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KAHN, Daniel DANIEL ROBERT KAHN Daniel Robert Kahn was born September 8, 1948 in Manhattan and grew up in Great Neck, NY. He was the first of two children born to Theodore and Rachel (Rickie) Kahn. He attended the University of Wisconsin at Madison and graduated summa cum laude from Georgia State University in mathematics. He was a free spirit who once hitchhiked across the country with everything he owned in the world in a guitar case, including a guitar! Danny had his own business for many years but his true love was music. He wrote and recorded his own songs, using his God-given talent to sing and play the guitar beautifully. He was a frequent entertainer at The Red Light Tavern in Atlanta. He and friends would play and jam many a Saturday night far into the wee hours. Danny was also a gardener who lived for a time in the Blue Ridge Mountains. He tended a vegetable garden and grew to love the people he met there. The mountain folk loved him in return for his humble nature. Danny was a unique character who was witty, loving puns and always coming up with new ones, simple yet sophisticated and honest. With Danny what you saw was what you got. He was a man with a gruff exterior and a kind, generous, and tender heart. He was taken from us abruptly, unexpectedly, and far too soon on July 28, 2008. He will be missed by his sister, Deborah of Silver Springs, Maryland, his former wife Anita, now living in Cyprus, and his many, many friends including his dogs, Champ and Jimmy. Please sign on-line guestbook at www.edressler.com Arrangements by Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care, Atlanta, 770-451-4999
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Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Kahn
July 29, 2009
I want to thank everyone for being there for me over the past year. I am grateful to all of you, Danny's generous friends, for all your support and love. I hope to see you all again sometime soon.
I want to send all of you my deepest thanks, appreciation and love
Deborah
Drew Briggs
September 9, 2008
Hey Danny,
I'm still expecting you to call.
I don't remember exactly how we met, must have had something to do with Paul or "The Morning Star Resturant" , Those two were a real trip huh? I remember first playing either, befor or after you, at the Tree House across from Morning Star in Emory in about '73. Some how through our wanderings we came together there for a while, it was magic. Atlanta must have felt good to you and many others because we stayed. I mean really even though we have tried to tow the line WE WERE the sub-culture and we had a different line to tow in those days and through your music you continued to put the things across that meant so much to you, and should have meaning to others, in your own unique way. I'm so glad that you were able to get the CD out to leave that legacy behind.
Now the video of you at the Hog Mnt. EX Media Fest last year is so special.
I know you're still having your "pun in the sun".
Always,
Drew
j brunnhoeffer
August 11, 2008
Danny,
I LOVE YOU & I KNOW YOU LOVE ME.
We voiced this many times.
Danny, I am doing my best for you.
Eternally yours,
jorrn
Carole Kahn
August 9, 2008
Dear Debbie,
I wish I had magical words to ease the pain and shock of losing Danny so suddenly and so senselessly. But I can only offer you my love. Danny was a sweet and gentle man, who lived his life in his own way, yet managed to touch many other lives.
Know that my thoughts are with you.
Love,
Carole
anita livaditis argyrou
August 8, 2008
My deepest condolences to Deborah, Danny's very special sister, and all of Dan's warm and wonderful family in New York. Danny was an extremely special man who touched me very deeply. He was a prince, a secret hero, and a man of honor.
My father always told me you were lucky if you found one friend in this life. Danny was this friend to me. Danny never judged me or failed to forgive me.
If you were Danny's friend or family, you were a legend. I've heard his stories, (more than once!), and Danny made legends out of each and every one of you.
Danny was a true romantic, a great idealist, and the biggest sentimental fool I ever knew. He was an incorrigible punner. He loved animals, birdwatching, Pileated Woodpeckers, nature, movies, mathematics, p, music, Abbot and Costello, Solomon Burke, Charles Dickens, George Elliot, the Giants, baseball, jokes, politics, arguing, and his Epiphone. He loved his special dogs, Champ and Jimmy, and who could forget the way he talked about Daniel, his Cocker Spaniel? But most of all Danny loved his friends.
Danny rescued injured pigeons, a titmouse, baby robins, a chipmunk, a opossum, and pups. Danny had a heart of gold. He even rescued me a couple of times, and in the end managed to find me a good home.
Danny and I laughed and laughed. He made me feel like I was so funny. He made me feel like somebody. Danny was such a comfortable person to be around.
He'd call and say, "Want to grab a bite?" And I'd say, "Who's buying?" And we'd laugh and laugh. And then we'd argue over where we were going to eat.
If you didn't know Danny was a hero, then you didn't know Danny.
I guess I'll see you in the funny pages, Dunes, and we'll finally figure out what that means. Or maybe I'll see you in Paris, and you can explain that one to me again. Godspeed my dearest friend. I pray you are resting in a place of light where there is no more sorrow, suffering, or pain. You are safe here in my heart, and in Nik's heart as well. May your memory be eternal. We love you so much. Forever, Anita
Deborah Kahn
August 7, 2008
Dear Candy,
Sorry that I forgot to mention you in my thank you note. I wish to send you a special thank you for all you have done. I cannot put into words how much I appreciate your being there for me and for the beautiful obituary that you wrote for Danny.
With all my heart, I want to thank you.
Deborah
Ken Kahn
August 7, 2008
Dear Debby,
I was shocked and saddened to hear about Danny. He seemed to share some of the qualities I see in you, and saw in your father, that I value so highly.
My heart goes out to you.
Love, Kenny
Deborah Kahn
August 7, 2008
To All of Danny's Friends,
I want to thank everyone for all their kind words and for all the help people offered me when I was in Atlanta. It is comforting to know that my brother was so loved. I can't express in words how devasting his death is for me and how much I appreciate everyone's thoughts-thank you again.
