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Daniel Gallagher Obituary
Daniel Gallagher, born on the Fourth of July, was a fixture as the friendly burger flipper at summer barbecues. Last year on the Fourth, when he turned 23, friends went to his house to help celebrate, walking the block from his home in Red Bank, N.J., to see the fireworks reflected in the Navesink River.
He spent his last weekend with his large family — 30 people in a couple of houses in Manasquan. They all stood on the steps for a photo, waiting for Mr. Gallagher, who emerged freshly showered, his arms up like Rocky after running up those steps, said his aunt Bernadette McDonnell, whom he called Aunt Bunny. He stayed late on that Sunday, throwing a whiffle ball on the beach with his cousins. One of them, Christopher McDonnell, told Mrs. McDonnell later, "You know, Ma, God gift-wrapped that weekend for our family."
Mr. Gallagher would stay up late studying for licensing exams, but was on the ferry before 6 every morning to get to his office at Cantor Fitzgerald, where he worked for the international bond desk.
"Now," Mrs. McDonnell said, "I'm thinking, like Christopher says, all we have to do is try to get through the Fourth of July, you know, that first year, and then hopefully heal a little."
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Christina Bucco
September 13, 2023
Always in our hearts my fellow Jersey boy! AC class of 2000
Valerie Downs
September 12, 2023
Dan, it has been 22 years and you are not forgotten. Val your 8th grade science teacher.
David Kelly
September 11, 2023
You are not forgotten. May God bless you and your family.
Cindy Roe
September 14, 2021
Remembering Daniel on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
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AC friend
September 11, 2021
After 20 years, I think about what your life should have been. You were always kind, always funny always genuine. You were a big part of our class and I frequently think of you fondly.
SB
September 11, 2021
I "met" Daniel when I worked at a local optometrist office. My co workers knew Dan as he´d been coming there for some time. I overheard him speak excitedly of this new job he landed in New York City. He proceeded to buy new glasses and contact lens. He spent a lot of money that day. LOL. I had such a brief encounter with Dan but I remember saying to my coworkers, " now there´s a happy guy." I was, like all of us, devastated over the 911 attack but I was especially sad hearing Daniel was one of the victims. Over the yrs when people speak of those lost in 911, I think of Daniel. It´s so nice reading all of these messages to Dan and his family . I was especially touched to read that some of his friends called him Reds/Red. That was my Dads nickname. I won´t be watching any memorials today but I will say a prayer for Daniel and his family. RIP to both Reds.
Cheryl Liberato
September 11, 2020
Its been 19 years and I will shed a tear for you every Sept 11th. In our hearts always.
Cheryl Liberato (maiden: Desmond)
Valerie Downs
September 11, 2019
Thank you for posting a picture of Dan. That is just the way I remember him as a student back in Bayshore. Val
AC Friend
September 9, 2019
Words don't exist to describe how wonderful you were. I never told you and all these years later that still pains me. Your family's unimaginable loss still breaks my heart.
Reds, you truly were one of a kind. I'm so glad I was one of the lucky ones who got to dance the Irish jig with you in the warmth of your smile while watching your perfect ringlet curls bounce as I held your hands. That memory is forever part of my heart and will live on in me always. I wish we all got to hold your hands longer. I wish you got more time to live the beautiful life you were living and so deserved to live. I will forever be sending you love. You are deeply missed.
Giuliana Doll
September 10, 2018
Thinking about you like this was yesterday.
Jacqueline, Billy and Giuliana.
Bridget Kearney
January 9, 2018
Hi Danny. My grandmother worked at the front desk at DeSales. She knew you really well and was devastated when she found out you died. Grammy's retired now, and I'm 12 years old. I stenciled your name when I went to the 9/11 Memorial in November. I think of you all the time. Rest In Peace and Happy New Year. -Bridget K
Brian Lamb
September 19, 2016
I coached Danny in soccer back in the old MYAA days- I had no idea. He was an absolute pleasure to coach- kids like Danny were what made it worth it. So sad to hear this so many years later (per Facebook). My deepest and sincerest condolences to your family.
September 12, 2016
To Dan's Family: It is hard to believe that it has been 15 years. I still wear Dan's bracelet. Mrs. Val Walker, now Mrs. Downs.
