Daniel R. Healy Obituary

Love you. Always.
Miss you. Always.

Remembering you today and always! We will not forget. May God bless your family and keep them strong.

It's been a bit since I've wrote on here and I really wish I didn't have to write all this out but I really miss you. It's been so long and there's days where I can't think straight because it really hurts. I've been told to stay strong and I'm trying and I'm now doing it under you. I miss you so much. So, so much. There's so many things I would like to tell you in real life but I can't tell you and that frustrates me. There's things I want to show you like my report cards and my recent prom picture and there's these hugs that I want to give you. It's really horrible not being able to see you ever again and I'm trying to be okay with that I guess. I feel like writing this on here will automatically send this to wherever you are now and I'm going to keep believing this. You're keeping me strong and I love you so much.

Hi Dan Healy,

You have touched so many lifes, and continue touching every americans life by allowing us to enjoy our freedom that we enjoy everyday. You are a true Hero. I feel so fortunate that I had the opportunity to work around you in SDVT-1, and was so heart broken of hearing of your loss. You had the greatest, fun personality and I enjoyed you, teasing me all the time. May God watch over your entire family as you watch over them. You are missed. You are Awesome!

This entry is in memory and honor of Dan Healy on the 8th anniversary of the day he passed. His service and sacrifice for our country will never be forgotten.

We miss you Dan!! Love, The Hesket Family

Hello Natalie. My name is Robin Hesket. My husband Mitch was very good friends with Dan. They were in Alpha Platoon together.I remember Mitch and Dan playing golf together all the time. Mitch and I think of him and the guys often. We moved from Pearl Harbor in 2007. We are now living in Wichita,Ks. As soon as we moved here, to our surprise we found out we were expecting a baby boy. We already had a 16 year old and a 12 year old. Mitch new right away what he wanted to name our new precious baby boy. Daniel Matthew Hesket was born on April 28, 2008. His birthday will be this Sunday. He was lovingly named after Dan and Matthew Axelson. Mitch was good friends with Matt as well. Daniel, even though he's only going to be 5 years old, he knows he was named after two courageous and honorable men. Take Care. Much love to you and your family as well as Dan's wife, Norminda and his kids. Take Care. Robin Hesket

The Healy family is so humbled by and thankful for the tributes people like Charlie and his family continue to give to Dan and so many of the fallen.
Almost eight years after we lost Dan we are astonished and grateful for the continued remembrance of friends and strangers alike.
Danny would be doubly shocked to know how many remember because as he told his sister Jennifer, " Nobody will ever know what we have done here."
Each one of you touch our hearts and help to mend our spirit. God Bless You.

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Healy Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

Danny was a constant in my chilhood, and I felt such happiness to bring my child to the pool and playground...and to look up and see his name. I know he got a kick out of that.

Wishing I could just pick up the phone..........happy birthday, thinking of you....with love, miss you.

Dan, hope your going strong....

Hooyah, Senior Chief, Hooyah!!!

Miss you more than anything Dad Love you,
Chach

Remember when we went for a walk in the woods, and we talked and talked so much that before we knew it, we were lost in the woods? So we just kept walking and talking, knowing we would eventually come out of the woods somewhere.. and eventually we did, far from where we had started and had to walk all the way home, in the dark... and didnt mind because we just talked the entire way... I have not had that with anyone else in this world. I miss you... I love you my friend.

I just get so damn sad sometimes--miss you!!

June 28, 2011
To the family and friends of Chief Petty Officer Daniel R. Healy:
Please accept my remembrance of Daniel on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

To the family and friends of Chief Petty Officer Daniel R. Healy:
Remembering Daniel on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

I miss your smile
I miss your laugh
I miss looking into your eyes
I miss your touch
I miss your hugs
I miss your kisses
I miss your humor
I miss your kindness
I miss your quirks
I miss our talks
I miss your strength
I miss your love
I miss seeing with the kids
I miss being a family

I remember the last day I saw you at the airport and had asked you to please come home to me safely and not to my surprise you had said that you will, as long as all of your guys/brothers come home safely too. I knew what that meant. One of so many qualities I love about you.

