[elrepo] In Loving Memory of Alan Bartlett

[Lee Thomas Stephen]

Prayers and deepest condolences 🙏🙏🙏

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Lee

On Wed, Jun 14, 2023 at 3:03 AM <contact at elrepo.org> wrote:

> Alan Bartlett died unexpectedly of natural causes on May 31st, 2023.
>
> It is with deep sorrow and profound sadness that we mourn the loss of
> Alan Bartlett, a brilliant computer expert, visionary, and the esteemed
> founder of the ELRepo Project [1]. He is also well known as
> 'burakkucat'. Alan passed away on May 31st, 2023, leaving a void in the
> world of Enterprise Linux that will be profoundly felt by all who
> benefited from his vast knowledge and contributions.
>
> Alan's innate curiosity and talent for computer programming became
> evident from an early age. He dedicated himself wholeheartedly to his
> work, pouring his energy into his passion for computer programming and
> the advancement of open-source software. Early on, Alan was a Unix user
> and later moved to Linux, along with many fellow enthusiasts, where his
> kernel presence became felt in the RHEL / CentOS 4 community. Alan, with
> three other individuals, founded the ELRepo Project for users of Red Hat
> Enterprise Linux and its derivatives [2].
>
> Alan's unwavering commitment and tireless efforts propelled the ELRepo
> Project to new heights, delivering kernel packages from kernel.org to
> countless users and organizations worldwide [3].
>
> Beyond his technical brilliance, Alan possessed a warm and generous
> spirit. He was always willing to lend a helping hand, providing guidance
> and support to fellow community members. Alan's kindness, patience, and
> willingness to share his knowledge endeared him to all who had the
> privilege of knowing him. He will be remembered not only for his
> technical expertise but also for his compassionate nature and genuine
> desire to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
>
> In honor of Alan Bartlett's extraordinary contributions to the world of
> Enterprise Linux, a memorial service will be held on June 29th at West
> Suffolk Crematorium, Bury St Edmunds, where friends, colleagues, and
> community members will gather to pay their respects and celebrate his
> remarkable life.
>
> Alan Bartlett's untimely departure leaves an indelible void in our
> hearts and in the world of technology. His passion, intellect, and
> unwavering dedication to his craft will forever be cherished and
> remembered. May his soul find eternal peace, and may his profound
> contributions to the field of open source communities continue to
> inspire and guide us in our pursuit of excellence.
>
> Respectfully,
>
> The ELRepo Team.
>
> [1] https://elrepo.org/
> [2] https://blog.toracat.org/2009/06/
> [3] http://lists.elrepo.org/pipermail/elrepo/2010-November/000382.html
>
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