Hi, Yes, that's true, but that doesn't mean my praise of his qualities is any less valid. It only took one listen to a podcast to gather that from the way he spoke. You can tell these sorts of things just by listening to a person, and Thorsten had enthusiasm for his job and the people he served in spades. _______________________________________ Have a pleasant day, Kind Regards and Best Wishes, Hussein. Hussein Patwa Tel: 0789 47 595 62 (UK) Tel: +44 (0)122 4433 954 (SIP) Twitter: www.twitter.com/hussein_patwa Skype: patwaspotterfan2 GoogleTalk: thewanderingwriter Web: www.patwanet.co.uk My Blog: http://patwaspotterfan.livejournal.com Find me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=510013486 -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Eleanor Burke Sent: 13 April 2010 19:07 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: Sad news concerning talks developer, Torsten Brand Isn't that because you only recently joined the Talks list? -original message- Subject: [access-uk] Re: Sad news concerning talks developer, Torsten Brand From: "Hussein Patwa" <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Date: 13/04/2010 5:57 pm Hi, Thanks for the news, albeit very tragic. I only ever heard the name in connection with the Talks 5 demo podcast, but he certainly came across as a man who was enthusiastic about his job and who genuinely wanted to see advancements in innovation both technologically and with how the visually impaired community does things together with our sighted colleagues. I’m sure he will be much missed, and my condolences to his family and close ones. _______________________________________ Have a pleasant day, Kind Regards and Best Wishes, Hussein. Hussein Patwa Tel: 0789 47 595 62 (UK) Tel: +44 (0)122 4433 954 (SIP) Twitter: www.twitter.com/hussein_patwa Skype: patwaspotterfan2 GoogleTalk: thewanderingwriter Web: www.patwanet.co.uk My Blog: http://patwaspotterfan.livejournal.com Find me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=510013486 From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ibrahim Gucukoglu Sent: 13 April 2010 17:28 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Sad news concerning talks developer, Torsten Brand Hi Everyone. This will be sad news to any user of the talks software and a tragic loss for the accessible phone users community generally. According to reports, Torsten Brand, lead developer for Talks died last night from complications during a Hernia operation. Information is scarce at the moment, but doubtless there will be a press release in the upcoming future and I will of course pass this on as soon as I hear anything. All the best, Ibrahim. __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4997 (20100403) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4997 (20100403) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4997 (20100403) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4997 (20100403) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq