Danny was born in Boynton Beach, Florida, on October 31, 1978. He left for his eternal "Land of Make Believe Come True" on June 21, 2004. He came to me and held my hand as he walked into Heaven...
He divided his time between Florida and North Carolina. He celebrated this life, always believing that "everything happened for a reason" and that "God would never give you more than you could handle".
However, as Danny zigged, his life zagged. He could never quite understand why so many people didn't seem to care about the feelings of others. We talked about it for years. Going with the flow of this life was just something that he could not do. He was way too nice for this world~
He was, and still is, truly amazing. He touched the lives of so many that seemed to have had the same struggles as he did, without ever skipping a beat. His fellow man mattered to him. Dean's Purple Heart mattered to him. He was on a mission,and somehow "brought it home to him" a few days before his departure.
As I sit here and reflect back, I find that I am still in awe of all that I had already known about his character.I never took his life for granted, nor did he...Danny did things without ever realizing that one day, these unforgetable acts of kindness would be the things that beautifully completed his full circle here on Earth and guarantee him his one way ticket into eternity~
He would say to Dean "Hey, forget that handshake- Get over here and give me a hug"
To think that a fine young man named Carston would once again, repeat these exact same words to me...
The miracle of "Danny" lives on... EVERYWHERE!!!
And, may we never forget that we are...
.....on the side of angels after all~
He would often call me out of the blue and say things like "Hey, Mom- Do you have a minute?? Has anyone told you today that you are just the greatest?? Don't ever forget that I love you more than life, OK??"
"I'll call you when I get home, Mom"
The love letters to Jackie... The love letters to me...
The love letters to Liana...
The letters and cards from all of them that will be safe with me forever...
He was never happier than when he was giving someone a compliment...
Simply put, and amazing, selfless, young man... He was a behind the scenes kind of guy, forever showing up for the one who needed to hear his heartfelt, kind, words of wisdom...
There was never a day that went by that I didn't tell him just how wonderful he was...
And so, he lives on...
Danny has given hope to the hopeless, strength to the weak, and new life to the organ donation program in Florida. His sister, Jackie, made the call for him, and together, as she carried him to his "forever", they saved five lives...
They are fourteen months apart, connected forever... She knows just what to do and what to say, when the rest seem to be at such a loss for words. Our relationship with him was flawless, and it is one that we would not change , not for a minute, not for an hour, not for a day, not for a lifetime.. A love and a friendship that runs so very deep and speaks many, many volumes. We know each other so well, and our little Julia and Caroline are right in the mix. They too, in their own magical little ways, carry on his legacy. Julia is always thinking about someone else before herself, and Caroline is funnier than any little kid needs to be...There you have it, all wrapped up in these two little babies of ours... All of his other little angels here on Earth have their own way, too, of stopping us in our tracks, reminding us that he is always with us, while being nothing more than a breath away...
Dannyhad the ability to take an ordinary day and make it into something extraordinary for a perfect stranger, just by being nice.
Like any other mother here, I do not know how I am doing this walk... As we all know, you can't, nor would you, ever choose to "shake" this trip, for it is all a part of who we have now become with them all, still in tow. I "mother him" like always, just differently. I am here for him, he is here for me.. It is just that simple... He leaves beautiful signs everywhere, letting us all know that he is supremely happy where he now is. His new "Memory Making Lane..."
He owns it and he runs it with complete perfection...
What a ride....
My peace comes from knowing that he loves where he is and how he is... He is so far removed from the cruelties of this life, as he is still in charge of the beauty that will always be his until we travel to his new dimension...
I now, with loving thanks and endless amounts of hope to ALL who know who you are, continue to welcome you into the Magical World of Our Danny. I could not be doing this, if not for all of you. You know who you are, and you know where I will always be...
With all the love that our hearts can hold~
Betsy and Danny...Her little wink from Here, There and Everywhere
xoxoxo
Tributes and Condolences
"SuperDan" / Jackie Orr (sister)
"The world has lost a wonderful person, but Heaven has gained a BEAUTIFUL soul."
~FOR JACKIE... MY SISTER, MY HERO~ / DANNY
I look to you with hope and pride; I see your future brightly.Your deep concerns and aspirations, I will not take lightly.The future is a mystery that everyone explores.I'll share your possibilities, embrace your distant shores.I'll answer you when q...
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"BE NOT AFRAID" / MOM (MOTHER)
You shall cross the barren desert, but you shall not die of thirst. You shall wander far in safety though you do not know the way. You shall speak your words in foreign lands and all will understand. You shall see the face of God and live.BE NOT AF...
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"ANOTHER SUNSHINE..." / MOM (Mother)
"Some days it is enough encouragement just to watch the clouds break up, leaving behind a blue patch of sky and bright sunshine that is so warm upon my face... A glimpse of divinity, a kiss from Heaven"Caroline Elizabeth OrrHeaven sent on M...
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I WILL NEVER FORGET WHEN WE GAVE SUCCESS A WHOLE NEW MEANING~ / MOM (Mother)
"SUCCESS" To laugh often, and love much...To win the respect of intelligent people, and the affection of children...To earn the appreciation of honest critics, and endure the betrayal of false friends...To appreciate beauty~...
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