[elrepo] In Loving Memory of Alan Bartlett

[Patrick Riehecky]

On Tue, 2023-06-13 at 17:32 -0400, 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.


I'm truly sad to hear this.  Alan was always a good friend to the
community and had a commitment to the highest standards.

I wish his family peace and comfort in this difficult time.

Pat