Memories Logo
Log in
  • Memory board
  • About
    Image

    Daniel Dudgeon's memory board

    Family and friends

    Daniel was a mischievous, gifted, beautiful young man. Like so many with depression, he was a blessing, light, and great friend and comforter to so many. Yet he could not find that comfort for himself. Daniel was an avid Georgia Bulldog and Atlanta Falcon fan, and his journey to organ donation touched tens of thousands of people who followed his story.

    Join Memories to request access to contribute your cherished photos, videos, and stories to Daniel's memory board with others who loved them.

    Join Memories
    19 Jul 1999

    Michael Dudgeon Daniel coming home from the hospital

    2000

    Michael Dudgeon Daniel was ALWAYS mischievous - we loved this picture of that sneaky face even at age 1 saying "careful somethings up".

    17 Jul 2001

    Michael Dudgeon 2nd birthday kisses for mom

    2002

    Michael Dudgeon Naked Night baseball - Daniel put on goggles, no pants, and went outside to do this

    2004

    Anne Gaither Daniel was my son's first best friend. He was so kind to Matt, as all the Dudgeons were. They played in the sandbox, slid down the neighbor's hill and played football all Summer long. My favorite memory of Daniel is when he came and rang the front doorbell, I assumed to play with Matt but Daniel, a little embarrassed, asked if I could throw the football with him. Although, we moved away long ago Daniel and the Dudgeon's influence on our lives is significant. We have always considered them family. Daniel was a wonderful young boy and I know young man.

    31 Oct 2006

    Michael Dudgeon Halloween 2006 - Daniel was a huge Sponge Bob fan

    Jan 2008

    Ishaan Bhasin Daniel is my best friend and brother forever. I'm so lucky that I have more than 14 years of memories with him. I got to watch him grow up, and throughout all the years I was able to notice how kind of a heart he had, and you could see it through his actions. He wanted the best for everyone, and was always looking out for me without me having to ask. He has been the source for so much joy and comfort in my life and I will always cherish our memories together. They are so important.

    Jun 2008

    Michael Dudgeon Cheetos at the beach

    2011

    Michael Dudgeon Scout and Youth friends

    Apr 2011

    Jill Crabtree Easter Sunday 2011 ❤️

    Jul 2011

    Lori McCandlish The Apples-to-Apples cruise of July, 2011

    30 May 2012

    Jennifer Green JCUMC Youth headed to Epworth by the Sea. May 30, 2012

    17 Jun 2012

    Jennifer Green June 17,2012. Arrival day at Camp Rainey Mountain

    Jul 2012

    Michael Dudgeon Daniel and Chris West being crazy in Laurel Springs

    Jul 2013

    Don Lang Philmont

    Jun 2014

    Malcolm Wills Daniel, your participation with our Seabase Crew helped make the trip a memorable one! You’ll be sorely missed.

    2 Jun 2014

    Jennifer Green Atlanta Airport headed to Sea Base. June 2, 2014

    26 Oct 2014

    Marilee Cleland Halloween 2014

    7 Dec 2014

    Marilee Cleland Christmas 2014

    5 Apr 2015

    Michael Dudgeon Daniel reading to his cousins

    15 Jul 2015

    Lori McCandlish How do you swirl? Daniel definitely had the best technique!

    Mar 2016

    Leslie Cox Paging at the State Capital - 2016

    2017

    Michael Dudgeon Senior Picture - Lambert High

    2017

    Gary Floyd 2017 JCUMC Mission Trip

    Mar 2017

    Melissa Cato High school in town retreat, March 2017

    18 Mar 2017

    Marilee Cleland Senior Intown - Hawks Game 2017

    Apr 2017

    Leslie Cox Prom - 2017

    30 Apr 2017

    Lauren Cox ATL United game

    May 2017

    Melissa Cato Senior Sunday 2017 at JCUMC

    May 2017

    Michael Dudgeon Prom

    May 2017

    Michael Dudgeon Graduation and high school friends from LHS

    21 May 2017

    Marilee Cleland JCUMC Senior Recognition Sunday

    31 May 2017

    Kristin Morrissey Mike, think you shared one of these but I found the rest from graduation day. I remember how proud you were!

