Jonathan, please accept my condolences for Humanware's loss. I don't know
many of the Humanware folks, but a loss of a beloved co-worker is
tough. Sending hugs and prayers your way.
Peggy
At 11:01 AM 8/8/2005, you wrote:
All, with the Internet being what it is and the news media in new Zealand
now reporting the story, I feel I should mention here on the list that
tragically, HumanWare's Chief Executive Dr. Russell Smith and his wife
Marian have been killed in a plane crash. I'm sure the company will place a
statement on the web site at some point, but of course right now those of
us who knew them are deeply shocked and devastated by the news. I have
already written my own personal tribute to Russell on my blog. He is a man
I respected deeply and like many in the company I feel his loss deeply. I
would like to reassure you that the last thing Russell would want us to do
is to drop the ball. Many of us are upset, but we're still here to serve.
HumanWare is a very strong company and Russell mentored us well. Perhaps
you might like to be a little gentle with us over the next few days. This
is in no way a formal statement, but I thought it would be appropriate to
say something before someone finds it on the web, now that the news media
is running the story. It is of course headline news here because Russell
was one of New Zealand's most successful businessmen. He was also one of
the most brilliant people I ever met.
Jonathan Mosen
BrailleNote Product Marketing Manager
HumanWare
DDI: +1-925-566-9265
http://www.humanware.com
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