My heart goes out to all of you in this sad time. I had the privilege of knowing Danny for only a short time, but I will never forget the big smile he gave me when we met. He had the opportunity to have an easy job and continue working for the City of Costa Mesa, but he chose the tougher road. I admired him for that. Not many are as brave as he was. He was destined to do greater things. I will remember him always with fondness and admiration.

Dan- you will be forever in our hearts! Thank you for all that you did for us. You were a wonderful friend to my brother and Pat and I know that you will always be with them!!

I keep looking for him to come home and drive away in his white truck and smile and wave Hi. Or to stop by when we are outside to see how my girls are doing. Danny, we are going to miss your bright eyes and smiling face. Burt, Laura, Nathan and Cathy, I can't express enough how sorry we are and how proud we are to have known such a shinging star and wonderful human being! You can't find much better than Danny out there.
Take Care

It was sad news to hear about your passing, but now you are with God and the Angels and everyone that has passed before you that you love. Be at peace.

We will always remember Danny's smile, his sparkling eyes, his kind words. We are so very proud of him and thankful for his service and sacrifice so that others may live in freedom. We grieve with you, and yet - because of Christ's resurrection, we know we will see him again before too long. May each of you find great comfort and love in the everlasting arms of God. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

My prayers are with the Santee family. I am very thankful for Danny's life and service and the example he set. I am thankful he was willing to fight for freedom and for America. I didn't know Danny, but reading what everyone has written, he definitely is a hero.

Dear Santee Family
May God bless and keep you always but especially at this time. We thank you for shareing the best that America has - a young man that loved our country and gave himself for that reason. Respectfully,
a USAF Korean War veteran and family.

"Danny Sunshine"
I am blessed with having known and loved Danny, and am truly grateful for the special bond we shared, and the memories that I have of him. He will always be in my heart.

Burt, Cathy, Nathan, Laura, Mom & Dad Santee - You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Burt & Laura - I love you guys.
xoxo
Al.

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Though I never knew Danny well, I know what its like to lose those you love. Danny was brave to join and fight for his country, and he died protecting his country, giving to our country the ultimate sacrifice. He will always be remebered whether it be reminiscing in youth group or praying in church. His family will always be in our thoughts and prayers. Know that there will always be someone there for you, to talk to, to lend a hand. Take joy in knowing that Danny rests with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Danny was a joy to know and work with. He forever had a smile on his face and a sparkle in his eyes! He will always be remembered fondly and his joyful spirit will always live on.

Memorial Webpage- In Honor and Remembrance: LCPL Daniel J Santee
http://www.walldads.org/santee

To the Santee Family- My thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn your loss. It was an honor and privilege to have known Danny.
To Danny- Thank you for your service to God, Country, and Corps.
Semper Fi

My deepest condolences go out to the Santee family. I was fortunate to have met Danny at the outset of his enlistment. Danny was a cheerful young man who touched the hearts of many people. I can’t show enough appreciation for his unselfish dedication in defending our nation. Danny and the Santee family will be in my thoughts and prayers, may God bless them and keep them

I was only able to correspond with him after he left the fire department but he left behind a standard of service that every intern will be expected to carry out. I was very proud to wear his badge and even prouder to give it up in his remebrance. My deepest sympathies to his family and i hope to meet them when they return to work.

Lcpl Santee was one of my platton memebers in MP- 15-06 in School at Fort LoenardWood Missouri. He was greatly loved and He will be missed tremendusly!We all loved him dearly and he meant the world to us. know that he will always be remembered and loved!

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Santee Family,
Our deepest sympathies and prayers are with you.

Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with the Santee family this day. May God bless and keep Danny

Dear Santee Family,

I hope you know how much Danny was loved and often seen here at Costa Mesa P.D.

I know that he is at peace, and that his huge smile and amazing eyes are looking down from Heaven.

Cristina and Brad Goodfellow

No words could express our sadness and grief of the loss of a true American hero, Danny was such a positive influence to us every day we looked forward to his visits to the mailroom he always made everyone laugh and feel good my heart is aching we all love and miss him so much he is a true Amercan hero. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of profound sadness.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Santee Family through this difficult time. Danny will never be forgotten.

My Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy goes out to Nathan, Laura and Burt, the family of Lance Cpl. Daniel J. Santee. My thanks for this Brave Young Marine's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom of all us. Danny will be missed by all who knew him. His smile and wisdom beyond his years will remain in our hearts for a lifetime.

Danny kept me company at the front counter every morning before our work day started...I will miss him deeply. My condolences to the Santee family.

Lisa Chon

From my family to the Santee family, please accept our condolences and deepest sympathy on your tragic and devastating loss.