Daniel was a very caring and patriotic man. He was very considerate for everyone he met and if you were in need, he was your guy. He grew up loving his parents and did so till the end. He enjoyed the outdoors, mostly hunting and fishing and was always ready for an adventure. As his father, I could not have been more proud of the man he had become, the level headed one in the family and the most caring soul you could imagine. He loved his family, his friends and his animals of which there were many.  His wife and children were his world and he loved them so deeply.  The accomplishments he attained were many and being a Marksman in the Air Force was one he was immensely proud of. He was assigned to serve as a crew chief on a jet fighter and called me the day he was given that duty in tears of pride. He loved serving his country even though it was short lived due to a heart condition that eventually took him from us. His Mother and I watched him battle the pain and yet he always had a positive outlook on life. Full of joy and determined to make the best of things! He will always be in my heart. 

Just having me a beer with my biggest fan.

Goodbye for now my son, I can't wait to see you again!

Georgia National Cemetery

Thank you for your service. You have given our country your life, time, energy and love. What an honorable person and thank you doesn't seem enough to say I appreciate your service to our county. Thank you always. God Bless you and your family. I never had the opportunity to know you personally, but oh the great stories I have heard from your Dad, Be at Peace.

DANIEL LEE HACKETT

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