MySpace Biography

DANIEL'S LIFE (in his own words - from his MySpace page circa December 2005)

ABOUT ME:
Born in Little Rock, AR at the Doctors Hospital Bldg. and immediately rushed to St. Vincents due to complications. I've been in and out of hospitals ever since then. I've had 30+ surgeries, I lost count years ago. I'm a professional patient! I'm still kicking. That is a testament to my resilliance. We lived in Brinkley until I was about 9 y/o (4th grade), then moved to Harrison. I've owned 5 vehicles in my life and I have a 40% kill ratio. A '66 Dodge Coronet 440 which I still own, '95 Plymouth Neon, '92 Dodge Dakota, '01 Chevy Blazer, and now an '00 Honda CR-V. I've hit two airbags and I believe in them. I've survived turmoils I cannot begin to express! Since my last wreck, or rather because of it I have quit alot of things. Quit drinking cokes and increased my water intake. I'm feeling better every day! My family is special in this day & age, my parents are still married after 36 years. I have 2 of 4 grandparents still living, all of whom are over 92 years old. I have two wonderful sisters, both younger, both beautiful, both super-smart. We've all been blessed! Welcome to my life!

Mama's Poem to Daniel

To Daniel (age sixteen)

From His Mama

November 15, 1993

Not much of a chance was he given when born

His skull was fractured, his little body limp.

Oh! How I mourned!

But I could hold him, and love him.

He surprised us with a spirit so young,

Smiling and eyes full of mischief,

His world had just begun.

We held him, and we loved him.

Through the croup, bladder, leg surgeries and asthma

He has taken it all in stride.

He is a winner, and a man.

In him, we take so much pride.

You are almost grown now.

Sometimes it has been hard, and we are not done.

But we love you and admire you;

And we are proud to call you "Our son."

Thank you for letting us hold you, and love you.

Obituary

Daniel Matthew Sprott, age 29, of Harrison died Thursday, Oct. 19 (2006) at his home. He was born July 12, 1977, in Little Rock, the son of James Daniel and Janis Ann (Greene) Sprott. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Harrison and a 1995 graduate of Harrison High School.

Daniel served as a legal assistant at the law firm of Sprott & Golden and was a licensed process server for the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit of the State of Arkansas. He was a Paul Harris Fellow of the Harrison Rotary Club. He loved his family, fishing, four-wheeling and flying, along with many trips across the country, including NASCAR races and Cardinal ball games, and visiting his sisters in Jonesboro and Fayetteville.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Garland J. and Maxine J. Greene. Survivors include his parents, James D. Sprott and Janis A. Sprott of Harrison; his sisters, Sarah Sprott Heringer and her husband, Ryan Heringer, of Jonesboro and Emily Ann Sprott of Fayetteville; five godsons; his paternal grandparents, Joseph E. Sprott and Virginia K. Sprott, of Huntsville; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends who admired him greatly.

Daniel will be remembered for his persistence, endurance, courage and his ability to love life regardless of his circumstances. He fought pain daily, laughed incessantly and conquered unfathomable difficulties. He will be missed by all who took the time to know him.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 23, at the First Baptist Church in Harrison with Rev. Rob Davis officiating and interment immediately following at Maplewood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, at Christeson Funeral Home in Harrison. Pallbearers will be Adam Archer, Tony Sprott, Ryan Heringer, Jonathan McIllwain, Justin Maland, Dusty Rhoads, Charles "Bubba" Wright, Jake Fast, Oval Ritter, Doug Potter, Dana Smalley, and William Courtney.

The family requests that memorials be made to the Arkansas Children's Hospital, 800 Marshall Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72202, where Daniel spent many, many days and nights, or another charity of choice. Online condolences may be left at www.christesonfuneralhome.com.

*Note: The Boone County Courthouse on the Harrison square closed on Monday morning in honor of Daniel. What an honor!

My NANIEL!!!

I LOVE YOU MY NANIEL!!!

You are practically my twin and I am so thankful for all of our memories...I am glad we were always so close.

I am also thankful you were able to come see my play and that we were all three able to spend a night alone...God had a hand in that, just as He does everything.

I will miss your smile, your laughter, your hands...all of you.

You touched everyone you met with your strength, your infectious happiness, and your ablility to not only look at the positive in life, but in people.

I wish I had fished with you more, hung out with you more, talked with you more, and I wish for one more day, hour or moment with you, to hug or bug you, but know it's not possible...I feel you around me, though and I know you are OK. You are now an angel in heaven doing all of the fishing, running, jumping, etc...your heart desires...I can see you now. I can't wait to see you again.

I love you, My Naniel

SASA

"Daniel"

Daniel is travelling tonight on a plane
I can see the red tail lights heading for Spain
Oh and I can see Daniel waving goodbye
God it looks like Daniel, must be the clouds in my eyes

They say Spain is pretty though I've never been
Well Daniel says it's the best place that he's ever seen
Oh and he should know, he's been there enough
Lord I miss Daniel, oh I miss him so much

Daniel my brother you are older than me
Do you still feel the pain of the scars that won't heal
Your eyes have died but you see more than I
Daniel you're a star in the face of the sky

Daniel is travelling tonight on a plane
I can see the red tail lights heading for Spain
Oh and I can see Daniel waving goodbye
God it looks like Daniel, must be the clouds in my eyes

Oh God it looks like Daniel, must be the clouds in my eyes

-"Daniel" by Elton John

This song is perfect for my DanDan. I just know that Daniel is flying all over the world right now...seeing all the beautiful things that God made, while holding God's hand. I know he is so sorry we have to go through this pain of losing him, but he is having so much fun right now! He is finally flying...
I love you Daniel-
Love your little (bratty) sister Meme

Our precious Daniel...

This is a blog devoted to our beloved Daniel Matthew Sprott, July 12, 1977 - October 19, 2006. Daniel's life was and always will be an inspiration to all of us and everyone who took the time to know him. He was a precious son, grandson, big brother, godfather (of five godsons), and friend. He lived life to its fullest, never complained about his circumstances, and always wore a smile on his face. Daniel died peacefully in his sleep in the early morning of October 19th, 2006. His death came as a shock, but we take comfort in the fact that he is dancing and running with Jesus now, pain-free.

We ask that you please say a prayer for our family. To us, Daniel was a normal brother, son, and friend. We loved him more than anyone could be loved. He was a miracle to all of us and we are so grateful to have had him for 29 years and three months. However, our family will never be the same without our Dan-Dan (Emily's nickname for him)/Naniel (Sarah's nickname for him). He will be missed beyond words. Our hearts hurt right now.

Daniel was the comedian in our family. He was extremely witty and always had something smart to say. Please share with our family funny stories of or about our Daniel Matthew.

We challenge everyone to DARE TO BE A DANIEL!

-The Sprott Family

DARE TO BE A DANIEL:
Standing by a purpose true,
Heeding God’s command,
Honor them, the faithful few!
All hail to Daniel’s band!

Dare to be a Daniel,
Dare to stand alone!
Dare to have a purpose firm!
Dare to make it known.

Many mighty men are lost
Daring not to stand,
Who for God had been a host
By joining Daniel’s band.

Many giants, great and tall,
Stalking through the land,
Headlong to the earth would fall,
If met by Daniel’s band.

Hold the Gospel banner high!
On to vict’ry grand!
Satan and his hosts defy,
And shout for Daniel’s band.