Edit: Dantonio's father passes away
SIAP but just up on ESPN's Big Ten Blog.
http://espn.go.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/31477/mark-dantonios-father-passes-away
Of note he was a WWII Veteran. I know it's little brother and all by my thoughts and prayer go out to him and his family.
Edit: who are the two MGoBloggers who would neg this? Shame on you! When you wake up in the morning take a long look in the mirror and consider who you are.
August 29th, 2011 at 7:15 PM ^
The man's father passes away. His father was a hero. Michigan fans send their condolences.
August 29th, 2011 at 7:13 PM ^
All rivalries must be put aside when something like this happens. My condolences indeed.
August 29th, 2011 at 7:13 PM ^
I had no idea some WW2 vets were still around....R.I.P.
August 29th, 2011 at 7:35 PM ^
My grandpa is 93 and a WWII vet. Not too many left. Prayers to Mark and his family.
August 29th, 2011 at 8:40 PM ^
My Uncle is. I had 5 family family members in WWII.
August 29th, 2011 at 7:50 PM ^
There are still some WW2 vets in Congress.
May the elder Dantonio rest in peace.
August 29th, 2011 at 8:23 PM ^
My grandfather fought in WWII and is thankfully still with us.
August 29th, 2011 at 8:43 PM ^
August 29th, 2011 at 8:50 PM ^
An 18 year old in 1945 would be about 84. Guys like my grandfather who were a little older when the war started aren't all that common, but there are still a fair number of guys who were still pretty young at the end of the war. Some of those would include vets. Not to say there are a lot left, but there were a lot of WW2 vets in 1945.
My sympathies to Mark Dantonio and his family.
August 30th, 2011 at 10:12 AM ^
He carried a B.A.R. and was in the battle of the bulge. My prayers go out to the Dantonio family.
August 29th, 2011 at 7:14 PM ^
Unfortunate news. Condolences to the Dantonio family.
August 29th, 2011 at 7:14 PM ^
Veterans deserve all the respect
August 29th, 2011 at 7:14 PM ^
Condolences. Very sad to lose a parent.
August 29th, 2011 at 7:17 PM ^
RIP Mr. D...good thing coach left camp to spend the last few days with his pops. Puts everything into perspective that's for sure.
August 29th, 2011 at 7:17 PM ^
RIP Mr. Dantonio
August 29th, 2011 at 7:21 PM ^
go to the Dantonio family; I like to think his father lived a long and happy life.
August 29th, 2011 at 7:25 PM ^
Thoughts and prayers to the Dantonio family.
August 29th, 2011 at 7:25 PM ^
Sad news. Not may WWII vets left. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
August 29th, 2011 at 7:26 PM ^
I would like to thank you for your service Mr. Dantonio. BTW, the first drink is on me when I get there...
August 29th, 2011 at 7:29 PM ^
Then you would be really surprised to hear the last WWI vet (US) died this year. The vets that saw a lot of action in some of the more publicized battles in the Europe/Pacific theaters are definetly becoming numbered.
August 29th, 2011 at 7:28 PM ^
First, Kowalski, now Mark Dantonio's father. Condolences to Mark Dantonio and his family.
August 29th, 2011 at 7:36 PM ^
go out to his family. Bless him for serving our country
August 29th, 2011 at 7:47 PM ^
Your family is with us Dantanio. Sad, sad day
August 29th, 2011 at 7:49 PM ^
RIP Mr. Dantonio and thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole Dantonio family.
August 29th, 2011 at 8:05 PM ^
May seem of enormous importance at times, there are occasions that truly put things in perspective. My thoughts and prayers are with coach dantonio and his family.
August 29th, 2011 at 8:09 PM ^
in this situation. R.I.P. Mr. Dantonio. And thank you for your service.
August 29th, 2011 at 8:20 PM ^
for the Dantonio family. RIP Mr. Dantonio.
August 29th, 2011 at 8:45 PM ^
RIP, Mr. Dantonio -- condolences to the family and friends.
August 29th, 2011 at 8:52 PM ^
Sorry to hear that, i always hate to hear about a death especially when a son loses his father. My deepest condolences...
August 29th, 2011 at 9:00 PM ^
best wishes
August 29th, 2011 at 9:05 PM ^
On the passing of his Dad and their Grandfather. RIP
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August 29th, 2011 at 9:10 PM ^
RIP, Mr. Dantonio. It is a terrible loss when you lose a father or mother. I am sure we all wish the coach the best and are sorry for his loss.
It surprises me to hear people talk about being surprised WWII vets are still alive. I know the vets in my family are gone, but it feels like it hasn't been so long. It was only a few years ago when Saving Private Ryan came out that the media talked about the generation we were about to lose. I guess a few years later makes a big difference in both reality and perception.
However, we will have WWII vets for quite awhile. It was only recently, I think in the last year, that the last WWI vet passed away. That war ended 27 years before WWII finished. The numbers of vets will dwindle, of course, but the last survivors of WWII will be with us for decades. Let's hope we survive them.
August 29th, 2011 at 9:20 PM ^
Thank you for your service Mr. Dantonio. Anybody who enlists in the armed forces should be honored. Coach Dantonio and his family is now in my prayers.
August 29th, 2011 at 9:36 PM ^
thank you for protecting our freedom. Mr. Dantonio is why we have the freedoms and privileges today. R.I.P.
August 29th, 2011 at 9:44 PM ^
This puts our favorite game in perspective. God Bless Dantonio Family.
August 29th, 2011 at 9:56 PM ^
This is a very sad day. As a life long Michigan fan and a hater of both MSU and OSU, it saddens me because I am from Zanesville, Ohio and graduated from the same high school as Coach Dantonio. As I do not like that he coaches for MSU, the loss of a hometown hero hits hard. Sorry for your loss Coach D.
August 29th, 2011 at 10:11 PM ^
Thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
There will be a day soon when there won't be any vets of WW2. I help organize and fundraise for the "Honor Flight" program in our area and it is amazing to visit with these true American Heros. For those that don't know the Honor Flight send WW2 vets to DC to visit the Capital and WW2 Memorial. The programs goal is to make sure that every vet of WW2 gets a chance to visit. Our last flight was this past spring due to the fact that everyone who could go in our area, has already gone.
Thank you for your service Mr. Dantonio.
August 29th, 2011 at 10:23 PM ^
I come here for insight and because I love the rivalry. This is the first i've heard of this news. It brings it home for me. I lost my mom 3 weeks ago. Things for me were put in perspective not long ago. I feel for Coach D's family.
August 29th, 2011 at 10:45 PM ^
Thanks for your service Mr. Dantonio and my condolences to the Dantonio family. Never easy. Lost my grandfather (also WWII vet) in 2006 within 6 hrs of returning home from a year combat tour in Iraq.
August 29th, 2011 at 11:14 PM ^
Lost my WWII Pacific theater vet grandfather recently--thanks to Dantonio's father for his service and prayers to Dantonio family in their grief.
August 30th, 2011 at 11:16 AM ^
...and friends.
August 30th, 2011 at 2:29 PM ^
May God comfort Coach Dantonio in this difficult time. I want to thank Mr. Dantonio for his service and remember that he helped save the world. My dad who died a few years back was also in WWII so this really brings strong emotions to the surface for me.
August 30th, 2011 at 4:34 PM ^
is what makes sports, sports. When all is said and done, it IS just a game, real life issues come first.
After reading these posts, I am proud to be an mgouser.
Rest In Peace Mr. Dantonio.