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justin montoya
August 24, 2008
some can smile now but most will still cry non of us truly can say goodbye. watch over us dan we all love u
*Corinne Emory*
September 2, 2007
Miss you babe.
And hanging out with your family and everything we did together.
Marsha Nicoll
August 21, 2007
My heart-felt sympathy for your loss...I'll always remember Dan's smile and how it would light up our classroom. He had the most amazing gift for bringing happiness with him wherever he went. I know he is bringing joy to angels now, and that the peace of God is with him.
Alexandra Nelson
August 20, 2007
Dear Lunger Family,
This is long overdue. I was lucky to know Dan. He was such an amazing person who always seemed to be around when there was something happening. He would usually say something and make me laugh and it would all be better. I remember Dan had the car keys one day and Matt and I were trying to go somewhere, we had to track Dan down only to learn someone else actually had the keys...needless to say Matt was a little angry but it was just something about that moment and Dan's smile that for some reason I think about that moment a lot. Dan was just amazing. I miss him a lot. You are so strong as a family. God Bless You All.
Always,
Alexandra Nelson
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ashlee c
July 16, 2007
Dan!
I miss you.
take care of carissa.And tell her i love her. i cant wait to see your faces in heaven i love you and miss you both.
Ash
alex thorfinson
June 23, 2007
dan i miss you so much! i miss being at the lake with you and jumping on the tramp. you were like my big bro! love and miss you always.
June 23, 2007
Dan-
Carissa died on the 19th. I'm sure you're up there hangin out together.
Please look over everyone down here. Our school really can't go through another death. We can't.
Nicole Heyn-Brontis
June 17, 2007
Dan, you made me smile... A LOT. It definetely has not been the same without you. Yet, your memories are still with us because you had such a joy for life. I miss you so much. Rest in peace.
Allyndra Roybal
June 12, 2007
Dear Dan, I loved you when I first met you. You brought a presence into a room that made people forget all of their troubles and just be with you. You loved swimming so much that to watch you swim was a gift to all present eyes. Thank you so much for being a part of my life and inspiring me to not be afraid of telling those whom I care for that I love them. Losing you was a tremendous hole in the hearts of many. You should know that we all miss you and are very sad you're gone. I still can't believe you've passed because your spirit is so very much alive. You touched the hearts of everyone you ever spoke to. I'm sorry that you left this planet without you and I being better friends. I understand that you had to go to teach us to tell those we love that we love them and to forgive those who have wronged us. You are with God now and the love that God has must be incredible. I hope you are having as much fun in heaven as you did in this lifetime. Your mother is the strongest woman I know. I am so very proud of her. Thank you for bringing us together, she is a great woman. Thanks for helping send me to Sectionals this year! I love and miss you. We shall never forget Daniel Joseph Lunger.
Brandi Gonzales
June 11, 2007
Dan is still loved more than anyone could ever be loved. his smile lit up a room in an instant and if any one knew him for more than 30 seconds they knew dan smiled... alot... he will always have a special place in my heart even if i am still cleaning up the pineapple messes at meyers...
Corinne Emory
May 28, 2007
Dear Lunger Family-
Today (Memorial Day) me, my mom, jess, amy, matt, and amy's dad went to clean up dan's road and plant some flowers by his sign. I can't wait until the flowers grow, and I really hope they will. It took a while, and I can honestly say I almost cried like 50 million times. I still miss him like crazy but I know he's there for me smiling just like always
love rin
Ashley Wengrove
May 12, 2007
Dan was a very nice and sweet person although I didn't know him well him and my sister were very good friends. Every story she would tell me would make me laugh and laugh and smile as she did. Dan is just one of the people that you go to if you need a smile. I'm sorry for the loss.
Mary Gardner- Ciaramello
March 28, 2007
Dear Howard and Suzy:
I've book marked Dan's guest book to return to often to remind me of how a person is supposed to live. Even though he was just a young person, he lived his life so abundantly. Somehow, most of us miss that lesson, so when someone like Dan is taken early, it's a wake up call to the rest of us. The light shines on his life and reminds us not to waste time, to go for your dreams, love deeply, and to spread goodness, acceptance and positive energy in the world. What a blessing it is to see what an impact he had.
Thank you for sharing this message with all of us.
