In Memory OfCpl & Firefighter Daniel A. Nichols

Cpl & FF Daniel A. Nichols, 40, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and Des Moines Fire Dept, born February 16, 1965, was Killed in Action (KIA) on December 26, 2005. Nichols was the technical backbone of his Marine artillery unit, ensuring guns were operational, and later, a highly skilled Firefighter/Medic known for his precision and commitment. He was a man who consistently set and met high standards, from a perfect Marine fitness score to holding the best fitness test time at the Indianola Fire Department. Nichols is survived by his wife, Jana, and their five children: Marya, Danielle, Katherine, Jennifer, and Jared. Semper Fidelis. Til Valhalla, Brother.