Re: Al Barsa

[Joe Pluta <joepluta@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jon Paris wrote:
> I've just been given the news that Al Barsa died last night.  No  
> details yet - will pass those along as I hear them.
>
> Al has been a friend for many years and a long-time contributor to  
> this list - we'll miss him.
>
>   
Ah gz.  I opened up my email to see a raft of messages entitled "Al 
Barsa" and I was afraid to open them.  I put it off for as long as 
possible, but there it is.  I knew Al primarily through these lists and 
a few brief encounters, but I do know this: he's one of those people 
whose voice in the community was unique and inimitable.

We've lost a friend, IBM a conscience and the community a champion.

Joe