September 19, 1986 – October 17, 2013
Daniel was born in Ottawa and passed away suddenly at the age of 27 in his beloved hometown of Victoria. He is survived by his parents, Jeremy Long and Marian Paris; brother, Alexander and Megan (Sinclair); their children, Everett and Chelsea, brother, Tristan and Alison Baumann. His 24 aunts and uncles and his 60 cousins in Victoria, Yellow Point, Denman and Hornby Islands, Vancouver, North Vancouver, Gibsons, Penticton, Calgary, Montreal, Halifax, Toronto, Portland, England and France will forever mourn his loss. We love him for his creativity, his love of heavy metal, Conan The Barbarian and animals. Dan had strongly held opinions, a ready wit and sense of humour, loving heart, compassionate ear and most of all, a warrior spirit. Dan was predeceased by his grandparents, Patrick and Kathleen Long and Roger and Betty Paris.
Dan founded the “Mad Funk Breakers” break dance troupe at age 11 and the heavy metal band “Dissident Aggressors” at 16. He attended Willows Elementary, Oak Bay High School and S. J. Willis. He was a fiercely proud Canadian and corresponded with Jean Chrétien. His fascination with the military began with Admiral Raynor Sea Cadets. In Paris, he chose to visit the catacombs instead of the Eiffel Tower. He smoked Belmonts, drove a Yukon and loved his pitbulls, Diedre and Meatball. His first sport was skateboarding. He loved wilderness camping and big fires. He skied and golfed. He caught his first fish at Anahim Lake in the Chilcotin. He hiked Cape Scott and the Juan de Fuca trails. He never did get a tattoo or a piercing. He wished he could grow a beard like his Dad. He loved Japanese food and bacon and eggs. He baked the best peanut butter cookies and cinnamon buns. He always needed a reminder to wash his own dishes. He worked in moving, shipping, plumbing, and construction. Dan was excited to start a new career on October 18 to learn to be a barista. His best friend, Cory Cox would have been his best man. He was a formidable opponent in Scrabble and Cribbage and loved crossword puzzles. He was curious to learn about the concept of God at a time when most kids his age were reading Dr. Seuss. He spoke authoritatively on a staggering number of self-taught subjects and could mimic dialogue from hundreds of episodes of The Simpsons and South Park. His last post on Facebook was “I wish girls would go back to wearing denim overalls with tank tops”. We hope Dan can get Book Six of Game of Thrones. He wished to have a Viking burial on a burning longship floating out to sea. The family is doing their best to accommodate Dan’s wishes.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 26, 1:00 – 3:00pm, at The Beach House, 5109 Cordova Bay Rd. To honour Daniel’s life, a donation to the Victoria Human Exchange Society or Our Place Society is gratefully suggested in lieu of flowers. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
www.mccallbros.com
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Joan O’Connor
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Marian Burow from the pool Jeremy & Marian
So sorry for your loss. It sounds like you had an amazing son. I know what it is like to lose a son. May all the wonderful memories sustain you.
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Grania Litwin I have only just heard your shattering news. Good heavens, can there be any greater heartache in life than losing a child?
I never met your son, but know he must have been an extraordinary person having grown up in a family such as yours, and two such deep and wide parents.
Michael and I send all our love and warm, enveloping clouds of comfort.
Grania.
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Trish LaNauze Marian, Jeremy and family
I am so, so sorry for your tragic loss. My thoughts and love are with you.
Trish
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Brian Richmond Jeremy and Marian
I have just now heard of your loss. My heart breaks for you.
I too have lost young people in my family and there is no greater pain.
Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
Brian
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Michael Viala Ah Marian, my friend. My heart aches for you and your family. If only we could find some reason, some logic, something to make your grief make sense. Perhaps we can focus on a gift those who leave us provide. The gift of understanding tomorrow is not a given, and from that painful understanding we appreciate more the fleeting opportunity we have to love those who remain. With time I hope the intensity of your grief will evolve in equal measure to your ability to live your life again to the fullest. That truly is a gift I know your beautiful boy would want for you.
My love and best wishes are with you.
Michael
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Nettie Wild Marian and Jer,
I heard your very sad news only this evening. And my heart broke a little. You have been, and continue to be, amazing parents. I am sending you my love tonight.
Nettie
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David Mayo (Necrodonis) I don’t know where to start, Dan was a real Metallion, and with his metal breatheren he more than belonged. He was always more than supportive with the music that he deemed True.and Mighty. A path forged with Imagination and a will to match Crom. He will be missed but never forgotten. It was always an entertaining usually laugh filled day or even passing moment when Dan was around. I will miss him
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Chris and Frederica Marian, Jeremy and Family,
Please know you are all in our hearts and thoughts at this difficult time.
Love always, Chris & Freddie
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Danny Danskin Dear Marian, Jeremy and family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
It was devastating to hear about your loss and we offer our heartfelt condolences.
