| Location | Des Moines, Ia |
| Age | 33 years |
| Date of Birth | 10/1973 |
| Date of Death | 6/2007 |
| Visitors | 2,614 since 10/07/2007 |
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Oct. 6, 1973-June 24, 2007
Chad Thomas Dankel, 33, formerly of Nevada, died Sunday, June 24, at his residence in Des Moines.
Chad Thomas Dankel was born Oct. 6, 1973, in Ames, to Becky (Irish) and Jack Dankel. He graduated from Nevada High School in 1992. Following graduation, Chad served in the U.S. Marines. He married Lisa Propp in 1995 and they had two sons. He was employed by ING in Des Moines.
His greatest love in life, besides his two sons, was music. He spent most of his free time composing, playing his guitar and singing.
He is survived by two sons, Alec and Tyler; his mother, Becky Irish, and stepfather, David Jacobson, both of Ames; two brothers, Scott (Lisa) Dankel, of Scranton, and his twin brother, Chris (Dawn) Dankel, of Story City; one half-brother, Justin (Ami) Dankel, of California; and one half-sister, Amy (Steve) Recchia, of Illinois.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Dankel; grandparents, Duncan and Lucile Irish and Lyle and Rhoda Dankel; and one nephew, Steven Hall.
He will be sorely missed by family, friends and especially all his nephews and nieces who loved his childlike antics.
Chad's brother, Chris
You can't blame yourself for what happened. You couldn't protect him forever. Try to think about the fun Chad is having writing songs and singing in a much better place... with no more sadness or confusion. One day we'll all sing together again. He wouldn't want you to blame yourself for what happened. You both were born with compassion for others... you have a lot of people to share that with now... Love you always and forever, Mom... ((((HUG))))
Brother
Brother Chad-
I still miss you. I wish I could talk to you. I wish I could laugh with you. I'm still sorry I didn't talk to you like I knew I should have before you died. I hate that- - - I wish I could have ran away with you. I wish that I could have saved you. I still love you, and hate that you're gone from us. May the good Lord be merciful and reunite us all one day.
Brother Chris
You speak right to my heart....
I heard you call to me today, just the way you always do...I feel your presence...in the songs you sang for me. "If I cant have you right now-Ill wait here...Said Woman take it slow, and things will be just fine, said Sugar take the time, cuz the lights are shining bright"....
Tired
I'm tired of being sad. I'm tired of wondering what happened to you. I'm tired of you being gone and for having to pretend everything is okay when it isn't. I'm tired of people not understanding that losing a child is the worst thing that can happen to a parent.
I miss you....
You always seem to have a way of finding your way into my heart, the same time every month...A sadness sweeps in and settles upon me, then I realize what day it is. This time I was sitting getting ready to hear a 2 man acoustical band play. And the first notes of his guitar, pricked at my memory, and If I imagined very hard, it was you sitting there..He played so like you...The other day I heard a song, and I thought that one is perfect for Chad's voice, he would do it so well. Like Allison, I imagine you'd learn it in 3 days or less...
Saying I miss you, never seems to be enough. Saying the thunder that pounds in my heart and the rain storms of sadness that fall upon me, can't compare to what it really feels like. Saying how often I wish I could tell you something and hear you laugh, does not compare to watching you throw your head back in laughter..Saying you have no idea of the profound affect you had in my life, does not compare to the what I still carry with me. The Joy and sadness and how you still affect decisions in my life.
You left a hole in my heart. And though I recall the good times we shared and the tenderness you showed me. I have to finally tell you, you broke my heart when you made the decisions you did. Trust was never something that came easy to me. We used to joke about how you slipped in past the iron gates, past my radar. And I opened to you easliy. It's the same reason why after you went back from where you came, I felt like I didn't know you at all. That if someone who started out as just my friend, and became so much more, who laid on the grass with me looking up at the sky, sharing our hearts desires and sorrows. Could then add his own measure of sorrow. How then Chad, can I ever trust someone who means less to me at the start? I'll never forget the day you stood in my driv way and tell me the things you did. A cold stony look on your face, a look I did not know. You couldn't wait to get in your car and drive as fast as you could back to someone who made your life miserable. And in the end.....well, we know how that all turned out.
