Re: [ontolog-forum] Mike Dean

On 11/19/14 10:40 PM, Peter Yim wrote:
> Dear Nancy,
>
>
> Very sorry to hear this. I want to extend my most sincere condolences
> to you, Jason and Noah.
>
> Mike has been an inspiration to me, and a role model to a lot of us in
> the ontology and semantic technology community.
>
> May he rest in peace!
>
>
> Very sincerely. =ppy
>
> Peter P. Yim
> --

Dear Nancy,

Myself and countless others (note the additional lists in the cc.) are 
profoundly saddened by Mike's departure. For many years, Mike has been a 
steady source of knowledge and inspiration to many of us.

I (and many others) would like to extend our deep condolences to you and 
your family, during this difficult time.

>
>
> On Wed, Nov 19, 2014 at 7:26 PM, Nancy Dean <nancy.dean@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Mike asked me to use this email list to spread this announcement.  I know
>> there were some people missing from his original message, but I can not find
>> an updated list.  Please feel free to forward this message if you know of
>> someone omitted.
>>
>> I am saddened to report that Mike passed away peacefully this morning,
>> ending his 10-year cancer battle.  His sons, Jason and Noah, and I thank you
>> for your friendship and kindness towards Mike.  He enjoyed his work
>> immensely, for the technical content, yes, but mostly for the wonderful
>> people he was privileged to be around.
>>
>> The below link details services to be held in Ann Arbor on Friday.
>>
>> http://www.niefuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Michael-Dean-2/
>>
>> We are currently finalizing arrangements for visitation and then services
>> and burial in Elkton, Virginia (and expect that to be Monday and Tuesday,
>> respectively).  He will be at the Elkton Kyger funeral home and further
>> details should be available shortly on their website
>> (http://www.kygers.com/).
>>
>> Nancy
>
>> On Wed, Oct 8, 2014 at 5:11 PM, Mike Dean <mdean@bbn.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Almost ten years after being diagnosed with metastatic colorectal cancer,
>>> today I started in-home hospice care.  This doesn't mean that death is
>>> imminent.  I've had a great life, and thank you for being part of it.  I
>>> plan to continue to at least read email as long as I am able.  Please feel
>>> free to forward this message to other friends I may have inadvertently
>>> missed.
>>>
>>>          Mike
>   
>
>


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