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DANIEL GILLESPIE Memoriam

GILLESPIE, DANIEL Oct. 28, 1977 to Sept. 14, 1994 Remembering With Love

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Oct. 28, 2010.

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September 14, 2024

We are saddened to hear of Diane's passing..she so loved Daniel.and was such a devoted Mom....They are together and we will hold them in our prayers and in our hearts..Fondly..Anne and Mike Bolton

Laurie P.

September 13, 2024

Daniel now you and your mom are together again and bound by eternity of the love she carried for you during your 30 years in Heaven. We all will miss you both, but so honored to have shared time on earth with you both! Thank you for being such a great son and you now have your loving mom with you forever and always as you walk in heaven. RIP.

Melissa Keith

April 22, 2024

This is kind of cool- not sure why it did but I´m so glad it did. Daniel now has been gone longer than he was on this earth. Daniel´s life and death have shaped me as a person and as a friend to others. I have often wondered what he would have been doing now. I am so proud to have called you one of my best friends.

Anne T.Bolton

April 18, 2024

What a good feeling I had to see Daniel's photo appear..He was such a bright light at U.C.High when I was Principal..there he was loved by so many and will never be forgotten..Hugs to his dear Mom and family..God bless them Anne T. Bolton

Laura Karel (Brilliant)

April 13, 2024

Thought of you today Miss you and your friendship, smile, talks, driving lessons, apple pie, and especially your laugh.

Mike Pepin

March 22, 2024

Such a good kid spend a lot of time surfing with you. You popped in my head this morning. Hope you´re pulling into barrels up there in heaven buddy.

ANNE BOLTON

April 15, 2016

We will always cherish Daniel's memory..and miss his smile..and positive presence..all the best to his wonderful family..Anne Bolton former UC HIGH Principal..

April 7, 2016

Shirley Gordon

April 26, 2014

We would like to express our sincere sympathy to Roger and Donna and the Gillespie family in the passing of your dear son, brother and father. You are in our thoughts.

Art and Shirley Gordon

ANNE BOLTON

December 31, 2010

WE SEND DANIEL'S FAMILY SPECIAL PRAYERS TODAY AS WE TRANSITION INTO THE NEW YEAR..HE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND AS AN ANGEL ABOVE--HE'S WATCHING OVER THOSE WHO NEED HIS LOVE..ANNE TRACY BOLTON

December 29, 2010

I think of you always...being a mom now, I often think of your mother as well. To quote Kenny Chesney's "Who You'd Be Today," I'll see you again some day :)
Mary (San Diego)

Leonard Wozniak

November 23, 2010

It's so nice to see Daniel's face pop up like this. I still think about him and I will always remember him as a kind and genuine friend with a very big heart...I wish he were here today.

ANNE BOLTON

November 22, 2010

DANIEL ..I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU AND YOUR FAMILY I HAVE YOUR PHOTO IN A SPECIAL PLACE AND WHEN I SEE YOU I REMEMBER WHAT A WONDERFUL..SMILE YOU HAD AND KNOW YOU ARE IN A BEAUTIFUL PLACE..GOD BLESS YOU LOVE..YOU..MRS.BOLTON FORMER PRINCIPAL UC HIGH..LOVE TO YOUR FAMILY

June 3, 2010

For some reason your name came to mind. I was one of your former classmates and graduated in 1995 from UCHS. Strange, but must mean something,.... anyways I know God is taking care of you now and you are looking down on all of us. Prayers out to your family and friends.

Jeff P,

June 3, 2010

For some reason your name came to mind. I was one of your former classmates and graduated in 1995 from UCHS. Strange, but must mean something,.... anyways I know God is taking care of you now and you are looking down on all of us. Prayers out to your family and friends.

Christy Gillespie

October 28, 2009

I love you cousin Daniel. We miss you!

Wendy Dibble-Stephens

October 28, 2009

I still think of you often. Love to family and friends!

Wendy Dibble-Stephens.

Robbie Gillespie-Thorson

October 28, 2009

He will never be forgotten. Christy and Sean lost a very dear cousin, and I lost a very dear nephew. Love, Robbie

Sue Chacon

November 3, 2008

While I never knew you Daniel, I have known your mother for almost 10 years. What an amazing woman she is - and a shining example of what strength and unconditional love really are. From all I've heard of you, you were a phenomenal person who's friendly smile and warm heart touched so many. You surely took after your mom. God speed.

Michal Haynes

November 3, 2008

Daniel is still a vibrant, beautiful boy in his mother's heart and always will be. Although I never met him, Diane keeps his essence alive with memories and pictures kept close in her life. What an honor it is to see the rememberances of his beautiful smile, his Halloween fun, his holiday happiness, with the unconditional love of his mom ever present. While you were taken too soon, Daniel, your spirit lives on thanks to the abiding love of your family and friends. Lucky Boy!

Anne Bolton

October 29, 2008

We will always remember Daniel..as such a smart ..handsome..and dynamic young adult...I was honored to have him as a student at UNIVERSITY CITY HIGH SCHOOL when I was Principal there...and he had so many friends and such a loving family..I will always treasure his memory..and think of him always..Anne Tracy Bolton

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