I still recalled the memory when Daniel and us playing at team Milo. On a rainy day, we faced a game against a team that arrived with a full eleven players and substitutes ready on the sideline. We had only seven. Nobody would have blamed us for walking away, but we chose to play. We knew we would be defending most of the game, and we were right. We fell behind by three goals early on.
Daniel never let that decide who we were. The rain was pouring, we were soaked and exhausted, and we were badly outnumbered, but he led by example. He rallied us to hold the line together, and when the opening came, he took it. He ran the ball up the field alone and scored our only goal of the day.
We lost that game on the scoreboard. But in the way that mattered, Daniel was its MVP. He showed us what it means to keep going when the odds are against you, to stand with your teammates, and to never give up even when the result seems decided.
That is how I will remember him: as a captain, a teammate, and a friend. I am deeply saddened by his passing, and I wish him peace and all the best wherever he is. His spirit and his friendship will stay with all of us on the team, and we will carry them with us.
Rest well, Daniel.

Fellow BHES school mate passing by, he probably wont remember me becoz he was in my bro's grade. Heart broken to hear something like this to happen to someone I know. 

Condolences and lots of virtual hugs to Daniel's family and friends who will miss his dearly.

Dear Daniel (Poon Bak #99),

You are such a humble, kind, yet strong and resilient person! 

I was very lucky to play soccer with you at Milo for a good 6-7 years. Every Saturday morning 9am or 11am we got to the field and fight alongside each other!  When I first joined, you were already the top scorer of the team, and yet you had no ego. As the captain, you led by example and was a great model to younger players. 

I won't forget those difficult soccer training under scorching sun and late night serious debate about team tactics and formation!

I won't forget one time we had a match at Central Park field, the game was at 2-2 with only a few minutes left.  It looked like we will drop 2 points.  You were playing at right midfield, an unfamiliar position for you.  Somehow you picked up the ball from the corner of the box on the right side, cut inside, and curled an unstoppable left-footed shot that hit the top left corner of the net!  You won us games many times with your skills and goals!

I also won't forget the time Milo won our first league championship in 2015!  We fought together, defended together, covered each other's butt, and celebrated our success together!!

Besides soccer, I got to know you at a personal level as well. I was going through some relationship challenges, and you were there to listen, to empathize, and to give me some really good insights and advice. You were a sentimental person with a lot of emotional depth.  

We also both had our fair share of injuries, and we supported each other on and off the field. I was so inspired by your resilience, discipline, and strong-mind when you climbed back up and became so physically fit with all the HIIT training, Yoga, and gym sessions. Because of you, I also found strength to my rehab from an ACL surgery and eventually played soccer again. 

I cherish all this moments with you. I have learned so much from you, and I have also become a better person because of you. And I will miss you. 

Jeff Leung

Daniel,

Yo Man, (it was your catch phrase). You are super human. Remember when I guessed your age 27 years old! You correct me with 41. Also, when I see you again let do Tim Hortons trick. 

Thank you.

Daniel is a cherished soccer teammate. We have know each other for over 20 years and rain or shine, winning or losing, he always has a smile on his face. Daniel will be sorely missed!

OBITUARY

Daniel Poon

10 March, 1984 – 29 October, 2026

Kane-Jerrett Funeral Homes

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