A Terrible Sadness

Anark · 2005-09-13 04:10:46

> thebombsite wrote:

> I would be quite happy to step in if everyone is OK with that.

Sounds like a good idea to me but to discuss it please open a new thread on the future of Textgarden and link to it from here.

Destry · 2005-09-13 05:23:04

Keep textgarden open, and like Mary suggested, put in a well-thought dedication to Sivni, it seems like the right and thoughtful thing to do.

1beb · 2005-09-13 05:49:43

Destry wrote: Keep textgarden open, and like Mary suggested, put in a well-thought dedication to Sivni, it seems like the right and thoughtful thing to do.

I second that motion.

alexandra · 2005-09-13 08:35:06

@Stu
would you mind opening up a thread on the textpattern section regarding the textgarden issue. I have the feeling this thread here should stay open for those how like to express their feelings, condolences and for Siverts mother to see how much Sivert was respected by our little community.

davidm · 2005-09-13 14:09:57

“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die”, I think this quote from Clyde Campbell is appropriate since many of us will miss and remember Sivert’s enthousiasm, talent and dedication. Having lost my brother a few years ago, I know this in no way will fill the big void that close ones feel, yet for me having people remember and carry a part of my brother’s “spirit” helped.

I remember Sivert inspired me, and that he was the one who had me starting the whole template contest thing, and when Dean asked me who I would consider to run textgarden.org, Sivert’s name came naturally and he did as good a work with this project as he always did with his templates…

This is a real loss for us all, and I feel just like MsContrary that even though I never met him, I knew and appreciated him and will miss him…

I agree about textgarden going on, with a special dedication to Sivert.
I also suggest we textpatterners all point to this page from our blogs, a testimony of our appreciation for Sivert.

neutrino · 2005-09-13 14:24:33

I feared this. Very sad news. I felt for his struggle.
While reading this thread, I just happened to be listening to this:

“But I can still recall the sting of all the tears when he was gone
They said he crashed and burned
I know I’ll never learn why any boy should die so young
We were racing, we were soldiers of fortune
We got in trouble but we sure got around
There are times I think I see him peeling out of the dark
I think he’s right behind me now and he’s gaining ground”

From Meatloaf’s “Objects in the rear view mirror may appear closer than they are”

Somehow, it seemed appropriate.

alexandra · 2005-09-13 22:15:43

Tonight Anne-Mette, mum of Sivert, send an email saying:

I’m overwhelmed by the words from your community. Could you please send this regard from me:

Your words certainly are warming evidences of care and thoughtfulness. The loss of Sivert is full of pain, but it’s true, knowing that his “spirit” is rembembered and carried (davidm) by you, helps.
Siverts brother will read your words when he returns from abroad tomorrow night. I’m glad he has this thread in prospect.

Kind regards to you from Anne-Mette

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Zenith · 2005-09-14 11:40:26

I didn’t know Sivert, but I know of his work.

My deepest condolences to his friends and family.

Remillard · 2005-09-14 15:50:13

This is terribly sad news, and my thoughts and well-wishes are with Sivert’s family. He will be deeply missed by the community.

arkham · 2005-09-14 22:09:55

R.I.P.

I feel like crying even having only known the man through his blog and forum posts. My heart goes out to the family and especially to Sivert himself.

Maleika E.A. · 2005-09-15 08:41:49

I did not know him, unfortunately. My condolesenses go out to his family and I hope he is at peace with himself now. :(

EddieG5 · 2005-09-15 15:32:33

Sivert helped me on several occasions. He touched many people with his wit and talent … he is missed greatly.

sigurdni · 2005-09-15 19:57:44

Dear all,

As I am brother of Sivert I want you to know that I’ve emailed Dean and Alexandra about what is going to happen with his work and person in the texpattern community in which I feel still lives on in some way. I am very grateful for all suggestions on this matter and that there seem to be some consensus that the passing of Sivert may be marked in some way or another. I also want to express just what I’ve written to Dean and Alex that I let it be up to you in what way this is best done, whether it is a contribution, in memory of, or in spirit of… I’m working now to retrieve sivni.com and it should be up and running in not too long time. It is a very good idea if his personal and more professional contributions on this site could be found under a more up and running url such as a textpattern site. That way it may live on in a more dynamic way. Well, as I said, I leave the technical details to you. I will follow the developments with great interest.

Sivert was not the guy who talked loud over his work. I’m incredibly happy to find that he had many channels where his work and person were obviously deeply appreciated. Being his little brother, I’ve always felt I’ve had much to learn from him (although we are very different). However, I feel the aspect of wanting to learn from him even stronger these days. Wherever he is now, I hope he can continue to learn us all something, if not about computers, if not about motorcycles (see sivni.com), then at least something about what it means to live.

Thank you so far Sivert…

Although I find this forum very suitable, do not hesitate to write to me if any of you feels to share some private words.

Yours truly,
Sigurd

jasidog · 2005-09-16 01:40:58

I didn’t actually know Sivert in person but I read many of his words (I love motorcycles too.) and respected his work for Textpattern. I wish things were different.

Best wishes and condolences to you Sigurd and to your mother.

osei · 2005-09-17 07:49:51

I didnt now him in person, but like many others here in this community i have read his posts and followed his work, very sad to here this, RIP sivni.

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