Last night I received the sad news of Danny’s passing and was reading the memorials and some one wrote that all of the tributes to Danny are from people he worked with. Certainly the people we work with every day know a lot about us....but I’ll tell you how I knew him.

I didn’t work with Danny. As a matter of fact I haven’t seen him in over twenty years... my loss.

But for several years during the early and mid eighties we had an inseparable friendship.

We lived in Eagledale, a suburb on the west side of Indianapolis. Went to North West High school and although the 80’s sparked many social and musical trends with the kids that went there, we weren’t part of them. The 70’s were over but it seemed like a few of us were still into that era’s music. At the top of the list was Lynyrd Skynyrd. Danny, as well as the rest of us loved that Southern Rock sound and top 40 couldn’t hold a candle for our group of 70’s throwbacks.

Danny’s girlfriend was Teresa and she lived six or eight houses down the street from me. Then a hundred yards or so past her house lived Danny. Just squeeze through a fence at the dead end, around a couple of buildings and you were there. This was before we were driving so short cuts were important.

As far back as I can remember during this time Teresa was always his girlfriend. As reckless of a teenager as I was, I knew even then that they had something very special.

I never saw him disrespect her or even speak one syllable derogatory about her. They were the perfect match.

He was a peaceful and very easy going individual but had his limits like anyone. I only saw him get rilled up a couple of times and he could dish it out just as well as he could take. He was a good friend and we had a lot of good times.

Remembering his love and devotion for Teresa at that age I’m sure he didn’t changed in later years towards his family and friends.

Though our paths separated many years ago, I think back often about the group of kids that I ran with and Danny is always in the best of those memories.

There is great line at the end of the movie Stand By Me and though we were older than twelve I think it sums up what I’m trying to say.

“I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was 12. Jesus, does anyone?”

My warmest thoughts and prayers to all his family.

Neil Hoffer

Dan was a joy of sunshine , we will miss his wonderful smile and personality.

I knew Danny from ETS and EEI. I've played golf with him. I was surprised at his diagnosis several years ago and more so at his recovery. He was an asset to the companies and public he served and he will be missed. He loved to talk about his family and how smart and talented his children were. I considered him more of a friend than a associate. My condolences to his family.

I find it interesting that all of the tributes to Danny are from co-workers at ETS. I worked with Danny at ETS as well and also found that to be one of the most pleasant times of my career, certainly made easier and more pleasant by Danny's presence. Always upbeat and in a good mood he made the work easier for those around him. I was always happy to see Danny and work with him and took pleasure in those few times we crossed paths after ETS was sold and all of us moved on. He will no doubt be missed even more by those that knew him better than I. A loss to the geotechnical community as well as his community of friends, relatives and past co-workers. Play through Danny. You earned it.

Danny was one of the BEST!! An absolute joy to work with. Gifted and talented beyond his years with a unique ability to learn or figure out anything. A terrible loss for both his personal and professional family. He will be missed by us all!!

Danny was the best kind of coworker - skilled, practical, competent, reliable - and FUN to work with. I'm so glad I had the chance to know him (years ago at ETS), and so very sad that he has left this world too soon. My heartfelt condolences to Teresa and all his family.

I had the honor and pleasure of working with Danny at ETS. Without a doubt that was the best of times in my career. Danny was a true professional and always had a positive, can do attitude. What I appreciate most was his sense of humor. The laughter and camaraderie was something special.

Thanks for all the great memories Danny!! Rest in Peace my brother -

Kevin

I met Danny in 1991. We were co-workers for over 20 years. We became friends very quickly, and not only worked side-by-side for countless hours, but shared time together away from work. He was a great friend and we shared many conversations about family, friends and life. He was witty, intelligent, dedicated, competitive, loving and hard working. From my prospective, he was a great man. Therefore, I would like to share my top ten memories of Danny.

1. Playing a game of 1 v 1 basketball after work (when we were younger).

2. After working all day on an out-of-town project, spending several hours at a fast-pitch batting cage.

3. Sitting in the lab working and talking about our wives, kids and families.

4. Going to lunch together at Penn Station.

5. The weekend we went to Tennessee and played five rounds of golf.

6. His smile.

7. His laugh.

8. Riding in a golf cart to the next tee box after making one of the best shots of our lives.

9. His old nickname "Mr. Salty".

10. His friendship!

A friend just shared this with me... we were best buds a LONG time ago 1978ish.... Prayers of peace to his family....

I met Dan when he was a young teenager. I was very impressed. He grew into a honorable man who was joyful and loved his wife, Teresa, and his family with everything he had.

We were blessed to have known him. He will be greatly missed. Until we meet again...

You hear about people having a light around them and Danny was a prime example. He was so nice and humble. Who ever he was around, he made them feel like family. He was an inspirational father to his kids and I hope I can be even a percentage of what he was as a man. He is dearly missed, but his legacy will always carry on.