A short while ago I received a phone call from Nick at PSF, who’s asked me to share the very sad and painful news that our friend Jack Pickard passed away over the weekend, following a suspected heart attack.
No doubt like everyone else, I’m really shocked and stunned by the news - I was in contact with Jack only the other day, and as usual, he was cracking jokes and making me laugh out loud with his wicked sense of humour.
Jack, without question, was one of the most wonderful, funniest, wittiest, coolest, entertaining people I’ve ever met, a fantastic person to work with at PSF and an awesome blogger. Let’s hope his pages stay online forever and ever. All in all, an amazing character and truly one in a million.
My thoughts go out to his wife Tracey, his kids, family, all his loved ones.
Thanks Jack for all the inspiration and all the laughs. You’ll be greatly missed, and just as greatly remembered. RIP.
Jack's Facebook page
Jack on Twitter - @thepickards
Jack's blog
abeeken (Andrew Beeken) // Jan 18, 2010 at 11:24 am
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I had hoped I'd never have to experience this in Social Media; but I guess that's just wishful thinking. [link to post] RIP @ThePickards
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Wow; I'm really quite shocked at this news. While I'd followed Jack for some time now I'd only recently interacted with him a week or so ago when he took a look at a project I was working on and provided some really useful input.
It's testament to the bonds we form through our online interactions that this news about someone I've never met can be so affecting.
RIP.
woodss (Steven Woods) // Jan 18, 2010 at 11:38 am
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Just in case anyone missed it, @thepickards sadly passed away this weekend. [link to post]
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speechless...
FutureGov » Useful links » links for 2010-01-18 // Jan 18, 2010 at 2:01 pm
[...] Jack Pickard Remembered | Ian Cuddy (tags: gov20 uk government) [...]
Sad to hear that Jack passed away. My condolences to his family.
Its probably an important point for us all to think about our lifestyle, too.
steno (Stefan Asemota) // Jan 19, 2010 at 11:47 am
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☩ R.I.P. Jack Pickard aka @thepickards ☩ Bless you and your family ☩ - [link to post] #accessibility #gawds #PSF
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I have to say I too am shocked. I didn't know Jack personally but was always interested to read the common sense he spoke on line. When I first read he had died I didn't believe it. My sympathy to his friends and family.
Twitter Roundup – January « AccessTech News // Jan 27, 2010 at 2:58 pm
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Twitter Roundup – January - For Learning Sake // Mar 18, 2010 at 4:56 am
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