D-Money always had the full attention of his players, not to mention their adoration.

When Vinny went down with a leg injury Dan was immediately there to check on him.  He cared so much for all the kids.

You would always dance with us for Zumba coach and i loved how you acted just like us kids. Your in the front :) lol

Dear Coach, 
  You and me have so many good memorys but im just gonna tell a few of my favorite. I remember that one day after school I was walking down stairs to go to soccer practice and I hadn't seen your cowboy mustache yet and when I saw you with it I almost trippped since I hadn't seen it yet. I was just shocked and kept pointing at my nose. Then my finger accidently went into my nose and you asked me " Why are you picking your nose?!?!?!" and we both just started balling our eyes out laughing. Then you gave me a strawberry since you had been eating them. lol That's the most random thing I could've said. Anyway, I also remeber that you always also loved to call me Squints since Coach Liz and Coach Muhullon nicknamed me that because they said I looked like squints from the sandlot (got nicknamed in 6th grade). You told me that you absolutly loved my nickname and you ALWAYS called me by my nickname after it was given to me. You never called me Isabelle, but Squints, and I loved that so much. :)  I also remeber that you always used to buy me sodas and sunflower seeds for golf games, even if I didnt ask for them. You taught me the right way to eat a sunflower seed. He said "Squints, you've NEVER had sunflower seeds?!?!?! Thats crazy!" "The way to eat it is that you put the seed in your mouth, crack the shell, spit it out, and then eat the inside. Thats exactly what I did and me and you always ate them together after that. I miss that. I also remeber the first time I played a round of golf on the golf team and I was the only girl (6th grade). I told you that some of the other players were making fun of me and then you told me not to worry because they were just jelous of me.That day I was the best player out of our team and all the other teams we played. You always told me to keep my chin up no matter what happened and to just believe in my myself. You were such an inspiration to me and to many other people and I just miss you so much. I love you Coach. Keep skating on the golden streets of heaven. R.I.P Coach. Love you and miss you! <3 

dear coach dan,
 










when i first meet coach dan i heard very fun stories about how much fun coach dan was  then when ouater2 came (only because i'm a 6th grader) i really didn't get to meet coach dan .but he is still looking over me and my mistakes.i love you d-money!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


love:shamya wilson 6th grade ssas






         

Coach Dan,
 You were like a second father. You inspired me to keep my head high and dont let people get to me. You always told me to follow my dreams. You are the one who tought me how to skateboard. You're the one I went to when I wasn't myself. You were the best teacher anyone could ask for. School is deffinatley not the same without you. Knowing you're not by our sides but knowing you're watching over us everyday and always in our hearts. Keep ballin up there for us and you sk8 those golden roads! God deffinatley has the best angle! It's hard for me still without you here but I think to myself....What would you want us to do in a time like this if you were here. You would tell me to keep going and never give up. I miss you so much and it's still hard to realize that you're not here. You were born a hero and died a legond! You were the one who made a difference and all of our lives and everyone at SSA+S is you're family and we will NEVER forget about you! I love you D$ and miss you so much! <3 Coach you will forever live on<3


I love you
-Miranda Worcester 
8th Grade<3
In loving memory of Coach Dan~2/8/13~     

Coach Dan i have probably known you since my brother went to school at SSAS about 4-5 years ago. When i was in 6th grade Coach Muhollen, Coach Liz and you would often go to pioneer park across from the publix, since that was the only restroom you guys would have to walk us there. One day me and other people asked to go over to publix to use the restroom. After we used the restroom you asked us if we wanted to get a cookie over by the bakery and we said sure so we got a cookie and ate it before we got to where all the other kids were playing. The point of the story was that you are insanely nice and SSAS is gonna miss you lots. Ill pray for your wife, kids, and you. -Rest In Peace Coach Dan-

On the first day of the 3rd quarter coach asked if everyone came from coach t's class and on kid said no i came from dance. Coach Dan said show the class what you learned in dance and the kid didnt know what he should do. Another student came up to him and they both startted to tango. Also he would always do Zumba fitness with us and do all these crazy ance moves, most of the time i was on the floor laughing :) 

I can't believe you’re gone..