Sabrina Edwards
September 11, 2013
I Just Wanted To Say I Am Thinking About You, I Read This And Its Sad How You Lost Your Life For No Reason
El Cerrito 8th grader+
September 10, 2013
Hello I'm a kid who goes to El Cerrito Middle School and I had to find a person from 9 11. I looked through the names and i saw "Daniel James Gallagher" and out of those hundreds i saw his. I clicked on his name and i was interested so i chose him. I chose Daniel James Gallagher and to me he seems really loved from his family. I'm sorry for your loss and hope you guys are blessed. From this project, I feel as if i knew him and i was apart of his family. But, I'm sorry for your loss.
Rest in peace Daniel "Red" James Gallagher
Bernadette Brooks
November 29, 2011
As I prepared our Christmas cards I found this photo on my camera from our family trip to NYC this Oct. While my 7 yr old son Zachary struggled to understand the true signifigance as to why we were there, he did spend a great deal of time fixated on tracing the name Daniel James Gallagher. We explained to him why his name was there as he continued to trace Daniel's name with his finger. While it may be some time before my son fully understands I hope Daniel's family takes some small solice in that we are teaching future generations so that their loss - their children - will not be forgotten.
September 1, 2010
I am proud to wear your rememberence bracelet.
-Patty Connell
A Friend from AC
August 10, 2010
Think about you often, miss you always.
WJD
May 12, 2010
So much to live for..so much to contribute to society..rest in peace cousin I never got to know
September 11, 2009
Didn't know you, but a friend of mine knew you well & often talks so highly of you. Rest in peace.
A friend from AC
September 11, 2009
Its been eight years my friend and I still feel like it was yesterday you left us. Thinking of you often and praying for family always.
September 11, 2009
I still remember like it was yesterday when I had the privilege of meeting Reds at DeSales in 1999. Missing you 8 years later. God Bless.
September 10, 2009
Reds just thinking of you and your family with the anniversary tomorrow. I can't believe it has been 8 years. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers always.
We all miss you
Rich Forsyth
September 10, 2009
Still thinking of you Dan. You are one of the best people I had the pleasure to know. Peace
A friend from college
July 6, 2009
As always, I thought of you as I watched the fireworks from Brooklyn this 4th of July. Happy Birthday!
Doug Abraham
July 4, 2009
Hapy Independence Day & Happy Birthday!!!
A friend from college.
December 22, 2008
Dan,
Occasionally I come across a paper with your address on it. You wrote it my freshman year of college while I was playing music. Told me to mail you a CD when I was done recording. Just found that paper again, and as always I placed it back in safe keeping. You're missed.
A friend from AC
September 12, 2008
Hey Reds...I was going across the Brooklyn Bridge the other night on my way back home, and I thought of you as I saw the bright lights where you once stood hitting heaven. Miss you and think of you all the time.
A friend from college
September 11, 2008
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
Love leaves a memory no one can steal.
From a headstone in Ireland
Kathleen Hennessey
September 11, 2008
We all miss you so much Danny and wish you were here with us. You touched all of our lives in a special way and we were all lucky to have known you. Especially me, you were like my third big brother. I'll always be grateful that I got to spend time with you that last summer in Lavallette. I'll also never forget you coming to my family's garage sale and bringing everyone Dunkin Donuts just months before. I wish so much that we could've had more good times and memories together. The last 7 years have been empty without you. Watch over your Mom, Sean and Erin, and your new niece Annie. You are our hero and angel and will never be forgotten!
Rich Forsyth
September 11, 2008
Missing you good sir.
Kate Corcoran
September 11, 2008
Reds just thinking of you today as another year passes. I can not believe it has been seven years, you and your family are in my thoughts today and everyday.
September 10, 2008
Never knew you, but a friend did...so I often think of you. You became "a face" of that day to me. My thoughts are with your family and friends.
A friend
July 7, 2008
Happy 30th! I missed the fireworks in the city this year, it just wasn't the same.
Doug Abraham
July 4, 2008
Happy 30th Birthday & Happy Independence Day!!!
