Re: Al Barsa

I was not at the Main Event last night, but I spoke with Al several times at the Conference. I asked him about his accident. He told me that, when he told the doctor that he had to be at COMMON within a few days, the doctor told him that he should be more concerned about waking up in the morning. He did not say so specifically, but I got the impression then that he was in Nashville against doctor's best advice. Whether true or not, Al was aware that his was not a trivial accident.
During the other times that we spoke, he always had the same demeanor: helpful and friendly. But it was easy to see that he was not up to his normal level. Just another example, among many, of Al's dedication to COMMON and the community. It seems from the messages here that I am not the only one aware of these traits. But until one got to actually know Al, one did not really have an appreciation of Al Barsa, the person. I guess that could be said of anyone, of course.
May you be in heaven an hour before the devil knows you're dead, Al.

* Jerry C. Adams
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Tommy.Holden@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

that's just sad. he appeared to be in good form at the session. he'll be missed.

Thanks,
Tommy Holden



From:
Neil Palmer <neilpalmer400mr@xxxxxxxx>
To:
Midrange Systems Technical Discussion <midrange-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date:
04/04/2008 09:38 AM
Subject:
RE: Al Barsa



I heard he passed away last night in his hotel room at
the COMMON conference, a couple of hours after the
closing session, and that they found him in his room
sitting at the keyboard. If you had to go I suppose
that was an appropriate way for Al to go. Sort of
like a cowboy dying with his boots on. I'm sure Al
himself would have thought it appropriate.

R.I.P. Al


...Neil Palmer
--- Jack Derham <derhamj@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

He sure was true a light of reason in a house of
potential preachers.
Jack Derham

-----Original Message-----
From: midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of Jon Paris
Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 9:53 AM
To: Midrange-L Midrange-l
Subject: Al Barsa

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.



Jon Paris

www.Partner400.com
www.SystemiDeveloper.com


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