A young man named Danny grew up in a little town in Wyoming. Danny participated in classes, loved going to the games, and had a great time helping classmates play jokes on one another. His smiles, hugs, and laughter always made our days brighter.

Fast forward a few years and although Danny was several years older, it came time for him to graduate, a huge milestone for Danny and his family. He was so thrilled with his cap and gown! When Danny walked across that stage to get his diploma, the class and everyone in the audience gave him a well-deserved standing ovation.

Danny worked at the local Pizza Hut, was always quick with a smile, loved talking to everyone who came in, and really enjoyed his job. He loved electronics, skied, bowled, ran track, and his favorite show was “Lassie.” Danny passed away at age of 36, but he has never been forgotten by all his friends, his family, and community.

Why do I tell you about a young man, whose favorite shows were cartoons and “Lassie”, and loved any and all kinds of electronics? Why do I tell you about my classmate Danny who made an indelible impression on all our lives?

Because of this story from CBS.