As has already been mentioned on the APEX OTN forum and other places on the Internet, our good friend and colleague, Carl Backstrom, passed away on Sunday, 26-OCT-2008.
I spoke with Carl's family last evening. I should have more details later this week, but his family is tentatively planning on a memorial service sometime next week in Riverside, CA. Additionally, his sister said that they're thinking of setting up a trust fund for Carl's daughter, in lieu of flowers or cards. I'll post these details as I get them.
Carl was simply a great guy who touched so many people in such a positive way.
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Thanks for your help with sorting out this tragedy. Please keep me informed.
ReplyDeleteMy condolences to the family and colleagues.
ReplyDeleteFrancis.
As i already said somewhere, it was such a pleasure to spend some time hanging out with you and Carl at the OOW and i remember that big buy who was so full of energy.
ReplyDeleteA few days ago i was about to send him a picture i took in Long Beach where he told me he was born.
Unfortunately there won't be another chance and this is just too bad.
Flavio
a sad tragedy indeed.
ReplyDeleteMany condolences, Carl was the real deal.
ReplyDeleteIt's so sad.
ReplyDeleteHe's a great Guy and good contact on blogger.
Many... Many Condolences.
I have posted the flier for Carl's Memorial here. http://drop.io/carlbackmemorial
ReplyDeleteIt has details about his Memorial Fund.
Carl was an amazing person and a good friend. I wish I could have heard his commentary about last night's election. He would have loved it, just for the arguments that it would spur.
Very sad and sorry to read such tragic news. My thoughts go out to Carl's family.
ReplyDeletegood post :)
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