Daniel and his wife have volunteered with youth programs since 2001 and still volunteers with his wife to this day, Currently serving as Commanding Officer while she serves as an administrative Officer of a U.S. Naval Sea Cadet unit for the past twelve years. He also volunteers for his hometown and is an active member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary.

He and his wife, a teacher for over 35 years, are proud of their children choosing to serve their country after graduating from the colleges of Cal Maritime Academy and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.