January 7th, 2011 by Conor

Donny K buddy…I’m so disappointed and so sorry to hear about your situation, but I’m also optimistic. If this were someone else I may be less inclined to be so hopeful. Like many others have already illustrated with their postings, you are the man and you do have the strength get through this.

I was cleaning out some old storage totes a few weeks ago and found dozens of photos from Jr. High and High School. I tossed most of them, but of the eight or so I kept, three of them were pictures of just you and I. At the time I didn’t really think about why I decided to stash these ones away, but I have had several days now to think about it. It really just boils down to the fact that you have been a great friend and I value all the memories we have together. One of the pictures I saved was from Keystone, Colorado; one of the five or so mountains I watched you shred on a trip with your dad our Junior year. Another was from a night we built a kicker on the front lawn of my parent’s house with a snowblower and taped towing you and Conor off it from the back of my snowmobile. From working at Zeb’s and SCR together, to cabrewing, making pimp mixes (good call Tim), working on your Blazer and on and on, to just doing anything…you can always be counted on to set the bar for having a memorable, good time. There are too many reasons past and present to not accept anything less than your full recovery. Talk to you soon man.

-B3n

January 7th, 2011 by Conor

Danny,
First and foremost: You are one of the greatest people I have ever met!!! You and your brother are like no other. You have two wonderful, loving, funny, and smart parents that have raised 2 great, extreme, athletic, outgoing, full of energy, caring gentlemen! Danny you have done so many things from me, made me stickers, let me borrow ur car, brought me gas when I ran out, pimped many canoes, pimped my scooter, bring me riding, try to teach me new snowboard moves, let me stay w you in Tahoe year after year, shared your style and great music w me and most of all always entertain and make me laugh! For all that I will never be able to repay you. You have impacted my life more then most and more then you will ever know!

Here is a list of things that pop in my head when I think about YOU and Your amazing family;
Cabrewing,Finger Dancing,Tahoe,Dildo on the Forhead,Iron man,Mr Purple,Island partys,Cold Duck,KidsMGMT,Your unforgettable Laugh,Inventing Bob Stash,Almost giving Schoen (Walley) pink eye,Zacs Bday partys,Living w Tommy, Drew, and Me,Never passing up a chance to give me shit and make fun of me when I deserver it!!! 2010 US Open,Ur amazing skill and smoothness of snowboarding, One upping me and everyone else All the Time, FLIGI,The first time I went to In and Out Burger and couldn’t figure out what to order… And you said something like “come on dumbass there is only 3 options!” These are just a few of the great PG-13 memories I have of you! You are a key part to our North Conway crew and many people all over the world! If I could trade places with you I would because you don’t deserve this! You are strong and will come out fighting! Anything you need I’m there for you, Conor, Momma Ellen and Mr. T…
I Thank You for you positive influence and friendship you have always shown me over the years!
Get well soon well needed Island party coming soon!
With all my love and prays from me and my family to your!
Bob Stash

January 7th, 2011 by Conor

The hardest I’ve ever laughed with anyone is Danny. That kid is a magnet for laughter. He’s not only funny, he is quick whitted, generous, talented, and not to mention can do more tricks on a down rail than i can on Shawn White Snowboarding. I once drove accross country with him, from San Diego to Conway, NH. Probably one of the most memorable 2 weeks of my life. it was pretty much fueled by 60 dirt cheap energy drinks that contained god knows what, beer, Taco Bell, followed by farts, and tons of laughter.

