This is a memorial website to honor our dear friend and loved one, Dan Bergin. Dan has many friends in the sailing and skiing communities; in the piloting and kite gliding communities; in the enlightenment intensive communities, and many, many other groups and organizations, as well his close and loved primary family. This "blog" gives us an opportunity to express our feelings for and to Dan and to recount experiences we had with him.

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Send an email to: bpalmer@winevalleyart.com

Please put "Remembering Captain Dan" in the subject line. In that way, Brock will be able to identify your message and will post your message within 1 -2 days. You can include pictures as attachments.

Saturday, October 27, 2007

Stacy Sipinen


My condolences, love and support go out to Dan's friends and family. I was Dan's sister-in-law for several years. His light was such a bright one, and he will be missed by so many. Dan inspired us to live life to its fullest, and to find the adventure, passion, and enthusiasm in all that we do.

I had the opportunity to ski with Dan a couple times, and experience his patient teachings. He saw me struggling and working so hard to get the courage to just point my skis downhill. After some time, he finally said 'Just go! Just have fun! Think of Jimmy Buffet and Margaritaville!' Suddenly my fear melted away and I started enjoying the challenge.

At our wedding in 1993, would Dan be found taking pictures with his feet on the earth, like the rest of us? Absoulutely not! He scrambled to the nearest tall tree to get the viewpoint he wanted. We had some great photos that day, and a special one of Dan in that tree that to me captures Dan's spirit.

We love you, Delta Dan!

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