Gone but not forgotten
Posted Oct 6, 2011 05:24:57 AM.
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People who love their i-Phones, i-Pods, i-Pads and Macs have been gathering at Apple stores to pay their respects to the man who made it all happen.
Apple founder Steve Jobs died yesterday with his family around him.
When his company was in it’s early stages, Jobs often found himself explaining to people that Apple is different, and that’s a good thing…
Outside Apple’s Cupertino, California headquarters, flags are flying at half-staff.
The family of Apple Inc. co-founder and chairman Steve Jobs issued this statement Wednesday in response to his death:
“Steve died peacefully today surrounded by his family. In his public life, Steve was known as a visionary; in his private life, he cherished his family.”
“We are thankful to the many people who have shared their wishes and prayers during the last year of Steve’s illness; a website will be provided for those who wish to offer tributes and memories.”
“We are grateful for the support and kindness of those who share our feelings for Steve. We know many of you will mourn with us, and we ask that you respect our privacy during our time of grief.”
Many Canadians are among those mourning his passing.
Rogers Communications president Nadir Mohamed says Jobs was one of the greatest innovators of our time.
He says Jobs revolutionized how we consume entertainment, access information and stay in touch by making iconic devices that are brilliantly designed, intuitive and easy to use.
Research in Motion C-E-Os Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie called Jobs a “great visionary and a respected competitor.”
Jobs had battled cancer in 2004 and underwent a liver transplant in 2009 after taking a leave of absence. He took another leave in January before resigning as C-E-O six weeks ago.
Mexican President Felipe Calderon regrets the loss of Steve Jobs, saying the Apple Inc. co-founder leaves behind a legacy of “struggle, inspiration and creativity.”
A message on Calderon’s Twitter account says “the world has lost one of the most visionary minds of our times.”
Mac Users Group Mexico released a statement sending its condolences to the Jobs’ family.
“It is a very sad moment for the whole Apple community. Words can’t express all that is going through our minds at this moment. Let’s breathe deeply and say VIVA STEVE JOBS!”
Steve Jobs was always seen as a visionary and back in the late 90’s did a narration for the first Think different Apple commercial “Here’s to the Crazy Ones”. Apparently it never aired on television, because actor Richard Dreyfuss eventually did the voice for the spot. Many think the Steve Jobs version is much better, because for many – he too was one of the “crazy ones.” Here’s the Steve Jobs version of the commercial…
Celebrities took to Twitter to share their thoughts about the tech innovator’s death, here’s a sampling of posts:
“Steve lived the California Dream every day of his life and he changed the world and inspired all of us. #ThankYouSteve” – Arnold Schwarzenegger
“My heart weeps for all who worked with Steve and who loved him, especially my friend Laurene and their children.” – Maria Shriver
“We will miss you, Steve Jobs. Sent lovingly from my iPhone.” – Actress Jane Lynch
“For those of us lucky enough to get to work with Steve, it’s been an insanely great honour. I will miss Steve immensely.” – Bill Gates
“Had the pleasure of working for him and knowing him. He was our Edison. R.I.P. Steve Jobs.” – Actor-writer-director Albert Brooks
“Rest in Peace, Steve Jobs. Kinda can’t believe he’s gone. Carrying a little part of him in my pocket every day.” – Actress Martha Plimpton
“Rest in peace, Steve Jobs. Your genius will live on for generations to come…” – Actor Neil Patrick Harris
“Rest in peace, Steve Jobs. You’ve changed forever the world you leave behind.” – Katie Couric
“Rare in a lifetime…To witness a single man revolutionize technology and the way we carry on with life as we know it… RIP Steve Jobs.” – Actor Wilmer Valderrama
“We lost a man of true vision today. Condolences to the whole Apple family.” – Actor-director Jon Favreau
“Such a sad day, I can trace my apple memories to the IIC when i was a kid. RIP.” – Singer Josh Groban
“You guys I’m sad about Steve Jobs too but SteveJobs2 comes out in like a month.” – Actor Eli Roth
“#RIP #SteveJobs, thank you for revolutionizing the way we listen to music. Your vision will not be forgotten.” – The Grammys (Recording Academy)
“Damn. RIP STEVE JOBS. Thanx for all the stuff you gave us. Life is Short. Live it up.” – rocker Benji Madden
President Barack Obama is remembering Apple co-founder Steve Jobs as one of America’s greatest innovators and says the world has lost a visionary.
Obama said in a statement Wednesday night that Jobs was brave enough to think differently, bold enough to believe he could change the world, and talented enough to do it.
The president also said Jobs exemplified the spirit of American ingenuity.
In a tweet sent separately from his statement, Obama said, in his words, “There may be no greater tribute to Steve’s success than the fact that much of the world learned of his passing on a device he invented.”
Perhaps that sums it up.
Steve Jobs – 1955-2011
