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
iancuddy (Ian Cuddy) // Jan 17, 2010 at 9:11 pm
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Jack Pickard Remembered: [link to post]
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Well said, Ian. Am so shocked at the news. What a loss.
juliac2 (Julia Chandler) // Jan 17, 2010 at 9:16 pm
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RT @iancuddy: Jack Pickard Remembered: [link to post]
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cole007 (Cole Henley) // Jan 17, 2010 at 9:26 pm
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more details on the sad news regarding @thepickards from @iancuddy [link to post]
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Terribly sad news. He will be sorely missed.
Shocked and stunned by this news
RIP Jack.
stcaccess (STC AccessAbilitySIG) // Jan 17, 2010 at 10:09 pm
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RIP Jack Pickard (@thepickards) - [link to post]. accessifyforum.com moderator & writer of great accessibility posts. Condolences
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PubSecBloggers (PublicSectorBloggers) // Jan 17, 2010 at 10:16 pm
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Jack Pickard Remembered: A short while ago I received a phone call from Nick at PSF, who’s asked me to share the v... [link to post]
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idea15webdesign (Heather Burns) // Jan 17, 2010 at 10:24 pm
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Ironically I'm getting ready for an accessibility meeting tomorrow AM. Will try to do Jack Pickard proud. [link to post]
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webaxe (Web Axe) // Jan 17, 2010 at 10:31 pm
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Terrible news (sad face) RT @stcaccess RIP Jack Pickard (@thepickards) - [link to post] accessifyforum.com moderator & writer...
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davebriggs (Dave Briggs) // Jan 17, 2010 at 10:32 pm
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thanks @iancuddy for writing this [link to post] Says it all really. Jack [@thepickards] will be sorely missed.
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brucel (bruce lawson) // Jan 17, 2010 at 10:33 pm
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Just found out that Jack Pickard @thepickards died last night [link to post]. Seemed a really decent bloke from the chats I had, RIP.
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A terrible loss, am shocked and saddened by the news. You've said it well though Ian when you describe Jack as inspiring, cool and funny. My thoughts to his family.
iheni (iheni) // Jan 17, 2010 at 10:34 pm
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What a loss, shocked. My heart goes out to Jack Pickards family @thepickards. What a lovely man leaving us way to soon [link to post]
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dennisl (Dennis Lembrée) // Jan 17, 2010 at 10:35 pm
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RIP Jack Pickard (@thepickards) - [link to post] - So sad, Jack was awesome; very smart and very witty.
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AccessForAll (Angela Hooker) // Jan 17, 2010 at 10:36 pm
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Shocked to hear about Jack Pickard (@thepickards); RIP: [link to post] /via @stcaccess
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In fond remembrance of Jack Pickard « Tips from Idea15 Web Design // Jan 17, 2010 at 11:02 pm
[...] » The web accessibility world has lost one of its most hardworking and funniest lights. Jack Pickard has passed away. Just like that. Too young, too soon, and with a young family left [...]
Completely at a loss for words...
Malarkey (Andy Clarke) // Jan 17, 2010 at 11:31 pm
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Jack Pickard (@thepickards) has died. [link to post] - I really liked him
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I am honestly lost for words.
I last saw Jack when he and I were running a course for PSF in November - and have been in touch via Twitter fairly often since.
I remember him as a truly nice guy who knew his stuff and was great company.
I didn't know his family, but I can't imagine how his wife and kids must be right now, but hope for the best for them at this awful time.
scrumph (Sebastian Crump) // Jan 17, 2010 at 11:32 pm
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RT @iancuddy: Jack Pickard Remembered: [link to post] < - your words and his words will remain with us. Too soon, too soon.
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anthony_casey (Anthony Casey) // Jan 17, 2010 at 11:33 pm
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Really sad to hear of the passing of Jack Pickard at the weekend (@thepickards). Shocking news. [link to post]
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pezholio (Stuart Harrison) // Jan 17, 2010 at 11:34 pm
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Shocked and numbed to hear of the death of Jack Pickard (@thepickards) A fine fellow and a proper accessibility nut
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kmdk (Karen Mardahl) // Jan 17, 2010 at 11:35 pm
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RIP Jack Pickard (@thepickards) - [link to post]. Condolences to his family. Loved his wit/writing. Too young to go.
