Penmachine - Derek K. MillerComments http://www.penmachine.com/ Penmachine.com: words music comment since 1997 from Derek K. Miller, a writer, editor, web guy, drummer, photographer, blogger, and dad in Vancouver, Canada. en Copyright 2011 Wed, 04 May 2011 07:51:02 -0800 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss midbach said: Thanks for all that you shared Derek. My deepest condolences to your family. midbach said:

Thanks for all that you shared Derek. My deepest condolences to your family.

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on the entry The last post http://www.penmachine.com/2011/05/the-last-post#comment-139901 http://www.penmachine.com/2011/05/the-last-post#comment-139901 Wed, 04 May 2011 13:16:34 -0800 NICK said: UPDATED website...Unfortunately (for many), Derek is Wrong. DEAD WRONG!! Believe what you will folks NICK said:

UPDATED website...Unfortunately (for many), Derek is Wrong. DEAD WRONG!! Believe what you will folks, but there "IS" a GOD and he does LOVE - YOU!! Do you actually believe all of this complex and beautiful world around you just "happened?" Stop drinking the kool-aid and WAKE UP FRIEND!! Check out: http://GodSpeaks.com (I dare you).

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on the entry The last post http://www.penmachine.com/2011/05/the-last-post#comment-139902 http://www.penmachine.com/2011/05/the-last-post#comment-139902 Wed, 04 May 2011 13:19:25 -0800 Simone said: I have only ever known Derek via this blog. I must say, he wrote lovely sentences. My thoughts are Simone said:

I have only ever known Derek via this blog. I must say, he wrote lovely sentences.

My thoughts are with Airdrie and the girls. I wish you and your family can find peace.

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on the entry The last post http://www.penmachine.com/2011/05/the-last-post#comment-139903 http://www.penmachine.com/2011/05/the-last-post#comment-139903 Wed, 04 May 2011 13:19:42 -0800 Wayne said: I'll miss your posts, Derek, and I'll remember the honesty and courage you displayed forever. Thank Wayne said:

I'll miss your posts, Derek, and I'll remember the honesty and courage you displayed forever. Thank you.

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on the entry The last post http://www.penmachine.com/2011/05/the-last-post#comment-139904 http://www.penmachine.com/2011/05/the-last-post#comment-139904 Wed, 04 May 2011 13:20:30 -0800 Eagranie said: Words fail me. You will be missed. My heart goes out to Airdrie and family. Eagranie said:

Words fail me. You will be missed. My heart goes out to Airdrie and family.

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on the entry The last post http://www.penmachine.com/2011/05/the-last-post#comment-139905 http://www.penmachine.com/2011/05/the-last-post#comment-139905 Wed, 04 May 2011 13:23:05 -0800 GlitterBerri said: Wow, this is the saddest post I've ever read. Thank you, Derek, for putting it so well. I'll be link GlitterBerri said:

Wow, this is the saddest post I've ever read. Thank you, Derek, for putting it so well. I'll be linking this around so more people might read it.

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on the entry The last post http://www.penmachine.com/2011/05/the-last-post#comment-139907 http://www.penmachine.com/2011/05/the-last-post#comment-139907 Wed, 04 May 2011 13:26:08 -0800 Tim Bird said: My heart goes out to your family Derek. From knowing you at UBC, I know the world will miss an inte Tim Bird said:

My heart goes out to your family Derek. From knowing you at UBC, I know the world will miss an intelligent, kind and uniquely thoughtful person.

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on the entry The last post http://www.penmachine.com/2011/05/the-last-post#comment-139908 http://www.penmachine.com/2011/05/the-last-post#comment-139908 Wed, 04 May 2011 13:26:49 -0800 GlitterBerri said: In addition, I'd like to link you to the Young Widow Bulletin Board, an excellent, compassionate sup GlitterBerri said:

In addition, I'd like to link you to the Young Widow Bulletin Board, an excellent, compassionate support forum for those who have lost their loved ones too soon. It might help to read the stories there from people who are going through similar trials and find solace in a community that's struggling too.

http://www.ywbb.org/forums/ubbthreads.php

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on the entry The last post http://www.penmachine.com/2011/05/the-last-post#comment-139910 http://www.penmachine.com/2011/05/the-last-post#comment-139910 Wed, 04 May 2011 13:30:27 -0800 Jesse Rogerson said: I just found out about this blog today, when i saw the link for your final blogpost come through my Jesse Rogerson said:

I just found out about this blog today, when i saw the link for your final blogpost come through my twitter feed (posted by Phil Plait).

