Daniel E. Horkheimer

Dear Courtney and the Horkheimer family,

I met Dan through the Milwaukee TEC retreat program and have many fond memories of him on our various retreats. Dan had a great sense of humor and could make even the darkest moments a lot easier to get through. He was always ready to help with any project thrown at him and I was always amazed at his energy level. He will truly be missed by so many people.

Mr & Mrs. Horkheimer, Mary, Kelly, Rob, and Kevin,

When Mary called me today to tell me about what happened to Dan, all the memories of growing up with the Horkheimer family came flooding back. While I still remember Dan most vividly as one of Mary's "little" brothers, reading some of the memories others had of Dan that Mary sent to me helped me to see the wonderful man Dan had become. My thoughts and prayers are now with your family as I know yours were with mine when we needed them.

My deepest condolences to Dan's wife Courtney, all of his family and all of his friends. I practiced family law at Legal Services of Eastern Missouri 2003-2005 and Dan really helped me with a couple of immigrant clients. Even in such limited interaction, it was clear that he was a very good and kind person. God bless him and all of his loved ones. May you find the strength to carry on in his name after this senseless tragedy.

Dear Bob and Family,
We are old friends from scouting and heard about the tragic death of Dan. Please know that you are in our prayers.

Dear Courtney and Horkheimer Family,

Nicole and I were heartsick to hear of Dan's untimely death. I attended St. Pius X in Bob's class and Nicole (Dunn) and I spent many good times with Dan and Courtney at SLU.

I believe Dan made the world better by being kind, caring and genuine with every person he met. God bless his soul for eternity and may you find solace during this tragic time.

With Deepest Sympathy,

Courtney, I am a friend of your Mom's and know how very deeply she loved Dan and loves you. Your Mom is an incredible woman and by the transitive property, you must be also. I don't know the words to say that can console you in this tragedy, but please know that my thoughts and my prayers are with you as you try to make sense of the non and struggle with the daily activities that now seem both insignificant and monumental. I hope this quote from David Searles gives you some comfort: ...

Courtney and Family-
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Dan sounds like he was a wonderful man, who touched many lives while on this earth. You and your family are in my prayers.

I am so sad to hear about Dan's death. I worked as a guidance counselor when Dan was at Marquette High and remember him as a wonderful young man, sincere, kind and good. My sincere sympathy to his family. Johnna Papin

My sincere condolences for your loss. Michaela Siewert phoned me today from Cincinnati with this terrible news. I went to St. Pius X elemetrary as well as MUHS and was in the same grade as Kevin. What I remember most about Dan was his George Bush, Sr. impersonation during a school sponsered music festival which was so warmly received by all. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.