Daniel McCree - Universallove

Daniel was a miracle, plain and simple. Not the little kind, you find in the sun setting on birds clinging to a wire, but a big miracle, like you thought you were going to die, but amazingly caught a net on the way down.

I have never been a writer, however soon after I met Daniel, periodically, I would be driven and words simply arrive on the page. Daniel was himself, a person who struggled with many things throughout his life. Nonetheless, anyone who ever encountered him would have been moved so efficiently. Inspired most likely.

He never had much money... in fact he may only have $10...period. But would insist, that the beggar on the street deserved it more than he. Daniel would give his own food stamp money to feed his neighbors, then come up short in the cupboard. That's Daniel, and it was the Universal Love he felt for others.

One night, Daniel was walking to the train station, headed to see me. I was going to meet him in my neighborhood about 10, but he called around 9:30, to say... he had an issue, and he would be late.   When I saw him that evening, he explained that he came across a homeless woman, and it was cold out so he sent her back to his apartment, made her a sandwich, and put her to sleep in his bed, before running back out the door to visit me.

I say that Daniel didn't have much money, but he did have a wealth. Wealth of Universal Love, wealth of knowledge and understanding, and wealth of talent when it came to color. When it came to color, he felt it belonged on everything! In fact his art collection is found on basically anything from a furnace filter to the cabinets of a kitchen. Another facet of Daniel, is that to know him was to love him, almost instantly. Daniels favorite pastime, was to walk the three blocks to the train station, and "see where the wind took him".   He wanted to meet people. More specifically, a love that could not be conquered. Sometimes the train would take him to the city, and he may wander into a nearby college campus, or he may spend an hour talking to someone at a bus stop, before returning home- yes home, with the homeless woman, Tonji (Tonya) who became a fixture. And by some legend, still lives there today.

On the topic of Universal Love, I was always profoundly moved by his grasp of spirituality, and thirst for more understanding. "Spiritual Quest" is about the only way to describe the life of Daniel McCree. Profoundly so, that much of what he had to say, would have far reaching truths. He spoke of things yet to come-wisdom pulled from thin air. Don't get me wrong, Daniel never left his house without his Bible in hand. In fact, his family was driven crazy buying him Bibles, because he kept giving them away. Again, That's Daniel.

In late July, an old friend passed through St. Louis, and Daniel decided to return to Florida with him a few days later. While in Florida, Daniel had some amazing experiences. In many ways, I understand what lead to him deciding to go away. The difficult thing for me, is that I could never explain to anyone why, just that I understand. The spirit of Daniel McCree lives on in every person who's life he touched, and continues to touch. His family and friends, which he held so dear to his heart, are honored to have known him, and forever changed for the better. This world was a "pomegranate star" missing him while he looks for himself out there.

Daniel is survived also by many close friends, who remain very important to his life. In his travels, he touched so many lives, and will be missed by people around the globe.

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"The mission of DanielMcCree.Org is to share with the world,
the creative works and spirit of Daniel McCree, foster
a dialogue for those who were moved by his life,
while promoting the 7 Arts of Power:
Literature ,Performing Art, Visual Art, Design Art,
Decorative Art, Technological Art and Spirituality"
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December 1, 2007 A very special thank you to each of our visitors! The Family and Friends of this site, is what
continues it's development. ** Daniel McCree was recognized on November 29 during the "Remembrance and Hope Service" This service was held at Central Reform Congregation 5020 Waterman Blvd. 63108 @7pm. 314-276-8118 ** Daniel Will also be recognized during the World AIDS Day Observance on December 1, at 3pm at the Christ Church Cathedral 13th & Locust Downtown St. Louis, MO. (Music by the Gateway Men's Chorus) This service recognizes all those who have died; currently lives with HIV/AIDS or is a caregiver. 314-452-2025

As promised, we have updated the Art Gallery, as well as added a "featured selection page". There are several new developments to share this month, including a new video of Daniel, (Cufflinks & BK). You will also find we have updated the PHOTO pages, as well as added new video selections and even sneaked in a few new pieces of ART. We hope the visitors of DanielMcCree.Org will find it easy to pass through quickly for a visit, or delve deep into his life and experience. The Family and Friends of Danny McCree observed and celebrated his life in special remembrance on his recent birthday. (November 21, 1979) Our well wishes go out to all of his special "grapes" of his vine this Holiday Season. In the month of November, the site saw more than 1,900 views by 203 unique visitors and an average of 7 unique visitors each day. Year-to-date, more than 11,895 views. Average Views per day: 69

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**NEW VIDEO of DANIEL - Share a few laughs with Daniel and and a Meal at Burger King.
**New LAYOUTS - You may have noticed the front page has been updated, and there are new "Featured" Pages to
Each Major Section of the website. The Video located on the MAIN PAGE will be updated every few weeks.
Many of the past selections are retired to the Video Clips Section of the website. To Easily navigate formerly
presented content, visit either the SITE MAP or the GLOBAL DIRECTORY.
** ART COLLECTIONS We have given the Art Collections a significant overhaul, and added a few new pieces.
** VIDEO Pages Newly Added Videos in December: "Oh the Places You'll Go", Daniel Dennett, "Broken Road".
**FEATURED ARTICLE on DANIEL MCCREE - If you remember our mention previously, A writers group located in Wales, U.K. requested to feature an article and web page for Daniel and his story. ITS LOCATED HERE:

http://www.universallove.co.uk/lifestyle.htm

DID YOU KNOW???
**Recently Sofy Encanto signed the guestbook? Sofy Encanto is a folk musician in Miami, FL. Daniel went to her concert on July 13th, and had a conversation with the band. When she heard about daniel, she was compelled offer her blessings.

