commit: 656eb7f32daba1877d4a65f0ad7bad43fbb496c8 Author: Alex Legler <alex <AT> a3li <DOT> li> AuthorDate: Tue Aug 23 15:52:16 2016 +0000 Commit: Alex Legler <a3li <AT> gentoo <DOT> org> CommitDate: Tue Aug 23 15:52:16 2016 +0000 URL: https://gitweb.gentoo.org/sites/www.git/commit/?id=656eb7f3
Add in memoriam notice for avenj _posts/2016-08-23-in-memory-of-jonathan-avenj-portnoy.md | 16 ++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 16 insertions(+) diff --git a/_posts/2016-08-23-in-memory-of-jonathan-avenj-portnoy.md b/_posts/2016-08-23-in-memory-of-jonathan-avenj-portnoy.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7dda576 --- /dev/null +++ b/_posts/2016-08-23-in-memory-of-jonathan-avenj-portnoy.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +--- +title: 'In Memory of Jonathan “avenj” Portnoy' +--- + +The Gentoo project mourns the loss of Jonathan Portnoy, better known amongst us as Jon, or _avenj_. + +Jon was an active member of the International Gentoo community, almost since its founding in 1999. +He was still active until his last day. + +His passing has struck us deeply and with disbelief. +We all remember him as a vivid and enjoyable person, easy to reach out to and energetic in all his endeavors. + +On behalf of the entire Gentoo Community, all over the world, we would like to convey our deepest sympathy for his family and friends. +As per his wishes, the Gentoo Foundation has made a donation in his memory to the Perl Foundation. + +Please join the community in remembering Jon on our [forums](https://forums.gentoo.org/viewtopic-t-1050304.html).