An Irish Friend
December 4, 2007
Reds. We still talk about you in our home. You impressed everyone you met and left lasting impressions. I think you did it all with a smile and good humour.We all still miss you and think of you often. Guinness and Jameson for Paddys day 1999. A great wednesday at Height 17.
September 12, 2007
Reds, there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you, just wanted to let you know that I miss you more then you know : )
Susan McFadden
September 11, 2007
I cannot believe that another year has passed. We think of you each day and all our memories of knowing you and how blessed we are to have known you and called you a friend. We planted a Japanese Red Maple tree in your honor and think of you every day. Its are Reds Tree. You touched so many peoples lives in such an amazing way. May God Bless your family. We love you and miss you Reds!
a friend from Allentown College
September 11, 2007
Reds just thinking of you today more so than other days. I keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers daily. We miss you
Another friend from Allentown College
September 11, 2007
Reds, You and your family are always in my thoughts. I can't wait to meet you again and create a new set of memories. Til then, I'll simply cherish the old memories and think of your smile.
A friend from Allentown College
September 11, 2007
Reds - I think about you often and pray for you and your family.
God Bless!
July 4, 2007
I just wanted to stop by and wish you a Happy Birthday!!!! Miss you bunches and bunches : )
Doug Abraham
July 4, 2007
Happy Birthday!!!
Kristine
November 2, 2006
As I stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
P Tabbernor
October 10, 2006
In remembrance....
Dawn Sproules
September 22, 2006
To the Gallagher Family, I wanted to express my deepest sympathy to your family.God bless all of you.Daniel sounded like a very nice person.I will light a special candle on the fourth of july every year in honor of Daniel and his famliy.Take care.Your never alone and certianly will always have a special place in everyones heart.
September 10, 2006
Reds I can not believe that it has been 5 years. With the anniversary of 9-11 I think of you again and wish we all had more time with you here with us. We miss your big smile. My prayers are with your family everyday and now more than ever.
A friend
July 6, 2006
I thought of you when I was watching the fireworks in NYC this weekend. Happy Birthday, miss you bunches.
July 4, 2006
Happy B-Day Reds. You are missed everyday and I think of you and your family often.
A friend
May 9, 2006
Reds, just wanted to thank you for visiting me in my dream the other night with another friend of mine. The two of you don't even know eachother, yet there you both were. I'm taking that as your way of letting me know that you are watching over him for me while he heads over seas. I'll let him know he has the best angel looking out for him ; ) I miss you so much. Hope to see you in my dreams soon.
September 11, 2005
It is hard to believe that your smiling face was taken from us 4 years ago today. I will cherish the times that I got to spend with you, you were just the type of person who could put a smile on your face no matter what the circumstances. I pray daily for you and your family and that they find peace with each passing day. You are truly missed and the world is missing an angel.
A Friend
September 11, 2005
I can't believe that you have been gone for 4 years today. I miss you so much. The world was such a better brighter place with you in it. Talk to you soon.
A friend
September 11, 2005
It is hard to believe that it has been four years since you left us. Know that you will always be remembered.
March 8, 2005
I stil can't believe that you are gone. I want to pull you out of the sky and bring you back here, because too many people are hurting with you not being here. If I could have one wish that would be it, even if it was for a day, an hour, 5 minutes, 60 seconds. I remember going to the WTC right after all of this happened, and I wanted to just go in there and find you, still believing that you were waiting to be found. Until the last of it was there, I still had hope somehow. Now I pray that you will visit me in my dreams. With your beaming smile, I can still see you bouncing around smiling, you could carry the weight of the world on your shoulders and somehow still be smiling as if nothing was ever wrong. I hope that someday I learn to live life the way that you did. The way that people should live life, but rarely ever do. That's what makes you so special, so rare. Everyone needs someone like that in their life, to make them realize that everything will be ok, even when we think that the world is falling apart. The only thing is, you are one in a million, so there aren't many people out there like you when you really think about it. Better to have known you for a small while, then not have known you at all. Love you and miss you more than you know.
October 28, 2004
DANNY BOY
Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling
From glen to glen, and down the mountain side
The summer's gone, and all the flowers are dying
'tis you, 'tis you must go and I must bide.
But come you back when summer's in the meadow
Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow
'tis I'll be there in sunshine or in shadow
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so.