Your always in my heart, mind and soul.
Normi

June 28, 2010 - Operation Red Wing
I hope that everyone who loves this fine young man will find peaceful, quiet times as the anniversary of his passing approaches. Even those of us not fortunate to know Dan cannot fail to recognise that he was a very special man indeed. While there will always be regret that he wasn't granted more years with his family and friends, he has certainly left an amazing legacy to guide them through their own lives.
Rest in peace CPO Healy - your memory shines bright.

Dan, I want to share this message with you...

I want to thank those that have shown their appreciation to me for my service. It feels good to have a stranger, friend, or relative say "Thank you for your service." Please remember to thank a veteran for the freedoms that you enjoy; there are many others in the world without those same freedoms.
Charlie


It is the VETERAN, not the preacher, who has given us freedom of religion.

It is the VETERAN, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press.

It is the VETERAN, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech.

It is the VETERAN, not the campus organizer, who has given us freedom to assemble.


It is the VETERAN, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial.

It is the VETERAN, not the politician, who has given us the right to vote.

It is the VETERAN who salutes the Flag.

It is the VETERAN who serves under the Flag.

ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM O LORD, AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM.

We can be very proud of our young men and women in the service no matter where they serve.

God Bless them all!!!











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I miss you Dan. This past weekend especially. It is a special time to remember those that we served with. I will remember you forever brother.

We remember everyday but are so grateful to and touched by all who remember this day, my Danny boy.
Mum

Thinking of you....you are so missed!!

Dan, You will always be remembered.
elli
Rye, NH

Memorial Day 2010...you are remembered. Thank you.

I am so sorry for the days and years that you have to get through without your loved one. My brother in a Master Chief Petty Officer and I know the love of country and sacrifice from family that it takes to be a dedicated member of the United States Military. A day does not go by in which I am not thankful for your sacrifice and sorry for the loss of your loved one.

It's not easy not having a dad. I might not be able to play golf with you anymore, or wrestle at random. I can't even punch you like i used to before i got big. I sometimes imagine what it would be like if i still had you. you may not have had the chance to teach me some father son morals and values but you left me something no one in the world could give me. I can't put to words what it is but i can say that you make me proud beyond belief and now i will work to make you just as proud of me.
p.s. thanks for all the entrees. it's always cool to see how much people care.

Hi daddy,

Happy birthday! It's been 4 years and we still miss you. I'm sorry we could not make it to your bridge dedication ceremony but Aunt Jenny will be sending us pictures.

We are still in summer school. When it ends, I will start my regular school the following week but Sasha will have another month of vacation.

We love you dad,
Your daughters Jazzy and Sasha

To the family of Chief Petty Officer Daniel R. Healy:
Daniel gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Well Dan ~ We've kept our promise as to Never Forget. Your missed dearly.
Love ya Big Brother
Shannon

4yrs - It can't be real!!! A single day does not go by without me thinking of you. I miss you big brother. You are always in my heart. Love ya.

A hero taken to early.

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Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna

Not forgotten. Thank you.

To the family of Dan Healy:
I never met Dan, but justed finished reading "The Lone Survivor". In that book Dan is described as an amazing man doing awesome things for his country. I know that I could never say anything that would even measure close to what a hero Dan was. All I wanted to say is I wish I would have met him and thank you all for your amazing sacrifices. I can honeslty say I've never had heros in my life that I wanted to look up to until now after reading that book and hearing part of Dan's story. Stay strong and God Bless your family. We are honored that Dan was from New Hampshire.

Ofc Maguire-MPD

I have started a "Sr.Chief Dan Healy Memorial Wall" on facebook. Please visit the site to post pictures and make comments. Thanks to all of you who've posted comments and pictures over the past 3 years. Speaking on behalf of the family, we love to read how Dan impacted your life.

Dear Dad,
Happy New Year from Sasha and me. It's been 4 years since you've been gone and we still miss you especially during the holidays.

We had fun at Snowball Express and it was great to see Aunty Jenny, Chelsea, Jake, Vianne, and Meadow.

It surely is a Healy family get-together.

Bye for now; Your daughters Jaz and Sasha.

Merry Christmas Dan...
I miss you!

Lest we forget (never!)....Thank You Danny!

