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Viewing will be held February 12, 2008 between 4 and 8 p.m. at the Halley Olsen Murphy Mortuary, 44802 N. Date Street, Lancaster, CA. The Funeral Service will be held February 13, at 11:30 a.m., at the Father Serra Parish Catholic Church, 42121 N. 60th Street West, Quartz Hill, CA 93536; 661-943-9314.
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Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Marcotte
Robert Marcotte
December 30, 2023
Daniel wasn't famous, yet he was an eternal legend, and legends never die!
Robert D. Marcotte
February 4, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Bob Marcotte
January 29, 2011
My dearest brother, Happy 40th Birthday. I was looking forward to your 40th but not this way. I will never face any trial greater than losing you. I realized over the years, I loved you not just as a brother, but as a son, a man, a Daddy, everything you were & stood for. I miss you, we all do, and always will. I will keep your spirit alive, as you were an amazing Daddy, & Brother, & Son, Uncle, Cousin, Friend as importantly as anything. I recall so many very extremely fun birthdays we spent together over the years. I love you, and cannot await to re-unite with you, if that is God's master plan for me, I don't know, but I will never quit remembering you as fresh today as the 3 years that have already flown by, sadly, in just another week, when God brought you home for another mission. Tell Saint Francis of Assisi, Hello for me. He will have a German Shepherd you can play fetch with. Until we can play wiffle ball again. BTW- I know you would be very proud of Rylee and Matthew. You always were a gentle hand & father. I cannot think of much that is harder in life, to see a much younger son depart earlier than the rest of his family, & parents, but moreso to have to leave this plane with two wonderful beautiful, loving clones of you. You will be together again one day. Your spirit is often felt here, & reveals itself in many ways, to many of us. I know your right beside me as I write. You were my best friend as much as my only brother. My boys big brother. Everyone's Hero!!! I love you til my heart breaks.
Brother Bob
October 18, 2010
Dan, I miss you as much as I did any day you were alive. Grief takes along time to allow the joy to seep into ones life. The joy that are the incredible memories of being with a Saint in my midst, the joy of playing when you were a kid, & teenager. The joy of watching you have & raise kids. The simple joy of talking to you daily. You can never be replaced, my brother.
Some rare persons like you Dan'l one never gets over. The pain always lingers, and is a permanent scar on the ones who loved you. Life is just not & will never be the same again without you. I look to you for guidance, yet these legs are shaky in walking to fulfill your life, without you & just your memories, & a warm fire you keep lit in my soul & heart. Everyday I feel you more in my heart, thru my own eyes, I've always seen you with, I still do. Life is so incomplete without you brother. May God bless you always.
The years you gave us of your joy & laughter, (always keeping things real by playing the clown, now your nowhere to be found), are carved in the rock of my psyche, heart & being on a daily basis. I feel as much like I've not lost just a brother, and a great one at that, but moreso I feel like I lost a son.
You were the child prodigy, everyone waited for, then you came and in a flash were gone. Me, I'm still waiting for you, and always will be, even if I am 'Late for the Sky'
Eugene Presnell
February 2, 2010
May GOD grant you peace, you are Loved and missed.
Uncle Gene
January 28, 2010
Uncle Dan, It was on this day two years ago that we had our last "textersation." From this "little girl," you are missed all throughout the year but this is the day I mourn above all. My spirit reaches out to send you a blessed birthday wish- I am honored to share this day with you. If nothing else this will always be a day for me to remember and cherish our many shared moments. I am forever moved by the presence you have had and continue to have in the life of myself and my family. My heart is filled with more than words can express.
