DANIEL H. LANGPAAP

Daniel Langpaap was drafted into WWII immediately after graduating from Porterville Union High School in 1943. He choose to become an army pilot, and was in flight school in Los Angeles, midway through the course, when the war in Europe stimulated the plan that led to "D-Day" and the invasion of the French coast by the allies. Dan's flight training was cancelled, and he found himself being retrained to be an infantryman. During this training, "D-Day" occurred while Dan was still stateside,...

Dear Darlene and family..
Our deepest sympathy with you at this trying time

Mr Langpaap was my principle at Cole elementary back in the early 80's, he was a great man and great Principle. RIP Mr. Langpaap. God bless you Sir.

Special man, special memo.

I was so saddened to hear of Dan's passing. I will keep the family in my thoughts and Heart. I have a lot of fond memories growing up together on Van Dyke Avenue. You will never be forgotten.

Darlene, always remember that yesterday is gone, today is what it is, and always look forward to tomorrow. Remember the good times, and the bad times and make the very best of what you have right now.

Me and mine send our deepest condolences to you and yours.

Love you
Sharon

May your Dad rest in peace, Robert, and may you and your Mom and daughter find consolation in the words and kindnesses of friends at this sad time. May his love continue to surround you all. I will remember him always in my thoughts and prayers, especially as a watch our flag flying high in honor of yet another veteran I had the pleasure of knowing. God bless~~

I have known my Uncle Dan for all of the 79 years of my life. While I don't remember the first 3 years or so, I remember loving and respecting him for all of those years. I was 7 when he developed frozen feet because he had not yet been provided boots and cold weather uniforms when he arrived in Europe in November and was immediately posted to the front in the Battle of the Bulge. I was aware of the family's huge distress with worry when they heard he was injured and evacuated to a...

Dan was one of the dearest people I have ever known. As an administrator and team member, he led the way by example. I am saddened to hear of his passing, but know that he is in a far better place. He holds such a special place in my heart. My condolences.