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Robert Daniel “Danny” Bryant, 71, of Greensboro, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, in the 7800 Wing of Duke University Hospital.

Danny was born in Welch, West Virginia to Robert “Bobby” and Dorothy “Dot” Bryant on March 27, 1950. As the only son of 4 children, he was his family’s pride and joy. He went to Ben L. Smith High School in Greensboro where he was a football star. He was an avid sports fan with loyalties to the North Carolina Tarheels and the Carolina Panthers. When he had a chance to relax and unwind, he loved to play golf and go to Myrtle Beach. 

Danny is preceded in death by his father, mother, and sister, Barbara Bryant. 

He is survived by his 2 sisters: Pamela Heninger and her husband, Matthew, and Laura Bryant Hughey and her significant other, Craven Davis. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews: Kevin Piner, Shannon Piner Bridges, Tommy Lay, Maria Lay, Maegan Ward, Kristin Amanda Capps, and Josh Hughey.

He was most proud of being a Marine and fighting for his country. In less than 1 year, he rose to the rank of corporal.

In his passing, his family learned he was the recipient of the prestigious Navy Achievement Medal on March 31, 1971. A letter from the Lieutenant General of the Marines explained why Danny received this amazing honor: “While serving with Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam from December 15, 1969, to December 14, 1970, Corporal Bryant performed his duties in an exemplary manner. Initially assigned as a Field Radio Operator, he displayed outstanding initiative and perseverance, despite the extremely adverse conditions and difficulties associated with a combat environment. By his consistently high level of efficiency, he materially enhanced the operational effectiveness of his unit and gained the respect and admiration of all who associated with him. Participating in several major combat operations, including Operations Dubois Square and Hoang Dieu, he repeatedly distinguished himself by his courage and composure under fire as he continually provided his unit with excellent communications support. Reassigned as the Radio Equipment Noncommissioned Officer with the Radio Shop, Corporal Bryant initiated and supervised a training program that molded newly assigned personnel into highly qualified radio operators capable of expeditiously accomplishing even the most complex communications tasks. Corporal Bryant’s outstanding professional ability, untiring determination, and steadfast devotion to duty throughout his tour in the Republic of Vietnam reflect great credit upon himself, the Marine Corps, and the United States Naval Service.”

The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the Duke University Hospital Lung Transplant Team and the staff of the 7800 Wing for the care, support, and love they showed Danny during his lung transplant journey for the last 10 years. They may never fully understand how “just doing their jobs” made a huge impact on Danny’s journey and life. They helped extend his life expectancy from 3 months to 5 years to the miraculous 10 years of life he had after the lung transplant. The family thanks them for the impact they had on their lives during his passing. The respect, dignity, and gratitude they displayed to the family were extremely comforting and can never be truly measured. 





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