How can you help Dan’s family?

Many people continue to hear about Dan’s story and ask how can they get involved and help support the family. This post will serve as a base of information on a number of ways to get involved to help support Barbara, Taylor, Nathan and Rachel for years to come. A HUGE “Thank you” to everyone [...]

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A Tribute to Dan

On Saturday June 28, 2008 approximately 250 people attended a memorial service to celebrate the life of Daniel Scott Slarve (1971 – 2008). Led by Pastor Kent Dresdow there were a number of emotional remembrances by Dr Richard Slarve (Dan’s father), friends Sean Sannner and Rich Harrington, followed by co-worker Kevin McNulty and Greg Ledbetter, [...]

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Memorial Service Update – A Celebration of Dan’s Life

A public memorial service to celebrate Dan’s life will be held this Saturday, June 28, at NorthCreek Church in Walnut Creek. The service will begin at 11:00 a.m. in the Worship Center, with a reception to follow in the courtyard. Parking on campus will be limited, with space reserved for family members. Additional parking will [...]

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Dan is forever in our thoughts and prayers

It is with great sadness and sorrow that we share the news that Dan passed away this morning just after 10:00 a.m.  He was a special guy who we will always remember as a lover of life, his family and his friends.  There will be an opportunity to celebrate Dan’s life in the coming week [...]

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Update on the Neurological Test Results

After a full day of neurological testing to determine brain activity, the sobering results were negative. The last two tests of the day were an EEG and MRI of his brain which both confirmed there is no activity. Dan continues to rest peacefully aided by a ventilator to sustain his respiratory functions. Barbara, Dan’s parents [...]

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Focus for care and treatment on Wednesday

A brief message from Barbara about the focus for Wednesday. Please keep Dan in your thoughts and prayers. 11:30 PM Tuesday, June 17,  2008:  A message from Barbara I’m off to sleep…I hope.  I just wanted to thank everyone once again for all your prayers, support and help.I think tomorrow is going to be a [...]

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A Message From Barbara

I wanted to thank everyone for all  the prayers and offers to help.  I have read all the e-mails.  I’m doing the best I can right now, I can’t respond to everyone right now, but please know I APPRECIATE all your efforts to help our family during this time.  As I can piece together the [...]

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Status Update: Still Critical

Dan’s condition is still critical. He is in an induced coma to allow his body to heal. The primary focus with his care has been to stabilize his heart and respiratory functions. His heart is beating on its own, but he continues to rely on a ventilator for breathing.  His neurological functions are not responding [...]

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Dan is admitted to John Muir – Critical Care Unit

I wanted to post this message from Barbara this morning and let everyone know that Dan is in critical condition in the CCU at John Muir. I will post updates here on his condition. Rich was at the hospital with him last night for a bit of time. It seems his condition improved slightly late [...]

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