Daniel was a young Irish lad who went off to the local pub for a pint. While returning home he ran into British soldiers who began abusing the outnumbered Daniel. When Daniel fought back, things quickly escalated and Daniel was mercilessly beaten.

About this time his sister Catherine, who had secreted from her parents home, came upon the scene. There she called out to the dying Daniel. In desperation Catherine ran to his side and grabbed his ring, which had come free during the beating. While she was still able Catherine fled for home and shared the sad news with her parents.