Posted by Daniel LeRoy Pitkin on October 24, 2026:

Daniel Hornbarger was a close friend of mine in high school in the sixties, and we spent many days together playing sports and going to movies and church group meetings in Western New York. Dan was a young man of faith and honor who admired his family and their commitment to service to our country. He always wanted to follow his older brother's commitment to military service, and Dan was honored to be selected to attend the West Point military academy in 1960 -1964. Dan Hornbarger served our country well and demonstrated honor and valor to all his friends and our high school classmates! Daniel Howard Hornbarger (1942-2021) Daniel Howard Hornbarger was a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel who passed away on October 7, 2021, at the age of 78 in Cortlandt Manor, New York Dignity Memorial Dignity Memorial +2 . Life and Service Born October 27, 1942, Daniel Hornbarger served in the U.S. Army, attaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. His military record is noted in the West Point alumni database, where he is listed as Cullum No.24964, Class of 1964, Cadet Company B1 West-Point.ORG West-Point.ORG . Personal and Family He was remembered by family and friends for his warmth, dedication, and contributions to his community. Obituaries from Dignity Memorial and Echovita confirm his long life and the deep affection he inspired Dignity Memorial Dignity Memorial +1 . Tributes included memorial tree plantings and condolence messages from friends and colleagues Echovita Echovita . Legacy Daniel Hornbarger's life was marked by his military service, personal integrity, and the many memories he shared with loved ones. His passing was marked by a period of remembrance, with opportunities for friends and family to share stories, photos, and condolences online Dignity Memorial Dignity Memorial +1 . Memorial Information Dates: October 27, 1942-October 7, 2021 Dignity Memorial Dignity Memorial +1 Location: Cortlandt Manor, NY Dignity Memorial Dignity Memorial +1 Military Rank: LTC, U.S. Army (Retired) West-Point.ORG West-Point.ORG Memorial: Online tributes available via Dignity Memorial and Echovita Dignity Memorial Dignity Memorial +1 . If you wish to honor his memory, you can visit the linked memorial pages to leave messages, share stories, or contribute to ongoing tributes.

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