God bless you all,
ashlee Couture
March 21, 2007
Dan was an amazing person and touched so many lives i did not know dan for very long but he still made a huge impact in my life. dan was so passionate with his swimming and everything he accomplished in his life. i have a dan bracelet and i never take it off.i know dans still here with us watching over everyone having high hopes for his friends and family.
dan we miss you and love you.
<3 ash
Ricky Forrest
February 22, 2007
I just heard the news today, you may not remember me from swimming. However, a long time ago on a swim club called lake orion liquid lightning, Dan and I were rivals. It sadden me when he left. He was a great swimmer and a great friend. Andrew Kuehl told me the news, he was friends with Matt. Anyway I wanted to say I'm sorry for your loss.
Christina
January 20, 2007
I just wanted to say that I know what today means for Corinne. The 20th. Today would be the 1 year and 10 month anniversary for Corinne and Dan, and it pains me that they can't see each other and celebrate. Lord knows, and the entire Standley Lake population knows, that Corinne and Dan would have spent the rest of their lives together.
I love Dan, then and now...and forever. He is truly missed. I hope God enjoys Dan's company because everyone here on earth sure misses having him.
Devonne Brack
December 20, 2006
Dan
Hey honey. I know you're doin good up there. Eatin chipotle, swimmin, livin the dream. You are missed so much down here though! When I found out you passed, I denied it. I couldn't believe it. It took a long time for it to sink in. But then I realized why you had to go. You were needed more as an angel and heaven has one heck of one now! It was absolutely crazy to see how many different people's lives you touched in one way or another, including mine. We had so many fun times and I will always remember them. You will always be in my heart! We all miss you so much! See you soon! Love you!
Cobra Commander
aka... Devonne
Justin Montoya
December 7, 2006
Dear lunger family,
I was a friend of Dan's since the beggining of 8th grade. He was a great friend and just a great person all round. He is missed by many people and will always be remembered and never forgotten.
Sincerly,
Justin Montoya
Laura Bassett
December 1, 2006
Dear Lungers,
I was a friend of Dan's, & these last few months have been tough without him. But I will always remember how positive & happy Dan was whenever I was with him. You should be so proud to have raised such an incredible young man. I think of him everytime I get in the pool. You are in my heart & prayers always.
Laura
Dan Mager
November 20, 2006
Dear Lunger Family,
It has been a few months since Dan has passed and he is still having as much of a positive impact on people's lives as ever. I knew Dan, but not as well as i would have liked to. I DO know that he was always smiling and enjoying life. I'm very sorry for your loss and just know that Dan is in heaven watching over us all. God bless.
Dear Dan,
We still miss you so much! Know that you are not forgotten and your friends teachers family-- all of us are constantly thinking of how great of a person you were. I wish I had more time to get to know you. You are a positive influence in so many lives. WE MISS YOU!!!
Dan Mager
Corinne Emory
November 14, 2006
To the Lunger Family,
I decided today that I'd do a search on google for Dan Lunger to see what came up. There is so many different things in here. I am SO proud of him. You should be proud too, not just of him, but of yourselves for raising such an amazing person. I loved Dan very much and will never in my life forget all the happy memories that I shared with him, and with your family. I love you guys so much! You are in my heart and in my prayers for years and years to come!
Dan-
Baby, you were an inspiration to so many people. I wish you could know how many people were so deeply saddened by the news of your passing. I miss you more and more every day. And I remember you in even the smallest little things. But what I remember most was the night we sat in your backyard looking at the stars and singing songs to each other about how in love we were and picking names for our future children. Those names belong to US, and I swear they always will, as will you and your heart to me! I will always remember you and the love we shared. I miss you more than you'd ever imagine. We thought 5 weeks in Germany was bad- think again! *forever and ever baby*
I love you guys! Thanks again for raising the most amazing child, friend, boyfriend, and inspiration anyone could ever ask for!
Love Always and Forever,
Corinne
Zalina Montoya-Baca
November 13, 2006
so you think that over two months everything would just stroll on by.
well i cant forget about dan and his wonderful smile and sometimes when i lay down at night i just think about how much i miss him every time i get in that water.
dan was the inspiration for me and not only for me, but for everyone...
