Emmanuel Valdis Daniel

Feb. 23, 1992 �“ Sept.10, 2008

Published/Last Modified on Wednesday, Sep 17, 2008 - 05:21:28 am MST

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Emmanuel Valdis Daniel, affectionately known as E-MAN by his peers, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008 during his sixth period class at Buena High School in Sierra Vista, Ariz. He was 16 years old and a 14-year resident of Fort Huachuca, Ariz., and Sierra Vista.

Emmanuel was born on Feb. 23, 1992, at Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, and raised by Gloria and Lester Daniel.

As an infant, Emmanuel was diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot. During his short but full life, Emmanuel survived three open-heart surgeries. The first at Boston Children’s Hospital in January 1993, the next two were conducted at University Medical Center, Tucson, Ariz., in August 2005 and September 2007, respectively. All were successful operations.

Emmanuel attended pre-school, kindergarten, fourth and fifth grades at Myer Elementary School, Fort Huachuca. He attended first through third grade at Johnston Elementary School, Ft. Huachuca. He attended sixth through eighth grade at Smith Middle School, Fort Huachuca. Emmanuel completed his freshman and sophomore years of high school and had just begun his junior year at Buena High School, Sierra Vista, when his life here on Earth suddenly ended. Emmanuel played all sports and was known for his speed on the soccer field, basketball court, baseball diamond, and track. He participated in youth sports both on Fort Huachuca and in Sierra Vista. He also had a passion for cars and loved to play Xbox 360, especially Guitar Hero and any game with vehicles racing. Uno, Connect Four, and Checkers were his favorite games.

His lasting tribute is his love for God, people and life. He was a member of Calvary’s Rock Church and an active participant in their youth ministry called Children of Zion. His favorite gospel singers were Tye Tribbett and Kirk Franklin. He was best known for his infectious smile and impersonations of Madea. Emmanuel always had encouraging words of wisdom that affected all who came in contact with him.

Emmanuel is survived by his mother, Gloria (Palmer) Daniel; his father, Lester Daniel Jr. of Albany, Ga; two brothers, Cornelius, 20, Sierra Vista, and Demetrius, 19, Lackland AFB, Texas; grandmother, Jacqueline Palmer; and great-grandmother Lucy H. Conn, Carlisle, Pa.; aunt, Gail (Palmer) Parker and her husband, Jeffery Parker, Maumelle, Ark.; uncle, Garret Palmer and his wife, Wanda (White) Palmer, Gettysburg, Pa.; two nieces, two nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

A time of visitation will be held Thursday Sept. 18, 2008, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Hatfield Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Friday Sept. 19, 2008, at 11 a.m. in the Main Post Chapel, Fort Huachuca. The interment will follow at the Southern Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Those wishing to join the funeral procession to the Post Chapel need to meet in the parking lot of the Widow’s Support Center outside the Main Gate at 10:30 a.m.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Hatfield Funeral Home.

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Nakita Alexander wrote on Sep 23, 2008 8:13 AM:

" RIP Emmanuel. you will never be forgotten! my condolence goes out to your family. "

ANGELS AMONG US wrote on Sep 20, 2008 5:38 PM:

" E-MAN- You'll be in our Hearts and Never Forgotten. You are a hero to the young people even with disabilities live your life to the fullest. We are all unique Individuals with a gift from God above. "

Ivory Fulgham wrote on Sep 20, 2008 11:25 AM:

" Mrs. Daniel thank you for sharing your son with the world he was truly everybodys friend. He could make you smile when you felt the whole world was falling apart. E-Man will always be in my heart. If you need anything let me know. "

Ron wrote on Sep 19, 2008 4:44 PM:

" Mrs. Daniel,Corneilius, Demetrius, and Emmanuel. You gues are a strong family. I am estatic to have ever met you guys. Even more estatic that you guys where a part of my life. This is such a tragic to everyone. I remember when I first met E-Man back in 2004 when we were in the 7th grade. I will never forget him! I will miss him! i love you E-Man! "

Dave Matthews and Family wrote on Sep 18, 2008 9:58 PM:

