Daniel A. Leeds

MIDLOTHIAN, Va. - Daniel A. Leeds, 51, died suddenly of a heart attack Monday, Aug. 29, 2005.

Born in April 1954 in Oceanside Long Island, Mr. Leeds attended high school in Moravia and Highland Falls. Most recently, he resided in Midlothian, Va. with his wife, Michele Bodine Leeds and 8-year-old son, Austin.

Mr. Leeds earned a master's degree in computer science from Northwestern University in 1984. During his career as a computer program developer, Mr. Leeds was involved in many projects including preparing all major telephone companies for Y2K. Currently, he worked for Pragmatics Inc. in McClean, Va., a subcontractor for the Department of Homeland Security where he provided technological support to secure the country's borders.