The Bridgemen & the entire Drum Corps Community has lost one of the finest most dedicated members I have ever had the privilege to know.
Dan was an inspiration to young & old, rookie or veteran of drum corps.
He was so proud to be a Bridgemen as the Bridgemen was so proud he was.
He followed a snow plow from Canada during a blizzard just to make a Bridgemen Camp!
If it was a show, camp, parade or a rehearsal on a black top in the middle of July, Dan was there with a smile, story & complete dedication void of any negativity!
I once saw Dan polishing his horn just prior to a drill rehearsal, I asked him if he always does that, he said "Yes, but just so far, so I don't look like a rookie!"
The man never had a bad word for anybody or anything!
A Historian, Participant & Fan of Drum Corps Extraordinaire!
Dan, you will be missed to say the least!
May the HYPE be with you as you rest in peace & as you always said, "HYPE.....it's a Bridgemen thing.