    Jul 2017

    Lauren Cox Daniel has always been one of my best friends. We’ve been there for each other through some of life’s biggest moments including confirmation, prom, and our graduations. He was there when I needed to cry, laugh, and everything in between. I am a better person from knowing him. He brought smiles to everyone’s faces and kept us laughing all the time. Daniel has had such an incredible impact on me. I will cherish our countless memories forever, and I will miss him dearly.

    22 Jul 2017

    Mara Lameyer I was a camp counselor at the TEAMeffort camp Daniel came to in Brunswick, GA in 2017. He was so kind, friendly, and hardworking. This is the camp video from that week. I'm praying for his friends and family!

    Daniel was and always will be an inspiration to us all. His compassion and friendships influenced so many. May our memories of Daniel continue to be a celebration of his life.

    Ellen Benelli2018
    Jul 2018

    Michael Dudgeon Daniel with his brothers at the Niagara Falls family reunion trip for the Brewers

    Sep 2018

    Brant White This picture was from the music festival Music Midtown we went to fall of 2018. I was lucky enough to spend the best parts of high school with Dan. Going to Joint Venture Park to play football with all of our friends seemed like a daily occurrence senior year. Working together at Bruster’s during the closing shift were some of the best times as time would pass so fast having him around to talk about sports, school, and everything in between to distract us from the long line of customers. We both transferred to UGA last spring together and went through the weird transition to a brand new college together. I don’t know if I’ve shared any experiences with anyone before like Daniel, and I consider myself one of the luckiest people on Earth to have been his friend. I miss you more than ever Dan and I love you.

    24 Dec 2018

    Lori McCandlish Christmas Eve dinner, that became Christmas Day Breakfast

    2019

    Michael Dudgeon Daniel as a UGA Bulldog

    2019

    Michael Dudgeon Daniel and Lauren G

    21 Sep 2019

    Scarlett Niepmann a couple of pictures with Dan from a gameday last semester. UGA and football games will not be the same without him around. Continuing to send all my love and prayers

    Dec 2019

    Michael Dudgeon Christmas at the Lake House with the Dudgeon family.

    2020

    Kerry King Varsity after the game.

    26 Mar 2020

    Michael Dudgeon Last picture we have with Daniel and his brothers

    25 Apr 2020

    Jennifer Green

    25 Apr 2020

    Anslee Tzimenatos

    25 Apr 2020

    Michael Dudgeon Daniel was a mischievous, gifted, beautiful young man. Like so many with depression, he was a blessing, light, and great friend and comforter to so many. Yet he could not find that comfort for himself. Daniel was an avid Georgia Bulldog and Atlanta Falcon fan, and his journey to organ donation touched thousands of people who followed his story.

    25 Apr 2020

    Michael Dudgeon Daniel as an organ donor

    25 Apr 2020

    Debby Rowland Daffodils for Daniel..God Bless you always

    27 Apr 2020

    Michael Dudgeon Daniel always wanted to be in charge of the world, even at a young age.

    27 Apr 2020

    Kerry King BSA Centennial Celebration

    27 Apr 2020

    Daniel Huber This is a picture of Dan and I before going through high school graduation. I am so fortunate that I was able to call him a friend, as he was one of the most loyal, genuine, and caring people I’ve ever met. I’m gonna miss working out with you every day, going to UGA games, and talking/arguing for hours about fantasy football. Love you Dan, you will be forever missed.

    27 Apr 2020

    Tom Moore Cub Scout Pack 3143-Sabertooth Den. Brothers.