And if you come, when all the flowers are dying
And I am dead, as dead I well may be
You'll come and find the place where I am lying
And kneel and say an "Ave" there for me.
And I shall hear, tho' soft you tread above me
And all my dreams will warm and sweeter be
If you'll not fail to tell me that you love me
I simply sleep in peace until you come to me
A Friend
October 9, 2004
Reds,
I know that you spent your "dash" well....
I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend.
He referred to the dates on his tombstone: the beginning – and the end.
He noted the first was the date of his birth, and spoke of the last date with tears.
But he said that what mattered most of all was the “dash” between those years.
For that dash represents all the time that he spent living on this earth.
And only those who loved him – know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not how much we own: the cars…the house…the cash.
What matters is how we live and love, and how we spend our “dash”.
So think about this long and hard, are there things you’d like to change?
For you never know how much time is left – (You could be at “dash mid-range”!)
If we could just slow down enough to appreciate what’s real,
And always try to understand how other people feel,
And be less quick to anger, and show our gratitude more,
And love the people in our lives, like we’ve never loved before.
If we’d treat each other with respect, and often wear a smile…
We’d live in the awareness that this “dash” only lasts a while.
So when your eulogy’s being read, and condolences are sent…
Make sure you’ll be proud of the things that are said,
And how your “dash” was spent.
An AC friend
September 10, 2004
Hey Reds,
I can't believe that it has been three years since all of this has happened. I still sit there and think of you everyday. I don't believe that it was more than a month ago that I was sitting in the bar talking with someone we both know and love and you came up in conversation. We sat there for what seemed like hours talking about the good times that we had with you, the things we missed, and how we know we will never find someone like you again. We both said that we were grateful to our brothers for picking Allentown and befriending you(which would be impossible not to do)being the only reason we went there was because of them, and that's how we met you. I left the conversation with that pain in your heart,that heaviness where you can't breath, heartache, and actual heartbreak. It's true, you are a once in a lifetime. I just wish that I took it all in, you know, remembered every moment that we spent, every smile,every conversation, I didn't know that my time knowing you would be so short lived. I look at your picture on here and see that smile, and I think to myself, what I wouldn't do to see that again.
To Danny's family, you're in my prayers everyday that goes by.
Jason Esterly
August 7, 2004
Reds,
Someone once told me that you meet once in a lifetime people, only once in a lifetime. You are absolutly once in a lifetime. It's amazing the things that we realize too late, and never appreciate enough, like your friendship. I remember countless times at Allentown when just being around you made my life better. We never spoke once after I left Allentown, and for that I live in regret everyday. After three years I still cried when I heard. That's a testament to you and how wonderful you are. I wish we could have stayed better friends and spent more time together, but that's behind us now. I know now that when I get to Heaven, I won't miss the oppurtunity to spend time with you again. People say God has a reason for everything, and guess you're in Heaven now to make the Angels happy, because that is what you do, you make people happy. God Bless you and your family Reds, I only hope to be half the man you are!!
June 23, 2004
Just thinking about you today. You were a special person and made Allentown so much fun. I think about you all the time and keep your family in my prayers all the time. Keep watching over all of us.
A friend
March 23, 2004
Hey you,
It has been so long since I wrote last. So much has gone on. I still think about you every day though, everywhere I turn it seems like something or someone reminds me of you. I miss you and keep you in my heart.
December 1, 2003
Hey Reds, it seems like forever since the last time I wrote to you. Time has been flying by. I was up school the other day and I was just staring at the Heights. I can remember you busting in your room...to find me and my brother and a couple of other people drinking, it was homecoming 99. I thought you were going to freak out..all of a sudden you had a smile from ear to ear...then you said "Hi I'm Dan, you must be Dan's sister...I'm sorry to hear that..nah he's a good guy" And sat there and talked with us for what seemed like forever. I automatically loved you. After that we hung out so much I can't even tell you how many times. First impressions stay with people forever...I just didn't know that you would leave an impression in my heart. I miss you so much. Hope your enjoying those wings.
