From: Lyle Johnson <lyle@...>
Date: 2003-05-09T02:33:28+09:00
Subject: Re: wyzzrd@bellsouth.net

Dr.Crusher wrote:

> My best friend and partner for the last five years, Kent Starr, recently 
> took quite ill and had open heart surgery and the whole nine yards. 
> Unfortunately, he didn't survive although he fought a good fight until 
> April 29. I know he loved programming and scripting languages and 
> totally supported Ruby. He would want all of you to know that he's not 
> ignoring you, he's just found other oceans he needs to sail.

Mary,

I'm very sorry to hear this. Like many on this list, I'd gotten to know 
Kent "electronically" and, if I recall correctly, Kent was one of the 
presenters at the first Ruby Conference in 2001. On behalf of the Ruby 
Community, please accept our condolences.

Sincerely,

Lyle Johnson