I was driving on my way to a site yesterday when this song came onto my playlist.

The real sorrow here is not for Daniel who lived a full life but for his wife Sue who he clearly loved dearly his children who were so precious to him and who won't get more time to build memories with their father.  His work colleges and the dealer network who will need to make do without his wisdom and guidance. And for all who called him a friend who no longer have his warmth of character to comfort them.  

A mark of a great man is the loss we are all feeling so deeply, rest in peace Daniel. 
Our hearts go out to all that loved you

Daniel Sir Elton John
Rob and Sandy Hughes 

“What would Daniel do if he’d be challenged with the same issue” is a question; I often ask myself when faced with difficult work tasks.

Authentic, Ethical, Inspirational, Adaptive, Resilient, Exemplary, Compassionate, Just, Optimistic, Visionary. A man cannot be all and more – it is impossible. For a large part of my life, I thought Kal-El was one and only superman, the world had. I, certainly, was wrong.

Daniel was a true personification of the “upwards and onwards” school of thought. Despite all the noise around him, he was able to help people bring the best out in themselves.

My education from him feels incomplete. May be we never say good-bye to great mentors? May be the guidance, as it slips into our heads never leave. May be his mentorship does not end here. May be what he has given to me is the opportunity to reflect and be worthy of his investment.

Retirement will mean a big shift in Daniel’s life, of not having meetings or teammates around him or the chance to compete again. God, though, must be delighted to have him back as a help, for he needs to create many more like Daniel.

Some are born to greatness. Daniel acquired it. In some ways, that is the greater achievement.

When I retire, I will proudly tell my kids, I once served a superman.

My mentor is not gone, he is simply watching over from a higher place.