Daniel "Dan" J Hagfors

I am so blessed that our friendship grew into a strong and loving companionship in the last few years. I cherish the memories we shared as they are helping me get through this mountain of grief. I am so blessed that your family has taken me in their arms so that I am not alone. Because you are a man of God, I know that you are with Him and living among the angels.

Dan, you lived your life in such a way as to help others and spent your last hours on this earth preparing to do just...

Dan,

This past Friday 10/20/23 many of us got to gather together in your honor to celebrate your life.

What a wonderful celebration it was. Erin, Ross, Jessica, Dustin, Kenny, and Linda did a great job putting everything together.

I know that you are proud of their accomplishments. It was so comforting and fun. We all had a great time. I kept thinking that you would be joining us in person almost expecting you to show up at any moment.

Tonya then...

Danny and I went back a whole bunch of years...we both have/had a great love for our families, cigars, Franklin planners, the Christian faith, golf, the Spartans, and we developed a great friendship and bond over the years. I feel privileged to have called him my friend, and fortunate to have him inspire me in many ways. Danny helped my kids and son in law to participate and excel in the Carnegie program. I know he was always doing more for others, and never expecting anything in return, but...

I had the great honor and privilege of meeting Professor Dan Hagfors in the Fall of 2019 when I took Marketing in Sales at Lansing Community College. Unlike any other professor though Dan was unique he always had us call him coach not professor. He was more than a professor he was the true definition of a coach someone who coached all of his students through the real world! He taught us that one’s name is the most valuable of all and when you remember someone’s name they will always be sure...

Though our friendship was short, Dan was a caring friend and I always looked forward to seeing him at football and basketball games. More importantly, he was such a good friend to my husband and his sons. He will be remembered with love.

I have had the honor of teaching the Dale Carnegie Course along with Dan for many years. More importantly is the friendship between he and I. There is much about Dan that I didn't know. But I know this... I am undoubtedly a better person, a better father a better teacher and a better leader having had this man as my friend and mentor.

I had the privilege of meeting Dan and his wonderful daughter, Erin, as a colleague. Although I only met Dan in person two times, he treated me fairly and was very personable. He gave me a chance, professionally, and was a man of his word. From speaking to others in our industry, it is very apparent that Dan treated everyone with respect. A true professional. My condolences to Erin and the rest of Dan's family.

Dan Hagfors was a great man. I am grateful to have known him. As a Dale Carnegie instructor he provided the exact guidance that I needed. Rest in Peace. My condolences to the family.