Hi,

I am deeply saddened by the news of Danny passing. He was truly an inspiration to many people on this forum and to his many friends. I can remember how mad and shocked I was in May of 2004 when I got back from vacation to find out that he had had a reoccurence and his doctors were only giving him 6 months and didn't want to do any treatments at all. At first Danny was going to accept that route, but many of us pressured him to try treatment and get a second opinion. Then he decided to FIGHT THIS BEAST and did so with all he had. I hope the extra two years were worth it for him and his family and friends. I know it was for the rest of us.

Charlie and I had the pleasure of meeting Danny and his family in Vegas. He was always smiling, slipping his wife and kids another $100 to go do something fun after he each trip to the blackjack table. I think I should have paid some attention to what he was doing but it sure was working. Nothing mad him madder than a blackjack player who did not know what they were doing.

Our deepest sympathies to his familiy and friends. He will surely be missed by us all.

Take care,
Eileen