September 12, 2003
Dear Reds,
as i used to pass downtown everyday going over the manhattan bridge, i thought of you. as i walk the streets of new york everyday, i think of you. i went to the wtc yest. to give my respects to you, all those lost and last night as i was walking home and saw the two beams of light, i was speechless still knowing you are gone. I did not know you very personally, but i always looked up to you because i trully knew you had it all. You were always so nice, inviting me with a smile, and everytime we met, you sang me that special song. your family and friends are in my prayers. You have touched me immensely and you will forever be missed.
September 12, 2003
Reds you were someone I always looked up to in college. You were intelligent, popular, and funny, yet you always talked to everyone, made everyone feel welcomed and accepted. Although we weren't close friends, (actually you got my name wrong all the time) you were there for me with advice and reminded me "it's all who you know." Reds, I am glad I knew you.
Fern Foster
September 12, 2003
Danny....you will always be that polite little boy who was so accurately cast as the Scare Crow in Fairview's Second Grade production...... one of the permanent pictures in my mind's eye.
September 11, 2003
I cannot believe another year has passed. May God give the Gallagher family peace in this time of sorrow.
Dan was truly one of a kind.
Eileen
you know who it is
September 11, 2003
you were one of a kind, and you will never be forgotten
CBA Boys of '96
September 11, 2003
Danny Boy-
Another year has passed..another year of sadness, anger, questions, and smiles. We miss you Brother. Each one of us holds a piece of you in our hearts. We are all CBA brothers. Rest well Danny...Live Jesus in our hearts
John Adjami
September 11, 2003
May God Bless Dan and his family...
I knew Dan when I was younger as I played MYAA soccer with him for many years. He was always a pleasure to be around and a very funny guy. I just wanted to say that Dan and his family are in my prayers in these times of sorrow. God Bless you all!
September 11, 2003
We just had a moment of silence for you. Miss you and love you, always on my mind.
A Friend
September 10, 2003
Hey Reds,
It seems like yesterday you were here with us. You think it would have hit home by now...it still hasn't. I am still waiting for you to pop up somewere. Its weird. I always thought that I would have all the time in the world to tell you all the things that I thought about you, how great you were, and so adorable, and funny. You were one of a kind. When I speak of you I always tell people that there is no one like you, and there never will be. I hope you know that and I am sorry that I never got the courage to tell you that. I now know that if I feel something for someone to just tell them, cause you never know when you will see them again. Well I will talk to you later. I miss you. Hope you having fun with your wings.
A FRIEND
July 28, 2003
Hey you, Just wanted to tell you that I was thinking of you. I miss you.
A Friend
July 6, 2003
I saw you in every fire work that went off this weekend, and I thought of you. Especially when I went to Pearl Jam and he sang "Rockin in the free world" and in front of us these huge colorful fireworks were going off. I couldn't help but feel that you were watching them too as I stared up into the big black sky that was suddenly full of color, and bursting with happiness, like you. Happy birthday...We all miss you.
a friend
June 3, 2003
I remember thinking
I'll go on forever only knowing
I'll see you again
But I know
The touch of you is so hard to remember
But like that touch I know no other
And for sure we have danced
In the risk of each other
Would like to dance
Around the world with me
I'll be falling all about my own thing
And I know your the heaviest weight
When your not here that's hung
Around my head
And your lips burn wild
Thrown from the face of a child
And in your eyes
The seeing of the greatest few
Do what you will, always
Walk where you like, your steps
Do as you please, I'll back you up
I remember thinking
Sometimes we walk
Sometimes we run away
But I know
No matter how fast we are running
Somehow we keep
Somehow we keep up with each other
I'll be falling all about my own thing
And i know your the heaviest weight
When your not here that's hung
Around my head
And your lips burn wild
Thrown from the face of a child
And in your eyes
The seeing of the greatest few
Do what you will, always
Walk where you like, your steps
Do as you please, I'll back you
Reds, I don't know why but everytime I hear this song I think of you and want to cry. I guess it is because I know that you are looking down on us watching us, knowing how hard this all is for all of us. I miss you more everyday.
A Friend
May 19, 2003
Hey you, you already know this I know but there is going to be a picnic in your honor at Desales on June 7th. I can't wait to go. I am sure there are going to be tons of people there to honor you. Well all miss you so much. You would think that things would get easier as time goes on, but they haven't. There isnt a day that goes by that I don't bring up a memory of you, or think of you. You are trully missed, always will be. There will always be a place in my heart for you. The angels are lucky to have you. : ) Patry it up in heaven Reds...and watch over us...we know you have been.