You were like a father to me and many other kids. I’ve been crying for days. You were so great. You always put a smile on everyone’s face. You always cheered them up and inspired them to try harder in school. I can’t believe you’re not going to be here anymore to yell at me for my grades or ask how my brother is doing. I’m glad you got to see David again at the skate park. You were so happy to see him. And when you told us the story about Jason, you truly inspired me. You said “As long as I got through to at least one of you, I will die happy.” I just didn’t think it would come so soon. You definitely got through to me though. I hope you’re happy. I wonder if you’ve seen Jason yet. Mrs. Malecki and Coach Mulhollen and coach Lizz were telling us funny and happy stories about you today. Today was hard. Everyone was crying and when I first got out of my car I was trying so hard not to, but when I saw the fence I broke down. I hung up a drawing of you that I did. And every time I passed by your room I broke down crying. Going in your room was hard. Because you’re not there sitting at the computer anymore. Or saying hello to everyone with a smile on your face. Everyone was crying today. It was sad. I hope your wife and kids are doing well. KEEP ON SHREDDING. Love Alex.

I dont know how to start off. Well, ithis is my first year here at SSA+S, and i had Coach first Quarter. He was such a great teacher! Every time i was feeling sad and i needed to talk to, he would always help me. As you all know, he is an amazing teacher, skater, husband, and father to his three boys. He didnt deserve to die. But it was is time to go and he is in a very happy, peacful place. He is out of pain and everything negative. Coach, i wouldnt be surprised if you were up there skating the golden ramps of Heaven. To Miss Alex, and his three boys, I lost my Uncle a year ago and he had an 8 year old son, just about the same age as Daniel. Heres some advice,... stay strong. Youre dad is watching over you and protecting all of you. Oh, heres a funny story, when i had your father, or husband as a coach, he was trying to show off in front of all of us students. He was on a soft truck,..... he did an olly and fell right on his but! :) Everyone was laughing includiing him! All and all, i wish every one of u good luck and i know u willl get through this :)

   

   

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWM-9IPfuek

coach day is the most wonderful coach i have ever had i 've never had him as a teacher but he did talk to me alot i rember at heath one morning he  told  us about the cyberbulling happend on facebook , because he closed the skatepark every one got mad about it . but he went across the court and shot the basketball for full court he was such a funny guy . alex we sure love you and your husdband it s okay to cry . he is safe in heaven  now  looking over you and your kids we lov u lots

this is a very special photo of coach dan's family-


back middle-Daniel age 7

back left- mrs.Giguere

back right-coach Dan

front left- Alexander age 1

front right-Jean-??? age 2  
    


i am not sure if this is acurate if so yay, if not i'm sorry and i did try.



                  god bless           

Alex,

I didnt get to enjoy Dan very much, but from just watching our son Mark with him, Dan was one amazing person. I remember the day we came over and they were redoing the house you had just bought. OMG, when Dan stepped on the stove and broke the top....those two men togather was such a pair. Marki is going to miss his buddy so much. I kinow they had just spoke the night before the accident and had made plans to meet up while Marki is working in the area. I send our prayers to you and the family and May God Bless you all..

Susan George

Marks Mom and Dad

I am just blown away and in awe of the love in this community. I want to thank the many amazing people who are coordinating acts of love for me and my kids. For the beautiful messages and pictures. For the gifts. For your hugs, and for the many hugs I know that you will keep giving me. I KNOW Dan is here, because, as he would SO often say to me, "I just want to get sh*t done!" and wow, does this beautiful network ever know what making it happen means. I am overwhelmed and humbled.

Coach Dan was my son Jacobs basketball coach.  Last year Jacob was acting up a bit in school.  He kept getting behavior essays, detentions etc.  Coach D kept talking to Jacob and he called me a few times as well. Jacobs behavior did not improve and eventually Coach D and Coach M got tired of talking and they called me to say they were benching Jacob.  I was crushed and of course quite upset with the coaches.  I felt they werebeing unfair and I told Coach D as much and said a few more things too. I can remember Coach D's voice.  He sounded so deflated.  He said "do you actually think I really want to bench Jacob?"  I felt bad for the way I reacted to him.  Jacob sat out the rest of the season.  This year, Jacob said I am going to stay out of trouble so I can play ball.  He told me Coach Dan would talk to him and tell him he wanted to see him play ball and go to college etc.  Thanks Coach Dan for being a good influence on my son. 

"I first meet Coach Dan in 6th grade. There was this one time that we went to the park and played hockey, it was boys vs girls but there was 3 boys on the girls team plus Coach. He would say "good job" to me as we played and we won. when everyone got on the bus to go, Coach got on mic and told everyone that we won and I got MVP and MDP. we ask what MDP was? and he said " Most Dangerous Player!" That day I was very happy that you gave me MVP and MDP and I am so happy that I got to meet you, Please RIP Coach Dan, we will all miss you."