    27 Apr 2020

    Michael Dudgeon Daniel was a Alabama and Georgia Tech fan copying me as a young kid but became an avid Bulldog in high school

    27 Apr 2020

    Lauren Cox Taylor’s last Sunday in praise band at JCUMC

    27 Apr 2020

    Michael Dudgeon JCUMC Youth friends

    27 Apr 2020

    Michael Dudgeon Our family loves to take cruises. On one of the first where we took the boys, Daniel was the hit of the kids program. They each got nicknames from the staff - his was "Dangerous Daniel" :)

    27 Apr 2020

    Michael Dudgeon ASA Soccer

    27 Apr 2020

    Lauren Cox Epworth- Daniel always gave the best hugs

    27 Apr 2020

    Lauren Cox TopGolf for Daniel's 17th birthday

    27 Apr 2020

    J.R. Gillette I've carried this little guy's picture in my wallet for nearly 20 years. He grew into a handsome young man, but he'll always be little Daniel to me.

    27 Apr 2020

    Cameron Gonzalez Daniel always was making me laugh. I will never forget the sound of it. I have made so many memories with him, and none of it will be forgotten. I will never forget all of the hilarious arguments we had, or the deep conversations we'd have before going to sleep in our dorm. He was like a brother to me, and always will be.

    27 Apr 2020

    Lauren Cox A large and random collection of some great memories at JCUMC and Epworth over the years

    27 Apr 2020

    Kerry King Cruisin' with friends

    27 Apr 2020

    Lauren Cox Senior intown retreat

    27 Apr 2020

    Noah Ross Here are some photos we had through the years. We had so many good memories. Love you man. Rest easy.

    27 Apr 2020

    Lauren Cox Epworth 2015

    27 Apr 2020

    Justen Claure

    27 Apr 2020

    Lisa Wills Live Nativity, 2016

    27 Apr 2020

    Lauren Cox Senior year live nativity at JCUMC

    27 Apr 2020

    Lauren Cox Senior year mission trip to SSI & Epworth

    27 Apr 2020

    Jordan Parker The girls favorite picture they had with their foster brother Daniel ❤️ We will forever miss you Daniel, but we know we will all see each other again in Heaven. Prayers for Lori, Mike, Matthew and Brandon during this time of grieving. We love you and we will always be there for you because we are family!

    Daniel just a month before this tragedy bought $100 of stocks - he said he wanted to get into investing. When we checked his account they were up to $135. 35% - in one month. We always knew he had a knack for business.

    Michael Dudgeon27 Apr 2020
    27 Apr 2020

    Justen Claure

    28 Apr 2020

    Brian Dudgeon Daniel added SO MUCH to our family gatherings and he will be so deeply and intensely missed. He was particularly kind to our daughter who is 6 years younger and used to follow him around like a lost puppy. Our boys loved his athleticism and adventurous spirit. He made tubing at the lake a lot more fun. Words don’t do justice to how special he was and how much we will miss him We love you Daniel.

    28 Apr 2020

    Josh Marshall I met Daniel on a mission trip in Newport, TN in 2014. In my years of youth ministry this will always be my favorite trip. Our church was always the “big group” at mission trip sites and the Tennessee trip we were out numbered by our Georgia friends. It was the first time we weren’t the biggest group. I will never forget the incredible growth and bonds that formed between our two youth groups. I will always remember Daniel as a kid with a big smile and bigger heart. Sending prayers to all of you

    28 Apr 2020

    Anne Gaither

    28 Apr 2020

    Cailyn Rushin

    28 Apr 2020

    Cailyn Rushin There are so many awesome memories that I have from freshman year and Dan was in a majority of them. He was such an important part of our friend group. He always made us laugh, had the best comebacks, and was a listening ear if you ever needed to talk, no matter what time it was. I’ll never forget the impact he had on my life and in our friend group.

    28 Apr 2020

    Brian Dudgeon Not sure whether my boys enjoyed riding the tube or boxing with Daniel more!

    29 Apr 2020

    Jim jDudgeon Grandma wanted these.

    29 Apr 2020

    Maddi Bean Dan had such an infectious smile and contagious laugh. Thank you for always being my shoulder to cry on and having my back no matter what. I’ll never forget you.

