Dan was nominated by his wife, Jessica:
My husband is such an amazing man. We have been married for a little over a year now and have a beautiful daughter. I have him to thank for everything we have. It hasn’t always been easy because our daughter has a chronic illness. But he is so supportive. He is an amazing dad. He has been working so hard to qualify submarines and I am so proud of him. He is my hero because he has given me the greatest gifts in life a wonderful husband and an amazing daughter. He inspires me everyday and gives our daughter a good male example that she can look up to. I can’t wait to spend the rest of our lives together!