Daniel was such a valuable member of C shift here at Bend fire. He had so many wonderful traits, but three of them come to mind that he was exceptionally good at.

First, he was Genuine. Always. He spoke what he believed to be the truth and did not waver. This allowed him to have conversations with anyone, respectfully, without judgement. His candor made him a reliable reference for our rapidly changing conditions.

Second, he was always positive. He had a resiliency rare in society today. He knew the limits of endurance and recognized most things encountered today were actually, not that big of a deal. As if his reference was informed by generations that knew what hard times really were.

And lastly, Daniel was inclusive. He was always reaching out to those that were struggling, on the fringes, in the corner, or denied having voice. He did this silently, lending support to those that needed it most.

It was truly an honor to work with him, and he is dearly missed already.