I'm mad at you for all of that, mad at you for waiting almost 2 years to tell me you were sorry and that you lied, sorry for the things you said to me that day. And Im really mad, you waited to tell me until 2 days before you decided to die...Sometimes, I think maybe I would have been better off to have not known you. Sometimes, I still look for the reason God allowed our paths to cross...Maybe, sometime later I will stop being mad at you.
Raine
Do you have any idea of the trail of tears you left behinhd?
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As we draw to the end of another year,
We think of the ones that we hold so dear;
We pause to give thanks for our friends so true,
And ask God to bless them, the old and new.
We hold up each loved one before His Throne
And ask Him to comfort the ones alone;
For those who have lost someone they hold dear,
We ask Him to strengthen and hold them near.
For those who have prospered, with new joys to savour,
We ask God continues to show them His favour.
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And those with new babies, or newly wed,
We ask Him to smooth out the path ahead;
For those who are ill and can barely stand,
We ask for the touch of His healing hand.
For those with new homes, with new jobs and new stress,
We ask Him to crown all their plans with success.
For those who have dreams and think, 'It's now or never,'
We ask Him to bless all that they should endeavour .
For those who are facing an uphill climb,
We ask Him to carry them through this time.
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As we come to the start of a brand new year,
We pray for the ones that we hold so dear.
We ask that each one will be soundly blessed,
To taste of His goodness and know His best;
For angels to watch o'er them day and night,
For miracles, blessings and sheer delight!
We ask for the gifts that the world can't buy:
A glimpse at the wonders of Heaven on high,
Contentment and joy till the Lord comes again,
This we ask for our friends, in His Name, Amen.
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With warm and ♥felt Christmas Wishes and all the very best for New Year 2009~Thinking of you all~Special ((Hugs)) from the ♥ for Becky~Love & blessings always~Sue~xXx
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*Keeping The Candle of Love Burning Bright*~*For*Chad*& Becky*
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CANDLE OF LOVE
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Few people come into our lives
and make everything shine,
but you're one of those
rare and splendid jewels
who makes the whole world bright.
When I was sad, you made me smile.
When I was alone and blue,
you were there for me,
and you made me feel strong enough
to accomplish anything.
Because I appreciate
the many things you do,
more than words could say,
I'm sending you the Candle of Love,
and hoping you receive
many blessings from above.
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Please send the candle of love
to someone who has touched your life,
and keep the flame of love burning bright.
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*♥felt love, thoughts & blessings always~Sue~xXx♥*
Hi Dad
I liked looking at the tigers on your arm... they were really cute. It was really cool that you were a Marine. It was funny when you got the white car in Chicago and you and Alec hit your heads but not me. We miss you. Kiss kiss - hug hug!
Revelation 21:3-5
And I heard a loud voice from the throne, saying 'Behold, the tabernacle of God is among men, and He shall dwell among them, and they shall be His people, and God Himself shall be among them, and HE SHALL WIPE EVERY TEAR FROM THEIR EYES; and there shall NO LONGER BE ANY DEATH; there shall no longer be any MOURNING, OR CRYING, or pain; the first things have passed away.' And He who sits on the throne said, 'Behold, I am making all things new.' And He said, 'Write, for these words are faithful and true.'
Thinking of you Becky
Dear Becky
Just to let you know I'm thinking of you & I'm so sorry I missed Chad's angel anniversary~I've not been coming on GTS as much & have been going through a bit of a rough time since Emma's angel anniversary...just seemed to get worse~I'm slowly trying to sort myself out though, which includes transferring everything about all the angels from pieces of paper into a book (pink of course because that was Emma's colour!)~I'll also hopefully get round to e-mailing you some time soon~Until then my love, thoughts & blessings are with you as always & with your angel Chad too~Sue~xxx
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