God bless you.

Dan,

It's been 11 long years almost to the day since I saw you last. When I left SDVT-1 I knew that I was saying "good bye" to someone that had a huge impact on my life. You sir made me a better person. You helped me improve myself. You pointed out my flaws but not in a way of making fun. You did it in a way that made me WANT to be better. You encouraged me. For that I thank you... endlessly.

It seems like just yesterday that you bought my mountain bike from me and we went on your first mountain bike ride in Washington. One ride out of thousands I've been on that I will remember forever.

It seems like yesterday when I watched you get married in a small beautiful church in Hawaii. A moment in your life that I will always cherish being able to see.

It seems like yesterday when we were in Bravo platoon together. The misfits. "Misery loves company, and it's getting mighty crowded around here." We had a lot of fun in that platoon. Our trip to Ketchikan AK is one trip that I look back on often and laugh and tell stories about.

There are so many good times I remember with you. You always brought the fun to our work, but you also always took our work seriously. You knew how to maintain that perfect balance.

I salute you Dan, not only as a service man and a mentor to me, but as a Son, Husband, Father, and Brother that are. You made the world around you a better place.

I miss you man.
.

Dan - you are in our thoughts everyday. We love you and miss you!

Love, Jen

Danny, sent from San Diego...Happy Birthday.

Wish with all my heart I could pick up the phone and do this, but anyway; Happy Birthday-you are always in my heart!

Dear Daddy,
It's your birthday time again and we miss you a whole lot.
Here is Sasha's writing in the first grade and she did it all phonetically. I will type it exactly as she wrote it because it came from her heart.

"I love my Dad"

My dad is special because he died at ireck on a helepchoter. I realy miss him. So now... I don't have a dad. Before that happed he realy cared about me and I realy cared about him. We played alot together. He mostly played ball with me. He is so special to me. We played frisbee too. He was very good to me. I was very good to him.

Teacher's comment: Very beautiful, Sasha. I'm sure your dad is so proud of you and looking out for you from heaven. ( Sasha is so cute, she wrote down " thank you").

Dan, god I miss you bro! its been 3 years now and not a single day goes by that I do not think of you. You are the best man I have ever known. I wish you were here today to talk to about all that has been going on. I wish I could call you up to go out for a few beers. My children are getting soo big and I tell them all about you and some of the great things we did together. I tell them that you are a Hero and that you loved your family. I want them to know the great man that I know. So heres to you Daniel my brother, the best man I will ever know. I hope to meet up with you again some where, some place.

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.


The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”


I did not know Daniel, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !

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The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008


The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol



Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

Hey Bobbie!!!
I did it finally, they kept pulling me back but I did it! I graduated from Boston College. It was the memories of the times we all spent together in the teams that kept me going.
After I was left a broken shell of what i was, it was your spirit that
helped me to press onward. I was determined to graduate in your honor.
This is as much for you as it is for me Dan.

Take care my brother
Charlie

Hi Daddy,

Its been nearly 3 years since you've been gone and father's day will be here soon. Sasha and I really miss you.

I wanted to share my essay with you. It is called," What is an American?" I won 3rd place in a 5th grade statewide competition which was sponsored by the Elks Lodge. Here it is: " What is an American."

Daniel Richard Healy grew up in New Hampshire; married a lovely woman named Robyn, and had two beautiful daughters. He was a good citizen and friend to all who knew him; a loving father to his children and great provider for his family. He was an ordinary American.

Daniel worked as a Navy SEAL, a special operation force of the United States Navy that involves rescuing hostages and guerrilla warfare. He trained hard for his missions. His work often required frequent absences from his family. In 2005, his work took him to Afghanistan to fight the Taliban and other militant groups close to the Pakistan border. He died while trying to rescue four other Navy SEALs. Daniel gave his life valiantly. He was a protector, defender of freedom, and minister of justice. To Daniel, life was a precious gift and sacrificing his life for the country he loved was a privilege.

America and American families lose their courageous sons and daughters like Daniel Healy every day, but I believe that America will never run out of heroes like Daniel Healy. The death of my dad leaves a big void in my life. I miss the hikes that we went on together; especially on Father's Day when seeing other children with their dads! I learned many lessons from him: to be strong mentally, always working hard and making better choices in life; to think and put others before myself. These are the qualities that make an ordinary American a hero!