FOREVER AND ALWAYS
AJ McKenney
September 13, 2006
hi guys its me, AJ.
i dont think that i really told dan everything i wanted to on his wall, but, when i was searching the web, i found this and wanted to see what an impact dan had on the world. so i typed in Dan lunger, snd first entry is for him, second enrty is for him. all the way to the seventh entry is for him. i thought you would think it was neat at what a great guy dan still is. but everytime i think about him, i cant help but to cry, and i think about you guys, his close family. all his family. and i wanted to say i am sorry.
AJ
Jessica Hauseman
September 13, 2006
Dear Susi, Howard, and Matt,
I only knew Dan for a short time, he was an amazing guy. Corinne is my best friend and so i hung out with dan quite a bit. He was amazingand touched everyone's life so much. I am truly sorry for your loss and i know it will be hard for a lot of us. please know that Dan was a great friend and was nice to everyone. He did not care if he made a fool of himself infront of others as long as he was happy.
- Jessica Hauseman
Dan Hayes
September 11, 2006
Dear Howard, Susy and Family -
I was deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your son Daniel. I trust that you will find the strength to endure from the support of your faith, family and freinds. My wife Sy and I will remember you in our prayers.
- Dan and Sy Hayes
Joe Layman
September 10, 2006
Wm Joseph Layman Jr, Friend of Susy from Orlando (CHS) Board member Bengal Tiger Aquatic Club, Baton Rouge LA, I and our team is very sorry for the loss of this gifted Young man.
Anne, Bob, Will, & Cait Carlson
September 7, 2006
Dear Howard, Suzy, and Matt,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts. Dan was an amazing kid and will be greatly missed.
Kia Dobie
September 7, 2006
Dear Lunger Family,
Dan was such a great swimmer and friend to many! He will always be in our hearts!
Andrew Thomas
September 7, 2006
Dear lunger family,
i am kyle gordons cousin and i heard the news and i am so very sorry. we never know what would happen if it was us. i have to say hopefully he didnt feel alot of pain before he passed. but remeber you will see him again in heaven.
Kimberly Zembower-Cain
September 7, 2006
Dear Suzy, Howard and Matt,
I was so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. You all are in my family's thoughts and prayers.
Kimberly Zembower-Cain and family
Darrin and Maggi (Maynard) Phipps
September 7, 2006
Howard, Susy, and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Daniel Sickafoose
September 6, 2006
Susy, Howard and Matt, I just heard the news. I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you. Dainel has touched so many and will be missed by all. I love you guys.
Liz Isola-Rembert
September 6, 2006
Dear Howard & Family,
I just heard the news. I am so very sorry. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kim Freeman
September 5, 2006
Dear Lunger Family,
I know I will miss Dan very much. His smile was so contagious. I am very sorry for the loss of such an amazing person
Colin Coughlin
September 5, 2006
Susie, Howard, and Matt i want to thank you for bringing such a great child, brother, and loved friend into this world. Even though his time on this earth was short he lived every day to the fullest and every life he touched, he touched thoes lives forver.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John & Mary Timmes
September 5, 2006
Dear Lunger Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. As greaving parents also please know that we will remember Daniel and your family in our prayers. May you find peace in Christ at this most difficult time.
The Timmes Family
Meghan Zancanelli
September 3, 2006
Dear Family. I am so sorry for your loss. I quit swimming a while ago and dont remember to many of the kids from other teams but Dan is one kid i'd never forget. He was an amazing person and I learned a lot from him. Thankyou so much for rasing him right and let God be with you.
Tracie & Dan Theune
September 2, 2006
Suzy,Howard & Matthew~ I wish you all strength & peace as you move forward from this tragedy. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
drew
August 31, 2006
Dan you had a personality that everone could and that contagous smile. And the pinnaple is a another story. You were a great person to be around.
Sharon Gordon
August 29, 2006
Howard and Suzy,
Thank you so much for including Kyle in your lives and making him feel like part of your family - especially during Florida sectionals. I can see why Dan grew up to be such a fantastic young man. Matt - you were given this same gift from your parents. You have and will continue to make everyone proud. Dan - we will never forget you. We love you man.
Sharon and Kyle Gordon
Lexie Moehle
August 28, 2006
Lunger Family,
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
With Love,
The Moehle Family
Aaron Musick
August 28, 2006
I never really knew Dan, but what I did know is that he was a great student, and friend. He always was smiling when I saw him. Most important, he made my friends who knew him, happier. He made a difference in all our lives. I am sorry for the loss.
