I
just wanted to say a few words about Dana Seguin, a man who was greatly admired
by all that knew him.
I met Dana
about 10 years ago at a San Diego Chapter CLSA meeting. He was the vice
president and was busy checking in attendees. This was one of my first Chapter
meetings. I was uncomfortable because I didn't recognize anyone there. As I
checked in Dana smiled, like only he could, introduced himself while
enthusiastically shaking my hand, and immediately made me feel welcome by
being, well, "Dana". I couldn't help but notice that Dana was just as
friendly and respectful to everyone else there, be it well-known and respected
members, or little known "wanabe" surveyors like myself. It was
obvious that Dana genuinely cared about all people. Dana never changed, even
while courageously battling a serious illness during the past 15 months.
Dana had the
rare ability to make the worlds of those around him better places. His wit,
sense of humor, and enthusiasm for life had a positive affect on those that had
the pleasure of knowing him. Dana went out of his way to offer his friendship
to others. He routinely took the time to make new employees at Hunsaker feel at
home by inviting them to join him in one of the many things that he enjoyed
doing which included surfing, mountain biking, playing basketball, jamming with
his band, or simply hanging around having a few "cold ones" after
work. The gregarious Dana loved parties and donated countless hours of his time
helping with both CLSA and "Hunsaker" sponsored events.
Dana was a
great Surveyor. He was also a tremendous mentor, generous with his time to
anyone seeking his advise. He was a true professional and a fine diplomat with
a gift for getting his point across without ever making enemies. Even if you
disagreed with him, you couldn't help but like him. Although Dana was serious
about his job, career, and profession, he never lost sight of the lighter side
of life. He always made sure to remind you of that in his own unique way.
Sometimes it was with a joke or funny story, or in my case it was sometimes
with a "friendly" forearm check against a hallway wall just to remind
me that "basketball Wednesday" was coming up and that I'd better be
ready for him.
Although
saddened by his passing, we should be grateful and happy to have been
associated with such a quality person as Dana. It was always a good time with
him around. We are all better people from the experience.
So long Big
Guy.
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