Love,
Jasmine & Sasha Healy

Thank you Danny, you are never far from my thoughts, and you are always in my heart.

Whoever said the loss of losing a loved one gets easier each year was wrong! In fact, I think it gets harder. I look at Dan's four children and know he would be so proud of them. Dan's son Jake is graduating from High School next month then going on the UC Santa Cruz this fall. The family is very proud of him. I haven't been down to visit Dan for a while now and I'm feeling guilty. I'm looking forward to going to San Diego next month to spend time with Dan. It may sound silly but I talk to him. Basically I tell him how the kids are doing, our mom, sister, other family members and friends. I feel good when I visit because I feel a little closer to him.

We lost an amazing man when we lost Dan.

I miss you so much big brother. Love, Jen

Remmebering you on this Memorial Day.
elli cyr

Always remembering with love...

Remembering Dan, his brothers and his family this Memorial Day weekend of 2008.

Dan, hey bro. Its been a while since I've written to you. I think of you every single day. I've been golfing a little bit lately. I think about you and some of the great rounds of golf we played together, like the time in spain when we kept unstrapping the clubs on chiefs cart and every time he took off his clubs would spill out all over the course. We laughed for hours that day. God I miss you bro. I know that you hear me when I talk to you in my thoughts so you know how everything in my life has changed for the best. I wish you were here to share these good times with. I know that you are proud of your family, your sisters and your mother and I know that they miss you terribly. I will keep in touch and am here if they should ever need my help. I miss you bro~~Thom

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Chief Petty Officer Healy!

I really needed you last night. Missing you comes in waves. Most of the time I can live with the loss but every once in a while it completely consumes me. I miss you big brother.
Love,
Shannon

Dan,
Rest easy brother. I remember when you told me you had joined the Navy. You told me you were a Seal. I remember being impressed, as I was a Marine, and a Seal is a step above the rest. I guess all that time working out in my basement didn't go to waste. Take Care Brother.

At this Blessed time of year I particularly miss Danny- my Christmas boy.
How he loved this time of year- the presents, the parties, the decorations, seeing his friends and family.
Because of my faith I believe he's in a much better place and his spirit is around us but, gee, I'd love to have a conversation with him; to see him with his children and his sisters one last time; to have another rousing Trivial Pursuit game with him.
If I could have one last day with Danny it would be Christmas Day with his friends and family around him.

Every day I think of you and of the sacrifices you, your fellow brothers and all the other men and women have made so that the United States can continue to be the home of the free and land of the brave!

I love you, Dan! you're the best big brother anyone could ask for. Your family and friends will never forget you.

Love, Jen

"Today we celebrate & honor the courageous men & women who have given their lives to protect & preserve the spirit and promise of America."
Thank you Danny, thinking of you makes every day "Veteran's Day".

Remembering you!!!!!

I look at your pic all the time and remember the fun times.

Thanks for everything Dan.........

To the Healy family,

What a brave man Dan must have been. May God grant you peace in knowing that he was a great American and a real true hero.

SEAL Mom

To the Healy family,
I wanted to express my deepest sympathies to you for the loss of Dan. I was Dan's career counselor in Hawaii in the 1990's and he was always so much fun. I used to love it when he would come into my office to discuss his career. He talked to me a lot about his mom and living in New Hampshire. The last time I saw him was in 2000 right before I retired. He wished me luck as a civilian and we said good-bye. Last week someone gave me the book "Lone Survivor" as a present and there was Dan's picture and story in it. I cannot tell you how sad I was, yet I know he was doing what he believed in and was trained to do.
May God bless all of you,
Paula Rogers

If tears could build a stairway
And memories were a lane,
I would walk right up to heaven
To bring you home again.
No farewell words were spoken.
No time to say good-bye.
You were gone before we knew it,
And only God knows why.
My heart still aches in sadness
And secret tears still flow.
What it meant to lose you,
No one will ever know.

