Daniel Barden
September 25, 2005 – December 14, 2012
Daniel’s family says he was “fearless in the pursuit of happiness in life.” Daniel was the youngest of three children. His family said, “Words really cannot express what a special boy Daniel was; such a light. Always smiling, unfailingly polite, incredibly affectionate, fair and so thoughtful towards others, imaginative in play, both intelligent and articulate in conversation: in all, a constant source of laughter and joy.” [1]
His family following that fateful Friday; his family said, Daniel was “always smiling, unfailingly polite, incredibly affectionate, fair and so thoughtful towards others, imaginative in play, both intelligent and articulate in conversation; in all, a constant source of laughter and joy. Daniel was fearless in his pursuit of happiness and life. … Despite that, he was, as his mother said, ‘Just So Good.’ He embodied everything that is wholesome and innocent in the world.”
nydailynews.com; Members of the FDNY stood at attention during the funeral procession for seven-year-old Daniel Barden on December 19, 2012. Daniel Barden wanted to be a New York City firefighter when he grew up, just like his uncle and cousin. Hundreds of firefighters traveled to line the entryway at his funeral on Wednesday, December 19, 2012. [2] “Several hundred FDNY firefighters traveled to his funeral in Newtown Wednesday to honor that dream.” [3]
Touching: The firefighters look on as Barden’s family, including his 12-year-old brother
Firefighters salute as the casket of Daniel Barden is removed from St. Rose of Lima Church on December 19, 2012 in Newtown
Copyright © 2017, Hartford Courant Playground construction for Daniel Barden
Copyright © 2017, Hartford Courant; Courtesy of Sandy Ground: Where Angels Play; The Sandy Ground project opened a playground in memory of Daniel Barden at Veteran’s Park in Highlands, N.J. Bless you, dearest Daniel and my love and compassion to your family!
🖥 Where Daniel Plays (45 Minutes)
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[1] The Newtown Shooting Victims: Who They Were, https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/The-Newtown-Shooting-Victims-Who-They-Were-183658461.html; retrieved 12/13/2017
[2] The Newtown Shooting Victims: Who They Were, https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/The-Newtown-Shooting-Victims-Who-They-Were-183658461.html; retrieved 12/13/2017
[3] The Newtown Shooting Victims: Who They Were, https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/The-Newtown-Shooting-Victims-Who-They-Were-183658461.html; retrieved 12/13/2017
Thank you for sharing these profiles/pictures with the public; in our efforts to shine a light on what occurred in SANDY HOOK, it’s tempting to overlook this avoidable tragedy that the families and community have incurred and focus on the shooter.