[talks-uk] Re: Torsten Brand - Condolence Book and Memorial Fund
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- Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:27:09 +0100
Let's be careful not to get into this micro stuff eh?
Best not to question people this way I think as it will divert from the main
purpose which is to remember the great work Torsten did with regards to
Talks and the person he was in general.
For moral or religious reasons, people might be uncomfortable with words
like "to honour" someone... I don't know but, lets not create a situation
where someone feels they have to come and defend their stance... As I say,
it will only serve to divert attention from the most important topic of this
conversation which is to remember a good man and give right and proper
recognition of Him and the work he did along with the rest of the Talks Team
who will be feeling the loss and grief of a good friend and colleague. Not
to mention his family of course.
I do hope this is taken in the spirit in which it is meant.
Thanks.
Paul Hopkins
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Subject: [talks-uk] Re: Torsten Brand - Condolence Book and Memorial Fund
As per my response to another e-mail sent by you to another Talks list, i an
interested on an open forum why you choose to inform us that for ethical and
moral reasons you will not be signing the condolence book for Torsten Brand,
at Neil's invitation. You go on to tell us or rather to inform us that you
have been in direct communication with Nuance to convey your personal
condolences ue Torston's family. An earlier e-mail from yourself as I recall
informed us that you had only recently come to hear of Torston and his
excellent contribution to Talks and its invaluable effect on blind mobile
users of Talks. I cannot help thinking you wished to convey to us your
personal ability to convey directly with Nuance, why else inform us
publically of your direct communication with the company?
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Subject: [talks-uk] Re: Torsten Brand - Condolence Book and Memorial Fund
From: "Hussein Patwa" <talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: 14/04/2010 11:09 pm
Hello,
Thank you for this notification and I'd just like to say I think the
sentiment is a noble one and one I'm sure Torsten's family will appreciate.
For moral and ethical reasons I will not be signing the book myself, but
have already engaged with Nuance who will relay my individual letter of
condolence and a donation to Torsten's family directly.
Thanks again, and all the best for your venture.
_______________________________________
Have a pleasant day,
Kind Regards and Best Wishes,
Hussein.
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Sent: 14 April 2010 21:03
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Subject: [talks-uk] Torsten Brand - Condolence Book and Memorial Fund
Importance: High
Dear All,
For those of you who are not at this time aware of the tragic passing of
Torsten Brand, the pioneer behind Nuance Talks and the inspiration for years
for many of us has most sadly died aged 47 years owing to complications
during a routine operation.
With Nuance's blessing a Book of Condolence together with a Memorial Fund in
his memory has been established in his honour and memory and we would ask
anyone who has benefited from this unique and talented individuals
dedication and efforts to sign the book.
Once completed we shall have the entries printed and passed to Torsten's
family along with the funds from the Memorial Fund.
If you wish to sign and / or make a donation please visit:
www.talknav.com/torsten
Thank you in advance for your support and efforts.
Kind regards.
Neil Barnfather.
TalkNav
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