[squeak-dev] An Apology

Edgar J. De Cleene edgardec2005 at gmail.com
Thu Aug 30 22:03:06 UTC 2012




On 8/30/12 8:28 AM, "Juan Vuletich (mail lists)" <juanlists at jvuletich.org>
wrote:

> Hi Casey,
> 
> Quoting Casey Ransberger <casey.obrien.r at gmail.com>:
> 
>> Hello everyone.
>> 
>> I was distressed when I wrote my farewell. I came off as a total
>> jerk. I'm sorry.
>> 
>> Shit happened. Some friends of mine, who were in my favorite band,
>> were gunned down. I'm still dealing with it. It's still not easy to
>> talk about.
> 
> I know you've been through terrible times. Remember I'm with you, my
> friend. I'd like to be geographically closer, to be able to help with
> more than just a few words.
> 
>> I want to say: the people on this list are rare, brilliant, and
>> beautiful. Don't ever stop doing what you do, don't ever stop
>> believing in what you believe, and never stop fighting for the
>> causes that matter to you.
>> 
>> Life is really short. We don't get a lot of time. Some of us get
>> more time than others. It's not always clear what to do, but we
>> should use the time that we have to improve the lot for everyone
>> else, and more so, for the kids who will follow us into the unknown.
> 
> Thank you. I'll follow your advice. You Casey are one of these rare,
> brilliant and beautiful people. Heal soon, so you can follow your
> advice too.
> 
>> I have met more wonderful people on this list than I can count on my
>> fingers and toes. I've learned more than I realized at the outset
>> was to be learned from you.
>> 
>> Thank you. Is what I should have said.
>> 
>> I hope that some day soon, I'll be able to contribute something to
>> the Smalltalk community, but for now, I have to go rest and heal.
>> And play my guitar.
> 
> Squeak and its community will be here, awaiting for you. Just never
> stop playing the guitar!
> 
>> Farewell for now,
>> 
>> Casey
> 
> Cheers,
> Juan Vuletich


As always, Juan is wiser and can't say more appropiate words.
Heal soon my dear friend and remember we have
http://ar.groups.yahoo.com/group/squeakRos/

Where many who speak Spanish and understand English sure will share your
pain.

Edgar




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