"I am honored to be given such a great award. I just don’t know if I'm deserving of it. If you compare me to the men and women who are in the pit of hell and fighting for the freedoms that we hold dear, then it is easy to see that there are those more deserving than me of a patriot award. But if this award means that I love my country and I never miss an opportunity to show that love in my actions, especially where our soldiers are concerned, then I accept this award on behalf of all patriots."
~Daniel's words after being presented with the DAR award (shown on right)
on June 29, 2007
