| Location | Independence, Mo |
| Age | 23 years |
| Cause of Death | Suicide |
| Date of Birth | 23/08/1984 |
| Date of Death | 03/01/2008 |
| Visitors | 12,137 since 18/08/2009 |
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Daniel was a beautiful human being. He touched many people's lives. As someone once said, he was a square peg in a round world. He never seemed to feel that he fit in. He just couldn't find his niche. He was a wonderful baby, a great child, never gave me any trouble as a teenager or as an adult. When he was little, he loved his legos, climbing trees, walking along creeks, fishing and his tree fort his brother and he built, and swinging on the tire swing in our backyard. While in the Navy, Daniel would travel to south central Virginia from Norfolk, where we would all meet up at Grandma Rosie's farm and he loved to set up a fireworks display for all of us to enjoy. We would clap and clap and be so impressed with his "show". that's why the Fireworks theme on his page. He was sensitive and kind and had a wacky sense of humor. He loved animals and children. He was very kind, sweet and gentle with all children He was just the best uncle to his niece, Jasmin Rose, who was born when he was 15. He was so excited when she was born. He would watch her for his sister and even change her diapers (well, sometimes). He had a cat named Buddy who wasn't so nice to Jasmin when she was 3 or 4. So he said, "that's No No Kitty, stay away from No No Kitty".
He was such a gentle and sensitive soul. Since he grew up without his father, who also died by suicide in 1984, when he was 4 months old, he was very, very close to me, and he usually called me Mama. I miss him saying "Hey, Mama". He was very protective of me. If we got in the car and my husband (his stepdad) didn't make sure I buckled up, he said in a stern voice..."Tonyyyy, you didn't make sure my mama's seat belt was buckled". He could make me and Tony crack up. He is the only person I know that could make Tony laugh so hard that all of his teeth showed, as usually you can only see his two front teeth. When Dan would make Tony laugh like this, he would say he had chipmunk cheeks. "Look, Mom, there's the chipmunk cheeks". Daniel was a self-professed mama's boy and he freely admitted it. He was very much a loner as a teenager and spent most of his time in his room on his computer, playing video games. He had a few friends but mostly remained by himself.
So, he decided when he was 17 that he needed to become a man and enlisted in the Navy. That was a very brave and big step for him and took a lot of courage. That was the beginning of us not being as close any more, as he was away for four years and I only saw him less than 10 times during that time. I missed the closeness we had. He did, indeed, become a man: he got his driver's license while in the Navy, got an apartment with a roommate, got a new car, got his GED and learned to pay bills. He was an Airman in the Navy and went on several cruises while on the aircraft carrier he was assigned to, once to Iraq and once to Afghanistan. Dan was awarded this while in the Navy: "Airman Daniel B. Conley, Plane Captain of the Week. First time ever awarded to an Airman". I am so proud of him that he served his country. But towards the end, he grew to hate the Navy. The Navy doesn't adequately prepare a young man for life outside of the Navy. I am very angry about this, as he died just 7 months after getting out. When he got out, he went to live with his older brother, Andrew, in Kansas City, Missouri. This is the first time he and his brother had lived together as adults. When they were kids, they always bickered, of course, but they still loved each other. They ALWAYS loved each other, through thick and thin. Daniel always wanted a girlfriend so very badly. He found the love of his life after he went to live in Kansas City and while he was attending Massage Therapy School. Her name is Angel and he thought she was the sun and the moon and the stars. They loved each other but they had problems, as most couples do. Daniel never really felt good about himself; why, I don't know, as he was funny, handsome, kind, sweet, gentle and I could go on and on. I told him this all the time, but what does it mean when it comes to your mom saying it? His sister, Jenny, used to tell him all the time that she wanted to marry someone just like him. He just couldn't fight his battle any more and he died on January 3, 2008. He was a sheep amongst a world of wolves. He had been very, very depressed over many things; he didn't feel good about himself as Angel's boyfriend and felt maybe she deserved better, he was behind in his bills, was going to lose his beloved car, didn't like his job, but all of these things could have been resolved with time but I guess he didn't see it that way. Once he made his decision, he seemed happy about it (which I found out later). I was beginning to suspect that he may have had bi-polar illness, like I suspected his father had. I was going to fly there to do an intervention and help him but I was too late. At his funeral, his roommate and Navy buddy flew to Rochester, NY from Norfolk, VA to attend. He told some wonderful stories about Daniel in the Navy and said how many people liked him and how much he made people laugh. I wish he knew how much he was liked and loved and could have held on until things changed. He loved his sister, brother, myself and Angel very much, as he told us in his goodbye letter. He was a wonderful son, brother, uncle, grandson, stepson, nephew, cousin, boyfriend and friend. I will love and miss him for all eternity. The fact that he left behind a place that cannot be filled is a high tribute to the uniqueness of his soul. He is so very missed by his family, his Angel, friends, co-workers, Navy buddies and school friends. There will never be another person quite like him. He is in my heart and soul forever. I know I will see him again and I can't wait!
