Daniel Sanders, age 53

Lost to gun violence on September 22, 2024 in Port Saint Lucie, Florida.

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  • Nickname:
    5 Dan
    6 Grips
    3 Daddy
    3 Best Friend
    1 Hubby
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    8 charismatic
    8 Generous
    6 Intelligent
    6 Hilarious
    9 Gifted artist
    6 Athletic
    6 Determined
    5 Resilient
    7 Adventurous outdoorsman
    8 Motorcycle enthusiast
    6 Best friend anyone could ever want
    6 Most incredible brother
    5 Loyal
    4 Great father
    4 Strong, loyal, fearless—Dan never backed down from life or from loving people hard
    6 Built like steel, heart full of gold. Dan faced life head-on—with courage and grit.
    4 Fiercely loyal, deeply loving—Dan gave his all to the people he cared about.
    5 Unfiltered, unforgettable—Dan told it like it was, and we loved him for it.
    6 Builder, artist, protector, brother—Dan lived with soul and fought for those he loved
    4 He lived full-throttle, loved without filters, and left his mark on everything he touched.
    5 Dan worked with his hands, led with his heart, and never turned his back on anyone.
    1 People person
  • Occupation:
    11 General Contractor
    6 Tattoo Artist
    5 Airbrush Artist
  • Workplace:
    9 Leaf Construction
    6 DCS Builders.
    5 Daniel Sanders Construction
    1 Wells Brothers Construction
  • Schools attended:
    10 Queensbury High School
    10 Adirondack Community College
  • Comments:
    5 Dan made the best chicken parm!
    5 Dog Dad
    7 Dan was a legend!
    6 Daniel was such a saint! He helped so many in unemployed, homeless folks in need
    6 Best friend ever
    5 You were the closet thing i had to a father! you were a great man
    5 One of the most Stand Up Guys I've had the honor to know.
    6 dan was one perosn yku could learn so much, he wouldnt turn anyone down for advice either.
    3 Great tattoo artist
    3 Dan would do anything for anyone.
    4 I miss you!
    3 Dan helped so many people with jobs, housing, food and money. Such a big heart !♥️
    3 Dan could do anything he put his mind to. Beyond talented in so many different areas
    3 Peacemaker
    3 Honest man
    3 Dan didn’t just build homes—he built people up. His presence made you feel seen and heard
    4 He was the kind of man who gave without asking for anything in return.
    4 Dan loved loud and lived real. We carry him forward in every act of kindness and courage
    4 Every day without him is a reminder of what was lost
    3 Dan showed up for everyone
    5 Say his name. Honor his life. Demand justice. Daniel Sanders, we love you always
    3 They stole your life, but not your legacy.
    4 The Sanders family will never stop seeking justice. Dan, you are loved beyond words.
    4 We love you. We miss you. 🙏🏼♥️
    4 Your love outlives the violence. Your soul is louder than the silence.
    4 You didn’t deserve this. Rest in power Dan
    4 Always a peacemaker ☮️
    4 My Best Friend, dad away from my dad, homie, brother, mentor

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