"The relationship that personified love at its finest was that between Daniel and his father. In the last few years, Daniel and his dad transcended a father-son relationship to become the best of friends. They shared everything from road trips, to confidences, watching "Two and a Half Men", to eating Meat Lovers pepperoni thin crust pizzas." (From Daniel's Eulogy)
Not all father's get the opportunity to really get to know their children on a personal level. I was blessed to be one of the few, not only with my son, but with my father too. I worked side by side with my dad at Northridge Hospital for two years, where we got to know each other for who we really were. In July 2004 Daniel moved in with me and the two of us added another demension to our already close father-son relationship. We became roommates, we became best friends. Daniel always told his friends that no matter what he did, how he screwed up, he knew, "my dad will always be there for me." I miss you son...