How do you connect with your children at the twilight of a 30-year military career? Pick up the game of hockey, of course. SGM Ret. Dan Lopez left a distinguished career as the U.S. Special Operations Command’s J6 Communications senior enlisted leader only to find himself busier than imaginable with pursuits that maintain his connection to the warrior community.
We were reintroduced to Dan when he introduced Ranger For Life to the upcoming Hockey Heals 22 event at the Advent Ice Center in Wesley Chapel, FL just outside of Tampa. Not enough to just be a member of the Tampa Warriors veteran hockey team, Dan took over responsibilities for marketing the event designed to raise awareness and funds for suicide prevention with the benefiting nonprofit Stop Soldier Suicide. Through our conversation, we learned how Dan’s faith was instrumental in providing the guidance and direction needed to continue to serve with honor. Dan came to Christ halfway through his career with the help of Ranger Hall of Famer Chaplain Jeff Struecker.
Now, outside of work and time on the ice, Dan also serves as the Chaplain for the Round Canopy Parachuting team. Although not formally trained, Dan continues to serve by providing pre-flight prayer and sharing the good news wherever there is fertile soil.
It is amazing the type of organizations and people we run into when we place relationships first in our busy lives. Enjoy Dan’s podcast #ForAmerica.
046: Brad Carney, Posse Foundation Scholar and Harvard Law School J.D. Candidate
046: Brad Carney, Posse Foundation Scholar and Harvard Law School J.D. Candidate
045: Celia Croff, Talent Acquisition Programs Manager at Builders FirstSource
045: Celia Croff, Talent Acquisition Programs Manager at Builders FirstSource
044: Megan Thatford, Elite Meet CEO, Connector, Founder
044: Megan Thatford, Elite Meet CEO, Connector, Founder
043: Collin Stark, Army Ranger Veteran and B2B SaaS Career
043: Collin Stark, Army Ranger Veteran and B2B SaaS Career
042: Kimberly Somerholter Moros, SOF Veteran and Vice-Chair for Soldier Strong
042: Kimberly Somerholter Moros, SOF Veteran and Vice-Chair for Soldier Strong
041: JC Glick, Ranger Veteran and Leadership, Strategy, and Culture Advisor - audio only
040: Jeremy Tindell, Ranger Veteran and Director of Operation Double Eagle
041: JC Glick, Ranger Veteran and Leadership, Strategy, and Culture Advisor
040: Jeremy Tindell, Ranger Veteran and Director of Operation Double Eagle
039: Candice Christian, Ranger Spouse, Patriot Challenge Director, Mother
039: Candice Christian, Ranger Spouse, Patriot Challenge Director, Mother
038: Crosby Kisler, Ranger Veteran, Financial Analyst, and Religion Major
038: Crosby Kisler, Ranger Veteran, Financial Analyst, and Religion Major
037: Adam Stalnaker, Financial Coach and Founder of Veteran Investment Planning
037: Adam Stalnaker, Financial Coach and Founder of Veteran Investment Planning
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