Love, hugs, and a promise to forever remember,
Rachelle
a.k.a Andre
Robert Marcotte
December 28, 2009
I will never forget this week in 1981, when you and I drove up to the higher San Gabriel's, where we needed chains on my truck to get up into the thick snow. We spent the entire day up there, with the highlight being your laughter of my Malamute literally walking on top of the 2-3 feet deep snow, & how we would sink up to our waist & knees, while she ran circles around us, her paws never sinking. You mentioned this event just a week or two before you departed us. I am just now beginning to concentrate on the many blessings you bestowed upon all of us with your presence, instead of the grieving of losing you, a natural easy thing to do, grieve the loss of a special person like you. I am honored to be your only blood brother, although Daniel had MANY other brothers in spirit, all of you take note of that, another thing Dan and I discussed and believed in, i.e. one doesn't have to be blood to be a brother. Dan had a family of brothers. Dan came and served his purpose which I am just now realizing as well. To 2nd guess him is to turn away a hidden angel in humans skin, who is here only to test our own spirits. "As you do to them, you do unto me" JC. Merry Mass of Christ Dan'l,2009. As you once said, what one puts forth is what one eventually receives. You knew the greatest gift one ever receives is the one you give. You learned in your last year, to be non judgemental, which brings one closer to God, fills one with Agape, and seals ones fate. Who can walk a mile in his shoes, who can carry this load, who can say they ever carried heavier burdens, yet still made time to make others smile, while giving of himself unconditionally. To err is human, to knowingly err & hurt others, is corruption. Atonement is the path to inheritance of the Kingdom of God. Yet the road is rocky, steep, & narrow, rarely is another seen there. The path or Way is not a freeway. Everyone is in a hurry to get somewhere in life, except for entry into heaven, oft ignoring the signs, we must pace ourselves. Your Life little big brother was not of a normal person, but a star shooting across the galaxy beyond the speed of light. That was your nature, reserved for Angels & Saints, not mere humans. I cannot wait to be with you again, yet I will live with longpatience. Thank You for showing me these things. Forever Love you, Bob, Kim and Kenneth, Joshua and Denny. I know your playing catch the tennis ball with my dog zenji, I don't know who is having more fun tho', you or him.
November 27, 2009
I am proud to sign this Guest Book as a tribute to an obviously great individual.
Randy Evans
Daniel, Brian & Scott in New Mexico
February 11, 2009
Daniel, Rylee & Matt
February 11, 2009
Shelly Glover
January 28, 2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LITTLE BROTHER! I hope you have a wonderful day and are catching up on some much needed rest. I really miss you Daniel. You will always be in my Thoughts and my Prayers. ALL MY LOVE, SHELLY
Brother Bob Marcote
January 28, 2009
One year ago to this day and hour: MY phone rang and Dan'l was on the other end. He couldn't sleep, and I sang him my best Sinatra impression of Happy Birthday, which he said only woke him up even moreso.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DANIEL, you were born 38 years ago to this day. One of the 3 most important days in my life (without any order of events). I will never forget the minute I got the news when you were born, in 1971. I was playing basketball with my sister Tina using a makeshift basketball hoop using our clothes line as I think we were both barely 3 and a half feet tall then. We both cried simueltaneously upon hearing the great news. We wanted a brother so bad, and got one, a very special one, one who was so unique there will never be a man who can fill his shoes or come close to his nature. I hope your day today is full of cheer as much as ever. I miss you, your in my thoughts daily, brother. It's been a long hard year since I last talked in person with you. On this day last year you spent the day with your kids at the Valencia sporting complex. Swimming, taking in a movie, having steak for dinner. I only wish I could of seen you, but you wanted to spend it alone with your kids, and that was honorable. Rylee remembers the day, Bubba doesn't he was too young. You would be honored to know Bubba knows every city and NFL teams name and colors. You would be very very proud of who your children have grown up to be, and how independent your daughter thinks, she's smarter than anyone I've met that age. God Bless you all my loved ones. I will always miss you until I hope to join you. Thus is the nature of impermanence of all sentient beings.
Bob Marcotte
December 4, 2008
Daniel-
You lived your days as if each one were your last. A ideal we should all take note of, and hold of. Giving all of ourselves while asking for little to nothing. Though you wanted mankind to learn to respect each other and apply themselves accordingly, always. "It's the least we can do you would say: "help our fellow human kind, the reason God placed us here, not just for any special personal task, but only for this one simple feat; to relieve the burden of others."
The evening you set your soul to peace, seemed like the sun never rose yet again, and I am still waiting for a hint of sunrise. I have seen your own soul and sunrise but patiently await that of others to rise, even tho' we do not have to pass away to allow our spirits to fly. Or guide others to wisdom.
I found myself wandering, lost without your presence to ease my mind, our minds. I'm still waiting for those late night phone calls, early morning phone calls and usually afternoon phone calls, just to hear your voice and know if you were ok or needed a shoulder to lean on. But that will no longer happen I know. Not in this physical realm. Those frequent hours of phone calls are gone. I miss playing with you from the time you were a child, until the time you had children. I see a big smile on your face, as I stopped by to play wiffle baseball with you daily after work and school. Be it that or the many other things we did together, I miss and see you clearly smiling, reflecting the joy in your heart and sunshine in on your mind.
These days have passed dark of your physical being to brighten them, with only your loving spirit to brighten them.
But I remember many places where your light never flickers, never has never will.
Thank you for the gift that was you, I will remember forever, and miss forever as I slowly try to make the transition from the grief of your loss, to the inheritance of your memories and love. Your spirit is eternal. Let it be the light in the darkenss we all need at times.