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feather (Derek Featherstone) // Jan 17, 2010 at 11:36 pm
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crap. just now hearing of the loss of Jack Pickard (@thepickards). Sad news. [link to post]
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hadleybeeman (Hadley Beeman) // Jan 17, 2010 at 11:40 pm
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Sad to hear that we've lost @thepickards. It is such a blow to the community. [link to post]
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dominiccampbell (dominiccampbell) // Jan 17, 2010 at 11:41 pm
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RT @hadleybeeman: Sad to hear that we've lost @thepickards. It is such a blow to the community. [link to post]
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danslee (Dan Slee) // Jan 17, 2010 at 11:43 pm
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That's so sad. RT @martinxo: RT @pezholio: Shocked and numbed to hear of the death of Jack Pickard (@thepickards) [link to post]
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sharonodea (Sharon O'Dea) // Jan 17, 2010 at 11:56 pm
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Such sad news about @thepickards - a terrible loss. [link to post]
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Jack was an absolute inspiration to us in the web accessibility community. His insight and sense of humour always welcome. I’m honoured to have met him, and to have had many an interesting discussion on Accessify Forum over the years. Good bye, Jack.
No freaking way. This sucks. Jack was awesome. I'm going to miss him. And his poor family. This is so sad.
draml (Andrew Lewin) // Jan 18, 2010 at 12:33 am
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Just speechless. Shocked. RT @iancuddy Jack Pickard Remembered: [link to post]
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martinxo (Martin Black) // Jan 18, 2010 at 12:33 am
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RT @pezholio: Shocked and numbed to hear of the death of Jack Pickard (@thepickards) A fine fellow //terrible news..
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deburca (James Burke) // Jan 18, 2010 at 12:34 am
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Sorry to hear about @ThePickards [link to post]
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lmartins (Luis Martins) // Jan 18, 2010 at 12:35 am
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Sad: "crap. just now hearing of the loss of Jack Pickard (@thepickards). Sad news. [link to post] "/via @feather
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kliehm (Martin Kliehm) // Jan 18, 2010 at 12:36 am
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Very sad. Jack Pickard @thepickards died. Met him once, had a conversation about WCAG 2. Big loss for #accessibility. [link to post]
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sprungmarkers (Sylvia Egger) // Jan 18, 2010 at 12:38 am
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Jack Pickard Remembered [link to post] via @kliem - sad news ...
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What a shock this is.
Jack was one of the many people responsible for starting me on the right track with web and accessibility standards. He was there when I frequented the Accessify Forums and I had the honour of working with him on Team Access.
I don't know what else to say. My condolences to his family. RIP Jack. You'll be missed.
alncl (Alastair Smith) // Jan 18, 2010 at 1:32 am
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RT @anthony_casey: Really sad to hear of the passing of Jack Pickard at the weekend (@thepickards). Shocking news. [link to post]
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pigsonthewing (Andy Mabbett) // Jan 18, 2010 at 1:44 am
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I read: Jack Pickard Remembered - Ian Cuddy: [link to post]
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What a very sad day it is today. I'm very upset at hearing about this bad news. My condolences go out to Jack's family. RIP.
AndyDBryant (Andy Bryant) // Jan 18, 2010 at 9:38 am
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Saddened to hear the news that @thepickards passed away over the weekend - a brilliant blogger and very funny guy [link to post]
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JHarkin (Janet Harkin) // Jan 18, 2010 at 9:46 am
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RT @hadleybeeman Sad to hear that we've lost @thepickards. It is such a blow to the community. [link to post]
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johandesilva (Johan De Silva) // Jan 18, 2010 at 10:24 am
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Really sad to hear of the passing of Jack Pickard at the weekend (@thepickards). [link to post]
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discusster (Blair Millen) // Jan 18, 2010 at 10:32 am
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What a sad morning, I just found out Jack Pickard has died: [link to post] RIP mate.
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“Inaccessible” by Our Man in Japan and his ukulele and remembering Jack Pickard » iheni :: making the web worldwide // Jan 18, 2010 at 10:53 am
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What a shocker. What a loss.
JeremyGould (Jeremy Gould) // Jan 18, 2010 at 11:12 am
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RT @sprungmarkers: Jack Pickard Remembered [link to post] via @kliem - sad news ...
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