Betty Weissman (mother of edw519) 1930-2011 • Hacker News Board

Re: Betty Weissman (mother of edw519) 1930-2011

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Post by projectileboy » Wed, Sep 21, 2011, 7:31 PM UTC

edw519 wrote: post #3

I realize this isn't exactly Hacker News, but sharing the source of my inspiration brings me more comfort than just about anything I've ever posted here. She was the perfect mother for an introverted, achievement-oriented nerd trying to find his way in the world. Thanks for letting me share. [UPDATE: Thank you all for your kind words. It really means a lot to me.]

Perfectly appropriate. You're one of a small handful who make Hacker News what it is, at its best. I'm sorry for your loss.

Re: Betty Weissman (mother of edw519) 1930-2011

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Post by runjake » Wed, Sep 21, 2011, 7:35 PM UTC

I obviously don't know you or your mother, but I enjoy your writings and it's now obvious she played a big part in building you, so my condolences.

Re: Betty Weissman (mother of edw519) 1930-2011

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Post by kfalter » Wed, Sep 21, 2011, 7:38 PM UTC

Ed... I don't know you, but as another hard working person, I can honestly say that your post has reminded me of what is important in life. It's those that love me who support my hard work and sometimes reclusiveness/introverted-ness.

Thank you for posting this. Your mother's story has had a compounded effect with your post. Her legacy lives on, and this is just one way: inspiring others on HN to cherish those who love them, which she obviously did with you.

Thanks, and I am sorry for your loss.

Re: Betty Weissman (mother of edw519) 1930-2011

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Post by SingAlong » Wed, Sep 21, 2011, 8:00 PM UTC

edw519 wrote: post #3

I realize this isn't exactly Hacker News, but sharing the source of my inspiration brings me more comfort than just about anything I've ever posted here. She was the perfect mother for an introverted, achievement-oriented nerd trying to find his way in the world. Thanks for letting me share. [UPDATE: Thank you all for your kind words. It really means a lot to me.]

Sorry for your loss Ed.

I opened the link expecting no surprise. And closed the tab realizing how much I love to see my parents happy, no matter what. Thanks for the lovely and inspiring post.

Re: Betty Weissman (mother of edw519) 1930-2011

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Post by scrrr » Wed, Sep 21, 2011, 8:38 PM UTC

I like this post on HN. Because of the content, thanks for sharing that, but also because I think it is important to think about death. For many reasons.

My condolences to you, edw519.

Re: Betty Weissman (mother of edw519) 1930-2011

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Post by Mithrandir » Wed, Sep 21, 2011, 8:44 PM UTC

I'm sorry for your loss. May she be always remember by the ones who loved her dearly.

Re: Betty Weissman (mother of edw519) 1930-2011

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Post by rbanffy » Thu, Sep 22, 2011, 1:53 AM UTC

My most sincere condolences. There is nothing that can be said in the face of such loss.

We all face it one day or another. It never gets better, but we get used to it and we move on.

Re: Betty Weissman (mother of edw519) 1930-2011

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Post by soonerjm » Thu, Sep 22, 2011, 2:21 AM UTC

edw519 wrote: post #3

I realize this isn't exactly Hacker News, but sharing the source of my inspiration brings me more comfort than just about anything I've ever posted here. She was the perfect mother for an introverted, achievement-oriented nerd trying to find his way in the world. Thanks for letting me share. [UPDATE: Thank you all for your kind words. It really means a lot to me.]

Beautiful eulogy. So sorry for your loss, Ed.

Re: Betty Weissman (mother of edw519) 1930-2011

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Post by mattdeboard » Thu, Sep 22, 2011, 2:45 AM UTC

edw519 wrote: post #3

I realize this isn't exactly Hacker News, but sharing the source of my inspiration brings me more comfort than just about anything I've ever posted here. She was the perfect mother for an introverted, achievement-oriented nerd trying to find his way in the world. Thanks for letting me share. [UPDATE: Thank you all for your kind words. It really means a lot to me.]

My condolences.

Re: Betty Weissman (mother of edw519) 1930-2011

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Post by ajju » Thu, Sep 22, 2011, 5:38 AM UTC

She had to have been a really wonderful person to have raised a son who is such a nice human being. My condolences Ed.