Ron Payne
July 17, 2008
Dan was my brother-in-law, and best friend. You are missed, but I now have a smile on my face (not everyday, but most) when I think of the memories we share. I remember our last conversation when you wished for a future with a small house, a loving companion, and a Corvette in the garage. I am glad your nieces were able to sing you happy birthday on the phone the week before you left us. You were a loyal friend, and it was devastating to see you suffer. I know you are catching up on some of the rest, that you would not allow yourself when you were here with us. On that hand we spoke of, the one where you can count on those friends for anything, your jersey has been retired. Your children, and family, have inherited a place on my hand, and I hope that if they ever need anything they will get in touch with me.
Don't worry, I'll keep an eye on your skinny little friend "JM" came out here to Colorado for a visit. Seems to have inherited your lack of tolerance, as he provided a etiquette lesson for someone in need . He'll be okay, my passive influence will surely help him make best decisions for future visits!
God Bless you and your family.
Ron
Cindi Worthen
July 3, 2008
There comes a time in everyone’s life
when you lose someone you love
they’re here today
but gone tomorrow
to a better place, above
and when I think
of times we shared
those childhood memories
I cannot be sad
even though you’re gone
they’ll always stay with me
I know you can hear me
you know my heart cries out loud
when I think about you
you’ll always make me proud
in my eyes you have done no wrong
and your memories will live on
I remember the day
when I got the news
about the one I was going to lose
but the Simple Man will carry on
in our hearts you will stay strong
Brother, you’re a hero
and a legend in your own time
a shining star in the California Sky
My love for you will never die
So fly on Freebird
and let God hear my words
even after life, our love is strong
God Bless You
All My Love ~ Cindi
Your Kansas Family
June 5, 2008
You Meant So Much
You meant so much to all of us
You were special and that's no lie
You brightened up the darkest day
And the cloudiest sky
Your smile alone warmed hearts
Your laugh was like music to hear
I would give absolutely anything
To have you well and standing near
Not a second passes
When you're not on our minds
Your love we will never forget
The hurt will ease in time
Many tears I have seen and cried
They have all poured out like rain
I know that you are happy now
And no longer in any pain.
TJ, Bill, Trip & Zach Greer
April 15, 2008
Dan was my big brother. He was the best big brother anyone could ask for. He was my protector, my mentor, my confidant and my friend. I loved him so much, but did not always let him know it. One of the many things I now regret. He was the kind of man that other men should aspire to. He was the kind of father who set the standard for fatherhood. Dan was always looking out for everybody else and did not always take the time to care for himself. Anyone who knew him was touched in a special way and was always the better for having been in his presence. He always gave his all, tried his best and encouraged you to do the same. You made such an impact on all of our lives, Dan, especially Trip’s, who still asks about his Uncle Dan. I will forever be saddened that you never got the chance to meet your newest nephew, born 15 days after your passing, but I will make sure that he knows all about you. There are not many memories in my life that do not include Dan in some way. Losing him is by far the hardest thing I have ever gone through, so I can only try to learn as much as I can from his passing. That is; life is too short, you never know when it will be your time, so you can only live each day the best you can. Most importantly, never miss an opportunity to tell your loved ones how special they are and how much they mean to you. Dan, I love you so much and I miss you every day. My only solace is knowing that you are now healthy, free from pain and are looking down on all of your family as our own special guardian angel. You live on in RyeRye and Matty and I will make it my life’s mission to always look out for them, the way you would want me to. Bill surmised very simply, but perfectly, “Dan was a Great Man”. We Love You and We Will Always Miss You.
Deanna Mikhail
March 19, 2008
Dan, As an uncle you were an amazing supporter, always pushing us to do whatever we believed in always supporting us telling us how proud you were of us but as a father you were one of a kind. We love you so much and miss you greatly. Lala and Yahoo
Girly Man
February 23, 2008
Daniel would want us to remember the way he lived, not the way he died. He would want his Mother, Father, sisters, and I to remember the boy that loved to play waffle ball and eat meatloaf.
He would want his nieces and nephews to remember that man that would wrestle with them in the front yard or play baseball with them during family get-togethers.
He would want his fellow officers to remember the man that served the law beside them with great devotion and honor.
Most of all he would like his son and daughter to remember that no matter what happened during there time together that he always loved them and will always love them and will also watch over them from heaven.
I am sure that Daniel touched everyone here and changed something in their lives whether they knew it or not; I say this with confidence because that is the type of person Daniel was, May he rest in peace.
