Three years later I still feel the loss, but that feeling is tempered by so many great memories and the recognition of his "larger than life" influence on me.  For a while on Okinawa (1969-1971) some of the guys referred to me as "Little Dan" with a mixture of respect, envy and scorn.  They probably never realized just what an honor that nickname was to me.  

   MSG/1SG (Ret) Charles "Chuck" Edward Daniels was the beloved past Chapter Executive Committee (EXCOM) VP for Enlisted Affairs and life-time member of the Association of the US Army (AUSA).  Chuck seems to have been destined to join the US Army, be a rock-steady Brother-in-Arms,  and serve our nation in both war and peace!
   It is a little known fact that Chuck enlisted the U.S. Army in 1945 ...  yes, you do the math, he joined at age 15 ... he and his mom fibbed about his age, which he later had to come clean about and the Army had to correct his records! Chuck was originally branched as Transportation Corp and did his basic training at Camp Plauche, LA as a Longshoreman.  But, in route to his first assignment in Japan, 1SG (Ret) Daniels' branch was changed to the Ordnance Corps to fill the Army's need. Chuck, also known to his subordinates, buddies and friends as "Big Dan" Daniels, served in combat operations overseas during the Korean War (1950-1953) and Vietnam War (1961-1975).
  During his military service, Chuck, as an NCO, was at the forefront of the integration of Soldiers of color in the U.S. Army. Never allowing discrimination or adversity to play a decisive part in his military career, Chuck achieved the rank of E-8 though pure merit and resolve. In addition to serving several tours in Korea and Japan, Chuck was also assigned to the 184th (Ammunition Supply) ORD CO, Germany, as the unit's 1SG. At age 45, Chuck retired in June 1975 with the rank of MSG. 
   Chuck will always be remembered as a great leader of Soldiers, and trusted friend. 
   To Yoshi, Berti and all of Chuck's personal family I would like to extend my deepest sympathy for your loss ... and on behalf of Chuck's military family and a grateful nation, I want to make sure that you know how much we appreciate your sharing your husband, father, and relative with us in his service to our country, and his support of his Brothers and Sisters-in-Arms. Chuck will be sorely missed. HOOAH, 1SG! 
  


Charles was  a good man who will be missed by all who knew him. He was a valuable member of AUSA. I am proud to have known him. Deepest condolences to all family and friends. 

I have known and loved Charles "Big Dan" Daniels for 50 years.  He was a great soldier, a great leader, a great man.  He was my North Star.  My buddies on Okinawa and I would have followed him anywhere.  When I shared with them the news of his passing, they each recounted the impact that he had had on them.  To us young soldiers he was a monumental figure.  We viewed him then with awe and treated him with great respect... which he earned.  Fortunately for me, our relationship continued beyond the Army.  To me he became a most valued friend and mentor.

I feel Yoshi and Berti's loss and sorrow and offer to them and the entire family my deepest comdolences.  I will miss my friend and revere his memory as long as I live.



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Charles Edward Daniels

30 septembre 1930 – 11 février 2019

Funeraria del Angel Greer-Wilson Chapel

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