June 6th, 2014

Today is the 70th anniversary of the landings for the Normandy invasion.

A friend asked rhetorically, “Would I have boarded one of those ratty boats and waited for the door to come down?” I can only imagine that the training and “esprit de corps” would carry the day, because otherwise, attempted as individuals, what they accomplished seems inconceivable.

Unfortunately, those two most horrible wars feel as far away now as to be ancient history. I hope that humankind has subsequently climbed far enough up the moral ladder that we no longer need the visceral feeling of the wars to provide us with guidance.

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#InMemoriam #Wisdom
Normandy landings - Wikipedia

Opinie: ‘Karin Spaink was als een mentor voor ons, een strijdvaardig en slim mens met een scherpe pen’

De onlangs overleden voormalig Paroolcolumnist Karin Spaink was messcherp, maar ook bescheiden en gul met haar tijd, schrijven Thomas de Groot, Bibi van Alphen en Jelle de Graaf in deze ingezonden brief. ‘Ook voor jonge mensen die nog niet zo’n enorme staat van dienst hadden.’

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In Memoriam: Peter G. Neumann
Met het overlijden van Peter G. Neumann op 93-jarige leeftijd verliest de technologiewereld een van zijn meest visionaire en standvastige pioniers. Dr. Neumann overleed in Californië aan de gevolgen van een val. Sinds 1971 was Neumann als computerwetenschapper verbonden aan SRI International. […]
https://cloudzeeland.nl/in-memoriam-peter-g-neumann/
#InMemoriam #PeterGNeumann #ComputerSecurity #Privacy #CheriAlliance #Informatica #TechPionier

Leigh Recounts Dane's Passing, Emphasizes His Fierce Fatherhood and ALS Advocacy

Chyler Leigh shares memories of Eric Dane, focusing on his fatherhood and ALS advocacy after his recent passing.

#EricDane, #ChylerLeigh, #ALS, #GreysAnatomy, #InMemoriam

https://newsletter.tf/chyler-leigh-eric-dane-death-als-advocacy/

Chyler Leigh recently spoke about Eric Dane's passing, remembering his strength in fighting ALS and his love for his daughters.

#EricDane, #ChylerLeigh, #ALS, #GreysAnatomy, #InMemoriam
https://newsletter.tf/chyler-leigh-eric-dane-death-als-advocacy/

Chyler Leigh Speaks About Eric Dane's Death and ALS Fight

Chyler Leigh shares memories of Eric Dane, focusing on his fatherhood and ALS advocacy after his recent passing.

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madeleines and honey

From breaths offered to L’inconnue de la Seine
to dewy spring mornings at Bondi beach,
to harbourside fireworks, to blue-ribboned jam
to Christmas parties out the back of Short Street,
the pattern you stitched where you touched my life’s fabric
was hallmarked by welcome and service, the magic
of generosity and hospitality
invited me into your home and your time.
Friendship was bypassed — it feels more like family,
we stayed at your place in the dix-huitieme.
And so when I visit you in your last days
I’m unsurprised to come away with more than I gave.
Thank you for asking — a personal invite
to your funeral. Yes, I’ll be there
to celebrate the differences made by your life
and exchange hugs with others who care.
Your smile and moustache will live in my memory
even when I’ve eaten all of your honey.


in memoriam S.N.






#death #dying #firstAid #funeral #honey #hospitality #inMemoriam #mine #paris #poetry #requiem
In Memoriam: Hans Petter William Sirevåg Selasky

By Drew Gallatin, speaking on behalf of core@. In Memoriam: Hans Petter William Sirevåg Selasky (✟ hselasky@) The FreeBSD community was saddened this month by the tragic death of one of its most prolific contributors. We learned that Hans Petter Selasky passed away in a traffic accident in...

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Dear reader,

This weekend we have received the devastating news that one of our beloved volunteers has passed away. This has come as a shock to all our volunteers. They were a beloved part of our small community in this difficult world.

We will miss you.

Check in with your friends, even the happy ones

#inmemoriam #acu #acuutrecht #utrecht
In Memoriam: Rosemary Edghill - SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association

Honoring a novelist, short story writer, comic writer, and essayist.

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