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Many good memories of Dan.
Edwin Smith
September 18, 2023 | Hallieford, VA


Photo courtesy of R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home - Hampton
Hampton, Virginia
Nov 24, 1954 – Sep 14, 2021 (Age 66)
On Tuesday, September 14, 2021, Dan Brookman transitioned to his heavenly home surrounded by family after a short illness.
Dan, originally from Narrows, VA, graduated from the NNS Apprentice School in 1976 as a machinist. He was a Master Shipbuilder with 43 years of service, most of...
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Edwin Smith
September 18, 2023 | Hallieford, VA
LOTS of good memories with Danny at the Apprentice School for many years.
Ed Smith
September 18, 2022 | Work
He was a class act as a person and as a master shipbuilder. It was my pleasure to have known him. Most of all he was a caring and dedicated NNS associate. He cared deeply about people. Very Respectfully Dave Barringer
David Barringer Retired NNS Material
September 18, 2022

I knew Dan Brookman for many years when I worked in Newport News Shipbuilding. He always greeted me with a smile and called me "Cuz" because we had the same last name but we not related. The joke was our genes may have crossed somewhere in West Virginia. Dan was a good man. I am proud to have known him. My condolences to his brother David and the rest of his family. We will truly miss him.
Michael E Brookman
September 22, 2021 | Work
Kathy, I am so truly sorry to hear about Danny. I realize there are no sufficient words at a time like this, but know that you and your family are are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Baker
September 21, 2021
Mr. Brookman was one of the best and fairest instructors at the Apprentice school. He treated everyone equally and helped me to get where I'm at in my career and life. A great example for all to follow.
Brian Scarsdale
September 20, 2021 | Work
So sorry to hear about your loss. You know that God and Jesus are in the best position to comfort us when we lose a loved one in death.
G
September 20, 2021
Dan Brookman, Kathy and their children were wonderful, supportive and a "giving" family when I knew them at Asbury School. He was just a very good man and a great example for others. May God give this wonderful family peace and strength in Dan's passing.
Joseph M. Tatum
September 19, 2021 | Friend
Dannie and I worked together for many years in for The Apprentice School. We shared many good memories and played a part in training many good apprentices. A great guy to work with.
Edwin Smith
September 19, 2021 | Work