I love you, Daniel.
Love, Mama
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Remembering Danielle
I can't believe 5 years have passed...I think of you often. Many cherished memories. Sadly, I have been faced with two goodbye's of your sweet mother, Suzanne (to cancer) and my long time friend, Andrew Conley (to suicide). Both within the last 6 months. I didn't know your father, but I try to find comfort in knowing you are all together...at peace. You were all so dear to my heart. My thoughts are with Jenny....
remembering my friend
i grew up with daniel in the same neighborhood.went to elemntary school together & 6th grade.i can remember daniel being quiet but when he was around some of friends he was the nicest person you would ever want to meet.after the 6th grade i moved away and was upset i had to leave my friends.i can remeber playing across the street over our friend tommy shouse.and we were playing some game & i can hear daniel calling me bellcheerio.[oh i hated that name so bad!] and i gave him my very own nickname conehead:) after calling each other our nicknmaes he tells me no but seriously im going to miss you.i looked at him like ok what happened to daniel? but now i think of it all these yrs later & it never left my mind.after finding out what happened to daniel it just broke my heart in two.all these yrs have gone by & i never forgot about daniel.he was always in the back of mind & wondered how has he been through the years.wish we could of reconnected but never got to do it.daniel ill never forget what a good friend you were to me.you were such a sweet heart and i dont think alot of ppl knew that.i miss you & hope you are happy & at peace with yourself. love your friend,kim xoxo
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Love Is Stronger Than Death
Love is stronger than death so I must be content to know
that love is not affected by death…….it doesn't end,
it doesn't diminish, it doesn't change.
Instead, love is immortalized and eternalized through death,
and the possibility of that love ever being damaged or broken
is eliminated forever…….I'll put my trust in love.
by Mary Hollingsworth
Blowing kisses to your precious Daniel in Heaven
and sending much love to you as Mothers Day approaches xoxoxo
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Let me come in where you are weeping, friend,
and let me take your hand,
I, who have known such a sorrow as yours, can understand,
let me come in, I would be very still beside you in your grief,
I would not bid you cease your weeping, friend, tears bring relief,
let me come in, and hold your hand,
for I have known a sorrow such as yours, and understand.
by Grace Noll Crowell
thinking of you, my friend, on Daniel's fourth Angelversary
and sending you much love and support
xoxoxo
There was never a time when I did not exist, nor you. Nor will there be any future when we cease to be
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
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Your Angel’s Watching Over You.
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Don’t let troubled thoughts,
Disturb your peaceful sleep.
Your angel’s watching over you,
There’s no need for you to weep.
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Don’t let life’s tribulations,
Play games with your mind.
Your angels watching over you,
To protect you all the time.
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The journey of life can be,
A difficult one to take,
Your angels watching over you,
And will guide each step you make.
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Find strength from within,
To dispel all your fears.
Your angels watching over you,
And will wipe away your tears.
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