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Danny at 5 yrs old
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Lynda and Lucy Hugg
June 20, 2009
Danny,
I'm so sorry that I could not be at your memorial services today. I hope you understand that I could not go to Houston because of my own illness. I'm feeling just terrible about not being there to honor your life and have been crying since I arose this a.m. Your life was so precious let me honor it here and at home. You've been here many times and I've been remembering those times and honoring the times you got to come over and spend time with me. The last being 2 days before you passed. You brought dinner and I gave you the "Friends in Need" dogs playing poker picture. You thought you were going to pay me for it so it wasn't a surprise to you that you got it but you were touched when I told you it was "on me." You loved it. Then we made a deal that if I passed first, you could have all of my Lichtensteins and if you passed first, I could have the dogs and the velvet Elvis I also gave you as a surprise. Well, you went first but I was sure hoping you could enjoy that picture a lot longer than you did. Back to the funeral, I feel so guilty for not being there and formally saying good-bye. You KNOW you are my best friend in the whole world and I will carry that with me always. You know I don't have much time left on earth either and so I'll be seeing you soon. I can't wait. In the meantime, look for my father, James Willams Hugg. Say "hi" for me and get to know him if it works that way up there. He was a great spirit and you two would hit it off!! Maybe your family will sponsor a small memorial in Austin for those of us who couldn't go to Houston for one reason or another. But if they don't or can't, I understand and I'll be having my own memorial for you here, all day. So listen okay, Cause I'll be talking to you all day in and out. I love you Danny. God Bless your brothers and sisters. I've been through this with a sibling and it's one of the hardest things I ever went through so God please be with them, especially today but throughout the loss of their brother Danny. He was a brother extraordinar! As he was a best friend extraordinar!!! Yours, Lynda and Lucy Lou
Jimmy Taylor
June 20, 2009
To the Family,
I am forever grateful for having had Danny as a friend for the last 20 years. He was instrumental in helping me to become the man that I am today. He was always just a phone call away and always picked me up through his wonderful sense of humor. He will be sorely missed.
Minnette Carrabba
June 20, 2009
The Braniff Family:
I am so sorry about your loss. To lose a sibling at such a young age is heartnreaking. You are all in my prayers.
Minnette Carrabba
June 19, 2009
Johnny and Family,
Marilyn and I are thinking of you and will keep you in our prayers.
Tim Cook
Austin, Texas
T McGuire
June 19, 2009
It just won't be the same without seeing Danny at HEB. Forever a kind word to ever so many people he knew. Forever a kindness to those he just met for the first time. Forever trying to brighten the day for everyone with whom he came into contact.
Danny, I am glad to say I knew you, even if it was only for far too short a time. May God bless you and keep you in the palm of His hand.
Daniel Herrera
June 15, 2009
TO Danny B,
I stared working for Heb 4 years ago and Danny was one of the first poeple i met we became good friends he was something else he could always put a smile on anybody not matter what.What i remember the most was the suits that he would always wear always looked sharp even when hey was not in the best conditions. he would tell me "Daniel one day your gonna run place".He will be missed by many.god bless you Danny boy.
love Daniel
Charlie Calderwood
June 15, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the Family at this sad and difficult time.
June 15, 2009
SR. GINNY & FAMILY, MAY GOD BESTOW HIS CHOICEST OF BLESSINGS . SEE YOU ON SATURDAY UNLESS NEEDED OR WANTED BEFORE. (832)725-6624 SENDING ALL OUR LOVE, PEACE & HAPPINESS KIM, KERI & BOB
KERI SAMSON
June 15, 2009
SR. GINNY & FAMILY, MAY GOD BESTOW HIS CHOICEST OF BLESSINGS . SEE YOU ON SATURDAY UNLESS NEEDED OR WANTED BEFORE. (832)725-6624 SENDING ALL OUR LOVE, PEACE & HAPPINESS KIM, KERI & BOB
June 15, 2009
SISTER GINNY & FAMILY,
MAY GOD BESTOW UPON YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HIS CHOICEST OF BLESSINGS.
S.G. SEE YOU ON SATURDAY OR BEFORE IF WE'RE NEEDED OR WANTED (832)725-6624
SENDING YOU ALL OUR LOVE,PEACE & HAPPINESS KIM, KERI & BOB
John Valkenaar DDS
June 14, 2009
Thank you for the great way in which you lightened up our day with some dry humour or just your delightful personality. This is in spite of the fact that you were really sick for almost all of the time we knew you. Like another good friend of ours said. The next time we see you wear your cowboy hat so we can spot you early.
MELINDA NELMS
June 14, 2009
Regarding Danny,
I wish I would have called him last weekend when I had the urge to. Twenty years of having Danny any time I wanted or needed him……….now that chance is gone.
Only God knows how precious this man was in our life. His love for God and all that is good coursed through his veins. His hope because of Christ was an inspiration for me.