I want everyone to know that I am planning a memorial for Danny sometime in the future. I will let everyone know where and when.
I would like to give special thanks to all the people who helped me last week and who are helping me with the memorial. A special thanks to Skip, Anita, Jorrn, Lee and Mike for all their help while I was in Atalnta, and thank you to Bob, Michael, Jeff, and Skip for being the front runners working toward a memorial. To all the people who I have spoken to about my brother's last months- many thanks.
Much love to all,
Deborah Kahn
Mary Claire Thompson
August 6, 2008
Danny was one of the most helpful people I've ever know - he was held in such high esteem and I am devastated to have lost him.
But I don't think of him without smiling!
Nancy Bartlett
August 6, 2008
Danny, to state the obvious, was one-of-a-kind. It is a tribute to him to read the comments from so many friends that he kept for so many years. Danny had the widest variety of friends of anyone I know! The memories that stay with me the most are the times at Elmo's and Skip's in the early eighties - long nights of singing and laughing together with good friends. "Gone, Gone, Gone" and "Four in the Morning" - songs we sang again just a few months ago. And the phonecalls about legal questions - "Hey, it's Danny. I got a situation." He was a unique man, a gifted musician, and a steadfast friend. I will miss him.
Skip Romaner
August 6, 2008
My lifelong friend, so many years and so many, many amazing, wonderful memories ..... summer camp when we were 9, laughing so hard on the Niagara Falls trip with Bart, the birthday trip with your Dad, junior high in Great Neck, you and me and Byron in Oklahoma, the band in Miami, the music and all our friends for 35 years in Atlanta ..... on and on and on. Impossible to imagine that's all just in my head and heart now. I pray you find peace after the unbearable, horrific events of last week. We'll be together again soon enough.
Cindy
August 4, 2008
Danny: You were a good friend. I know you knew that I cared about you but I am sure that you didn't know how much you touched my life. I regret that I never "told" you. We always think we have time... I also regret that I never took you up on your offers to hang out and that I never saw you play live. I have always kept your CD in my auto player and I listen to it often. You were very talented and I am sorry that you will no longer be here to share your gift. I am going to miss you very much... forever.... Rest in Peace!
Glen, Billie, Sabrina, Jill, Karen, Robin, Andy, Marijana at Ibizwebsite
August 4, 2008
Though we only knew him as our client at Ibizwebsite, our hearts go out to Danny's family and friends. We have set up a memorial page for him at www.dannydelivers.com
You can go there and submit your comments and memories. Lots of love to everyone. Take care.
Jeff Slate
August 4, 2008
It was always fun talking to Danny, with his wide variety of interests, none more so than when it came to baseball and the San Francisco Giants. Being a New Yorker, Danny stayed a devout
Giant fan, despite their leaving New York 50 years ago. I’ll always remember the time Willie Mays,
for some strange reason, was down the block here on Highland Avenue and Danny and I went over and talked to Willie, certainly one of Danny’s childhood baseball heroes. Bumping into
Danny in the neighborhood was always a delight. Always very engaging and, indeed, a gentle soul. He was constantly on the lookout for dogs that had been abandoned and, through much time and expense, ended up finding good homes for them. It’s difficult to believe he’s no longer with us. Condolences to all his friends and family. I will greatly miss him.
Jeff Slate
Barbie Bromberg
August 3, 2008
Danny, You were one of my first friends here in Atlanta (1974)and I loved following you around to hear you sing, Would You Rather to me every time, even when we were alone. I loved being with you, knowing you and having you as a dear friend. My prayers to your sister Debbie and all the people whose lives you touched with your sweet honesty. Much love, Barbie
robert haddad
August 3, 2008
It's been a lot of years and we had a lot of laughs.There was Warren and Ray and our buddy Gary. Thanks for coming to the mountains and re-visiting Dr. Rheems. Thanks for your music and the invites to hear you play. Thanks for the phone calls and the conversations we shared. I'm gonna miss my favorite message: " Hey Bob, it's Danny.... I got a good one for ya."
KATHI PALMER
August 3, 2008
Our frequent social gathering were more enjoyable with your guitar and voice. A big void will be felt amoung us all. May your spirit lift our voices high to all those around us who too are gone way to soon.
June Hotchner
August 3, 2008
To my cousin Danny - Though we didn't see as much of each other in our adult years - I deeply mourn your passing.My love and support go out to Debbie in this darkest hour - I will always remember you with love and affection - Your cousin June
julie mcgovern
August 3, 2008
I miss you Cousin Danny. I have great childhood memories--like the time we climbed up the Statue of Liberty or the time we sat on the hammock and I sat on your purple thumb nail. I loved your childlike sense of the world and your love for animals.
Jeff Slate
August 3, 2008
It was always fun talking to Danny, with his wide variety of interests, none more so than when it came to baseball and the San Francisco Giants. Being a New Yorker, Danny stayed with the
Giants, despite their leaving New York 50 years ago. Looking back, and through very strange circumstances, I’ll always remember Willie Mays being down the block here on Highland Avenue and Danny getting to talk to one of his childhood heroes. I use to frequently run into Danny in the neighborhood and one thing about him - there was always something happening with Danny. He certainly was engaging and, as stated in the AJC, a gentle soul. Danny was constantly on the lookout for dogs that had been abandoned and, through much time and expense, ended up finding good homes for them. It’s difficult to believe he’s no longer with us. Condolences to all his friends and family. I will greatly miss him.
jeff slate
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