On
August 25, 2008, member's of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's
Department, that I worked with, took it upon themselves to honor
Daniel's life with an American flag. Together with the
Academy Staff and Cadets from the current class, an American flag was
raised over the Sheriff's STARS Center and Regional Headquarters in
Whittier, CA. Daniel had been there many times to visit and to
train in the boxing ring. The Academy Staff of six were also
present a few days later for Daniel's funeral as Color Guard and
pallbearers who folded the flag for presentation. Words cannot
express the graditude for all those invloved in such a beautiful
gesture. I was extremely proud to have served with such
honorable men and women and I'm sure it made Daniel very proud as he
watched from above. |