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Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame Induction May 18, 2012



The actual Hall of Fame induction notice was in October of 2011, but the induction ceremony did not take place until it was set up at West Lake Park, Davenport, Iowa thanks to Roger Larson, Park Manager, who did the corelating with Emmett Brown, Hall of Fame Executive Director.


The actual presentation was then performed by Scott County Conservation's Executive Director, Roger Kean at the Lake View Shelter, which overlooks Lake of the Hills.


Friends, family, co-workers, fans, and press attended the event.



Official Hall of Fame Photo



This is Dan's official Hall of Fame photo, which is embossed in a tile at the Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame in Hayward, WI.



The Hall of Fame Award



This is the actual award presented to the inductees for them to display. A different one hangs on the wall at the Hall.



Roger Kean starts the presentation.



Roger was once a guest on a couple of Dan's radio shows, so had a little bit of background with him.



Roger's presentation continued



The background posters, with many of the things from Dan's career was put together by Kathi Bein, Campground Manager.



Roger is still going.



At this point Roger is reading the plaque, while Roger Larson, who had been hiding it in his office stands in the background.



Dan Finally Gets the Award



At this point Roger turns things over to Dan.



Press Needed A Photo or Two



At this point there had to be some photos.



Lake View Shelter Sign



It pretty much says it all.



Dan Gets His Turn for an Acceptance Speech



At this point Roger Larson looks as to be saying, "Is this ever going to end? I want some cake."



The Press Starts Doing Their Thing



Brad Mosier (red shirt) was there with his camera, while other members of the press get ready for their turn, including Jay Kidwell of WHBF-TV (light blue shirt with back to camera)



Dan and His Mom



Dan posed with his mother Reva Galusha.



Chad Dolan of Iowa Fisheries



Chad Dolan of the Iowa Fisheries Department took time from his very busy schedule to attend the induction.



Bob Welfer, One of God's Ambassadors



Bob Welfer, who had competed in the Bass Wranglers circuit organized and conducted by Dan, came to offer his congratulations.



Don Banning, Outdoor Writer



Don Banning, outdoor writer/seminar speaker, and long time friend, showed up to offer his congratulations.



Greg Carstensen, Former Co-Worker



Greg was a former co-worker with Dan at the Scott County Conservation Department. In behind Greg is John Francisco.



Jean Peterson, Old Family Friend



Jean was a co-worker of Dan's Mother when they were in the beauty shop business. Their friendship remained throughout their lives. Behind them is Jean's husband Don who fished frequently with Dan.



Vannessa - Co-Worker and Extremely Sexy Voice



Vannessa is a former campground office attendant, and has a voice so sexy that it is a wonder she didn't melt the frosting on the cake.



Dan Poses with Cake



After all of the speeches people had a chance to dive into this extremely good cake. Dan's Mom who baked many cakes, including wedding cakes, said that this one was excellent.



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