**A writers group in the United Kingdom, have requested to feature a story about Daniel? Its True! UniversalLove.co.uk has requested to share his story with their readers. We will be sure to pass along how to view it, when/if it becomes published online.

** That DanielMcCree.Org actually has several "mirror" sites? A mirror site is a website address intended to redirect traffic to the main website. It also improves the sites placement within search engines. If you are a search engine geek, you may come across one or more of the mirror sites.

DANIELMCCREE.ORG

St. Louis, MO

We wish to thank all of the visitors of DanielMcCree.Org.

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News From the editor: April 16, 2008

In the month of March, DanielMcCree.org had 484 visitors, and 1,636 page views.

New for April 2008, the site has been updated extensively including a newly found video of Daniel, and new video features from TOM WAITS. Most importantly, several NEW PHOTOS of Daniel were contributed in March, and we are glad to have included them in our collection. (these photos were taken in 2002)

We decided that April was the 'right time' to release the original writing 'Pomegranate Apple', which was among the final words he wrote in July of 2007.

NEW IN APRIL:

**DANIEL'S WORDS**

this section has recently been expanded. New in April,
Pomegranate Apple (Pomegranate); A last testament of Daniel McCree. Much thought went into publishing this particular piece, as it was written just two days prior to Daniel's passing, on July 23, 2007.

**New Original ARTWORK**

Apologies first, we are STILL behind in our work, but have updated the 'featured selections' we have a few new original pieces will be added soon.

**ONLINE SERMONS**

This FEATURE was added on both the MAIN PAGE, and under 'Charity Organizations', as Daniel was very active in the MCCGSL community, we have made the Sunday webcasts available to the visitors of DanielMcCree.Org for more information visit- www.MCCGSL.Org

**DOWNLOADS AVAILABLE**

Have you missed previous issues of the newsletter? Or are interested in details of the websites visitors and traffic? These are now available for download online, as PDF files.

http://www.danielmccree.org/downloads.aspx

We invite everyone to visit or re-visit us, and see what's new.
www.DanielMcCree.org

For additional information, or to participate in the foundation, contact: editor@danielmccree.org

UPDATE. MAY 2008.

Dedicated to:
Daniel L. McCree
by Colby Kluthe
United States

Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2008 10:46 PM
Subject: 2008 International AIDS Candlelight Memorial

Dear Friends,

Today, in commemoration of the 2008 International Candlight Memorial celebration in St. Louis, MO;
Our beloved Daniel McCree will be remembered as an active member of our community.
His name will be read aloud during the celebration, with a candlelight vigil to follow.

This event will take place at 7pm, at Mokabee's Coffeehouse,
located at Grand & Arsenal, in South St. Louis.

Attached you will find DANIEL MCCREE, as he was added to the Global Memorial.
If you would also like to light a candle for the memorial you may go to this link to do so:
http://www.candlelightmemorial.org/light_candle/index.php

Peace and Shalom, Colby

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UPDATE. AUGUST 2008.

New original art from Daniel.

Spirit of One.

From the editor:

We've updated a few things this past week, to Including new Videos, Artwork, and also Recently added new original writing.

Here are some quicklinks:

http://www.danielmccree.org/effort.aspx (NEW WRITING)

http://www.danielmccree.org/triplets.aspx (RETURNING FEATURE VIDEO)

http://www.danielmccree.org/sketchwork.aspx (NEW ART SECTION)

**New Videos have been included to the Landing Page, including "Ol '55" from Tom Waits. This classic, was among Daniel's favorite songs, and has been on the playlist since late last year. Also see "Gocchur Rings?", a video tribute to the olympic swim team.

**NEW ARTWORK- as you know, we are always finding new peices of Daniel's original artwork, and have actually yet to exhibit all that remains in the collection today. So you never know when something new may pop up. Currently we are "bringing out" a sketch he drew on graph paper. The book at one point included various mathematical equations, D-QASHUNS if you will.

**A great Story- As you may also know, the website has long since participated in a link share site, to help us find new readers. Link Referral, at one point made up 40% of our readers, today there are more visitors, and thus less a part of our readership. At any rate, we often receive "reviews" regarding our content.

This was actually the second time this question was raised, in that we do not "Banner" throughout Daniel's site, how exactly he passed away. In both cases, the visitors were compelled to "find out", and became frustrated, its not written in black and white. I was more than happy to explain to the why.

For those of you who may wonder yourselves- Its planned that way. Because Daniel never saw life in terms of "Black & White", but a larger mystery, one must actively seek the answer to.

I first tell them, that it would be EASY for us to simply write it ourselves, but preferred to let Daniel tell the story in his own words. And leave them with the friendly challenge, that the whole story is there.

Sincerely

Colby editor@danielmccree.org

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