Daniel Hernandez Arriola

Restland Funeral Home And Cemetery

173w ago

Created a Webcast Video in memory of Daniel Hernandez Arriola.

Michael Anderson

172w ago

To Daniel and family,
It is hard to believe just a couple short weeks ago that my co-worker and friend was going into back surgery, and I was wishing him well. The last time I got to speak to him was when I called him and he was back at the hospital to deal with the infection but he sounded like he was in good spirits. And then he was gone.
I had the privilege to help train Daniel for his position at Hyphen and he quickly had to step up as he and I became the most senior members of our team level quite quickly. Daniel helped me keep support issues for our team level contained when we were short-handed for a time and as I assisted training other new hires. It was a bit crazy at that time and we were very stressed but he stayed and fought hard with me to get things done. He was the kind of guy who would subtly help you out with anything that you might need. Daniel expected effort and good communication from the members on our team and would not let sloppy work slide by. I did not get much to see Daniel outside of work but always wanted to try bowling with him after hearing about his game. He showed me a video once of his dog training where he was able to give his dog a command, and the dog must have trotted 20-30 yards to the back of his car and hopped in. Very cool stuff, I've never seen anyone do something like that. Daniel was no fan of the Dallas Cowboys and constantly let us know his feelings about them. I will miss his banter a lot. On our collaboration software I have the ability to pin the people I talk to the most throughout the day. Daniel is pinned 2nd after my group chat with the team. It's tough to see his name there and the different, mostly work things we'd chat about, but with a joke or jab or two thrown in here and there. But there he will stay, pinned, as long as we use that software. Daniel always used to tell me at the end of the day to log off and go home. He'd often say to me that one day I'd regret spending so much time on work, staring at screens, and not enough time living life. Those words will certainly stay with me, my friend. I hope that one day when I join you, you won't have to scold me too much on that. I will miss our near-daily conversations. It's hard to think I will no longer see your name popping up on my screen. It's tough knowing that when I take my seat at the office, you won't be across from me anymore across the aisle.
I was disappointed I did not get the chance to say goodbye yesterday. I really wanted to be there so I could. But I'll see ya again sometime. Will miss you Daniel.
Michael