Samantha Meaney
August 28, 2006
Im sooo sorry about what happend Dan was a great guy and he never deserved to die he had a great future ahead of him and i know he will be deeply missed by everyone
Cody Granda
August 28, 2006
Dear Lunger Family,
I knew dan for four years and im very sorry for your loss but i wanted to let you know that he never had a frown on his face he did whatever he could to make everyone smile when they had a bad day and i know that he wouldnt want us to be sad of his death because he is in a better place and we will see him again someday,
Cody Granda
Jessica Fruhwirth
August 28, 2006
Dear Lunger Family
I only met Dan at a swim meet this summer, but he was a very sweet and really nice. I am very sorry for your loss.
Beth, Matt, Katie, Michael & Caroline Johnson
August 26, 2006
Dan was a good kid who always made my family smile. I especially admired the way he would make the younger children on the team seem welcome. He was a great role model for young and old alike. Our thoughts are with Matt, Howard and Suzy.
Pam and Jim Lathers
August 26, 2006
Dear Lunger Family,
We did not know Dan personally, but our daughter went to school with him and told us what an amazing young man he was. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God watch over you and give you the strength to move forward each day.
With deepest sympathy,
Western Zones 2004 Redding, CA
August 26, 2006
Jim and Pam Lathers
August 26, 2006
Dear Lunger Family,
We did not know Dan personally, but from what we have heard about him, he was one terrific young man. No parent should have to endure the pain and suffering of losing a child. As parents with daughters who attend Standley Lake, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God and Dan watch over you and give you the strength to move forward each and every day.
With deepest sympathy,
John Gedney
August 26, 2006
Susy, Howward & Matt:
We are praying for you. As a true testament to Dan's impact as a friend and leader, his teammates have shown remarkable strength in his memory. Dan was fast in the water and his wake was big ... that wake will carry them to shore.
Love,
Ryan, Lee, Brennan, Robyn & John Gedney
Rebecca Vega
August 25, 2006
There are no words to describe the emptiness that is in my heart. Through the years, all of you have become much more than friends. You have long been members of the Vega family. Please know how much I cared for Dan and all the great memories I will carry with me always. He will be forever missed.
Robert C. Treat
August 25, 2006
Dear Howard, Susy, and Matt,
We first met Dan when he was a rambunctious eight year old and we all found so much joy watching him grow up and become such a wonderful young man. Thank you for allowing us the privilege of knowing him and having him make such a positive impact on our own son. Last night Christian made a very poignant comment about Dan when he said to me, "I always looked up to him." Frankly, we all did.
With much love,
R.C., Becky, and Christian Treat
Kevin Oslick
August 25, 2006
On behalf of the Colorado STARS , our hearts and prayers go out to the Lunger family. Dan was a wonderful swimmer, but more importantly a wonderful person. May god bless you.
Marsha Nicoll
August 25, 2006
I remember Dan so well from my 7th grade math class...he always had a huge smile and a great sense of humor. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marsha Nicoll
Michelle and Wayne Applehans
August 25, 2006
Howard, Susy, and Matthew,
You are like family to us, and we are so saddened by this. We love you and we will miss Daniel.
Love, The Applehans'
Debbie Galligan
August 25, 2006
Susan,Howard,Matt,Aunt Anne and Norma,my heart aches for your loss of Dan. Although I never met Dan,through your letters and emails I was able to follow his growing up. I pray that Christ will comfort you at this time in the way that only he can do. I love you.
Your cousin,
Debbie Hunt Galligan
Herb and Edie Bradley
August 25, 2006
We remember Daniel as a great guy that loved his family and was very close to his grandmother, Ann. This is such a sad time for all of you and our prayers are with you.
Ken Pacheco
August 24, 2006
I will always remember the pineapples at the swim meets. You leave a big hole in your swimming family. We Love you and miss you.
God Speed Dan
Birtie Smith
August 24, 2006
Howard,Susy,Matt, Iam so sorry to hear about Daniel,He will be miss but, I will aways remember his smile
god bless
love Birtie
Annie Brown
August 24, 2006
Howard, Susy, and Matt,
I am so proud and thankful to have known and worked with Dan. You are an amazing family! Your support gave him a strong foundation and you should be so proud of who he was.
Please know that you are in my prayers. I love you guys!
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