    29 Apr 2020

    Jim jDudgeon A few from his Grandpa

    29 Apr 2020

    Danielle Fanning I love you guys so much❤️ Praying for you nonstop during this time. Daniel I miss you already more than you’ll ever know

    29 Apr 2020

    Don Lang Daniel at Philmont Scout Reservation with crew from Troop 143-July 2013

    29 Apr 2020

    Joan Ross This is how I remember my sweet Daniel. May you cherish the precious memories that you have as you go through the days ahead.

    29 Apr 2020

    Joan Ross Daniel is in the blue shirt on the left. This was 2nd grade at Sharon Elementary. I was able to attend graduation and watched as most of these students graduated together at Lambert in 2017. A special group.

    29 Apr 2020

    Maddi Bean Prom and homecoming❤️

    30 Apr 2020

    Ellen Benelli Always in our hearts

    Mike and Lori First and foremost I want to express my deep sorrow for your family's loss and let you know you are all in my thoughts and prayers as you find your way through this. I also want to thank you for sharing Daniel's story and allowing us to follow his journey. It has been filled with prayers, sadness and tears, yet so...

    Kathy Neeley1 May 2020
    2 May 2020

    John Brewer Memories of times together as an extended family

    3 May 2020

    Stephanie Durham

    3 May 2020

    Belinda Keenen Daniel and Zach Jan 2010

    3 May 2020

    Belinda Keenen The night they became Boy Scouts! May 2010

    3 May 2020

    Belinda Keenen Cub Scout meeting. If memory serves this was our first one. Sept 2005

    3 May 2020

    Belinda Keenen Working on the Manly Man badge. I see references to beer and football on that poster. These boys were blessings to Tom and me.

    3 May 2020

    Belinda Keenen Daniel with Zachary Keenen at Lexa's 16th birthday party! July 2009

    3 May 2020

    Belinda Keenen Earning the Scientist Badge. Sometimes Tom Moore and I thought leading these boys was what it must be like to herd cats! What fun they were! Andrew Wills, William Moore, Daniel, David Lang & Zachary Keenen Nov 2009

    4 May 2020

    Michael Dudgeon Daniel was a beloved son

    4 May 2020

    Michael Dudgeon Daniel as a Cute Baby

    4 May 2020

    Michael Dudgeon Daniel as a Scout

    4 May 2020

    Michael Dudgeon Daniel as a mischievous soul

    4 May 2020

    Michael Dudgeon Daniel as a loved family member

    4 May 2020

    Michael Dudgeon Daniel as an athlete and fan

    4 May 2020

    Michael Dudgeon Daniel as a Georgia College Bobcat

    4 May 2020

    Michael Dudgeon Daniel and his brothers

    4 May 2020

    Michael Dudgeon Daniel as a Johns Creek UMC Youth

    4 May 2020

    Michael Dudgeon Daniel was a good student

    4 May 2020

    Michael Dudgeon Daniel as a great friend

    6 May 2020

    Jim jDudgeon Memories from Aunt Char and Uncle John

    9 May 2020

    Amara Tennessee Dan was an amazing friend to me, and when I think about Dan I think about his smile and his heart. He was so kind and so loving, and that’s what I’ll miss the most💗

    13 May 2020

    Michael Dudgeon Thoughtful note from Mike Pence

    13 May 2020

    Michael Dudgeon Aunt Char's tribute to Daniel

    15 Jun 2020

    Michael Dudgeon Tribute to Daniel on the floor of the Georgia House

    16 Jun 2020

    Michael Dudgeon Tribute to Daniel on the floor of the Georgia Senate

    22 May 2021Chattahoochee Pointe Park, GA

    Michael Dudgeon 30 of Daniel's closest friends gathered with his parents and brothers at the park to have fellowship and share memories

    10 Apr 2022

    paula Bryant Beach memories with Bryant cousins. We love and miss you Daniel…It’s been two years too long that we saw your sweet smile. I can’t wait until we see you again. Love, Aunt Paula