Daniel Sydow Obituary

I served with Dan and Sue at Zweibrucken and like everyone else who was in the 17TRS in those years, I will tell you they were the best years of our careers and Dan and Sue were in the middle of everything.

Dan and I were "room mates" for five weeks in August 1971 in Athens as we were searching for the Soviet Navy with late night/very early morning flights. The stories we can tell.

The world is a better place because of Dan and Sue. I am glad to say they were friends. May God have mercy on their souls.

God Bless Uncle Dan and Aunt Susan.

Dan was my Ops Officer at Zwei. I am pretty sure I'm not the only one to remember him as "Hostile Man" . . . and yes, that really is a term of endearment. Rough and gruff on the outside disguising a great pilot, gentlemen, and friend. What great times we had with H-Man and Sue. Remember those hail-and-farewell parties, road-rallyes, and cross country flights? We entertained ourselves without TV, telephones, and the internet . . . those were the days.

We remember the great times we had with Dan and Sue in Germany and South Carolina. Dan visited us several years ago in Southern California.
Our condolences to their children.
Ray and Mary Beauchamp

It was a sad day when we heard of the passing of Sue, and now Dan.
We were friends in Germany, and have many fond memories of our time with them. They were a fun couple, and just good folks.
Our prayers will be for the family

Our memories go back to Zweibruken where we flew and served together in the Tac Reccse Wing. Fondest memory was KC97 night refueling checkout in the back seat....nuff said about that. On your final flight we wish you smooth air and tail winds. With your passing, the world will be a lesser place.....Jess & May Lofgreen, Austin Texas

We were saddened to hear of the passing of both Dan and Sue. I had the honor and pleasure of flying with Dan in both the 12th and 17th TRS. Dan was a superb pilot and instructor. Sue and Dan were great role models and dear friends. Our prayers and condolences for the Sydow family.

We were saddened to learn of Dan's death so soon after Sue's death. Last time we saw them was at a Recce Reunion in Chattanooga a few years ago. Thoughts and prayers are with the family.

To the family and friends, I was a fellow flyer with Dan at Tan Son Nhut, he was a super pilot and just a great guy. I know he will be greatly missed, my prayers and sincerest sympathy.

To the Sydow Family: We enjoyed living beside you in Zweibrucken. Katie would come over and eat pimento cheese sandwiches with Lorri.
Mary Saunders - Col Tom passed away last October

Dan and Sue were so wonderful to a new 2nd lieutenant and his new bride in Germany. I shall always remember the fun times and great friendship. My prayers go out to the family.

We have wonderful memories of Sue and Dan beginning in Zweibrucken and more recently in Georgia. Our sympathy to the family.

We were just notified of Dan & Sue's passing. I left a note for you children on Sue's page. The Dalton family sends each of you our love & our prayers!
we have great memories of our time together in Germany!

To the Sydow Family:

I knew your parents in Zweibrucken, West Germany, and again at Shaw AFB in Sumter. Although we have not kept in touch over these many years, I just wanted to let you know that I still have very fond memories of Dan and Sue. My deepest sympathies to your family.

We knew Dan and Sue while stationed at Zweibrucken AB, Germany, in the 70's. They were great people then, and we know they continued to be great! God Bless both of them, and may He provide peace and comfort to the loved ones left behind, knowing that one day you will be together again!

We will all miss you Uncle Dan, but you are up in heaven now...rest in peace.

Dan and Susan have been together since they were youngsters in Webster Groves, Mo. and apparently were not meant to be apart for very long. A classmate recently wrote that she imagined Sue had "left the light on for Dan" until he arrived to be with here.

The couple loyally attended every class reunion - about 5 or 6 six -with Dan lugging Susan's loaded scrapbooks and engaging in stories and laughs until the wee hours of the morning.

Theirs is the story of American - its heroes, hopes and dreams with Dan and Sue swelling with pride at the mention of their children and grandchildren. May their family and many friends will be blessed with countless memories of Mom and Dan - Oma and Opa.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

I met Dan back in the mid-80's when we both worked for Goodyear Aerospace. I loved to hear his stories of flying in the military. We became friends outside of work as well, and often played racketball together... He truly became a mentor and an example for me to emulate in my own life. He, in the finest tradition, led by example and was one of the finest persons I've ever had the privilege to know. Wheels in the well LT, Godspeed my friend....