Gert's passing and Group Hug

[Jammer]

Yup! I echo this too.

On 04/04/2019 18:53, paula at synth.net wrote:
> Well said James *hugs back*
>
> On 2019-04-04 16:28, James R. Coplin wrote:
>> I've been traveling the past month and just returned home to where I
>> can access reliable internet. I never met Gert in person, in fact I
>> don't think I've met anyone on the bar in person. It was with deep
>> sadness that I read the news and we are all worse off for having lost
>> such a gentle spirit among us on the list and  our current terrestrial
>> home. My thoughts are first with his family during what must be a
>> incredibly difficult time. I am truly sorry for their loss.
>>
>> I've been thinking a lot lately about the perils of the internet but
>> also the amazing connections and community that form as well. I have
>> not been active much the past couple years but I do read and follow
>> everything posted here and via facebook from individuals.
>>
>> I think the important thing here is that none of us has the time we
>> may want and often we are surprised when the news comes. This
>> unfortunately means we are left thinking of what we never said, or
>> did. As I have inevitably gotten older the nature of time means these
>> shocks come more frequently and most sadly become routine. In light of
>> this, I've been thinking a lot about Gert in particular and the Bar in
>> general. I just want to say, before anyone else slips away, you all
>> are very important to me and I have tremendous respect for this group
>> - Each of you as individuals, us as a group, the discussions, and even
>> the arguments. I cherish all of these things and I intend to be more
>> active going forward and not just read from the sidelines. Thanks to
>> all of you for being here for me and all of us.
>>
>> James R. Coplin
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