I spent the night one evening with my friend who lived downstairs from him. I could not get to sleep, it was 12 midnight. I called Danny & told him I was bored & I wanted ice cream with chocolate syrup on it. I went in my night gown, it was already dished up, and we had ice cream.
Once I called Danny at 2am & upon him answering the phone I could hear an intermittent buzzing sound. I asked what he was doing at 2am and he said, “I’m sharpening my pencils. Gotta keep busy!” We just laughed & laughed!!!
Once Danny knew my friend & I were getting dressed to go to a costume party dressed as the, “Lemon Sisters”. (We strung a lemon on clear thread around our neck to accompany our evening dresses and movie star glasses.) He said he wanted to go with us as Lawrence Welk and blow bubbles for us.
Once I got several friends together, including Danny at my place to play poker with his famous chips & cards. I had cigars for everyone and he refused to let anyone light up because ashes might get his chips messed up. (Oh, my table had to be immaculate before he would even open his case)
Once I lived at “The Reserve” within walking distance from Channings Mark. I loved feeling that if I needed him; all I had to do was walk right over there.
I thank God in Jesus Christ’s name, for the friendship I had with Danny. That love will last forever. Anyone who knew Danny would understand how vast the emptiness his passing has left me because they too, feel this empty. Danny may be at peace and at home with our Lord; however, I am too selfish to be glad he is not here on earth anymore. May God forgive me, but I am not okay wit him being gone. I wish he were here and I would ask him to come outside and play. Even though we are adults, I always turned into a child when I got around or talked to Danny. I hope Danny can feel how very much I love him and know that I would give up days of my life if I could have Danny for one more day. I am just thankful for every moment I had with Danny.
I wish I could have Danny’s pencil sharpener. It would mean the world to me.
Melinda Nelms - South Dakota
605-255-4369
Danny LOVED this dog and just walked her Fri. Nite. Lucy is her name, He LOVED her!!!
linda hugg
June 13, 2009
June 13, 2009
Kathy Pence-De Monte
June 13, 2009
Dearest Danny, I dreamed of you, your mother, and father last night and knew you were gone. You were the love of my life and I learned so much from you. I pray for you and your family. The world will miss you, Danny.
linda hugg
June 13, 2009
Another entry...how are we all to get through the loss of you Danny. I waited for your 2 a.m. call, your 4 a.m. call this morning and they never came.My sweet Danny. All I wanted to hear was "Just calling headquarters to report in." And I'd say "boy, am I glad you called...I needed to report to HQ also!" I just saw you Friday before you passed...you brought me dinner and a movie. You didn't look well but I would have never thought just 2 more days. I gave you the dogs playing poker and you loved it.You said if something happened to you, you wanted me to have that and the velvet Elvis I gave you. You said "Teenie knows." We shared the same taste in art that's for sure but most importantly, we adored each other. We were best friends 4 ever!! What I decided was cool is with me being here and you in Heaven, now I can talk to you ALL the time, not just when HeadQuarters is open. And the MOST important is you are no longer in pain. Sometimes that was our whole conversation...our pain. I'm not far behind my best precious buddy. God bless your family. I know alot about them. Because you loved them so much you talked of them so often. ALL GOOD! And I LOVE THEM because of how they treated you. With nothing but respect and love. Well, we could all write a book about Danny as he was such a dynamic person. But I'll stop and say he's going to be hard to get over, especially those early morning phone calls to headquarters! I love u Danny Bo Banny. Thanks for turning me on to Life!!, love, and true friendship! I learned MANY lessons from you about how to live. You left a glass here and I haven't had the heart to move it. It sits right where u left it til tomorrow or next year. Who cares...unless your family wants the matching glass back. I HAVE IT! All My Love and fresh memories.
Linda Hugg
June 12, 2009
With sincerest regrets to the Braniff family...Danny oh Danny, we had a deal and this was not it. Guess that shows us just how powerless we really are as we had many conversations about that as well. You have NO IDEA how much I will miss your physical presence in my life, the late night/early morning phone calls, all the problems you helped me solve!! Who will I go to for advice now for it was only you that I trusted with my whole heart and soul and vice versa. Now you don't need me anymore for you are surrounded by angels and sleeping in a castle. Danny, I will always love you with all my being and I promise...I'll find you when I get there!! QUICKLY!! And btw, I'm waiting for my sign. haha
Darleen Valentine
June 12, 2009
Danny Darlin, My Cowboy!!!
I want to pour my gratitude out to you for your sharing of your Heart and sweet friendship with me for the past 20 years. You have been my Rock and such a big part of my stabling foundation.
Your Enormous sense of Humor has been priceless. You have never failed to turn "Life's Coming At You" situations into hysterical laughter that has such a unique way of catching you off guard and having you laugh at yourself and Just Move On.
Thank You for sharing your wonderful family with me. I loved meeting your Mom and spending time with her. Her incredible sweetness and caring nature touched all that knew her and or had the privildge of meeting her. They just got who she was. Say Hi for me!
