TOP CHARACTER STRENGTHS

GRATITUDE - LEADERSHIP - HUMILITY

Daniel was born in Washington D.C. and grew up in Arlington, VA. He graduated from Wakefield High School - class of 1996. He was an enlisted soldier for 10 years with a rank of SSG(P) before he went to Officer Candidate School to become a commissioned officer. He deployed to Kuwait and did two tours in Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom and was a recipient of the Bronze Star. Daniel loved the outdoors, playing basketball, car racing games and mixing music. He was a dedicated soldier, hands-on father and loving husband. 

Character Strength Stories:

Gratitude - Daniel was a grateful person.  

Leadership - Daniel always had the "lead from the front attitude.” 

Humility - Daniel was not one to brag about things or do something for recognition. 

- Carmelita, Surviving Wife