I've read one of your posts, and it was all I needed to know that the world lost someone special

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on the entry The last post http://www.penmachine.com/2011/05/the-last-post#comment-139911 http://www.penmachine.com/2011/05/the-last-post#comment-139911 Wed, 04 May 2011 13:30:42 -0800 Kim said: Derek, I am richer for having known you. Thank you! I will miss you... your constant good nature a Kim said:

Derek, I am richer for having known you. Thank you! I will miss you... your constant good nature and humour, your kindness, your smile...
Airdrie, all my love to you, the girls and your family. Hugs and more hugs.
Love Kim

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on the entry The last post http://www.penmachine.com/2011/05/the-last-post#comment-139913 http://www.penmachine.com/2011/05/the-last-post#comment-139913 Wed, 04 May 2011 13:37:13 -0800 Nina Nadkarni said: I have been following your story for years, and I was wondering how you were, the other day. I am li Nina Nadkarni said:

I have been following your story for years, and I was wondering how you were, the other day. I am listening to your last interview with the CBC right now. Your words bring tears to my eyes.

My condolences are with your loved ones. Rest in peace.

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on the entry The last post http://www.penmachine.com/2011/05/the-last-post#comment-139918 http://www.penmachine.com/2011/05/the-last-post#comment-139918 Wed, 04 May 2011 17:47:40 -0800 Bill Hunka said: Derek, I want to thank you for helping me enter the tech industry in 1999 at Maximizer, sitting just Bill Hunka said:

Derek, I want to thank you for helping me enter the tech industry in 1999 at Maximizer, sitting just a cubicle away I couldn't help but think I was sitting next to a (insert relgious / non religious term for luminary here). I loved listening to you and Alistair's stories from the 80s and 90s about telnet and your crazy missions around Vancouver's industrial zones. Thank you for your postings through this process. Love to you and your family...

Bill Hunka

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on the entry The last post http://www.penmachine.com/2011/05/the-last-post#comment-139920 http://www.penmachine.com/2011/05/the-last-post#comment-139920 Wed, 04 May 2011 17:49:08 -0800 Alephsus Valdés said: Mi querido Derek, even if I never met you in real life you were part of MY life. Nothing more to say Alephsus Valdés said:

Mi querido Derek, even if I never met you in real life you were part of MY life. Nothing more to say. Adiós, amigo Derek. Be one with the Universe already.
Te extrañaremos.

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on the entry The last post http://www.penmachine.com/2011/05/the-last-post#comment-139927 http://www.penmachine.com/2011/05/the-last-post#comment-139927 Wed, 04 May 2011 17:58:02 -0800 desmond said: Rest in peace, Derek. You were one heck of a human being, who touched many people with your talent, desmond said:

Rest in peace, Derek. You were one heck of a human being, who touched many people with your talent, efforts, patience and bravery. A sad day, but at least your suffering is now at an end. Thoughts to your family.

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on the entry The last post http://www.penmachine.com/2011/05/the-last-post#comment-139928 http://www.penmachine.com/2011/05/the-last-post#comment-139928 Wed, 04 May 2011 17:59:52 -0800 klong483 said: (choked up) good-bye Derek I remember that poncy hat you used to wear at UBC in the 80s. I remembe klong483 said:

(choked up) good-bye Derek

I remember that poncy hat you used to wear at UBC in the 80s. I remember the Neurotics cheering me on at the SunRun. I promise to use only one space between sentences.

But I'll miss you. I wish you could keep reminding me.

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