Jim, Johnny, Tommy, Ginny,and Tenie all have their special gifts to love and endure!! May they all be cradled in your Heart and filled with love and peace. Over the last hands full of years you were so overwhelmed by their generosity and loving care.
I loved spending this last Christmas Dinner with all of them and their family's. Their love for you was very overwhelming for me.
I love you and will be with you always. You are forever in my heart and "In My Head"!!!!
Your Darling Darleen
God Bless and Keep you close!
"You Have Been The Perfect Witness"
Andy Howard
June 12, 2009
I'll miss being able to visit with you Danny. It was great to see you down here in the Rio Grande Valley a while back! We had a good dinner in Reynosa,MX that evening.
We'll visit again for sure!
Andy Howard
Sagrario Noski
June 12, 2009
Our thoughts are with the Braniff Family. We were blessed to known Danny the time we did and having him make us laugh and smile was even better. Our prayers are with the family. Mr. Tomas, please call us if there is anything we can do for you. You know that my mother loves all of you and would do anything to help, please just let us know.-Lala Tovar, Sagrario and Mark Noski
Mark Stamey
June 12, 2009
The '63 Class of St. Anne, and the '67 Class of St. Thomas mourn the passing of our dear friend, Danny. He was gentle, he was sweet, and he was kind - a wonderful example for the rest of us. We will miss him, but we are confident that we will be with him again.
Randy Sandifer
June 11, 2009
To Sister Ginny and the Braniff family: My thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time.
God Bless,
Randy Sandifer (El Jardin)
rick turner
June 11, 2009
Danny,
I am glad I was in touch with you recently and hope you have things in order up there when it is my time to make the journey.
God Bless you,
Rick Turner
June 11, 2009
The world will miss your laughter and love of life. May God have many Butterfingers for you in heaven.
Ann Suberbielle Hunt
Kareen Simon-Eichmann
June 11, 2009
Tenie, Ginny, Johnny, Jim and Tom,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time and please take care of my friend, Tenie.
Kennedy Family
June 10, 2009
It is with sincerest regrets and fondest memories that we extend our thoughts and prayers to the Braniff family for your loss. We go a long way back and remember now as so many years ago that Danny would prefer a laugh over a cry any day. I know he met the Lord with a smile on his face and grace in his heart. God Bless him and all of you.
Fred Gibson
June 10, 2009
Danny, we will miss you. Please save us a good seat at the table.
Your brothers at St. Thomas
Class of 67
Fred Gibson
Rick Baker
Susie & Ted Duncan
June 10, 2009
My prayers and thoughts are with your family. I will miss you, Danny but as I told you, I will not mourne your passing but will celebrate your life and all the humor you brought into my and Ted's life. I'll love you always
Laurie C. Payne
June 10, 2009
I miss our midnight phone calls, our laughter over the madness of the world, our "inside" jokes and the confidences that true friends share...Danny was my friend and will always be. I won't miss him because he will always be a part of me! I love you my friend....
Jenny Bennett
June 10, 2009
I spoke by phone to Danny several times over the last few weeks. When I would start to get sad over his illness, he would say over and over, "Jenny, God has a plan." He was at peace with knowing that God had a plan for his life. Although I will miss him and his incredible laugh and sense of humor, I am happy for him that he is now at peace and in God's hands. My prayers and thoughts go to his family and friends in this time of terrible loss. We will all miss him.
John and Frances Sage
June 10, 2009
Danny was one of those guys you never forget. Frances and I both knew him well, and have fond memories of our times together in high school days.
We pray for his family and loved ones in their time of grief and loss.
Judy Owens
June 10, 2009
My prayers and thoughts are with your family at this time of loss. I had the pleasure to work with the family.Danny had a smile that made everyone happy.
Judy Owens (DeRango)
Faye & Roy Albertson
June 9, 2009
I never met Danny, but he's been such a good friend to my sister, Melissa, for so many years. I felt like I knew him. Danny's at peace now. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and many friends who are hurting so deeply at his loss.
Linda Wilson
June 9, 2009
Tenie, we love you, and are keeping you and your whole family in our thoughts and prayers.
Delphi Steuterman
June 9, 2009
My Beautiful Danny,I have this unbearable pain in my heart. I cannot believe that you are gone.
All of my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love Forever
Your Delphi
Delphi Steuterman
June 9, 2009
My beautiful Danny,
I have this unbearable pain in my heart.I cannot believe that you are gone.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love Forever
Your Delphi
Jim Zarnow
June 9, 2009
What a shocker. I feel as if I have lost one of my family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. My love to you.
Melissa Baty
June 9, 2009
What a treasure ... a true friend. He is and will be missed. My love to all of the family..
Corky & Janet Hahn
June 9, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. We pray for Danny and your family.
Loretta Trevino
June 9, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
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