This is additional information from Christina's grandfathers obit:
Dan joined the U.S. Army in 1960, and served in the 101st Airborne Paratrooper Unit. He later graduated from flight school and served with distinction as a helicopter pilot from 1970-71 during the Vietnam War. Due to combat related injuries, he received a medical retirement and retired as a CW2. For his service, he received the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device, the Bronze Star Medal with V, the Bronze Star, two Purple Hearts, the National Defense Service Medal, the Army Aviation Badge, Good Conduct Medal second award, and numerous air medals.
He started at The Ohio State University in 1974, and completed his education at Ohio Northern University with a degree of Juris Doctor. He opened his private law practice, Daniel E. Shifflet & Co. in 1981, with offices in Prospect and Marion. He was a member of the Grace Baptist Church, the Ohio V.H.P.A, the National V.H.P.A., the VFW Post 6817 in Mount Victory, various VFWs in Marion, the 196th Light LIB, F Troop 8th Cavalry, a life member of the DAV and the FOPA.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 3, 2007, at the Grace Baptist Church with the Rev. Nicholas Worden officiating. Burial will follow at the Prospect Cemetery where military rites will be observed by the Marion County United Veterans Council. Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Boyd Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made Grace Baptist Church.