Words seem inadequate to express my sympathy at your loss. Sr.Chief went to the rescue of teammates as he knew they would do for him. He made the ultimate sacrifice for his beliefs. I'm sure Heaven is a crazier place with so many SEAL"s and NightStalkers! To the families--your sacrifice is just as great. My his children grow up to be very proud of their Dad. God grant you comfort and peace.

To the Healy Family:

My deepest condolences to you on the loss of your beloved Dan. He was a true American hero, who displayed courage and bravery to protect and defend our country. We, as a nation, are forever indebted to Dan and all soldiers who sacrifice everything for the sake of our freedom.

And a special thank you to Natalie. She is a person of tremendous courage, conviction, optimism and faith. She is an example for all of us to follow. I am so glad I had the opportunity to meet Natalie while in Washington, DC recently. I shall be forever inspired by the Healy family.

I never signed this book when my dear friend Natalie lost her son Dan.I think of her loss often as I have many of my own.I am struck by the likeness of Dan's looks to his Mom's-such a handsome young man.I'm sure he watches over Natalie and all his loved ones every day. God bless you Dan.

For all the friends, family and strangers who leave their thoughtful messages here I want to let you know how touched we are to read your thoughts and remembrances.
Our Danny was special to our family certainly but it continues to be a source of comfort to see how well thought of Dan is by so many. And we thank you.
Dan's Mum
Natalie Healy
Exeter, N.H.

There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.

Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.

I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.

REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

Dan-I knew you from San Diego and then Hawaii. You lived with me and Jerry Baker for a short while in both places. We helped each other in transition from state to state. You are a WILD man. I am deeply saddened by your passing and there is not a day that goes by that I do not think of you. I never told you that I thought you were terrific. You made me feel like I was special. You shared your dream with me about wanting a "partner" in life to share common interests.... Independence Day is difficult for me now because you are gone from all the days I am free. Thank you for that. Sympathy to your family for their loss. Your passing is a great heartache but your memory is a comfort. I am thankful for knowing you. I welcome any responses from your family and friends. What can I do for you now that you are gone from us?

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you wake in the morning hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.

When you see the sunset fair,
I am the scented evening air.
I am the joy of a task well done.
I am the glow of the setting sun.

Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
(Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there, I did not die!)

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Chief Petty Officer Healy and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

Dan, I was talking with SA last night and telling her about how we always had this agreement with our birthdays because they were so close. I told her that it was just understood that I would not tell the guys when it was your birthday so you would not be subject to a hazeing because we know that is not aloud. Being that your birthday comes first I could not risk letting you off the hook and I always leaked it. Remember Guam. That was a good one. Happy birthday Dan.
Miss you bro~~Thom

Thinking of you...Happy Birthday...wish I could call & tell you!

Happy Birthday My Love. I miss you so very much.

Normi

I miss you so much my heart hurts every day. I love you Dan.

Gratefully remembering Daniel Healy for his selfless service, courage and sadly, ultimate sacrifice to serve our country --

As the 4th of July arrives, we remember
-- the freedoms our country take for granted - are not free! they are only because of the special ones like Daniel --

GOD bless your family as you deal with the continued grief.
He will NEVER be forgotten.

Even after two years it still doesn't seem possible that you don't walk this beautiful earth...that we won't hear your laugh, listen to your adventures, see you with your children. I still expect a call from you sometimes...and then I remember. But, I take comfort in the belief that you are with our heavenly Father in an even more beautiful place.
We miss you every hour of every day but accept that this was God's plan.
And then a dragonfly visits.
Mum

-If tears could build a stairway
And memories were a lane
I would walk right up to heaven
And bring you back again

No farewell words were spoken
No time to say goodbye
You were gone before we knew it
And only God knows why

Our hearts still ache in sadness
And secret tears still flow
What it meant to lose you
No one can ever know

But now we know you want us
To mourn for you no more
To remember all the happy times
Life still has much in store

Since you'll never be forgotten
We pledge to you everyday
A hallowed place within our hearts
Is where you'll always stay-

I miss you so much my dear. Always yours, love
Normi

"Miss Me, But Let Me Go"
I read this card from your funeral every day, so hard to believe that you've been gone for two years. I still remember the day I heard this seemingly impossible, yet heartbreakingly true news. You are vibrantly alive in my memory & talked about so frequently. You will always be loved...& missed.

