Daniel J. Westphal

It is one year ago today that our Danny's spirit left this earth but it seems like only days ago.His memory is vivid in our minds and hearts.Life is not the same without him and it never will be.We feel he is watching over us and telling us to shape up and not be sad, he always wanted to bring laughter to the people he loved, not sadness.We will love you always, Mom and Dad

To All of Danny's friends, Dick and I want to say Thank you for calling us and visiting and sharing more of your memories of times with Dan.It is good to know he affected so many lives in a positive, laughter filled way. Christmas is not the same without him, I so missed buying him gifts and hearing him ask to open something sooner than later.... he did that even last year.

Hope, I did not know you and Danny went to Banting at the same time, what a great piece of trivia. I will look for his year book. Thank you for calling and talking to Dick, it means a great deal to us both to hear from his friends. Dan had a quick wit combined with a tender loving heart and I am proud to know you number him in your memory as a person you were happy to have known. We too wish that he was with us today but that is not to be so we will respect his memory,love him and laugh with...

Time may be moving on, but I still think of Dan very often. I only knew him for a couple of years, but he has left a lasting impression with me. So many times when a song/movie comes on, brings back memories of hanging out with Dan. We had great talks about sports (among other things); I don't really have any other guy friends that believes a girl knows what shes talking about on that end-so I definately treasure/miss our talks/debates. I wish we would have gone to the 1st Badger game in...

We had a good memory party for Danny on the day of his Birthday March 23. I heard some funny stories I did not know...that helps with this sadness. I can't see a bottle of Heinz ketchup without reacting, OH how he hated to run out of it!

Dear Dick and Mary,
Just a little note to let you know I think about Danny, and the both of you every day. I can still hear his laughter and during tough times I can hear him say, " It's OK, Sweetheart." It's amazing how he can calm me down. There is a spot in my house where I go just to be with Danny. I hope you know he is watching our every move, with a smile on his face. Our friend Gary said it the best, "Danny was bigger than life." That helps me day to day, I hope it helps you...