[elrepo] In Loving Memory of Alan Bartlett

[Maarten]

That's sad to hear! Condolences to his friends and family! May he rest 
in peace and thanks for all your work for ELrepo and for sharing your 
knowledge with the different opensource communities you were a member 
of!!

On 2023-06-13 23:32, 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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