Over the past few years I had the pleasure of knowing Dan. Our friendship grew over our mutual love of sports. He was always helpful and gracious. A kind and gentile man that will be greatly missed.
frank cracolice (godfather)
11/20/2014
I knew Dan only electronically, technically speaking, but the connection he made is indelible. I, too, was a journalist back in the day. Dan exemplified the kind of guy I was always grateful to work with -- witty, cordial, self-effacing. We knew each other only online, but the connection was deep and rewarding. The site he created that those of us in fantasy sports are so lucky to have shared, is no longer available. But Dan is ever present.
Bob Nastanovich
11/19/2014
I worked with Dan at Prairie Meadows in the press box. His knowledge was formidable. No one knew more about horse racing in Iowa than Dan. It wasn't even close. He was an excellent equine photographer who would take long road trips to see his favorite horses. He was a generous man and his journalistic ethics were exemplary. I'll miss him and miss that he's not in front of his lap top. Good on you Dan.
Paul Stigers
11/19/2014
Dan, left this world much too young. He was such a fun guy to be around and had a very infectious laugh - when he laughed you couldn't help but laugh too. He was a great guy, great reporter and all-around kind soul. I enjoyed knowing him and working with him at the Register many years ago. He will be greatly missed.
Bill Petroski
11/19/2014
Dan was a very good person and a great reporter and one of the hardest working people I have ever met. We are all better for having known him and having worked with him at the Des Moines Register.
David Martin
11/20/2014
Over the past few years I had the pleasure of knowing Dan. Our friendship grew over our mutual love of sports. He was always helpful and gracious. A kind and gentile man that will be greatly missed.
frank cracolice (godfather)
11/20/2014
I knew Dan only electronically, technically speaking, but the connection he made is indelible. I, too, was a journalist back in the day. Dan exemplified the kind of guy I was always grateful to work with -- witty, cordial, self-effacing. We knew each other only online, but the connection was deep and rewarding. The site he created that those of us in fantasy sports are so lucky to have shared, is no longer available. But Dan is ever present.
Bob Nastanovich
11/19/2014
I worked with Dan at Prairie Meadows in the press box. His knowledge was formidable. No one knew more about horse racing in Iowa than Dan. It wasn't even close. He was an excellent equine photographer who would take long road trips to see his favorite horses. He was a generous man and his journalistic ethics were exemplary. I'll miss him and miss that he's not in front of his lap top. Good on you Dan.
Paul Stigers
11/19/2014
Dan, left this world much too young. He was such a fun guy to be around and had a very infectious laugh - when he laughed you couldn't help but laugh too. He was a great guy, great reporter and all-around kind soul. I enjoyed knowing him and working with him at the Register many years ago. He will be greatly missed.
Bill Petroski
11/19/2014
Dan was a very good person and a great reporter and one of the hardest working people I have ever met. We are all better for having known him and having worked with him at the Des Moines Register.