[squeak-dev] In Memory of Andreas Raab

Janko Mivšek janko.mivsek at eranova.si
Tue Jan 15 07:44:51 UTC 2013


This news are really shock for me. Shock because we lost one of the
brightest Smalltalkers who contributed to our community a lot.

Janko

Dne 15. 01. 2013 03:30, piše Ron Teitelbaum:
> 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
> 
> 
> 
> 

-- 
Janko Mivšek
Aida/Web
Smalltalk Web Application Server
http://www.aidaweb.si


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