[Wikimedia-l] Re: Deror Lin passed away

2023-05-10 Thread Paulo Santos Perneta
This is so sad to know... I fondly remember Deror, when we first met in GLAM Wiki 2018 in Tel Aviv, the way he very warmly welcomed me to the place, and all the interaction we had afterwards... Thank you very much Itzik, for telling us about this great loss to our movement and everyone who had the

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2023-05-10 Thread Nicole Ebber
Thank you, Itzik. This is devastating. I am very sorry to hear that, and would like to extend my condolences to Deror's family, friends and Wikimedia Israel. For me, Deror has kind of always been around, and the (too few) moments we shared were delightful and insightful at once. Such a loss for

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2023-05-08 Thread Sandra Rientjes - Wikimedia Nederland
What terribly sad news this is. My condolences to his family and friends, and to all who will miss his presence. A great loss. Sandra Rientjes Directeur/Executive Director Wikimedia Nederland tel. (+31) (0)6 31786379 *Overtuigd van het belang van vrije kennis? * *Steun Wikimedia

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2023-05-07 Thread Risker
It was always a pleasure to work with Deror, to hear him speak with such passion for the Wikimedia community and its work, to just be in his company. He will be missed by so many. May his memory be a blessing. Risker/Anne On Sat, 6 May 2023 at 06:59, itzik Edri wrote: > Dear friends, > > I'm

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2023-05-07 Thread Bodhisattwa
I got a very short opportunity to work with Deror while in the virtual Wikimania COT in 2021. His passion towards the movement coming from the huge experience he had, was strongly felt in the team and I am sure that will be dearly missed by his colleagues and friends for years to come. I wish

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2023-05-07 Thread Butch Bustria
Meeting Deror for a short period felt that I already met him for a long time. His legacy shines forever and we are truly greatful for his works! Butch On Sun, May 7, 2023, 10:09 PM Michal Matúšov wrote: > What sad news. Deepest condolences to Deror's family, friends, HEWP, > Wikimedia Israel

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2023-05-07 Thread Michal Matúšov
What sad news. Deepest condolences to Deror's family, friends, HEWP, Wikimedia Israel and the world  KuboF Hromoslav (Michal Matúšov) so 6. 5. 2023 o 12:59 itzik Edri napísal(a): > Dear friends, > > I'm sorry to update that our friend and colleague Deror Lin > (user:Deror_Avi) passed away

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2023-05-07 Thread AZ Mayank
May his soul rest in peace. On Sat, 6 May 2023 at 17:59 itzik Edri wrote: > Dear friends, > > I'm sorry to update that our friend and colleague Deror Lin > (user:Deror_Avi) passed away this morning. > > Deror was a truly Wikimedian in blood who poured his heart and soul into > the movement in

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2023-05-06 Thread Florence Devouard
I feel very sad as well. His joyful personnality, his energy and enthousiasm, and his erudition left me with very fond memories. As mentionned by others... a very documented visit of Jerusalem so many years ago... Wikimania in Haifa... the coolest projects... the 2022 award... and yes... his

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2023-05-06 Thread phoebe ayers
Thank you for letting us know, Itzik; I am so sorry to hear this news. Deror and I worked on many Wikimanias together, as planners and as members of the steering committee, but we spent perhaps the most time together on the program for Wikimania 2017. For that conference, Deror put the hundreds

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2023-05-06 Thread effe iets anders
I have more fond memories of Deror than I can immediately recall - I remember him as a force of positive energy both on and off stage, usually in connection to Wikimania. My earliest memories are probably in 2010 Gdansk where Deror was part of the Haifa team trying to soak up as much experience

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2023-05-06 Thread Kat Walsh
I am so sorry to hear this; it was always a delight to meet him (and often, in my case, to talk about interesting issues in copyright!) and I greatly admired his tireless energy and passion for the movement. A huge loss to the community; thank you for sharing the news so we can remember him

