My most sincere condolences to Daniel’s family and friends. Daniel was such a bright light in this world, and he could make anyone smile. He was kind, passionate, caring, and I will miss him so much. We first met at Aspen Flying Club and worked at the front desk together, and I was so lucky to have him as a friend. He made every day at work the best day ever, and his joy and passion was contagious to everyone around him. Clear skies and tailwinds, Dan. You will be missed. 

Daniel and I at my going away party — with Daniel and Madi

I met Daniel years ago when he joined the same swim team as my daughter. I remember his big smile and his laugh. He was always laughing and trying to lift the spirits of the other swimmers when they had a bad meet. He will be greatly missed. He was such a light and a very accomplished young man. My condolences to the Wilmouth family.

My deepest condolences to Daniel’s family. Daniel was such a positive, radiant light and could speak to just about anyone. As I worked as a flight instructor at the centennial airport, while he worked in customer service at the front desk of our flight club, I could always count on him to talk to, crack jokes, get PIREPs from him, talk about all things aviation, or simply about other aspects of each of our lives  

He was so passionate about aviation, and that passion was so contagious. I know the flying is exclusively blue skies and tailwinds up there in heaven, Daniel, and I know you’re enjoying the view. 

Launching combat sorties!

You will be missed...

Dear Barbara and Family,

I cannot imagine the heartache you and your family must be experiencing.  I am deeply saddened by your tragic loss, Barbara.   Please know that I am thinking of you and your family and praying for you all.

I didn't have the opportunity to meet Daniel, but he seems like a young man full of life!  I'm sure his life has touched your family and others in beautiful ways and will continue to do so as his memory lives on.

With much sympathy and prayers,

Mary Ellen Roche

• Darrel (and family), I pray that you are holding up.  We truly do not understand why things happen as they sometimes do, but please keep the Faith.  As I read through the comments about Daniel, it is obvious that he loved the Lord and he served as a great example as to how we should strive to be.  For sure, we all fall short, but the comments as to how he encountered and treated others would make any parent proud.  I am truly sorry for your loss, but rejoice in the fact that he loved and was loved!  It is sad to lose such beautiful people.  May God bless you (and your family) and keep you, my friend.

Day at the park

the wild bunch!

Dad’s and babies

The Daniel I knew was a baby…one of the 5 born in our tight knit life group in 1999/2000. As we were all becoming parents and growing our families at the same time, we all shared in each other’s  tremendous joys and struggles! Miles between us prevented us from continuing to do “life together” as the kids were growing and we’ve lost touch over time, but the ache I feel in my heart for the precious Wilmoth family is still very real. I have loved the opportunity to get to know Dan through these stories and pictures…I have no doubt that he was an extraordinary young man, thanks in part to his amazing and faithful parents, Barb and Darrel. He clearly touched a lot of hearts in his far too short life! I’d like to share a few pictures that I have from those joyful times when we’d gather the kids together to play…we rejoiced with you then, and we weep with you now. Sending love and prayers for comfort, 

Shawn & Kyla Page

Tanner, Hollynn, Jaedynn & Gunner

Disney World

When Daniel brought Micah along on the Wilmoth family vacation to Disney World

I first met Daniel in Sweden at the Calvary Chapel Scandinavian Conference. He came to serve the conference along with the missions team from Front Range Calvary. This was not something Daniel did only once but, year after year, for a handful of conferences, he came to selflessly serve others which gathered to attend our conference. This has always stood out to me. He was but a youth at that time but was willing to be actively involved in serving the Lord and others and went about his service with a great attitude. Throughout those conferences he really behaved in a manner which portrayed a maturity beyond his years and in his service resembled the love and selflessness of our Lord. 

A bit later my family and I had the fortunate opportunity to spend time with the Wilmoth family in Colorado. During this time we saw Daniel in his own environment and we didn't see anything different than what I saw in Sweden. During our stay with the Wilmoth's he was very respectful, always asking if there was anything we needed or if he could help us with anything just to let him know. Overall he was a very kind, thoughtful and intentional person and from our part will always be remembered as such. Daniel emulated His Lord in life by serving and loving others and in the word’s of Jesus he has now entered into the joy of His Lord (Matt 25:21, 23). We offer our sincerest condolences to the Wilmoth family as for the time being you have to part ways with such a treasure as Daniel is. We pray the Lord will comfort you in his absence and encourage your hearts with the hope we have in Christ that one day you will be reunited with Daniel in the Lord’s presence!

With all our love and prayers,

The Pecoraro family

Jn 11:25-26; 1Th 4:13-18

I didn’t know Daniel that well. I mainly knew him because he was my brother’s friend, but one thing I knew about him is that he saw people. I have two main memories of Daniel. The first is when he started a prayer club at Options. It was very impressive how he could get a group of people to gather together. The second memory was at my house. He was eating dinner with my family and telling them about his experience at Front Range. After dinner I was cleaning dishes. He noticed that I was seeming off and asked me if I was okay. It stood out to me because I was dealing with mental health problems at the time and I hadn’t let anyone know. I lied and told him I was okay, but he still offered that I could talk to him if I needed. He didn’t just ask me that one time, but there were other occasions where he would ask too. I felt like he could see through the mask of “I’m okay” that others could not. Daniel saw people.

I have so many memories that I think back on with Daniel and every single one makes me laugh. Growing up he was always like an older brother to me. He’s someone I could always go to for advice, who always showed support, was always willing to lend a hand or teach me new things, and of course always picked on me like an older brother would. He always had a smile on his face, and was constantly lifting and encouraging others. He was always so determined and dedicated, and nothing made me happier than to see him achieve everything he set his mind to. The goofy, kindhearted, selfless person he was touched so many lives and I’m so happy and blessed to say that I had the pleasure of knowing and loving him like an older brother. ❤️

My heart goes out to all of those that Dan touched. Being from Connecticut, it wasn’t often outside of training, work, and the deployment or trips that we really were able to hang out. I met him before we were both in uniform, and I will forever be honored to have served beside him and be able to call him my friend. It broke my heart when I realized I don’t think we really took any photos together anywhere, but he sure saved a lot of embarrassing or funny ones of me that luckily nobody will ever see, but I would give up anything to have him around again, as I do believe the world lost a great, morally stout human being. It was really hard for me to hear the news, and I will be staying in Colorado to be there for him personally one last time, and those close to him as well. He was even willing to interrupt one of his date nights to give me a place to stay when I got stuck out here across the country.  I’m truly going to miss his presence under and around the sets of wings we both worked on. Always looked forward to being around him, and made unforgettable memories far from home and will continue to pursue my goals because of him. Say hello to Robin Olds and Jimi Hendrix for me will ya? I’d punch you in the shoulder right now for making me cry like this, but want to thank you for all you’ve done for me, your community and this beautiful country. You went higher in the sky than anyone could have ever expected, and I sure hope I see you up there some day when I get to fly. Miss you a lot buddy. - Robo