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John Daniel Obituary

The Newport Harbor High School community mourns the loss of their beloved history teacher Mr. John King Daniel. Mr. Daniel graduated from Newport Harbor High School in 1981, played baseball for The Sailors, and his passion for intellectual curiosity began with the many Newport Harbor High School teachers that inspired him. Mr. Daniel came back to his alma mater to teach in 1989, and taught Advanced Placement Government and US History. Mr. Daniel was a passionate educator, who instilled his enthusiasm and the fight for justice in his students, he believed in the American spirit. His roots run deep at Newport Harbor High School and he will be dearly missed. A college fund has been established for his son Jacob. Donations can be made by check to American Funds FBO Jacob Daniel. In the memo line please put Account #89200248 and mail to: American Funds, PO Box 6007, Indianapolis, IN 46206-6007. A celebration of Mr. Daniels life will be Tuesday, November 3rd at 4:00pm in the Newport Harbor High School Theater.

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Published by Daily Pilot from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, 2015.

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November 17, 2015

Thank you for inspiring us, your students, to change the world with your words of wisdom and insight, Mr. Daniel. You made us laugh, made us think, and, most of all, you helped us hope for something better and believe in ourselves. God bless you and your family.
-Former Student

C THOMAS

November 9, 2015

Thinking of you at this DIFFICULT TIME.I WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR YOUR FAMILY,BUT PLEASE KNOW THAT"ALMIGHTY GOD" WILL GIVE YOU COMFORT.1COR 1:2-4

Sinai Maldonado

November 5, 2015

John was my history teacher my sophomore and senior year. He had a great attitude towards teaching and life in general. Out of all of the teachers I had in high school he was the one that had the most encouraging words. My deepest sympathies to his family. Please know that he will be remembered by the thousands of students that passed through his classroom. His memory will live on.

Spencer Mearns

November 2, 2015

Although I didn't enjoy my last few years of Highschool, looking back he was one of the most mindful and memorable teachers I had. He talked about issues from a different standpoint, and gave very insightful answers to my questions. I hope you are reading this wherever you are, you impacted lives you never knew you did. You will be missed!

Doig Stuckey

November 2, 2015

John was an amazing teacher and a great person. He taught me a lot and he will be missed.

Karen Rogers

November 2, 2015

The sweetest little boy who grew to be a wonderful man, husband, father, son and friend to many!

Ted Stelle

November 1, 2015

You were a great inspiration to me and many of my classmates. Godspeed Mr. Daniel.

Moran Family

November 1, 2015

Mr. Daniels was a favorite teacher of my son's. He inspired students with government issues and he had respect for students individualities. We are very sad of this news, our condolences to his family. Thank you Mr. Daniel for the time you gave us. RIP

Linda Dwyer

October 31, 2015

Mr. Daniel was my son's favorite teacher at Harbor High....and one that he had much respect for and learned a great deal from. I thank him for his exceptional teaching skills and want to express my thoughts and prayers to his family and son. He will be missed by many...family, friends, and his students that dearly loved him.

Nikki Colletti

October 31, 2015

My deepest condolences, Johnny was a good friend when we were kids going to school together and was an inspiration to so many students as a teacher at Newport Harbor. Both my daughters and my nephew who were lucky to have him as a teacher and remember him fondly, were also saddened to hear of his passing. He will be missed by many.

Jeanne Rowley

October 31, 2015

My deepest sympathy to Johnny's family, he lived across the street from us when he was a boy and played with my children and much to our delight he ended up being a teacher to 3 of our grandchildren and they all loved him. He had a great sense of humor and leaves us with many good memories. MY children were NIkki and Chuckie Colletti that he was friends with.

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