Obituary of Daniel Joseph Longard

Daniel Joseph Longard of Airdrie, AB passed away suddenly on Friday, September 5, 2008 at the age of 21 years. Daniel Joseph Longard was born on October 7, 1986 in Fort Vermilion, AB. He was a happy child who grew into a young man that enjoyed life to its fullest. As a boy he was active in baseball, band, 4H, and gymnastics. As Daniel grew, it became apparent that he was a very intelligent and capable young man with a quick smile and an even quicker wit. His favourite quote was “What are we going to do tonight, Brain? The same as every night Pinky, … Take over the world!!” He attended school in Bedford, NS, Calgary AB, High Level, AB and Airdrie. In 2004, Daniel graduated from Bert Church High School in Airdrie. Over the next few years he worked at several jobs and attended the University of Calgary. In 2007, Daniel packed his bags and headed off to China where he spent the year teaching English and travelling throughout the country making friends as he went. He had planned on going to Greece in 2009. As a youngster he was concerned with making friends. Daniel needn’t have worried as over the years he made many loyal friends wherever he went. From northern Alberta to the south and all over the globe he touched peoples’ lives and hearts. Daniel had often joked about his plan to take over the world. He seemed to be implementing his plan by winning one heart after another as he went. Daniel is survived by his mother, Wendy Michaud; and stepfather Dino Michaud; his father Douglas Longard; and stepmother Monica Longard; his brother Richard Longard; and his step sisters Sherri, Amy, and Robin Michaud. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S, Airdrie Funeral Home (300 Towerlane Drive, Airdrie, Alberta) on Tuesday, September 9, 2008 from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. A Celebration of Daniel’s Life will be held at Bethel Evangelical Missionary Church (7 miles down Hwy 580, SW of Carstairs) on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow at the Royal Canadian Legion #288 (508 – 3 Avenue S.E., Airdrie, Alberta) at 1:30 p.m. Forward condolences through . If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made in Daniel’s memory directly to the Calgary Health Trust – Burn Unit, Suite 800, 11012 MacLeod Trail S.E., Calgary, AB T2J 6A5, Telephone: (403)943-0615, . Forward condolences through . In living memory of Daniel Longard, a tree will be planted at Fletcher Park, Airdrie by McINNIS & McINNIS & HOLLOWAYFUNERAL HOMES, Airdrie Funeral Home, 300 TOWERLANE DRIVE, AIRDRIE. Telephone: (403) 948-1100.