Daniel A. Douglas, 46, of Brookston, died at 8:00 a.m. Monday, October 25, 2010 in his home. He had been battling cancer since December of 2007. He was born September 23, 1964 in Lafayette to Basil K. and Deloris E. (Weber) Douglas; who survive. He was a 1982 graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School. Afterwards he joined the United States Navy for 10 years, serving his basic training in Great Lakes, Illinois and was Aviation Machinist Petty Officer 2nd Class upon discharge. In 1993 he joined the United States Army National Guard - Indiana as a Sergeant E5 Light Wheeled Mechanic. He was promoted to Staff Sergeant in 1996, Sergeant 1st Class in February 2004 and Master Sergeant in October of 2010. He was a mechanic until December 2003 when he changed his military occupation to a Ground Surveillance Radar NCO and Platoon Sergeant in Company D 638th MI Battalion and deployed to Afghanistan in September of 2006 until returning home in December of 2007. His marriage was to Leofe Villanueva on November 28, 1988 in Agana, Guam. She survives. Mr. Douglas worked at Caterpillar in Lafayette from 1996 until present in engine assembly. He was a member of the Brookston United Methodist Church and the Brookston American Legion. Surviving with his wife and parents are his children Dalton, Dylan and Aubrey Douglas of Brookston and a sister, Dana A. Douglas of Lafayette. Dan cherished his family and enjoyed spending time watching his children at their school sponsored events. A professional soldier, he loved his country and lived an honorable military life. He was always ready to serve. He was a wonderful husband, father, son, brother and friend. He will be sorely missed. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday, October 29, 2010 at the Brookston United Methodist Church. Funeral service there 1 p.m. Saturday, October 30, 2010; Rev. Joe Hornick to officiate. Interment with military rites to follow at Brookston IOOF Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Daniel A. Douglas Memorial Fund to be used for the benefit of his children and his church.