to bad this had to happen to such a great guy...keeping the family in my prayers... Submitted by: chelsey (peck)mcadams of Shenandoah ,Iowa -- acmcadams1100@mchsi.com -- 6/22/2009

He will be missed, what a warm and friendly man he was. Doug has many lasting memories of their years in and around Griswold and the fun they had growing up. So sorry for your loss Submitted by: Doug and Mary Ray of Atlantic,Iowa -- raysfan8@msn.com -- 6/22/2009

We are so very to here of the tragic loss of Dan. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. May the Lord be with you and comfort you in your heartache. We are thinking of you all and keeping you in our prayers. Ron and Debbie Submitted by: Debbie and Ron Seifert of Tucson,AZ -- debsrons@hotmail.com -- 6/22/2009

Letta Your in our prayers. I have memories of goin to dad's ( Nate's ) for coffee they were quit the joksters, but we had some good talks and fun conversations. I'm confident he's in good hands. Submitted by: Kevin and Deb Kennon of Stanton,IA -- kennon_scott@live.com -- 6/22/2009

Dan will be missed by his family and friends. You are in my prayers. Submitted by: Barb Macke of Wymore,NE -- bmacke@windstream.net -- 6/22/2009

George and Phyllis, my heart is breaking for you. Words can't express how badly I feel for you. Dan was a great guy to his neices and nephews and my kids are sick. But they too are thinking of you two and we are all sending prayers of hope, healing and love. Pam Submitted by: Pamela of Waukee,Iowa -- pshannon091654@msn.com -- 6/22/2009

amanda im sorry to hear such bad news just dont forget to hang in there and dont be afraid to let people help u no matter what freinds forever Submitted by: staci cline of shenandoah,ia -- staci6cline9@hotmail.com -- 6/22/2009

George & Phyllis, We are so very sorry to hear of Dan's death You are in our thoughts and prayers. Submitted by: Elvin & Margene (Barr) Farquhar of Boonville,MO -- emfarquhar@yahoo.com -- 6/23/2009

Dan and Nate were such good friends and had so many experiences together and loved talking about them. I miss them both terribly. My heart aches for all of you, Leta, Devon, Mandy, George and Phyllis and families, so very much. Submitted by: Geneva Z Scott of Elliott,IA -- genzscott@gmail.com -- 6/23/2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.. Dan was such an easy going good humored man that had many talents and will be missed. He was one of our Trail Bosses on the River City Roundup ride and when ever you ask him a question he always told us to read the packet because he never did.That was Dan.Happy trails good friend until we meet again. Submitted by: Scott and Linda Waters of Atlantic,IA -- s.waters@a-m-u.net -- 6/23/2009

George & Phyllis, Was sorry to hear about the loss of your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. middle daughter of Ivan Nelson Submitted by: Paulette Zimmerman of Minden,Iowa -- kprentals@walnutel.net -- 6/23/2009

So sorry to hear of another loss of a member of "The Gunshop Gang". Time passes, lives change, but memories live on forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you all...... Blessings, Elaine Submitted by: Elaine Johnson of Sunrise Beach,MO -- gunshop@charter.net -- 6/23/2009

Leta,Devon and family: We are so sorry for the tragic loss of Dan. Those we love remain with us For love itself lives on, And cherished memories never fade Because a loved one's gone. Those we love can never be More than a thought apart, Far as long as there is memory, They'll live on in the heart. Submitted by: John and Ann Childers of Red Oak ,IA -- mrmrschilders@netins.net -- 6/23/2009

Amanda sorry to here about your dad I lost my dad in May, it is a hard road but it will get better in time my heart goes out to you and your family Submitted by: greg moore of tarkio,mo -- pandascott@hotmail.com -- 6/24/2009

George and Phyllis, I wish to extend my sincere sympathy to you during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Submitted by: Janet of Sun,Arizona -- cddy814@msn.com -- 6/24/2009

Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.With sympathy,Kenny and Charlotte. Submitted by: Kenny and Charlotte Evans of Griswold,Iowa -- kcekdk@netins.net -- 6/24/2009

Sorry to hear about your loss. Dan will be missed by all of us. He was always there to help and lend a helping hand. Our deepest sympathy to the family. Submitted by: Karis, Cara, Nolan, Claire Crilly of Council Bluffs,IA -- kcrilly@cox.net -- 6/24/2009

We were so sorry to hear about your loss. We enjoyed having Dan as a customer and friend and he will be missed. We will keep your family in our prayers. Submitted by: Baxter Cycle of Marne,Iowa -- bikes@baxtercycle.com -- 6/25/2009

George/Phyllis, Joe/Kathy, Amanda and family: We are so sorry about your loss, and you are all in our prayers. I'm sorry we can't get back for Dan's funeral, but know you are in our prayers With heart felt sympathy, Amy (Howell) and Tony Payne and family Submitted by: Amy (Howell) Payne of North Sioux City,SD -- mrsbillybandit@aol.com -- 6/25/2009

Members of Dan's family, I am truly sorry to hear of Dan's accident. He was great fun for me and I can imagine what a huge loss this is for you. I will remember fondly our shop visits at the farm and our snowmobiling trips. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Mike Submitted by: Mike Patrick of Dakota Dunes,South Dakota -- mike_loripatrick@hotmail.com -- 6/25/2009

George and Phyllis I'm so sorry to hear about Dan's passing. As we all know the timing is never right; it is so hard to say goodby to them. Thankgoodess for all the good memories. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. SHARON(IVAN) NELSON Submitted by: sharon nelson of shelby,iowa -- snelson@fmctc.com -- 6/25/2009

this is such a tragic accident and feel for u, sympathy for you and your family. take care and if you need anything let us know. jeff, melinda, chris Submitted by: melinda hempill of atlantic,ia -- hemphill@metc.com -- 6/26/2009

our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Submitted by: alana stone (lamb) and Nathan Lamb of Rogers,arkansas -- alana.stone@sbcglobal.net -- 7/1/2009

To All Dans Friends and Family Me and Devon would like to Thank You for all the kind words,Cards,Flowers and Donations we recieved. I don't know how we would have made it this far without you. THANK YOU. THANK YOU.. Submitted by: Leta and Devon Rush of Elliott,IA -- letarush@hotmail.com -- 7/17/2009