Whereas, Captain Daniel W. Eggers, a proud native son of Cape Coral, Florida, honorably served his country as a member of the United States Army and as a Green Beret with the 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina; and

Whereas, Captain Eggers embodied the highest ideals of service, courage, and leadership, dedicating his life to the defense of freedom and the protection of others; and

Whereas, on May 29, 2004, while leading his Special Forces team in Zabul Province, Afghanistan, Captain Eggers, along with three fellow service members—Sgt. 1st Class Robert J. Mogensen, Spc. Joseph A. Jeffries, and Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Brian J. Ouellette—made the ultimate sacrifice when their vehicle struck an improvised explosive device; and

Whereas, Captain Eggers’ extraordinary valor and dedication were instrumental in advancing the mission of freedom and stability in Afghanistan; and

Whereas, in recognition of his heroism and the profound impact of his sacrifice, the United States military renamed the Kabul Compound in Afghanistan as “Camp Eggers” in March 2005—a living testament to his leadership, compassion, and unyielding spirit; and

Whereas, the Board of County Commissioners wishes to further honor the memory of this distinguished son of our community by dedicating a portion of Veterans Parkway in his name, ensuring that his service and sacrifice will forever be remembered by all who travel this road.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Board of County Commissioners of Lee County, Florida does hereby dedicate a portion of Veterans Parkway as
Captain Daniel W. Eggers Memorial Highway
in lasting tribute to his courage, leadership, and devotion to his country.

Duly executed this 18th day of November 2025.