Sad news... Tony so often had great ideas and unending energy to contribute
Sean
On Sat, Feb 18, 2023 at 6:27 PM Walter Bender
wrote:
> Sad news.
>
> -- Forwarded message -
> From: Nancie Severs
> Date: Fri, Feb 17, 2023 at 3:56 PM
> Subject: Re: Tony Anderson passed away
> To: Kishwer Aziz
> Cc: TK Kang / T.K. Kang , Sameer Verma <
> sv3...@gmail.com>, Christoph Derndorfer ,
> Walter Bender , Rabi Karmacharya <
> r...@olenepal.org>, Adam Holt
>
>
> Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear that Tony passed away in December 2022. I too
> am glad to hear that he was cared for and that he did not suffer for too
> long.
>
> Tony had so much energy! He traveled fearlessly. He was very dedicated, he
> loved a good challenge & personally impacted digital learning for many
> hundreds of children around the world. He patiently shared his knowledge
> with us other volunteers and so many teachers too. Tony had a meaningful
> impact wherever he helped out. Kishwer, you were both so fortunate to
> connect and work together. Tony's presence and knowhow was indeed a huge
> gift to your Pakistan schools. I'm sure he pesonally treasured the
> opportunity to work in Pakistan too. The children in the Philippines no
> doubt were huge beneficiaries too. He was a true adventurer to the end!
>
> Warmest regards to each of you & Kishwer especially, my sincere
> condolences.
> Nancie:)
> *Nancie G. Severs*
>
> *Treasure Each Day*
>
>
> On Fri, Feb 17, 2023 at 12:48 PM Kishwer Aziz
> wrote:
>
>> Dear Rudolf,
>>
>>
>>
>> This is the news that I have feared to get several months now. I tried
>> contacting him via various means that I new but there was no response.
>> First of all thank you for reaching out to us. Over the years Tony had
>> become a family member, often in our house over long periods spending time
>> with our children and grandchildren. Your message, though heart breaking,
>> is very gratefully received.
>>
>>
>>
>> He visited Pakistan several times and was much loved and admired by the
>> children and staff at the school. An extremely generous and kind human
>> being, who gave without ever expecting anything in return. I am glad that
>> he was not alone in the end and had his devoted friend with him caring for
>> him. Our project is working very well. The last thing that Tony did on his
>> trip here in February 2020, just before Covid hit the world, was to make us
>> customized loadable material for each class for English, Sciences, Math,
>> Music, and countless other things we had asked him for. Our kids are still
>> using all that and the material he gave us is well preserved. He also built
>> us two NUC Servers on that trip, all at his own expense, which are still
>> working. The children he taught Python and scratch to are today working as
>> programmers or graphic designers. So he has certainly left a legacy behind
>> and left the world a better place for him having lived in it. He lived a
>> good life, what more can one ask for.
>>
>>
>>
>> I will always treasure each moment I spent with him. I can see from the
>> pictures you sent that he was still trying to smile as he always did. I too
>> have some truly memorable photos of him from over the years. I am sharing a
>> few with you from his last trip in February2020. We would have met once
>> again but for COVID. But that is life.
>>
>>
>>
>> Have you shared this sad news with folks on the
>> unleashk...@googlegroups.com. I have copied Nancie Severs and Adam Holt
>> on this email as we worked with them closely.
>>
>>
>>
>> Stay in tuch, stay sfae and let me know if I can ever do anything to help
>> you in any of your projects.
>>
>>
>>
>> *Warm regards*
>>
>> *Kishwer Aziz*
>>
>> Mobile/ WhatsApp: +44 7725816209
>>
>> Skype: kishweraziz
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* CareforKids
>> *Sent:* 17 February 2023 13:21
>> *To:* 'Kishwer.Aziz'
>> *Cc:* Aslam Aziz
>> *Subject:* Tony Anderson passed away
>>
>>
>>
>> *Dear Kishwer,*
>>
>>
>>
>> *since both of us worked together with Tony Anderson in the childcare
>> projects with OLPC laptops and related works. Our organization is heavily
>> investing/donating in Rwandan schools and sponsorships. Now I need to
>> inform you that Tony passed away in December in Palawan/Philippines. He was
>> hosted by Romeo (Romy) Bacuel, who cared for him during his hospital stay
>> and home care. He suffered from a stroke and did not recover again. He died
>> a few weeks after his 85th birthday. Emmanuel Bandirimba from Rwanda
>> visited him and Tony enjoyed his company. I hope, your projects are
>> continuing and your help is effective. Let me know if you have anything to
>> exchange concerning Tony.*
>>
>>
>> *Beste regardsRudolf Simon*
>>
>> *Care for Kids e.V.*
>> Tel. +49 711 8804-1101, Mobil +49 172 712 1333
>> rudolf.si...@care-for-kids.org - www.care-for-kids.org -
>> www.facebook.com/careforkidsev
>>
>> *Court Stuttgart, Register VR 720072, Board:
