Selfless acts by astounding people

The video shoot last week was amazing.  There we stood, filming the band shoot, and rocking out on a rooftop, blasting Red Flags down the streets of Minneapolis, and having the time of our lives. 

There were people in the hotel across the street standing at their windows watching.  We were "really doing it."  And then there was the crew... photogs Joe Berglove (WCCO) and Lorri Burchett (WCCO), make-up artist Paula Claussen (EVERYWHERE), and of course, award winning director and good friend Erica Mayer (WCCO).  Guys that helped with set up included kats like Sean Skinner (WCCO) and Cole Premo (WCCO/Six Shot Love)... everyone lending a hand and expecting nothing in return.  I'm amazed at how blessed I am to have these people in my life.  Guys like Will LaClair who would hold back an army to let us through.  People like my little brother Jordan, and sister Julie who helped in any area that they could for this shoot.  I'm absolutely floored at how undeserving I am to have such amazing people in full support of this project.  Not just with their words, either... but with their time, efforts, and encouraging hearts. 

How do I say "thank you?"  How do I show them that their time and efforts are appreciated?  Money is usually the way that this is compensated... but anything I could offer would be beyond an insult.  The shoot we did should have run up

wards from $12,000 and they all donated their time!!

I've learned so much about selflessness from this group.  People like Erica staying up late hours editing because she works an actual job during the day.  Just about every one that was there has a child, spouse, or something far more important that ME to go home to, yet they chose to spend their time on that rooftop. 

I hope someday that I will have the opportunity to show my gratitude with even a fraction of the selflessness they displayed. 

THANK YOU!

Comments

[Renee Rodriguez]

Dan:
I am glad to see that you appreciate the gifts of support from those around you. You have so much potential and God-given abilities to reach multitudes. It is my hope that you maintain the character of integrity, gratefulness, compassion, love, and responsibility that is necessary to truly be successful. Many believe in you and you can believe in yourself if you can look in the mirror every day and know that you have striven to the higher callings of character. Love, Mom

[erica]

:-)
it's been my pleasure, bud.
keep thinking about what we talked about.
write your own chapter.
proud of u.
e

[Will LaClair]

Thanx for mentioning me in the blog man. Just taking that time to me is more of a reward then i can ask for. I have nothing but respect for you, your band, family, and friends. Look forward to what the future has in store for you and i look forward to helping you however i can. Alls you have to do is ask.

[Brianna]

As I awoke this morning I opened my eyes and ask God to help me get one step closer to the person he wants me to be. That has been my prayer almost daily for the past 10 months. I opened my computer to search for a new tune to feed my soul and was led to your site. Your voice is amazing and your personality shines through your music. It was not until I read your “thank you” and the above comment from your mother that I realized how truly blessed I have been in my own life with the support from amazing friends & family. I am not a musician; however I am the mother of 2 wonderful children who have embarked on a new journey. After reading these words of gratitude and inspiration, listening to your music and some self reflection, I put my feet on the floor and begin this day with hope. Hope that I am raising my children with the qualities your mother has obviously instilled in you. Hope that with integrity, passion, and hard work my ambitions will pay off. Hope that today I am one step closer.
Thank you for your sharing your talent and abilities. I have no doubt that this is just the beginning of greatness for you and yours. Enjoy!