LCPL Nickolas A. Daniels, 25, of Elmwood Park, suddenly in Afghanistan, LCPL Daniel’s service awards include the Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, National Defense Service Metal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal , and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. Beloved son of Gregory (Debi) and Eva (Roger) Hawking; Loving brother of Kati, Lonny, Billy Daniels, Olivia, and Jacob Hawking; dear grandson of Susie Daniels and Lottie Kamien; cherished nephew, cousin, and friend to many; loving fiancé of Katie O’Neill. 2004 Graduate and asst. coach at St. Patrick High School. Visitation Sunday 3-9pm at The Montclair-Lucania Funeral Home, 6901 W. Belmont Avenue Chicago where funeral services will be held 11:00 am Monday. Internment Elmwood Cemetery River Grove, IL. In lieu of flower donations to Operation Support our Troops America 1807 S. Washington St. Suite #359 Naperville, IL 60565; OSOTAmerica.org in Nick’s name appreciated. Arrangements under the direction of Montclair-Lucania Funeral Home, Chicago, IL.