Because of Danny I have been able to have so many experiences, from road trips, to concerts, celtics games, and being able to wear purple and having it be cool again. Danny is a trend setter, if he tells u something is cool and starts wearing it, the next day EVERYONE has it. Danny to me is the Snowboarding worlds Chuck Norris. Danny doesn’t own a vacuum, because he will never own anything that sucks. Danny is good at EVERYTHING! It gets frustrating when u show him a game and 4 minutes later he’s beating u at it. But thats danny, always striving to be the best. He’s even a bad ass! I’ve seen this first hand (and yes I’m referring to the Mickey Don Don’s incident)

Some of the best times I’ve ever had is trading insults with Danny, Conor, and the NoCo crew. Island parties were ALWAYS a blast, even though every year the cold duck gets opened a bit early…. Sorry Ellen, but you’re always a good sport about it! I couldn’t imagine how different my life would be if Danny wasn’t a part of it. I definitely wouldn’t be wearing purple as much. But on a serious note I am very concerned for Danny and his family. we All KNOW Danny will get through this, it’s just going to take some time. I love you to Death Danny and can’t wait to spout off cheesy lines from The Fast and The Furious with you soon. To Danny’s Family who I Love and respect soo much, you know I will do anything for you guys. all u have to do is ask!

January 7th, 2011 by Conor

Conor,

Thank you for keeping all of us updated on Danny’s condition, I know we all appreciate it. I can’t imagine everything that is going through your mind and you still make a point to post a few words to let us know about Danny’s progress. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family during this rough time.

Having grown up in the same area as you guys and sharing the same friends, I have gotten to know Danny pretty well. When it came time to choose a college, Danny told me about SNHU and when I went to tour the campus, Danny was there to greet me and give me and my mom his version of a campus tour. If it wasn’t for Danny and his convicing, I probably wouldn’t have gone to SNHU. During my freshman and sophomore year at SNHU, Danny’s apartment was party central, I was there pretty much every day during the week and on weekends. Whether it was just hanging out and watching a movie with Danny and the roommates or partying it up with pretty much the rest of the SNHU campus. Whenever I was having a rough time, Danny was always there to cheer me up and make me laugh. Having Danny there made the college adjustment that much easier. I was there when you and Danny were launching FLIGI and I wore the t-shirts and sweatshirts as much as I could to do my part in promoting the company for you guys. I had stickers on my phone, on my fridge in my dorm room, wherever I could find a spot. Anyone that grew up with Danny or even knew him, knew how much he loved to go cabrewing during the summer. All of us had some great times on the Saco River on summer break and some great memories were made as well. I will never forget the time a bunch of us went cabrewing and then went back to Danny’s house and played badminton for hours, of course, Danny beat us every time!

Danny and I did have our ups and downs and I haven’t talked to Danny much since college, but ever since I heard what happened, all of these great memories have come rushing back to me like they happened yesterday. As I am writing this, I am wearing my FLIGI sweatshirt kind of as a tribute to Danny.

Danny, we all know how strong you are and how you never like to give up. I know that you are going to pull through and although at times it may be tough and you may want to give up, but just remember how many people are standing behind you and rooting for you. You can do this! We all love you!

Love,
Jenny aka J.Miller-time (my nickname from Danny)

January 7th, 2011 by Conor

Conor- I am having the hardest time trying to come up with something to say, I can not stop thinking about your family and especially Danny. I have known you guys forever and keep remembering how awesome you guys are, all the good times cabrewin, jamming at the house or playing some good ole beer die. I especially cant stop thinking about the laughs. In a room of thousands of people I could pick out your laughs.
I know what it is like and am so sorry that you have to know what it is to live in the hospital, in a place where there are so many people it is one of the loneliest places I have been. I wish I could be there for you, although I am sure I would have to wait in a line of thousands. I remember Danny coming in multiple times when I was at Maine Med and helping me laugh and smile.
I admire what both of you have done by persueing what your passionate about and doing it with passion, living life to its fullest.
I know Danny is strong and of all the tricks Ive seen him pull I know hes got more and better ones to come. Sending lots of love and good thoughts!
DANNY IS THE MAN!!!!

