My condolences. May you find comfort in the good memories. Last year, I lost my dad. He was 57; He died on his birthday. I miss his quirky sense of humor.
If I must die, I hope to die as an integer as well.
Betty Weissman (mother of edw519) 1930-2011
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Re: Betty Weissman (mother of edw519) 1930-2011
#62edw519, my condolences.
You're one of the most interesting and inspiring people on Hacker News. I'm sure I speak for many other when I say Thank You for all you've done here.
Re: Betty Weissman (mother of edw519) 1930-2011
#63This post made me call my mom after about a month!...Really sorry for your loss man!
Re: Betty Weissman (mother of edw519) 1930-2011
#64I 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. My condolences.
Re: Betty Weissman (mother of edw519) 1930-2011
#65Deepest condolences.
"Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children.", William Makepeace Thackeray.
Re: Betty Weissman (mother of edw519) 1930-2011
#66My sincere and deepest condolences, Ed.
Thank you for sharing this.
Re: Betty Weissman (mother of edw519) 1930-2011
#67I 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. I hope you can find some peace in the coming days.