Dan, Beth, Mike and Suzy Danskin
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Kathy Vinton Dear Marian & Jeremy, so sorry to hear of the loss of your son.
my thoughts are with you & your family.
Kathy Vinton
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Flo and Eric Dear Marian, Jeremy and family,
Mary joins us in sending our sympathy on your heartbreaking loss. The angels will look after Daniel – after all, he’s now one of them. We’re thinking of you.
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Kevin Monahan Jeremy, Marian, Alex, Tristan
We were shocked to hear about Daniel’s passing. He was the most loving and gentle of people and the world will be far less without him. Our hearts are with you.
Love from Kevin and Nancy
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JIm, Elaine, Matthew and Jessica Reed Jeremy, Marian and family,
Our hearts hurt for you.
Please know we are thinking of you.
Peace & Love.Jim, Elaine, Matt and Jess
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Lois Marian, Jeremy & family,
My heart goes out to all of you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Lois
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Don Lindsay Marion, Jeremy & family
Please accept my condolences at this very tragic news.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great loss.
love
don
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Stephen White and Bill Hamar Jeremy and Marian
We were both very sad to hear your news. A tragedy.
We’re thinking about you.
with love
Stephen and Bill
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sital My deepest Condolences to all his Family and Friends.
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Kris Andersen Dear Jeremy, Marion and your family,
What a devastating loss to lose a loved one so young. My heart goes out to you and all those who knew Daniel.
Regards, Kris
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BJ Dear Jeremy& Marian;
I can’t begin to imagine how you will hold up through this, but thank goodness you have a loving family to help you through. I just received the news from Stevie and want to hug you both for hours. I didn’t get to enjoy Daniel’s company for much time, but every time I did, I felt lit up with his enormous energy and powerful spirit.
So sorry you and his brothers are going through this loss.
BJ
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Jim & Lorene Hoskins Jeremy, Marian and family
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Such a young man. Our hearts are with you through this difficult time.
Jim
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Wendy Marion ,Jeremy ,Alex,Tristan
I cannot explain the sadness I felt when I heard of Daniels passing.
I have very fond memories of Daniel and the boys when we were neighbours for many years .
My thought and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Wendy
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Jess Reed I remember skating with Dan at the skatepark after years of just knowing him as Tristan’s younger brother. He was quite the shredder.
So sorry for your loss.
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Debbra Greig My thoughts are with you, Marion, and your family during this difficult time. Daniel was on the right track when he was seeking to know God at an early age…he knew then that he is eternal. Wherever he is now, he is fine. Blessings, Debbra
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Trent Schonert Jeremy & Marian,
My heart hurts for you.
I was so fortunate to have Daniel work for me doing casino’s. He was an excellent employee.
Your in my prayers…
Trent
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Rosalind Scott I didn’t know Daniel and reading about him that was my loss. I am so sad for you and will be thinking about you as you go through this difficult time. A light will burn in my window for him tonight.
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Susan Hickman Dearest Marian,
I was shocked to hear of your loss. A mother can know no greater pain than the death of her child regardless of their age. My heart breaks for you and know you are in my thoughts and prayers.Sincerely,
Susan
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Barb and Bruce Clausen Dear Jeremy and Marian
We were so sorry to hear your sad news. We remember baby Daniel when he was born and we were all living in Ottawa raising little ones. We can only imagine your pain, and send you our deepest sympathy. May your large and loving circle of family and friends support you through this journey.
With love,
Barb and Bruce
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Leslie Fiddler Dear Jeremy, Marian and Family,
Reading your beloved son’s obituary we sense his bold spirit and lively intelligence. We send our sincere condolences and pray that God comforts you now and forevermore.
Leslie Fiddler and Tim Lilburn
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Paula Jardine Dear Jeremy and Marian and all your family
It is devastating to hear this heartbreaking news; please know that I hold you in my heart, and will light a candle for David’s beautiful spirit this saturday.
With so much love
Paula
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Irene Robertson (Kenny) We were so very sorry to hear of Dan’s passing. It’s tragic when young people, with so much to offer the world, leave our lives so soon. Our family sends heartfelt sympathies for your loss.
Ray, Irene, and Alison, and special thoughts from Erin.
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Daphne Goode Words can hardly express our grief over Daniel’s passing. Your family was blessed with his creative spirit and we think you have always been tenacious leaders and collaborators with regard to Daniel’s journey in life – you offered immense compassion and understanding throughout. We hope your beautiful memories of Daniel are plentiful and that your many friends and family members will bring your comfort.
We count ourselves fortunate to know such a strong and caring family. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to lighten your load at this very sad time.
I was heartbroken yesterday, while walking in Ross Bay Cemetery, to come upon Daniel’s grave and realize for the first time the sad loss your family sustained nine years ago. I’ve been thinking about you ever since, so sorry for this unthinkable loss and for my unawareness. My heart goes out to all of you.