I am so sorry to hear about your dad. He was more than a friend to me. I was away on travel and just returned to the terrible news. I have more than just fond memories of him and your mom, it is like losing a family member.
Tim

Dillon was one of these scientists who count for the world of his science, for him: the High Pulsed Power. All the french researchers wish him a good trip in the sky, waiting for all the HPP comunity to join him. Sincerely. Chris

I count Dillon as one of the best friends I ever had. He was not only a friend to me--he was a friend to almost every one he met and dealt with. He was one of the first of my fellow graduate students at UT to come up to me and introduce himself. I've never met anyone who was more open and caring. We were close collaborators during our years in graduate school, and only drifted apart after we left

I count Dillon as one of the best friends I ever had. He was not only a friend to me--he was a friend to almost every one he met and dealt with. He was one of the first of my fellow graduate students at UT to come up to me and introduce himself. I've never met anyone who was more open and caring. We were close collaborators during our years in graduate school, and only drifted apart after we left school. This was a fault of mine which I deeply regret because I know he made some effort to keep in touch with his friends. We were fortunate enough to get to visit together just days before his passing. I want all of his family to know that they have my deepest sympathy. He will be greatly missed by all of us.

Our daughter, Laurie, is married to Dillon’s oldest son, also named Dillon (aka Buzzy). We can also lay claim to 3 of Dillon’s 16 grandchildren – Liam, Ellie, and Harbour. Our interactions with Dillon were via family rather than his work at Sandia. As others have mentioned, Dillon was indeed a very kind man. He was always ready to help. One of my favorite Dillon-Acts-of-Kindness was his driving straight through from Albuquerque to Florence, AL with Buddy, an old black

Our daughter, Laurie, is married to Dillon’s oldest son, also named Dillon (aka Buzzy). We can also lay claim to 3 of Dillon’s 16 grandchildren – Liam, Ellie, and Harbour. Our interactions with Dillon were via family rather than his work at Sandia. As others have mentioned, Dillon was indeed a very kind man. He was always ready to help. One of my favorite Dillon-Acts-of-Kindness was his driving straight through from Albuquerque to Florence, AL with Buddy, an old black lab who originally had belonged to his deceased mother. He knew that Buddy missed Buzzy and Laurie (and vice versa) and would be better off with them. He was right - Buddy actually perked up and enjoyed a few more happy years of life.

Our heartfelt condolences to the entire McDaniel family. We, too, will miss him. Maybe he can throw a stick for Buddy again.

Dillon was a personal friend and respected colleague since 1978. He always demonstrated a well-rounded balance of family, work, and friends. We had a special common interest in interactions with Russian colleagues and he accompanied me on a trip to Tomsk in 2007 when we took Dmitri Kusnezov (NNSA) to the Institute for High Current Electronics. We continued our interactions in the DC area – including a dinner with Susan at Bilbo Baggins in Alexandria.

Dillon was also a valued

Dillon was a personal friend and respected colleague since 1978. He always demonstrated a well-rounded balance of family, work, and friends. We had a special common interest in interactions with Russian colleagues and he accompanied me on a trip to Tomsk in 2007 when we took Dmitri Kusnezov (NNSA) to the Institute for High Current Electronics. We continued our interactions in the DC area – including a dinner with Susan at Bilbo Baggins in Alexandria.

Dillon was also a valued collaborator with the Naval Research Lab (NRL), especially the Pulsed Power Branch. As one of the leading world experts in pulsed power, he contributed to the NRL's research on many levels. He was also a great colleague and friend to many people in the Plasma Physics Division. He will be truly missed and we all send our condolences to his entire family.

To all of you amazing, wonderful children and grandchildren,
I just wish I could hold all of you tight!. I just learned this evening and Tom and I are truly shocked. Dillion was so special. He and Stephanie, together, were just one of a kind.
Valerie and Tom Cordaro

We arrived at the University of Texas in the fall of 1968 to begin work on the Physics Department Faculty when Dillon was a grad student. We worked in the same lab and became good friends and began a physics interaction that lasted over 40 years. As a consultant at Sandia National Lab it was a pleasure to work with Dillon, and especially to see the currents in the pulsed power machines going up and up-often because of Dillon's contributions.

We arrived at the University of Texas in the fall of 1968 to begin work on the Physics Department Faculty when Dillon was a grad student. We worked in the same lab and became good friends and began a physics interaction that lasted over 40 years. As a consultant at Sandia National Lab it was a pleasure to work with Dillon, and especially to see the currents in the pulsed power machines going up and up-often because of Dillon's contributions. It was a shock to hear of Dillon's passing when he looked so good and was so happy a few days before. We will miss Dillon. He was a great friend and a wonderful Physics collaborator.

Dylan was a guide and a friend to me. I'm sorry he's gone.

missing u already granddad i hope where u are is very peaceful and u are with the ones who loved u in the past.. i will always look up at the stars and remember u.. i want to thank u granddad for everything u have taught me and have shared moments with. You will always be in my heart - much love Pvt Sarber

I have many fond memories of working closely with Dillon in pulsed power R&D during many years at SNL, even including when he and Ken Prestwich flooded my experiment in the diagnostic pit under the Proto I Machine with oil. He was truly a gentle man and was so proud of his growing family. Later during his detaiee assignment at NNSA/HQ we had several dinner opportunities during which he was wonderfully open about his passions for family, professional interests, and personel concerns. He will sorely be missed by many friends and colleagues. Prayers go out to all his loving family.