January 7th, 2011 by Conor

Conor,

I don’t know if you remember me but I met Danny with Josh and some of the other guys back in high school with my girl friends while we were vacationing at Nordic Village. Danny was working the front desk and after his shift him and the guys went to the pool and hot tub. Alix’s family had a condo they stayed at and it just so happens that night we were all there. That same night after bantering back and forth with each other we were all in the hot tub and had the terrifying experience of a clown jumping the fence from the woods. Needless to say we ended up in the guys lap. That was the start of great friendships. Between proms vacations in florida (slight tap of the peddle and continue on… who needs stop signs??) and Danny’s trips to Boston before he took off somewhere exciting and random phone calls to say hi you knew he was genuine and was a friend I would have for life. I am still in shock. I read your updates and it just doesn’t seem real. How could something like that happen to Danny??? It’s all just surreal. I don’t know that any words can really console you right now, but I hope that you and your family take comfort in knowing that Danny is an amazing person, with loads of character, charisma, and love for everyone and everything around him. We send nothing but good vibes, love, and prayer to him and your family. If there is anything at all that we can do to help out here on the east coast please don’t hesitate to ask.

James Mogel

January 7th, 2011 by Conor

Danny,
I am so sorry about your accident. It doesn’t seem real, or even possible that this could happen.
There are so many people behind you, sending you love and support. It takes a special person to touch so many lives, and to mean so much to so many people. We are all pulling for you and wishing you a speedy recovery.
It is hard to feel so helpless when there is so much I wish I could do. I was working in the ICU today and I tried to care for my patients and families the way I hope your nurses are caring for you and yours. I know it’s not much, but hopefully it sends a little good karma your way. I have seen so many families struggle with having a loved one in the ICU, but I have never seen a group come together like your family and friends. It is amazing and it is because of you. They have been facing such a scary situation with such strength and courage, it is truly inspiring.
You are so loved Danny. If anyone can get through this I know it is you.
Stay strong and keep fighting.
Cheryl

January 7th, 2011 by Conor

Putting my thoughts into words almost seems impossible. The past two nights starring at the ceiling has been nothing but a crazy whirl of emotions- laughing at memories, tearing up, and going back into a daze has kept my thoughts running as fast as Danny flys down those mountains. Conor, and family, I can not even begin to imagine what it has been like for you to sit there with him, but I know that he needs his “brothaman” next to him. It all started out with me coming home from college for the first time in years and really not knowing what to do anymore in north conway, danny took me right under his wing and kept me entertained. Driving out to the west coast with him for the season is an irraplacable list of memories. I’ll never forget a recent summer sending text about coming home, and then just hoping in my car and doing it. It could have turned out to be a real boring summer but the laughs and late nights with him and even the small things like the late night infomercials couldn’t have been any better with anyone else. I went back to North Carolina for the school semester honestly missing him and holding onto a dear friendship. (I don’t know too many other guys I’d stay up until 2 am making a blanket for ;))

Danny you have so much strength to make it through what will be one of the toughest times of your life. There are people everywhere pulling for a full and fast recovery. You have touched the lives of people across the US with your character, determination, talent, and heart you put into friendships and all your aspirations in life. I can’t wait to hear that you are awake demanding chicken noodle soup and making fun of Conor. The first phone call with you saying meggooooooooon will undoubtedly put me into tears of joy. Love you and your family, thinking of you often, you have consumed my thoughts, and wishing you nothing but the absoulte best.

January 7th, 2011 by Conor

1L2L (with the corresponding gang/hand signs thrown up too = 1 Life 2 Live) very easy once you learn. Danny lives this motto that we lightheartedly concocted back when I got to take Ropes Course class at Kennett with the freshman. Danny and I knew each other but got closer in the time we spent pushing each other to go big or go home. For example, I jump blindfolded on to the cargo net, Danny has to climb the wall blindfolded and be the first to do it.

This is how Danny is in my head, always striving to reach that next level and he will push you to be better and go bigger too. It’s like Danny has always lived the motto 1L2L. Reading these updates over the last few days has made me cry, I haven’t cried in years. I cried like a little child, I cannot fathom thinking of Danny being helpless at this moment. You mean there is nothing we can do??? We have to just wait and see?? Conor prob got pissed cuz the first thing I did when I saw the post was call him, probably along with 5000 other people way more important than me. So when he doesn’t pick up what do I do? text him. Sorry Conor, I was selfish but thanks for the speedy reply.
OK ENOUGH sobby shit. Recent best memory! Open Mic night Parka. It was like a high school reunion that night, I was up in NoCo just hoping to ride for the first time this season, being a flatlander now it’s tough to get home.

