[elrepo] In Loving Memory of Alan Bartlett

[Fabian Arrotin]

On 13/06/2023 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
> 


That's really sad to read :/

I never had a chance to meet Alan in real life but I remember his 
commitment to OSS when he joined the CentOS QA team and then the CentOS 
Docs team and when elrepo.org was started

My condolences to his family

-- 
Fabian Arrotin
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