A friend
April 11, 2003
If tears could build a stairway
And memories were a lane
We would walk right up to heaven
And bring you back again
No farewell words were spoken
No time to say goodbye
You were gone before we knew it
And only God knows why
Our hearts still ache in sadness
And secret tears still flow
What it meant to lose you
No one can ever know
But now we know you want us
To mourn for you no more
To remember all the happy times
Life still has in store
Since you'll never be forgotten
We pledge to you today
A hallowed place within our hearts
Is where you'll always stay
A Friend
March 28, 2003
The other day your name came up in a conversation and I some how forgot about this one time that I saw you. Someone told me I thought that you were someone else (I only saw the back of you) and I ran up to you and hugged you from the back. Even though we barely knew eachother then you were so happy to see me, but I felt like a complete idiot for running into you like a maniac. I forget who I thought you were, but I'm glad it turned out to be you. I wouldn't have it anyother way. I miss little things like that. Your in my heart always.
March 13, 2003
Hey you. I just wanted to say that I miss you and think of you everyday. Send me a sign and watch over everyone. Talk you later buddy.
Boys of CBA
February 22, 2003
Hey Danny-
They may have taken you from us physically, but they'll never take you from us emotionally or spiritually. You are in our prayers, in our thoughts, and most important...in our hearts. May God bless you now and always. St. John Baptiste De LaSalle..pray for us. Live Jesus in our hearts...forever
A Friend
January 19, 2003
I could write to you everyday, in some ways it makes things a tiny bit better. I feel like I am getting some things off of my chest, but other times it just hurts even more than before because I know that you will never ever write me back and tell me that things are going to be ok. I just miss you so much. I want the dreams to stop. I wish that I could just see you once more...for a minute. I dont think I will ever get over this, actually I know I will never get over this. I will see you one day and we will finish what we didn't get to finish here on earth. Send me a sign...please. Well I promised myself that I wouldn't cry anymore when I wrote to you...so I better go. I will talk to you soon.
A Friend
December 13, 2002
Hey Reds, I went and bought the 3 Doors Down Cd the other day and there is this song on it that reminded me of you...Anyways...here is goes....
A hundred day have made me colder
Since the last time that I saw your pretty face
A thousand lies have made me colder
And I don't think I can look at this the same
All the miles that serparate
Disappear now when I'm dreamin' of your face
I'm here without you baby
But you're still on my lonely mind
I think about you baby and I dream about you all the time
I'm here without you baby
But you're still with me in my dreams
And tonight, there's only you and me
The miles just keep rollin'
As the people leave their way to say hello
I've heard this life is overrated
But I hope that it gets better as we go
I'm here without you baby
But you're still on my lonely mind
I think about you baby and I dream about you all the time
I'm here without you baby
But you're still with me in my dreams
And tonight, there's only you and me
Everything I know, and anywhere I go
It gets hard but it won't take away my love
And when the last one falls, when it's all said and done
It gets hard but it won't take away my love
I'm here without you baby
But you're still on my lonely mind
I think about you baby and I dream about you all the time
I'm here without you baby
But you're still with me in my dreams
And tonight there's only you and me
Well I hope that you like it. I miss you so much and like the song says....you're on my mind all the time. I will see you when I get there....P.S. How are those wings coming along?
September 24, 2002
It's so hard to lose the one you love
To finally have to say goodbye
You try to be strong but the pain keeps holdin' on
And all that you can do is cry
Deep within your heart you know it's time to move on
When the fairy tale that you once knew is gone
When the last tear drop falls
I'll still be holdin' on to all of our memories
And all of what used to be
When the last tear drop falls
I will stand tall
And know that you're here with me in my heart
When the last tear drop falls
So now I'm alone and life keeps movin' on
But my destination still unknown, oh yeah
Will there be a time when I'll fall in love again?
