This has arrived as a real shock: he is so young. I still have difficulties
to use the 'was'.

I briefly interacted with Andreas on the mailing list (Croquet probably)
and avidly read every single email he wrote:
I appreciated his style and skills (and the reference to the books/articles
he used to implements many of the
features that carry his initials that lead me to learn even more) so all my
condolences go to the family and many friends.

Enrico

On Tue, Jan 15, 2013 at 3:30 AM, Ron Teitelbaum <ron at usmedrec.com> wrote:

> All,****
>
> I met Andreas many years ago.  I knew very quickly that Andreas was
> extremely bright and a very interesting person to know.  The more I found
> out about him the more we interacted the more I grew to respect him and his
> talent.  I was lucky enough to get a chance to work with Andreas.  Andreas
> was a phenomenon.  The work that he created was beautiful.  His method
> precise, his solutions well thought out and he was able to create with
> unmatched dexterity and efficiency.  We became good friends.  I was also
> lucky enough to be meet Andreas in person for the first time at his
> wedding.  Andreas was a very happy man.  Kathleen was Andreas’ perfect
> match. ****
>
> We will miss Andreas terribly not only for his talent, but for how he
> touched our lives.  We lost a great friend.  The world feels like a much
> smaller place today.  Our hearts go out to Kathleen, and to the big group
> of family and friends that loved him so. ****
>
> Ron Teitelbaum****
>
> From Alan Kay:****
>
> Dear All****
>
> At lunch today we -- Bert, Aran, Yoshiki and myself -- first got word (via
> a phone call from Rita to Bert) that Andreas was suddenly in a hospital in
> serious condition. Then a few minutes later we were told that he had died.
> ****
>
> At this point we have no other information except that he left normally
> for work this morning.****
>
> Bert will let us know when we have more news.****
>
> We all loved Andreas and nothing can lesson our grief at this sudden
> tragedy****
>
> Best wishes to all****
>
> Alan****
>
>
>
>
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