Hey bro, Im sitting here at my desk reflecting on the good. No. Great times we had. Being new guys, young, tough and full of fire. Nothing could get in our way. Now Im flying a desk. Man have things changed. Many, many times I've wanted to pick up the phone and call you to catch up on things or complain about little things. What I would give to hear you call me a knucklehead one more time. Its been two years now but it seems like yesterday that we were raising hell together. The reunion is coming up. I know how you would love to go. Ill be there telling Dan Healy stories with the fellas. The memories of you will never fade, not as long as Im still around. I promise brother. I've been in touch with a bunch of our old buddies from back in the day, I haven't spoken with any of them in over ten years, Charlie Doble, Rob Ord, and Bill Norman. Its so good to hear from them and share the good times. I've been playing phone tag with your sisters. I will try again today. I want to make a trip out west and play in that famous Dan Healy golf tourny with Buck. I also want to go up north an visit you mother and Charlie. I know you are looking down on all of us and smiling. Dan I miss you. Save a bar stool for me and I will get the next round when I get there. Love you bro. Thomas

Please know how Deeply Sorry I was to learn of the loss of Chief Petty Officer, Daniel R. Healy. The price Daniel and this family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten. May he rest safely in God's Loving Care and know that he is a True American Hero that will Never Be Forgotten.
I pray that the Grace and Comfort of the Lord will continue to be with the Healy family.
There will Never be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.

"Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee."
~ Psalm 55:22 ~

May the Peace of God and your treasured memories of Daniel, remain in your heart always.
May this give you comfort and strength through the difficult times.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

We are thinking of you and your family with heavy hearts this week...always. NEVER FORGET.

Thinking of you today. I miss hearing you say "happy birthday, Jennifa". You are my hero and the loss your presence is more significant then you could ever have imagined. Love ya big brother.

Dan,
Another Platoon has come and gone here in the NW. Many stories shared about how you played a role in who they have become. Lots of photos here of the "SDVT-1 Five" that spone many to ask about you & the TEAM. We are glad to share our stories. In sharing we remember, in remembering we reflect, in reflecting we never forget and in never forgetting we are true to our promises that we made in June of 2005. NEVER FORGET

Dan,
I never knew you but I met your Mom at the service. I just want to thank you for giving yourself so that we can be free. My son is a Marine that had also lost a good friend. I know how sad it can be.
I just want to thank your Mom who gave us a son who was so brave and gave the ultimate sacrifice for his country. You will never be forgotten.
Elli Cyr
Rye, NH

We Miss you.

Auntie M.

Hi Buddy,
thinking of you today in particular. Your always in my memories.

Hats off to ya Bobby!

You will never be forgotten. Thinking of you with love, always.

Always in our thoughts. Love ya big guy! Jen

Daniel my brother, Its been a long time sense I've left an entry here for you. You must hear me talking to you every day. I know you are up there smiling down at me. Ive made some major changes in my life, changes that you would be proud of. I know you know what Im talking about. Every single day I tell myself that I wish you were here to share this with. Every day I remember something you did or some place we were together. All of my memories of the times we had are the best times of my life. Dan, Thank you for being a part of my life. You made my life better. Take care bro, I will see you someday, not too soon I hope. You are the best friend I ever had.

Love you like a brother knucklehead~~Thom

Hi Dan,
just got through mid terms of my final semester at BC. Wrote a short story with you in it and got an A. Thanks pal! You never stop helping people.
You're always with me.

Dan-
There are so many things your dad and I wished we could have said to you before your death. I can only hope your Nana Healy and Gramp and Gram Champion,who are your special guardian angels, can tell remind you how much you were loved. The years we were blessed with you in our home were some of the best years of our lives. The photos and special memories mean so much more today and keep us going when the pain still becomes overbearing. Dan, please know your dad, your brother, Sean, your sister,Carrie and I loved you very, very much and there is never a day that goes by that we don't miss you. There will always be an emptiness in our family and in our heart without you.

Walk with the angels and may God hold you in the palm of his hand.

I love you.

Your Step-Mom, Laurie