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

If you donate $50 you get this Danny is the Bomb Tee Shirt. If you have already donated $50 or more we will go ahead and send it to you. I know $50 is a lot of money but we are trying to raise funds for Danny. The tee shirts are being printed early next week. If you but one over the weekend you should have it by next Friday. $50 includes the tee shirt as well as the shipping. Make sure that you write in the note the address that you would like the tee shirt to go to. If you have already donated $50 or more Ill email you over the weekend to find out your shirt size and where you want it to go.

Love you all. Thanks for all your support.

SOLD OUT!

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

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

Muddy Buddy Day! One of the best trips to date!