When I was meant to walk these streets alone
If there was just one wish I could be granted here tonight
It would be to have you right back by my side
Now it's time for me to find my happiness again
And the emptiness from missin' you
Will never ever end, baby
Miss you so much
Mary L Chavez
September 19, 2002
Over a year ago Lenya Heitzig, our pastor's wife, came up with the idea of creating Mercy BANDs (Bearing Another's Name Daily), a simple sterling silver band you wear on your wrist bearing the name of someone who died on 9/11. She found herself thinking, "Lord, what can I do to help from so far away? How can we pray for thousands of families feeling such overwhelming loss?" From this the BANDs were born...that way each of us who wear a BAND can concentrate on praying for one family every day until we ourselves leave this earth. Some people asked for specific names of victims lost on 9/11, but I was compelled to see who God would gift me with, and He gifted me with Daniel's name. For many months after I received his name I searched to see who he was and anything about his family, but never found any information so with a heavy heart I abandoned my search....but you, his family, have been in my prayers. Just last night (9/18) we had this great band, The Kry, playing at our church, Calvary Chapel of Albuquerque, and they played this fantastic song called "New York" that was written by one of the members after visiting Ground Zero shortly after 9/11. It's a beautiful song if anyone would care to check it out, and it inspired me to once again see if I could find out anything about Daniel...so here I am today, reading all about him, and I am filled with joy and sorrow all at once. Joy because I now have a picture of the young man whose family I have prayed for every day for nearly a year, sorrow for the friends and family who miss him so much. Please know that you are always in my thoughts and prayers...and will be, for I Bear Another's Name Daily....Daniel J. Gallagher.
My BAND serves as a living memorial to Daniel, who died tragically, and is a daily reminder to pray for you, his loved ones. May God grant you His peace as you grieve the absence of your precious Daniel (Danny, Red....).
Mary L. Chavez
Albuquerque, NM
Diane
September 13, 2002
To Danny's family, I am so sorry. I wish that there was something that I could do, and knowing that I can't breaks my heart into a million pieces. I could also sit here and tell you how great he was...but you know that better than I do, then again you didn't have to know him to know what kind of person he was. He was one in a million, even more than that. He was the kind of person every girl wanted and every guy wanted to be. He is missed.
Reds, If I could I would pull you out of the sky so that you could be here with the rest of us. If I had one wish that's what it would be. So no one would have to hurt, and so that you could go on doing what you did best...being that unbelievable person that you are. Somehow making the biggest problems seem small cause you never let them get to you, you were one with few worries, all you cared about is making others happy, and that made you happy. You have a rarity about you, I don't know what exactly, but it makes you unforgettable. I miss you, and that smile, just you...everything about you. The list could go on forever. I don't think I will ever come across a person like you, you are the one and only....Reds.
Height 15
September 12, 2002
Reds,
We have so many fond memories of you. The day you rented the Ghecko suit for Halloween, for example, and ran around making a fool of yourself. Or when you passed out that one night and your brother had to kick in the door to get to the keg and when you woke, instead of getting mad, you said "Well, he needed to get to the beer." Height 15 misses you. We will do a shot to you at Homecoming.
Tom Morgan
September 11, 2002
Thinking of you and your family today Danny...miss you.
Todd
September 11, 2002
I want everyone to know what he meant to all of us(friends/family). He has & most likely still will touch us in extraordinary ways. Reds, I want you to know that I will always love & miss you. I wish I could have known you longer, but still feel very blessed to have known you & shared so many special moments. Stay strong Daniel & we will reunite again someday.
student
September 10, 2002
Hi, I am a student at St.Pius High School and we are wearing wrist bands that say names of people that died on Septemdber 11, 2002 and I recieved one that has your name on it. I just wanted to say that as of now both you and your family are in my prayers.
Love,
A student of St. Pius High School
Dr. Jaime Orejan
September 9, 2002
Reds
I know you are in heaven smiling, having a good time, and making friends like you did on earth.
I am a better person for having you as part of my life for those few years at Allentown College...DeSales University. I will always treasure how you always teased me, and the friendship you gave me and my family. You always had a way of making everyone feel special!
God bless you always!!!
Doc.
Valerie Downs
September 6, 2002
To Dan's Family: you knew me as Mrs. Walker at Bayshore. The thought that the fun loving imp that I taught in the 8th grade is gone makes my heart sink.I can only offer my prayers. Val
Mark Makuta
September 4, 2002
It's hard to believe that a year has almost passed by. I remember praying that you did not go to work that day. Now I hold fond memories of you in my heart.