So I’m at the Parka nice and early, WTF…. A LINE!!!! Holy shit where are we New York? So I go in for a few and chilled ok it was time to go, on my way out the door there are like 30 people standing in that lil tiny hallway. And who do I see? The man, the myth, the legend, DCT. Now truth be told, I knew he was home, and knowing danny prob not likely to miss open mic night. So in actuality I was stalking him and just waiting to see him all night so I could feel cool talking to him.

But this can’t be….. DCT waiting in line????? DO you people KNOW who you have IN THE BUILDING??? This guy is a legend, bought to bring NoCo and the MWV some fame and notoriety. I couldn’t believe my eyes. I tried to get him to the front but he is humble, told me to ‘Chill Bra we be shreddy right here mon’ so I said PEACE see ya on the slopes.

Two seconds later at the 711 I stop by to pick up a few Tuck’s and who do I see??? The man, the myth, the legend, the shreddy times CEO himself CONOR!! And what the hell is Conor doing? Picking up a case of beer for the poor people waiting in line who just want to sip on a frosty one.

Now I almost went back to stand in that line. Chill with my homies and sip on a cold one. However, my point is this. If Danny, or Conor (they are very alike) get something not to appealing dropped in their laps, THEY MAKE THE BEST OF IT because in the end, you only get 1L2L.

Love and Prayers to all of you supporting Danny and Conor. Let’s keep up the well wishing

–Kevin Flynn

January 7th, 2011 by Conor

Hey Conor– I just thought I’d reminisce a bit about when I met Danny and Josh Belcher.. haha. in 2001, so 10 years ago, Abby Jamie and I were in the hot tub in Nordic Villiage in met Josh. Josh was with Danny and his girlfriend of the time, I believe and someone else, I think Charlie? Anyways, I remember seeing Danny for the first time and was like hmm… kinda good looking, kind of unavailable. Bummer… But it’s true. Either way, I am girl who goes for what she wants. Granted this was so long ago, I still feel like I may be that same person. Either way, I knew when I saw Danny, there was something truly special about him. I’m not sure how we were able to reconnect but we did. And I remembered traveling back to NH to see him with Jamie, haha and your stepdad asking me to step on his back, i thought it was so strange, but just thought id throw that in there haha… and then Josh and him would come to MA sometimes too!
haha I also remember one night meeting you and him in a parking lot in Framingham and we all went back to my house and we all slept in my room! hahahah Great times.

My Jr. year of highschool, it just so happens, Danny was going to be in Florida at the same time and place I would be. I have to be honest with you, and kind of cheesy… I think I totally fell for your brother that week we were there. I couldn’t imagine not seeing him after we left, so low and behold, I invited him to come to my prom. My Junior Prom. One of the most special and important nights a girl could have and I felt so honored that He was there to spend it with me.

He always makes me laugh. He knew how to make me smile at my lowest times. He always knew when to pick up a phone and call or text. I feel so honored to know that I have Danny in my life. It wouldn’t be complete with out him for sure and I can not wait for him to wake up and know how many people truly love and care for your brother.

Conor, you were and are his hero and inspiration. He loves you dearly and I know and you know that he feels you beside him all the time. It is so important. I’d be happy to relieve you of this “job” anytime you need, I can be there. I’d fly acorss this country tomorrow to be there if you neeeded or even wanted someone there.

Thats all really for now. I have been sending Danny texts on his phone each day, so that when he wakes up he will know that I haven’t stopped thinking of him. My dad and sister send their thoughts to you and him and the rest of your family.

Love him so much… and I am so proud of how you are handling this… it is inspirational…