John Daniel Obituary
John proudly served in the United States Air Force, retiring after 20 years of honorable service.
He served in the Vietnam war where he was wounded in action and awarded the purple hearts. His service was later featured in a movie Metal of Honor and a book One Day Too long. Following his military career, John made his home in La Junta, Colorado, where he married and spent most of his life. In his later years. He moved to Colorado Springs to live with his son and daughter-in-law. He greatly enjoyed time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. John G Daniel will be remembered for his courage, dedication and service to his country.
He has survived by his children, Jerry (Monica) Daniel Sr., Jean (Pye) Johnson and Jane (Steven) Martinez; stepchildren, Larissa, Mathew and Donny; grandchildren, Jerry (Megan) Daniel Jr., Eric (Sarah) Daniel Sr.
Jessica (Collin) Dierkensen, Bryan Martinez, Thomas (Cassandra) Martinez; great grandchildren, Jordyn, Eric Jr., Ahriya, Jerrick and Jagger Daniel, Anna, Andrew, Adriana, Olivia, Tommy and Emily Martinez
He preceded in death by his father and mother, Henry and Ethel Daniel, sister Evelyn, 4 brothers Donald, Robert, Ray and Max and grandson Carlos Perez.
Burial services will be held at a later date.
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Steve Young
January 30, 2026
The Buckley SFB military Retiree Activities Office (RAO) would like to offer our sincere condolences and our gratitude for Mr. Daniels' distinguished service to our country in the Air Force. If you would like help with any matters related to casualty assistance, Defense Finance & Accounting Service, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Veterans Affairs (VA), etc. you can contact our office on Buckley SFB at 720-847-6693 or [email protected]. The RAO is staffed by volunteers, all military retirees themselves, and our sole purpose is to provide assistance to any military retirees and surviving spouses/family members with anything related to their military service and/or benefits, in particular during difficult times such as this. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
Steve Young
Lt Col, USAF, Ret
Director, Buckley SFB RAO
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