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2023-05-06 Thread Raymond Leonard
May his memory always be a blessing. Peaceray -- Sent from Gmail Mobile ___ Wikimedia-l mailing list -- wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org, guidelines at: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Mailing_lists/Guidelines and

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2023-05-06 Thread Samuel Klein
Ahh no! he will leave such a hole in the world. What joyful memories I have of exploring history and geography with him; and a photo with him from Haifa stills sits on my fridge. Love and condolences to his family; thank you so much Itzik for letting us know. Sam ❤️‍ On Sat, May 6, 2023,

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2023-05-06 Thread Ndahiro Derrick Alter
Oh it is such a loss to his family , the Hebrew community and the entire Wikimedia community, May his soul Rest In Peace On Sat, 6 May 2023 at 15:54 Gnangarra wrote: > Nyoorn > > My condolences to Deror, family and Wikimedia Israel. He was a wonderful > person who welcomed everyone, Rest

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2023-05-06 Thread Gnangarra
Nyoorn My condolences to Deror, family and Wikimedia Israel. He was a wonderful person who welcomed everyone, Rest Peacefully. On Sat, 6 May 2023 at 21:21, Bobby Shabangu wrote: > Sad news to read! sincere condolences to the family and friends. > > On Sat, 6 May 2023 at 14:53, pavan santhosh

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2023-05-06 Thread Bobby Shabangu
Sad news to read! sincere condolences to the family and friends. On Sat, 6 May 2023 at 14:53, pavan santhosh wrote: > So sad to know. My condolences to the community and the family. For the > work he has done, he will be remembered forever. > > On Sat, May 6, 2023 at 4:29 PM itzik Edri wrote:

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2023-05-06 Thread pavan santhosh
So sad to know. My condolences to the community and the family. For the work he has done, he will be remembered forever. On Sat, May 6, 2023 at 4:29 PM itzik Edri wrote: > Dear friends, > > I'm sorry to update that our friend and colleague Deror Lin > (user:Deror_Avi) passed away this morning.

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2023-05-06 Thread Camelia Boban
Hi Itzik, A heart breaking news news; for what they do every day, Wikimedians should be eternal. Deepest condolences to your community and his family, we are loosing a committed Wikimedian. Camelia Il sab 6 mag 2023, 13:14 Ziko van Dijk ha scritto: > Dear Itzik, > What terrible news! Many

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2023-05-06 Thread Winnie kabintie
Sad to learn of Deror’s demise! Had the pleasure of interacting with him as part of the 2021 Wikimania COT. Such a great soul. May he RIP On Sat, 6 May 2023 at 14:14, Ziko van Dijk wrote: > Dear Itzik, > What terrible news! Many Wikipedians, including me, remember him from his > long time

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2023-05-06 Thread Ziko van Dijk
Dear Itzik, What terrible news! Many Wikipedians, including me, remember him from his long time work, also internationally. A really great person. Very sad news. Kind regards Ziko itzik Edri schrieb am Sa. 6. Mai 2023 um 12:59: > Dear friends, > > I'm sorry to update that our friend and

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2023-05-06 Thread Mehrdad Pourzaki
Deepest sympathies and condolences to his friends, family, colleagues, and fellow Wikimedians. We've lost a real gem. His passion for his community and our whole movement was unmatchable. The impact of his countless contributions will never erode. Will miss his smile dearly. Mehrdad *Mehrdad

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2023-05-06 Thread Johan Jönsson
Itzik, these are sad news indeed. Deror did so much for the movement, for so long – in different places, in different ways. Thank you for letting us know. Best, //Johan Jönsson -- Den lör 6 maj 2023 kl 12:59 skrev itzik Edri : > Dear friends, > > I'm sorry to update that our friend and

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2023-05-06 Thread Kiril Simeonovski
Hi Itzik, This is shocking and heart-wrenching news. My deepest condolences to Deror's family and friends, as well as to Wikimedia Israel, the Hebrew Wikipedia community and the global community for this huge loss. Deror was a good friend of mine, we worked together in many volunteer capacities