Heartbreaker.
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| Author | Content |
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| salparadise Jul 21, 2006 10:54 PM EDT |
My sympathies to his wife and family. Helios is a great writer with a unique style. A much needed and highly valued member of this community. If anyone reading this is going to see him, please pass on a big hug and all that other warm sloppy stuff. Tell him Sal says "you're not allowed to leave us". |
| Libervis Jul 22, 2006 2:02 AM EDT |
I second that. Many of Helios's writings were among the most inspiring things I've read on the net, motivating to action. He didn't loose the battle for freedom, he inspires others to take on it. He mustn't loose the battle for his life. Get better helios! Daniel |
| hkwint Jul 22, 2006 2:16 AM EDT |
It makes me sad to hear this news. I think everyone over here is thankful for the amounts of work Ken (helios) already did. We don't want to lose this great fighter. Wish you all the best Ken! |
| Sander_Marechal Jul 22, 2006 2:22 AM EDT |
Very sad news indeed. Ever since I stumbled on his blog (though LXer) I'm an avid reader. I really hope he gets better (and fast). The world needs people like him - lots of them. |
| grouch Jul 22, 2006 6:36 AM EDT |
He ain't done yet. |
| Scott_Ruecker Jul 22, 2006 7:05 AM EDT |
I'm with Sal, You tell him that LXer refuses to sanction his leaving of this planet anytime soon. ;-) I have not had the pleasure of meeting Ken face to face but it does not matter. To read his articles is to know him. I pray for you to get better Ken. |
| Fritz Jul 22, 2006 11:27 AM EDT |
Ken, It's terrible news to find out about your health problems, but I'd like to take a moment to focus on what you did in washington. From the first time I argued with you in the pclinuxOS forums, it was apparent that you are passionate about everything you believe in. Yet you present your passion with a level head and always explain your side well. These qualities are common, but rarely does a man possess both. I cannot think of a better man to represent the open source cause in Washington. You have succeeded where so many have failed at converting schools and other institutions, to get them started on the open source road. You present this in your blog, and in the forums as if this was a simple matter, yet we know how hard you must have fought for every little victory. It's a hard world out there for a lone soldier with nothing but a burnt CD in his hands and a dream. You are an inspiration, not only to those who believe in open source software, but those that believe in anything. -> Trevor |
| jimf Jul 22, 2006 11:28 AM EDT |
Our prayers are with you Heilos. like Sal, I'm not granting you permission to leave. Regardless, I suspect you'll do whatever 'you' think is right... It seems to be a pattern :) |
| devnet Jul 23, 2006 9:07 AM EDT |
To top off all this bad news, his site was hacked. I've tried to restore it as best as I can but I haven't been able to restore the most important database table. If there are any Xoops savvy people out there, please get ahold of me. http://lxer.com/module/forums/t/23174/ |
| jdixon Jul 23, 2006 8:57 PM EDT |
Ken and family: My prayers are with you. |
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