Master Abbot Richard Triplett
February 23, 2008
I was Danny’s Kung Fu Sensei for several years when he was young, around middle school-early high school. When he had to quit attending classes to dedicate himself to Academic School & sports. We kept in close contact through high school; until and after his graduation. I also referenced him for a part time holiday job opening at UPS. With 2 weeks on the job, Danny sold himself to the company on getting a full time job through and after the holidays, that’s how impressive a worker he was. I still laugh when I recall the other older guys at UPS telling Danny to slow down loading & unloading trucks because he was making them look bad, as he could load or unload 2 trucks to their one. Danny used to challenge me everyday & make work fun as a contest. To this day, 2 decades later. I can say, I truly regret the day I lost Dan as my student. Dan’s accelerated learning, motivation and self discipline were second to none. I missed the days of Dan as a young man, coming to the Dojo to work out. He was the prime example to all of my students, how a strong work ethic and mind that knows what it wants and wants what it knows, can seriously move mountains. Or as a single man barehanded in the wilderness, could take on a pack of hungry lions or wolves, and not be scratched. Dan had to move on to bigger and better things. It was then Danny went into the Sheriff Academy. We continued to see each other even after he became The Hulk and blossomed to more than double his size from the age of 14 to 28, as a Sheriff Deputy. Dan motivated even myself, and everyone around him to work harder and to give it one’s all. He was proof one’s goal can be attained. I am proud to see he continued to live by the Jeet Kune Do-Kung Fu School’s, Physical Fitness Program, consisting of Physcial Fitness, Nutrition, Physique and Physical Feats. His distinct style and attitude revealed itself in his work from what I could see and what I was told when he was a Deputy. There was never any doubt in my mind that Danny would of gone further and faster in his training than anyone else. He might even be my own Master by now, if he had of been able to of continued his Kung Fu Training. I am & was also very saddened to hear he hurt himself on the job, once again giving it his all. He more than lived up to the code: "To Protect and Serve". He gave his life for it.
(I was originally introduced to Danny by his brother, when we worked together at a Steak House, when Dan was not even in Kindergarten. His brother used to tell me long before I became a Sensei, and Danny became my student, that Daniel had some very special qualities). I was honored to know those qualities first hand, & I was blessed to of known Danny, and the world has lost someone very special. My heart breaks for his children, he stopped by on more than one occasion to show me their pictures, they were the proudest things in his life. Danny made an indelible mark on me that will last my lifetime. May you always rest in peace Master Dan.
Heather Glover
February 22, 2008
Daniel,you are the best uncle anyone could have ever asked for and you will be greatly missed. I love you with all my heart and i will miss you!!!
Henry Diez-Trenta
February 20, 2008
Dan always said-“Instead of being in such a hurry to get wherever we are going, with life flying by us unnoticed. Why don’t we slow down, take our time and enjoy the trip or path along the way. We may never get to our goal, but we will always remember & enjoy the trip there, which IS the Goal”
Jamie Glover
February 20, 2008
I will always love u and i will miss u dearly.
Shelly Glover
February 19, 2008
Daniel, I can't believe you're really gone. You were the best little brother a sister could ask for. I'm going to miss our long talks and even the short ones when you called just to tell me you were driving thru Del Taco. :) Life won't be the same without you Daniel. I will miss you everyday and you will always be in my heart. I WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER DANIEL. (Never forget the wrappers!)
Michael ( AKA Harry Potter) Glover
February 19, 2008
Uncle Daniel, You were the best uncle ever. I will always love you and I miss you very much!
Catherine & Felicia Melville
February 19, 2008
I remeber the time I had met Dan at the Sheriff's graduation party and I asked who was that guy my husband at that time (Sr. Deputy Melville) said "That's Danny Boy" and he and I are going to get along real well...we laughed and went on our way. Never the less the two became best friends and we shared so many fun times and memories but my all time favorite was seeing Dan all curled up in our daughters crib with her trying to get her to go to sleep, still puts a smile on my face.
You will be missed dearly you have touched so many lives, have brought two beautiful children into this world and have accomplished so much. Dan, Deputy Marcotte, father and friend may peace be with you and God bless.
With Love
Darren Glover
February 19, 2008
"LOOK AGAIN" A poem dedicated to Daniel Marcotte and inspired by how he lives on in all of us....................... A flame burned fast and very hot, Its light was cast and then did not Because it's extinguished it's not the end, Just look back at it ......"LOOK AGAIN"........ Now you see the embers rising they start to smoke it is surprising, the embers land and smoke and spark, giving rise to new flames while making thier mark..... do you hear it hissing as it starts to grow ....LOOK AGAIN-SEE THE GLOW.... Notice now they were not the first there are many more from the original flames burst. Thier brightness stops all tears of pain, and mends your heart .....SO LOOK AGAIN..... Now see the sparkling flames of life, they are the children left full of strife. We fan them to relive thier pain and they become a snapping brilliant flame do you need to ......LOOK AGAIN...... Now you witness the great glow from the knowlege that this fire grows for it's really an eternal flame that is started and forever growing it can not be thwarted,SO BE PROUD TO BE PART OF THIS FLAME AND RELAX, FEEL THE GLOW AS YOU NEED NOT LOOK AGAIN................. Dan you will always be missed but I am comforted in the fact that you will live on in us. The good memories are your legacy through your Children, Family and friends. You had a very bright flame and you affected a lot of people in a positive manner.I thank you for that and the Honor to know you, I am a better person for it.
