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💬General Category => Mac/Linux & Open Source and the X10 Home => Topic started by: pconroy on October 22, 2010, 06:46:09 PM

Title: Attention HeyU Users
Post by: pconroy on October 22, 2010, 06:46:09 PM

I hope this is ok to post this here, but Charles Sullivan, a person who's done so much for "heyu" posted this on the yahoo message boards:

> Due to rapidly declining health I am forced to announce my retirement
> as developer/maintainer of Heyu, effective immediately.
>
> Janusz Krzysztofik has agreed to succeed me in the above positions.
> Janusz is a power user of Heyu, is reasonably familiar with Heyu
> internals, and is a very competant C and Linux programmer.
>
> Needless to say, I will endeavor to assist Janusz as I am able.
>
> Regards,
> Charles Sullivan



I certainly wish nothing but the best for Charles and thank him for working so hard on an application that's touched so many people!

Title: Re: Attention HeyU Users
Post by: Brian H on October 22, 2010, 06:52:03 PM

Charles has been a great contributor to our forums and the X10 community at large.
I would also wish him nothing but the best.

Title: Re: Attention HeyU Users
Post by: Knightrider on October 22, 2010, 07:35:55 PM

Charles has always had my back when I slipped up and posted something stupid.  I've never even used HeyU, but that forum is always great reading.  I hope Charles sticks around here and the other place as long as he can.

Title: Re: Attention HeyU Users
Post by: HA Dave on October 22, 2010, 07:44:57 PM

I know nearly nothing about Linux and HeyU. Charles Sullivan has always [in my memory] kept the forum up on these issues... and much more. Best of luck Charles.

Title: Re: Attention HeyU Users
Post by: hawk1 on October 22, 2010, 09:49:31 PM

Charles, if your reading this thank you for contributions to the linux community.  Get well soon!  God Bless.

Title: Re: Attention HeyU Users
Post by: -Bill- (of wgjohns.com) on October 28, 2010, 12:59:51 AM

I don't know how many times I've read this thread over the past few days, meaning to post each and every time.

There is so much to be said for Charles's contributions to the HA community in general.

But all I can think to say is...

Get better darn it!

>!

Title: Re: Attention HeyU Users
Post by: Puck on October 28, 2010, 03:28:38 PM

I wish you all the best Charles. Take Care.

Title: Re: Attention HeyU Users
Post by: Brandt on November 05, 2010, 01:14:17 AM

From Daniel Suthers (the author of Heyu):

Quote

I'm sorry to report that Charles is no longer with us. His brother
notified me that he passed away peacefully last Wednesday.

Turn on a light for him tonight, OK?

Daniel

http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Charles-Sullivan&lc=7294&pid=146305880&mid=4426701

Title: Re: Attention HeyU Users
Post by: Brian H on November 05, 2010, 06:22:03 AM

OH that is very sad news.
His contributions and help to others will be missed.

Title: Re: Attention HeyU Users
Post by: hawk1 on November 05, 2010, 09:08:46 AM

RIP Charles.  You will be missed.    :(

Title: Re: Attention HeyU Users
Post by: HA Dave on November 05, 2010, 09:42:54 AM

Thank you for your contributions and for sharing your time and yourself with us. We miss you already Charles.

Quote from: Brandt on November 05, 2010, 01:14:17 AM

http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Charles-Sullivan&lc=7294&pid=146305880&mid=4426701

Thanks for the link Brandt. The Funeral Home has an on-line Guess Book that can be [found and] signed by following the link(s). The posts are reviewed before being displayed. It is a great way to show our respect... in the same way we knew Charles... on-line.

Title: Re: Attention HeyU Users
Post by: pconroy on November 05, 2010, 04:40:25 PM

Godspeed Mr. Sullivan

Title: Re: Attention HeyU Users
Post by: Knightrider on November 05, 2010, 09:51:35 PM

There will be an online Celebration of Life service on Sunday at KDR's Chat (www.bdshost.com/ac) at 9 PM Eastern, after which we'll all dim the lights for 15 minutes in honor of one of the great pioneers in Home Automation.

Those wishing to attend should get a user account and Java before hand.  Please bring any great stories you wish to share about our dear friend.

the Rev. Brian S. Vance will be officiating.