Have you ever been lost — really lost? Danny and Jackie answer this question in Marines Don’t Cry with stories of death to life, deep sorrow to joy, darkness to light, and freedom in Christ.
Have you ever been lost — really lost? Danny and Jackie answer this question in Marines Don’t Cry with stories of death to life, deep sorrow to joy, darkness to light, and freedom in Christ. Danny recounts his early life in Spanish Harlem and describes conversion from a life of drugs and “the fast lane” to one consumed with knowing and serving God. This makes his journey of walking more than 52 million steps on six continents for children and world peace such an incredible story: the transformational power of God’s love.
Danny contacted the media/politicians and received a special invitation for a San Diego woman to realize a lifelong dream to meet the Queen. He was invited to the ceremony and met the Queen (Feb 26, 1983)
HSH Prince Albert II (also President of the Monaco Red Cross) sent to Danny a personally signed collectible book, Le Livre D’Or De La Croix-Rouge Monegasque, when Danny completed his walk along the French Riviera and throughout Monaco (2000).
In 1979 Danny presented a reproduction of The Child painting to Prime Minister Shamir in his office in Tel Aviv. The gift was a symbol of peace and hope for the children of Israel.
Danny stopped in Cambria and presented president Nelson Mandela with a Jubilennium candle in conjunction with the UN celebration during his walk from Perth to Sydney, Australia, for the Olympics.
Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa
Danny gave a reproduction of The Child painting to Our Lady of Angels Catholic School in San Diego. The painting was then presented to Mother Teresa as a gift for her humanitarian work for the poor.
Ralph Bunche
Ralph Bunche
Danny presented a gift to Ralph Bunche’s foundation to honor his efforts for peace. Relph received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1950 for his mediation in Palestine in the 1940’s.
Yasser Arafat
Yasser Arafat
Arafat’s representatives gave a medal to Danny when he walked for Palestinian children. The medal was discovered when Danny was later taken hostage in Rafah; his captors then protected him from harm.
Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali
Danny presented Muhammad Ali with a large portrait at the Long Beach Convention Center. The painting titled, “The Arrangement”, by Gabriel Acevedo pictured an Indian man dressed in his native clothing.
Danny provided MJ’s attorneys a 14X48 mural of The Child. With support from Gannett Outdoor Advertising, this mural was displayed on the occasion of the visit of Pope John Paul II to Los Angeles.
The mural continued on a tour of peace throughout the world, and Michael Jackson was later presented a replica of The Child for his own collection.
On the day Michael Jackson died, Danny walked in his honor, from 125th St. in Harlem to Ground Zero.
Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston
When Whitney Houston was visiting in San Diego, Danny provided a reproduction of The Child to an associate, who presented the gift to Whitney Houston.
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey
While walking in Chicago, Danny stopped and presented his walking stick to one of Oprah’s employees at her TV station. It was a gift for her as a symbol of love for all of those she has touched.
Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder
Danny presented a reproduction of the painting The Child to Stevie Wonder with his brother at his side in his dressing room at the San Diego Sports Arena on Dec 8, 1980 (the day John Lennon was killed).
Richie Havens
Richie Havens
Richie Havens performed at Woodstock for more than 400,000 people. Danny was one of the original promoters of the Woodstock festival. Several years later, Danny presented Richie with a copy of the painting The Child at the Ralph Bunche Park across from the UN.
David Yonggi Cho
David Yonggi Cho
While in Seoul Korea for the 1988 Summer Olympics, Danny met Pastor Cho (whose church was one of the largest in the world) and presented a reproduction of The Child as a gift to thank Pastor Cho for his service to God.
Jonas Salk
Jonas Salk
Danny worked on a security detail to protect Jonas and also presented him a gift to honor his work in developing the polio vaccine.
Danny presented a symbol of peace Shaklee Corporation CEO (Sep 2019) with May Peace Prevail on Earth, International, Executive Director Fumi Johns Stewart (Sep 2010)
Gen Mattis and Danny met again in May 2018 in Washinton, DC, when Gen Mattis was Secretary of Defense. He recalls Danny walking across Camp Pendleton, when Gen Mattis was the Commanding General. He commented, “Every Marine knows you; you have a PhD in Walking!” Danny and Jackie prayed with Secretary Mattis prior to his historic visit to North Korea.