Wendy Nickel
February 19, 2008
Dan thank you for always making me feel like part of the family. I will miss seeing you at all the family gatherings.
Candis Marcotte
February 18, 2008
You will live forever in my heart and forever you will be loved. I will miss you little brother.
I will love you always and forever.
Brian McCollam
February 18, 2008
When it comes to Dan, the word "uncle" takes on a whole new meaning. It stands for friend, mentor, teacher, believer, and brother, among many other things. Dan will be missed dearly and never forgotten.
Paul Worthen
February 18, 2008
My heart is sadden greatly for the loss of "Dan". I will always cherish the memories of watching Dan growing up and becoming the respectiful man he became. He will always be in my thoughts and heart. "We have lost and GOD has gain!!!!!
Paul
Kyla Hendricks, PA-C
February 17, 2008
He will be missed to all that he touched. I developed a strong connection with Dan while taking care of him. I feel for the children and family. He will be a spirit in me forever.
Sheila
February 16, 2008
I am forever touched by the Marcotte family.You are all incredibly loving and kind people may God bless you all!
Steven Nix
February 16, 2008
Dan I miss you and love you!
Daniel F. Marcotte beloved son
Helen and Robert Marcotte
February 16, 2008
Daniel,We love you
Love Mom and Dad
Robert (Bob) Marcotte
February 15, 2008
My Brother Daniel, was the biggest hearted man I will ever know. He leaves behind 2 beautiful children, Rylee age 7, & Matthew age 4. (Both will have birthdays the 1st 2 wks. of April). As Christ said to his Disciples: "To know me is to Love me", & how I will recall my little & only brother, daily. Your life was short like a streaking comet. Yet comets are symbols for young genius' & God often takes the young. Dan'l will be patrolling the gates of heaven, so make sure you have your I.D. ready and available. Much love forever to you my loved one. You will never be forgotten, life will never be the same, my heart will remain broken til the day I too join you! Peace be with you & your children, as well as the many blessings of God always in all ways. I could not of chose a grander brother in any catagory than the one God chose for me. Dan knew he was given two children as angels entrusted to him to take care of. He lived for his kids, he loved the many friends he had. Tho' Dan came from a big family by blood, Dan'l had a much larger family of brothers and sisters he called friends. Thank You all (his friends), for helping to keep his memory alive, and ensure the best for his kids.
Cindi Worthen
February 15, 2008
Daniel, You left this world way too soon! You were a great little, big brother. We will truly be missed. I Love You Always, Cindi
Jessa Worthen
February 15, 2008
My uncle Dan was an amazing man and I will miss him dearly. God felt that it was his time to go but now I know that Dan is one of our angels looking down to watch over all of us. My love goes out to all my aunts, my uncles and all of my cousins in CA and KS. Now more than ever we need eachother!
Jennifer Reed
February 15, 2008
Daniel was one of a kind. He was an amazing and well-respected sheriff. I am so proud to call myself his neice. He is loved and missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him.
Joe Delia
February 14, 2008
Dan was a great Deputy and person. My thoughts go out to his parents, wife and children. He was a kind and thoughtful person and it was an honor to know him.
Dennis Berry
February 14, 2008
My sympathies, thoughts, and prayers to his family and friends.
Geoff Bates
February 13, 2008
I went to Paraclete with Dan and considered him a very good friend. The last time I saw him was about four years after high school. I was impressed that he was already a deputy. Had I not left Lancaster after High School I know we would have continued to be good friends. Dan was one of a kind in that I never had a bad thought about him and it seemed we always were having fun together.
You will be missed my friend.
Lauren Black
February 13, 2008
Danny always was a good guy. He was a great baseball player and could always be counted on. My wishes go out to his family and my prayers to his wife and children.
Paul Higgins
February 12, 2008
I was saddened to hear of Dan's passing. I had not seen him since we graduated high school, but remember him as a remarkable guy and my friend. His passing at such a young age both shocks and saddens me. My most heartfelt sympathies go out to his family.
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