A retired nursing faculty member nominated Dale for the Daisy Award -- to quote the nomination: "I consider him to be a model for all nurses. He should be commended for his clinical competence, his professional demeanor, and dedication. He comprises all of the characteristics which I have striven to attain for myself and which I have attempted to ingrain in my students. Please let him know how much we appreciated his calming presence on the terrible night when my husband became septic."