Also known as "Dann"
18 April 1992 – 12 October 2024
Also known as "Dann"
18 April 1992 – 12 October 2024
A poem for Daniel
by his mum, Gaynor Eskriett
Daniel, you were a shining star in our lives,
A magical child, a beautiful man,
Gentle, sensitive and loving,
Cherished by so many in return.
We wished of a bright future for you -
It was just within your grasp
Step by step, day by day
Your happiness and smiles made our hearts sing
But now, suddenly, you have gone
We are grieving, we feel lost,
We will always love our special memories
With you in our lives
And there you’ll remain forever and ever
In our thoughts, in our hearts,
in our dreams and in our souls.

Funeral service held at North Shore Memorial Park
My condolences to Gaynor, John, Amelia and families. I was very sad to find out that Daniel has passed away. My thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Rest in peace with Nana and Pop
Words are not enough. Hearing of this has always been one of my worst fears. I am so grateful we kept in touch all these years. Like I told you constantly, you are a good person Dann, and you deserve goodness, that has not changed. I always said “we both have hearts that feel too much” but what I forgot to say was what an incredible gift that is. I always have had and I always will have love for you. I hope you have found the peace you deserve. I will miss you forever.
Dan, Although we never actually met I heard so many stories from my dad of his time with family in Auckland many years ago. He was always very fond of you, Amelia & of course your mum. From a very distant cousin, I wish you peace xx
Rest in peace, you beautiful, gentle soul. You brought love and light to those around you.
Dan you were so loved and will be missed forever. I will look out for Evie for you and I know you will also look over Evie as-well. You have left a massive hole in many hearts. We will remember the good times and hold you in our hearts forever. Until we meet again Dan x
Will always remember the good memories of us growing up as kids. Back then you were already kind, gentle, creative and loyal. Wish we weren’t sending you off so soon. You are missed, friend
Our love and support for your beautiful family will be in a forever frame Dann, child of the universe , shine on in a peaceful place for your soul
eyes upward to the location you hope to rise to. but dark clouds were in the way and blocked your ascent stuck grounded in this heavy plane. all the best plans of mice and man just end in pain. the world will stop when your heart is full, love will spill over, and everything will feel okay. may every fall of rain flood your mind with calm (and ours) may peace let your soul float away. love you buddy
Dear cousin Daniel, I will always remember and cherish the short time we spent together in New Zealand. You will be truly missed and may you rest in peace. Thinking of you all and sending my love. XoXo
Rest in peace Daniel, I'll always cherish our memories. Much love
Rest easy 🥀
Dear sweet and amazing cousin Daniel, our hearts are broken with losing you too soon. I will forever cherish the brief time we spent together while over in New Zealand. My deepest sympathy to you all of your family and friends. Sending you all my love and thoughts. XOXOXOXO
Thinking of you all at this awful time and sending lots of love.
Words are so hard to find to express the sadness we feel. Our hearts are broken for you and your family. RIP Daniel.
Daniel. You are my longest friend. I will always remember your kindness, your cheeky energy and your love for your friends and family. I'm so sad to not be spending today grieving you with everyone. I got married this weekend and in my speech we raised a glass to you and the phenomenal presence and impact you had on my life. I will always be heartbroken that I never get to see you again when I come home to NZ, Much love from London. Rest in peace my beautiful friend x
So sad, a life lost. We will always remember you Daniel. Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
We made some memories together. Rest In Peace now, kind and gentle Daniel. You'll be remembered. 💙
❤️You can fly free now Daniel ❤️ Your beautiful and kind soul will be forever missed, loved and remembered.
In quiet light, your kindness glowed, A gentle heart where love flowed. Though our time was brief, your spirit stays, In cherished memories, love gently sways. You may be gone, but still you shine, In every heart, your soul divine.

Funeral service held at North Shore Memorial Park

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