Daniel Jacob Elijah

Oh my goodness... where do I begin?! I remember Daniel always smiling, HUGGING (when hugging was allowed!), always positive with encouragement towards others, even a tough athlete in high school on the field as well as fending off bullies for the younger classmates at JV. I even asked him to help my sister Sarah get adjusted to the JV life when she was a freshman and we were juniors then. He always was protector among as well as defender among all. I remember him being so witty and always singing a song in the hallways! Especially when it came to football season, as the GoldDuster´s escort on the field, he had one "pretty girl" on each side of this arms. Brandi Kayga was always so happy he was there during their performances! Some gals were definitely smitten with his charm!!
I didn´t realize this happened to him months ago; we lost touch after I moved to Colorado in 2000. I do remember seeing him in the parking lot of Randall´s (West & Jones) and he said he was going to coast guard in San Diego, though I cannot remember what year that was. I was super excited for him as he completely was as well. There isn´t a memory that goes by for long that he isn´t apart of in my growing up years. My sister and I will always have very happy memories with him in them. I´ll be praying for y´all always! Thank you so much for posting this about him!!

Bruce, Kathy and Mary, Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family at the recent loss of your beloved son Daniel. We have fond memories of the early days at Advent and starting our young families. Matt & Judy Roesler

Dearest Mary & children,
My heart broke when I read of Daniels' passing. As a mother I feel your pain for your loss. I pray he is at peace now that he is with Jesus. Looking at his Instagram & Facebook page where you could see him singing he seemed to be so very happy. I truly hope he was. With lots of love for you Mary & for all the children.
Marilyn & Robert

My deepest sympathy for the whole Elijah clan. Daniel was such a great guy and always a blessing to those who knew him

My prayers are with Mary & her entire family. My daughter, Brittany, and Daniel were in first grade together. She talked about him all the time. He was such a cute & sweet little boy. Praying our Lord will comfort you all & give you peace in the days to come.

To the Elijah Family,
Our Condolences!
May God continue to be with you in the days to come.
Your Advent Lutheran Family!
Ann and Joel Vest

We all loved Daniel, and he loved all of us. We just wish he'd shared his last 20 years with us the way he did the first. It was our loss. He has been, and will be, missed forever.

I taught Daniel in elementary school. I remember him as a happy boy with a great smile who was kind to others. Prayers for his family and friends.

God bless my dear friend Mary and her entire family in this painful time. You all are in my thoughts.

From an old Ohio freind and aquantice my sincerest regrets and prayers on hearing of the passing of a beloved son!

God bless and strengthen you all!