Danelo mural unveiled at San Pedro High
Mario Danelo's family and coaches saluted the late Trojan placekicker's work ethic, down-to-earth character and playful demeanor Monday as they unveiled a mural in his honor in San Pedro.
Called "Livin' the Dream" - an expression Danelo used often to describe his life - the 12-by-8-foot glass-tile mural hangs on the east-facing wall of the English building at San Pedro High School, where he once attended classes.
The 21-year-old Danelo died Jan. 6 after he fell from a San Pedro cliff.
"If Mario was sitting here, he would wonder what this fuss was all about," said Mike Walsh, who coached Danelo at San Pedro High. "He didn't view himself as special."
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