Daniel Karson
June 2, 1976- October 8, 2003

from http://www.dalarnaroots.org/archive/karsondk.html
Karson, Daniel Kenneth, age 27, of Bemidji. Born June 2, 1976, in Fridley, MN, died Oct. 8, 2003, at Fairview University Medical Center, Mpls., of complications from blood/bone marrow transplant.

After an eight-year struggle to find his way, Danny was diagnosed in the summer of 2002 with Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD), an inherited metabolic disorder. Danny was a 1994 graduate of Bemidji HS and proud member of its swimming team. He attended St. John's University, Collegeville, MN. He was a member of St. Philip's Catholic Community, Bemidji. Danny enjoyed life. Family and and friends were tremendously important to Danny, he loved all. He will be remembered for his beaming smile and friendly nature; for his handshakes and waves; for his thumbs up gesture and attitude; for his bravery and being a "trooper" during weeks of hospitalization.



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