Daniel L. Levin

August 19th, 2025

I remember Dan as passionate, very knowledgeable and so invested in a group of underserved children( the critically ill ) that it was mind boggling . He came to Dallas to change the care of these children dramatically and permanently . And he accomplished that with a vision that was both wide and deep . No detail of care , be it about personnel ,families , equipment , appropriately allocated space , new treatment techniques , medication , staff education could be or was overlooked . He attacked the status quo vigorously ., he implemented care fearlessly . He excited and inspired students , house staff , colleagues , nurses , respiratory care technicians , pharmacists, social workers , chaplains ., even administrators to join him in his work . And they were his team to the end . I saw this develop over the years from the first in Dallas and was grateful for the hard work , the growth of the PIcU in Dallas and the recognition of the specialty . And of course for the opportunity and privilege to be his colleague . He generally did it all with grace and good will ., though he could get angry if needed! After all he was known as “Jaws”. . Much of what he accomplished was overlooked or taken for granted here but anyone who worked with him would recognize the excellence of that exposure/ training and rely on it . I am sad for his loss but celebrate his life and his dreams .

~Frances Morriss
~Colleague, Dallas ,TX

July 21st, 2025

I was a medical student in Dallas when Dan was about the only pediatric Intensivist west of the Mississippi. I learned so much from and was inspired to go into pediatric critical care. He was a trailblazer. Later I was proud to call him friend. RIP

~Michele Moss
~Mentee, Little Rock Arkansas

July 21st, 2025

Dan was my attending and mentor at Dartmouth Hitchcock when I was a resident. He, along with the other amazing faculty there was the reason I went into pediatric critical care. He was passionate about helping his patients, inspired curiosity in his trainees, and to this day I still quote him to my residents in fellows in my own unit.
His impact on peds critical care was huge and he will be missed.

~Gwen Fischer
~mentee, minneapolis, mn

July 3rd, 2025

I have such respect and admiration for Dan. He showed me such kindness and respect when I was a very junior pediatric intensivist and researcher. While I never had the privilege of practicing alongside him, I did benefit from his wisdom, his curiosity, and his generosity of spirit! He will be missed greatly.

~Mark Hall
~colleague and admirer, Columbus, Ohio

July 3rd, 2025

I only heard of the passing of my my my most esteemed mentor today. I apologize for missing services and all remembrances. In the age of embellishment, it is not exaggeration that Dan was a pioneer and a giant in the field of pediatric critical care. From the day that i met him when i was a 4th year medical student, he taught me what excellence meant. He taught me that every detail mattered, and that is why we can send so many children home and not bury them. He taught me that what i did was the most important memory for that patient and that family, and that every word mattered. Dan should be celebrated with Medals of Freedom and parades, but he won’t be. But he and his family will know that a generation of physicians and public health leaders are from his line, and I for one would not have been able to do what i did without his mentorship and leadership. His loss is tragic for the world, and i hope and pray that his impact and legacy is remembered, cherished, and modeled for the future.

~Brett Giroir
~Student, Fellow, Colleague, College Station

July 1st, 2025

Dear Dan, Judi and your entire family,
He will be missed! I loved working with him – what a mentor and friend!
Love,
Dean

~Dean Jarvis
~Friend and coworker, Lebanon, NH

July 1st, 2025

Dan was a “father” to his fellows. He cared not only about training us to be excellent pediatric Intensivists. He made sure that we are doing well outside of the four walls of the unit. We had picnics that bonded the fellows beyond training years. I asked why do you care more than you should.? He said “A happy fellow is a good fellow.” Thank you, Dan.

~Lea Lua
~Mentor-Trainee, Chicago, IL

June 28th, 2025

Dear Dan and Judi,
How terribly shocked and saddened I was to hear of this news. There is another star in heaven. Dan was always such a great friend, confidant and mentor for many, many years. His smile and sense of humor were always a delight. His wisdom, always cherished. My heart and best wishes to all of his loving – and large – family!
in sympathy,
Heidi

~Heidi Flori MD
~Friend and research colleague, Ann Arbor, MI

June 27th, 2025

Dan. Your example, your teaching, and your words of wisdom cannot be equaled. I am immensely saddened by your passing. But you live on in those that you taught.

~Katherine Biagas
~colleague, Stony Brook, NY

June 26th, 2025

Great loss in the Pediatric Critical Care Field. Incredible teacher and mentor. Will be missed.

~Grace M. Arteaga MD
~mentee, Rochester MN

June 20th, 2025

I remember seeing Dan at most Friday eve services on zoom in Hanover and singing together. I especially remember enjoying ice cream pints from Sanctuary that he and Judi delivered to me and my family. Miss you Dan! May your memory be for a blessing. We will say kaddish for you in the community on Shabbat for the next 11 months.

~Rabbi Mark
~friend and rabbi, NORWICH VT