PRATT, Col. Daniel Wells, M.D., passed away Saturday, April 5, 2003 at Town and Country Hospital, Tampa. Daniel was born September 15, 1918 in LaCanada, Calif., the son of Robert and Carrie Isabel Pratt. Daniel lived a distinguished life of service to his family and country. After graduating with honors from Pomona University in 1941, he was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Army. Colonel Pratt served with great distinction in both the European and North African Theatres of World War II. Upon his return home after the war, Daniel entered and graduated from Johns Hopkins University Medical School and subsequently re-entered the U.S. Army as an orthopaedic surgeon. Having established a record of excellence throughout the U.S. Medical Corps, Col. Pratt completed Special Forces and U.S. Army Airborne training. His legacy of leadership in hospital command and combat support is recorded in the annals of U.S. Army operations in Europe, Vietnam, and the U.S.. Col. Pratt served as a surgeon for the Strike Command (Central Command). Daniel was and shall always remain an example of integrity, loyalty, and deep commitment to his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Mary Agnes and sons, Robert and John and daughter, Sarah. While he will be deeply missed by family and friends, his presence, strength, grace and honor shall abound forever.

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[ Daniel, Catalina Island ]

[ PRATT, Col. Daniel Wells, M.D ]

[ Daniel and Sarah's first swim ]

[ Daniel and Sarah tie shoes ]

[ Daniel gives Sarah away ]

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