Danielle Christine Benitez

Danielle was a beautiful person inside and out. She was kind to me even when others weren´t. I will never forget that.

I think of you often. You had such a profound impact on me, my life and perspective. You even helped me to appreciate my Cuban roots and for that I am forever grateful. My wife was very insistent we name our daughter after you. You know I'm not the most emotional person but thinking of you and even writing this gets me all choked up. You were very inspiring not only to me but to all of those whom you knew and I'm so proud to have had you in my life. Please keep looking out for us all,...

Dear sister, I think of you every day. The years have passed but it has never gone away. I hope you think of me too. I would give anything to have you here with us. You would be the world´s best aunt. I am so sorry we didn´t get more time together. I love you

Oh my beautiful lovely sister, I miss you so much, no words can even begin to describe the pain and sorrow I feel inside me right now
nobody will know how much it truly hurts to loose you as much as I did, you were my other half, god made me from you, and when you left us to go to a better place
that other half left also, I am not complete anymore without you, I sit here crying at nights wishing and hoping god would trade places
with me and you and give you another chance. I love you...

Dear Family, It is so difficult to find the words to express how Dale and I feel about this horrible tragedy. Daniele was such a unique person in many ways. To me, her love for children and the way she cared and played with them showed her love and deep compassion.
We know she is in the loving arms of our Lord and we pray for all the family and friends who feel the pain of missing her.
God Bless.. Love, Judy & Dale

As James Brown said "Thank God for the Journey". As her Mom, I think we should bless God for the time we had with Danielle.

Danielle,

I remember the first time I met you. You, your mother, and I had dinner at Olive Garden. I was nervous. Sherry had told me that if I did not pass muster with you, it was not going to work. I remember our conversation on not having regrets about the past. I use some items discussed that night when I teach S.E. Hinton's "That Was Then, This Is Now".

I remember you calling me Steve-O. I had a similar nickname,Stevo,given to me when I was growing up--long before there was...

Danielle - Thanks for being my friend! I remember when you tried to help me get my first car loan:)...you always had such a big heart. I will miss you