[Sugar-devel] Fwd: Tony Anderson passed away

[Walter Bender]

Sad news.

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From: Nancie Severs <nanciesevers at gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Feb 17, 2023 at 3:56 PM
Subject: Re: Tony Anderson passed away
To: Kishwer Aziz <kishwer.aziz at banktandd.com>
Cc: TK Kang / T.K. Kang <tkkang at nurturingasia.com>, Sameer Verma <
sv3rma at gmail.com>, Christoph Derndorfer <christoph.derndorfer at gmail.com>,
Walter Bender <walter.bender at gmail.com>, Rabi Karmacharya <rabi at olenepal.org>,
Adam Holt <holt at unleashkids.org>


Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear that Tony passed away in December 2022. I too
am glad to hear that he was cared for and that he did not suffer for too
long.

Tony had so much energy! He traveled fearlessly. He was very dedicated, he
loved a good challenge & personally impacted digital learning for many
hundreds of children around the world. He patiently shared his knowledge
with us other volunteers and so many teachers too. Tony had a meaningful
impact wherever he helped out. Kishwer, you were both so fortunate to
connect and work together. Tony's presence and knowhow was indeed a huge
gift to your Pakistan schools. I'm sure he pesonally treasured the
opportunity to work in Pakistan too. The children in the Philippines no
doubt were huge beneficiaries too. He was a true adventurer to the end!

Warmest regards to each of you & Kishwer especially, my sincere condolences.
Nancie:)
*Nancie G. Severs*

*Treasure Each Day*


On Fri, Feb 17, 2023 at 12:48 PM Kishwer Aziz <kishwer.aziz at banktandd.com>
wrote:

> Dear Rudolf,
>
>
>
> This is the news that I have feared to get  several months now. I tried
> contacting him via various means that I new but there was no response.
> First of all thank you for reaching out to us. Over the years Tony had
> become a family member, often in our house over long periods spending time
> with our children and grandchildren. Your message, though heart breaking,
> is very gratefully received.
>
>
>
> He visited Pakistan several times and was much loved and admired by the
> children and staff at the school. An extremely generous and kind human
> being, who gave without ever expecting anything in return. I am glad that
> he was not alone in the end and had his devoted friend with him caring for
> him. Our project is working very well. The last thing that Tony did on his
> trip here in February 2020, just before Covid hit the world, was to make us
> customized loadable material for each class for English, Sciences, Math,
> Music, and countless other things we had asked him for. Our kids are still
> using all that and the material he gave us is well preserved. He also built
> us two NUC Servers on that trip, all at his own expense, which are still
> working. The children he taught Python and scratch to are today working as
> programmers or graphic designers. So he has certainly left a legacy behind
> and left the world a better place for him having lived in it. He lived a
> good life, what more can one ask for.
>
>
>
> I will always treasure each moment I spent with him. I can see from the
> pictures you sent that he was still trying to smile as he always did. I too
> have some truly memorable photos of him from over the years. I am sharing a
> few with you from his last trip in February2020. We would have met once
> again but for COVID. But that is life.
>
>
>
> Have you shared this sad news with folks on the
> unleashkids at googlegroups.com. I have copied Nancie Severs and Adam Holt
> on this email as we worked with them closely.
>
>
>
> Stay in tuch, stay sfae and let me know if I can ever do anything to help
> you in any of your projects.
>
>
>
> *Warm regards*
>
> *Kishwer Aziz*
>
> Mobile/ WhatsApp: +44 7725816209
>
> Skype: kishweraziz
>
>
>
> *From:* CareforKids <info at care-for-kids.org>
> *Sent:* 17 February 2023 13:21
> *To:* 'Kishwer.Aziz' <kishwer.aziz at banktandd.com>
> *Cc:* Aslam Aziz <aslam.aziz at banktandd.com>
> *Subject:* Tony Anderson passed away
>
>
>
> *Dear Kishwer,*
>
>
>
> *since both of us worked together with Tony Anderson in the childcare
> projects with OLPC laptops and related works. Our organization is heavily
> investing/donating in Rwandan schools and sponsorships. Now I need to
> inform you that Tony passed away in December in Palawan/Philippines. He was
> hosted by Romeo (Romy) Bacuel, who cared for him during his hospital stay
> and home care. He suffered from a stroke and did not recover again. He died
> a few weeks after his 85th birthday. Emmanuel Bandirimba from Rwanda
> visited him and Tony enjoyed his company. I hope, your projects are
> continuing and your help is effective. Let me know if you have anything to
> exchange concerning Tony.*
>
>
> *Beste regardsRudolf Simon*
> ————————————————————————————————————
> *Care for Kids e.V.*
> Tel. +49 711 8804-1101, Mobil +49 172 712 1333
> rudolf.simon at care-for-kids.org - www.care-for-kids.org -
> www.facebook.com/careforkidsev
> ————————————————————————————————————
> *Court Stuttgart, Register VR 720072, Board: Dr. Rudolf Simon, Andreas
> Hartenberg, Siegfried Nick*
>
>
>
>
>


-- 
Walter Bender
Sugar Labs
https://www.sugarlabs.org
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