Working with you while you interned with me and my firm on the AMEX was such a pleasure. Your dedication to the job was great. Your sense of humor was "off the wall". Your unique greeting of "What's goin'on?" was truly one of a kind. Your making me proud of wearing the wildest shirt you can find in your closet on those traditional dress down Fridays on the exchange, still brings a smile to my face. Sometimes I was amazed they let you in the building. You always managed to make everyone laugh no matter what kind of day we were having. Your thoughtfulness ran great - the plaque you gave me when you graduated will always hang on my walls. Thanks Danny for choosing to be with us for your four years of internship.
May God Bless you Danny Boy and
may God keep watch over your mom, sister and brother.
Mark
Eileen
August 26, 2002
There isn't a day that I don't think about you. Your family is in my prayers every week at church. My most vivid memory of you is that you were always smiling and could bring anyone out of a bad mood. You were truly an icon of Allentown. Please know that you will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace.
-Eileen from Allentown
July 8, 2002
Hey Reds, I was in New York this weekend visting Buckley and I could see the fireworks in Manhatten across from the Jamacian Bay. They were beautiful. As I watched them I thougth of you (I heard you watched them every year). And me knowing the huge Dave fan you are...I wrote to the fan club and asked if they could possibly pass on a message...to dedicate a song to you at the concert I will be at on the 16th(a late b day gift) They said they would try to get the message to him. I hope it happens...maybe you could help me out alittle up there..Happy B Day. Miss you
A friend from AC
June 10, 2002
"If I could fall into the sky do you think time would pass me by, cause you know I'd walk a thousand miles if i could just see you, if i could just hold you,tonight"
There isn't a weekend that I don't think of you when I look at the skyline from the Verrazano. I also know that there isn't a day that goes by that you aren't thought about by everyone you have touched. You have made an impression in my heart and mind that will stay with me forever. Miss you Reds
June 3, 2002
I only knew you from Middle School, but it seems to me you must have made an impression so that here I am mourning you years later. I remember you being such a sweet, cute kid and I realize now that this is how you stayed. My heart aches for your friends and family, but in some way I hope that by knowing how you touched so many in your all too short life and will always continue to do so there may some day be some comfort.
Rest in Peace,
an old schoolmate in Middletown, NJ
Angie Campbell
April 26, 2002
May God Bless you and the family and friends that you left behind. Rest in his loving peace..........
a friend
April 23, 2002
Reds,
There is not a day that goes by that you are not thought about. We all miss your smile and the way you could pick people up when they were down. Rest in Peace Reds.
April 12, 2002
Danny:
"To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." -Robert Waldo Emerson
Just a Friend
April 9, 2002
Rest in Peace Danny. I know his family is hurting but I'm sure this is what he would say to you right now-
WHEN I MUST LEAVE YOU
When I must leave you for a little while - please do not grieve and shed wild tears and hug your sorrow to you through the years, but start out bravely with a gallant smile; and for my sake and in my name live on and do all things the same. Feed not your loneliness on empty days, but fill each waking hour in useful ways. Reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer and I in turn will comfort you and hold you near; and never, never be afraid to die, for I am waiting for you in the sky. Helen Steiner Rice
REST IN PEACE WITH THE ANGELS...
Aunt Gerri Buscemi
April 3, 2002
Dear Danny Boy,
We miss you so much it hurts, but we know your in heaven now with your DAD and now we pray to you.
Please watch over your MOM, Erin and Sean. They are really grieving hard. It hurts to see them so sad.
We miss your smile, your great personality your charm, your wit, and your wonderful outlook on life.
Watch over us Danny.
We love you and miss you.
Love
Aunt Gerri
Cathy Boscarino
March 29, 2002
Daniel I don't know you personally, but your Aunt Gerri talks about you constantly. I work with Gerri and I see the sad look in her eyes when we ask about your family. I know she misses you so much. You are forever in our prayers. God must have needed a special angel in heaven when he took you. Please watch over your Mom and sister Erin and let them know your OK. We will NEVER forget. Rest in Peace
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