Condolences

• September 01, 2026

  Jeff

  Rest in peace, Dan. We worked together through my role as a provincial representative. Dan was passionate about the subjects of family violence and intimate partner violence, and he was one of my most engaged partners. I won't forget his emails, as well as the long conversation we had when I came to Grande Prairie for training this past March. He will be missed. Thanks for all your contributions in making our province a safer place.

• August 23, 2026

  Sarah (Lepine) Knutson

  It was a privilege to know Daniel as a kid and as an adult it was just so good to know there were men like him out there. As a kid I thought Daniel was the finest thing to walk the earth and was sure we would one day be together. I would go for bike rides and inevitably end up knocking on his door. He was always kind to me but eventually his family started hanging around at the doorway too, in solidarity with Daniel I'm sure. 🙂 Alas he never felt the same but as we got into our teens we became friends and I remember going on a youth retreat with him. A specific moment was of his kindness. He always carried food with him and I was as in need of a snack to take with some meds for pain and nowhere to purchase them and the breakfast was over. Well he grabbed some apple sauce from his stash and showed me how to make a spoon with the tin lid in a pinch. His quiet kindness was always what I remember. As we got older we made a deal that at my first big musical show and his first big basketball game we would each get front row seats. I suppose I'll keep one open for him when the time comes. Years ago when Canadian Idol first came through and had auditions in Calgary Daniel just knew I would be auditioning. There was a bad storm and my boyfriend and I almost didn't make it through. Daniel got a hold of me and offered up his parents home for us to stay in knowing I would be going for the audition. Always kindness with Daniel. To be honest it felt safer to be a woman in the world knowing there were Daniel's out there. You are missed friend. Rest easy and I'll see you in heaven!

• August 23, 2026

  Michael Thomas

  I worked with Dan in Rocky Mountain House from 2013 to 2018. He was such a good hearted police officer. We had the same hopes for community we served. We went through so many doors together where we didn't know what would meet us on the other side. He was brave, dedicated, and good. My prayers are with Lana and and their children. It will take time, but things will get better than they are now. Michael Thomas

• August 22, 2026

  Gerald and Donna Campbell

  We want to send our deepest sympathy to Dans family.Dan was our next door neighbour.He was a proud dad and a kind wonderful man.Will be so missed. Gerald and Donna Campbell.

• August 21, 2026

  Stephen Price

  I remember Dan during his high school basketball days. Reading of his devotion to God and his journey with the RCMP warms my heart. He is much too young. Susan and I share our condolences to his family. May God bless you all and bring you comfort in this difficult time.

• August 21, 2026

  Glenn Paulson

  We are so sorry to hear of Daniel death. We have many memories of Daniel growing up with Cory in Fort McMurray. It was always a pleasure to have him join us on our ski trips to the mountains. Our deepest sympathy to all of you in the loss of a Son, brother & father. Sending our thoughts & love to you during this difficult time. Glenn & Marilyn Paulson

• August 21, 2026

  Lyn Donaldson

  So so sorry for your devastating loss ,I saw Dan most everyday as I clean the building where he worked ,he would never pass a bag or many bag of garbage I would leave at the door to take to the dumpster ,he took them out for me and I would say "Dan you did it again" passing his office everyday without his "Good Morning"is so very sad he was such a kind a gentle soul and will missed greatly,(John 5:28,29)

• August 19, 2026

  Kerry Saunders

  So sorry to hear about Dan's passing. I had the great privilege of working a little with Dan and being his across the street neighbor in Rocky Mountain House. Such a kind, gentle, down to earth man. Prayers going up for you all in your time of loss. Remember, this isn't good bye. It's a " See you later Dan" situation.

• August 18, 2026

  Joanna Wiegers

  Danial, For a long time, a part of me was waiting for that phone call . The one where you would tell me that you were ready to start again. I imagined a day when the things that had been holding you back were no longer a burden, when you could finally choose the life you wanted, and when we could begin a new chapter together. I never wanted to be a burden to you. I only wanted you to find peace, happiness, and the freedom to live the life your heart desired. Somewhere in my heart, I held onto the hope that one day our paths would come back together and that we would have the chance to grow old together. I never imagined that the phone call I would receive would be the one telling me that you were gone. That is a kind of pain I don't know how to put into words. The future I had quietly hoped for , the years, the memories, growing old together, is no longer something I will get to experience with you. There are so many things I wish I could say, so many conversations I wish we could have had, and so many memories I wish we could still make. But even through this heartbreak, I am choosing to hold onto what you gave me. You saved me in ways you may never have fully understood. You helped me through some of the roughest waters of my life. When I needed someone, you were there to comfort me. In some of my toughest moments, simply knowing that you would share your time, your love, and your presence with me brought me comfort. You reminded me that it was possible to love again and, perhaps even more importantly, that I was capable of being loved again. I will always cherish the love you showed my son, Tyus. Watching the bond you shared with him meant more to me than you probably ever realized. And I will forever smile when I think about you sharing your beloved Kibo with us. Those moments may have seemed like ordinary parts of life, but to me they were pieces of something incredibly special. I am also so grateful that you shared your wonderful family with me. I loved them as though they were my own, and being welcomed into that part of your life is something I will always treasure. Your family became a part of my heart, and through them I will always feel connected to a piece of you. You were my best friend. You were a devoted son, a loving father, and a man whose faith in God was such an important part of who you were. Your faith was something you held strongly, and today I have to trust in that faith too. I believe that you are at peace now, resting in God's hands. I am hurting. I am going to miss you. And I will grieve the life and the future I once imagined we might have had. But I also hope, with everything in me, that you left this world knowing how loved you were. I hope you knew how appreciated you were. I hope you knew that your presence mattered, that you brought happiness and comfort to the people around you, and that you left an imprint on lives that will never be erased. I hope you knew that you were loved not only for what you did, but simply for who you were. Danial, thank you for finding me when I needed someone. Thank you for helping me through my rough waters. Thank you for loving Tyus. Thank you for sharing Kibo, your family, your time, your friendship, and your heart with us. Thank you for reminding me that love was still possible. I will carry those lessons, those memories, and the love I have for you for the rest of my life. The chapter I once dreamed we would write together has ended differently than I ever imagined. But the chapter you gave me in my life will always be one I cherish. Rest peacefully, Danial. May you feel the love of God that you believed in so deeply. May you finally know the peace you deserved. You were loved. You were appreciated. You brought happiness to this world. And you will never, ever be forgotten. Until we meet again. ❤️

• August 18, 2026

  Marcia Isley

  What a great human being, a proud father for his kids I had the privilege to meet during the FIFA World Cup. Daniel shared his precious time with my family, friends and quickly became a very dear friend to us. This loss is beyond devastating and I am deeply sorry for his family especially his so loved children. God bless and comfort all the hearts Danial touched with such care and love.