" Mrs. Daniel and Demetrius, God Bless you and yours. You are in our heart and prayers. Take Care and God Bless. "

Mrs. Dailing wrote on Sep 18, 2008 8:14 PM:

" Gloria, you are a strong woman and your children are so blessed to have you as their example. As former teacher for all 3 boys,I want to thank you for the joy shared with your family. You are all in my prayers. Call anytime, God Bless "

Andre Hollingsworth wrote on Sep 18, 2008 5:40 PM:

" Keep your heads up Demetris and Corneilius. If yawl need anything your mom knows how to reach me. "

dont understand wrote on Sep 18, 2008 3:24 PM:

" rip eman. always and forever in my heart! i still dont understand why you left us so soon, i miss you buddy i miss chillin with the group over he summer doing soulja boy in tanyas front yard and everything... good timee im going to miss your smile and all the weird colors you would be wear.. somedays you would look like a highlighter...
i love you Emmanuel "

Peace wrote on Sep 18, 2008 8:19 AM:

" I didn't know this young man, but I see why people remember his smile. It's beautiful! Hold his joy in your hearts, and know that you'll see him again. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. "

Darshell Hearn wrote on Sep 18, 2008 12:36 AM:

" Thank you Gloria. You're our friend, we've shared family ups & downs, praise God for them too. Mannie was a best friend; a son; like my own. I'm blessed Corneilius & Demetrius are still in our lives but finding Emmanuel in my fridge, putting his feet everywhere, taking over the laptop, playing video games & joking around.(Sigh) The world seems different now. Not being around him is hard. Know you did a great job! Heaven has a new angel watching us all. We're here for you all whenever you need us to be. We love you, Sis. "

Anthony wrote on Sep 17, 2008 10:33 PM:

" To Gloria and Family we know that God knows what he is doing. We understand that we are just passing through this old world and this is not our resting place. Emmanuel was a fine young man and has truly touched our lives with his presents. God needed a smiling angel up with him to keep him smiling. Stay Encouraged and do not ever hesitate to call if you need anything "

johnny boy wrote on Sep 17, 2008 8:17 PM:

" R.I.P E-MAN ima miss you man the bus isn't the same i dont hear ur luagh n e more and u knew how to make me laugh u were a great friend i hope that day when its my time that you will be waiting at the gates for me bro see you on the other side. "

Janice K wrote on Sep 17, 2008 3:58 PM:

" My heart goes out to you as our family offers yours our most sincere condolences for the tragic loss of your wonderful son Emanual. My son went to school with Emanual and ran with him in 6th hour track. He spoke highly of your son, and my heart absolutly sank when he told me this terrible news. You will be in our prayers. God Bless you.

"God created man to be immortal, and made him to be an image of his own eternity." -Book of Solomon " "

So sorry for your loss wrote on Sep 17, 2008 3:11 PM:

" words can not express what my heart is feeling for you right now. I would like to know what Tetralogy of Fallot is and if there is a donation fund set up for Emmanueul's family. "

Damaris De Leon wrote on Sep 17, 2008 2:31 PM:

" My deepest condolences to my friend Gloria Daniel. I met her and her wondeful sons in 2007 during tax year.
My God give you the strength to cope with you loss. "

Family Friend wrote on Sep 17, 2008 10:28 AM:

" Gloria, Rejoice for the time you had with him. We are praying that God sees you through this and no that you will see him again. What a beautiful child "

Monge Family wrote on Sep 17, 2008 10:04 AM:

" The Monge family wishes to extend our sincerest condolences to the entire Daniel family. We personally witnessed what a great young man Emmanuel was while participating in a number of Fort Huachuca Youth Services activities. Gloria, please know that as part of your extended ARMY family we can truly say that we shared in the joy of having Emmanuel's life intertwine with ours.
Heaven has just received another gifted soul.... "

Army Friend wrote on Sep 17, 2008 7:24 AM:

" My heartfelt condolences to the Daniel family -- especially his wonderful mother, Gloria. Words cannot express my sense of loss. My only solice is in knowing that Emmanuel is now with God in heaven. "