Wednesday, March 15, 2023
I was a close friend of Dan's in the 1980s at Purdue. I lived next door to him for a couple of years at Shreve Hall. Dan was the heart and soul of every idea anybody had. We did some great things, some crazy things and some just plain silly things. Dan was in the middle of all of it. Fish funerals, intramural softball, game night, party planning and even a little education along the way. Not everyone had a wonderful dorm experience in college because not everyone had someone like Dan Pace next door. He had the sharpest wit, the quickest laugh, the most supportive shoulder and most fun of everyone I knew.
We reconnected through social media several years ago and I feel quite blessed to have spent a few hours with him just last year. He made the years melt away and the moments were as good as the days at Purdue - maybe better. I loved hearing how he made the world a better place mostly by marrying Dawn and having 2 wonderful children. He was so proud of all of you - I can't help but love you too! Dan has left major impacts in so many lives - I am blessed to be one of those lives.
I am still in Indiana but my thoughts and prayers are travelling to Greeley. I wish I could be with you all. See you later Daniel.
