Mimi  I Love you and so sorry for your loss, it was great talking to you, please call again when you need to talk. 
Timothy and John  brothers and Sister Karen I am so sorry for  our loss I still Love you.
Dave was a High School sweetheart  1971 , we married (too young) 6 yrs   two kids Shawn and Mathew and  he left.  It was very hard. I forgave Dave and we was friends from a far.  Rest in Peace Dave. 
Noreen

I served in the Navy with Dave while we were together in VP-4 at NAS Barbers Point Hawaii in the early 80s.   As a young Sailor, I looked up to Dave as a trusted mentor and friend.  I have very fond memories of the times we shared.  RIP, my friend.

CMDCM (ret)

I flew with Dave in VP-4 and can confirm he was kind and humorous, as well as one of the best AW's with whom I had the privilege of serving.  His infectious personality set the mood for all who worked with him, he made the hard challenges easy to overcome.  May Dave be remembered as a Blessing for all those who had the privilege of knowing and serving with him. 
Gary Harrell/Tacco

Served with Dave in VP4 (79 - 80)...
One Hell of a nice guy, never a frown on his face...

Dave was a friend to ALL & and to ALL a friend.  Condolences to his family- He will be sorely missed.

Frank Pascua
UNC, USN (Ret)

Hearing of Dave’s passing was unbelievable at first, then a gut punch after realizing the truth of it. He was too young to die. 

I knew Dave in the Navy and after. We served together in VP-4, at Barbers Point, and on the 79-80, and 82 Westpac Deployments.  He was a generous teacher, and his lighthearted approach to all of the serious stuff made him a good friend to many. Everyone who served with him will miss him much. 

Two years ago, Dave contacted me to check on our new disaster prep company, and he asked me if he could buy the very first portable water purification system from our very first production run. :). He wanted the “honor” of being our first customer.  He was a blessing to me and our company. 

I tried to contact him a couple of times in April, but no reply. I never imagined that he died earlier in the month. Devastating news. 

Sincere, but sincere hugs to all of his family and friends. Your loss is our loss together. 

Sorry to hear this.  Dave and I served together in the Navy.  I knew him to be an excellent Sailor and good man.  Always ready to help and to crack a joke, he was great to have around.  My condolences to his family for their loss.

AWCS Steve Heminger, VP-4

I had the privilege of flying with Dave off and on from 1980 through 1982 and riding many many miles around the island with him. A better man I don’t believe I have ever had the privilege of enjoying life with, even as brief as it was. Dave you are going to be missed more than words can convey. Rest in peace my brother, Fair Winds and Following Seas on your next journey. We will meet again my brother.

Sorry for your loss.  I flew with Dave in VP-4 back in 83/84.  Really enjoyed flying with him.  He was a great radar operator and friend.


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David Russell Daniels

2 October, 1953 – 3 April, 2023

Glen Abbey Memorial Park & Mortuary

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