Post by classiccomputing on Aug 27, 2010 9:10:37 GMT -5
Yesterday, I discovered that Stan had died on July 29th. He lived a wonderful life, to the age of 90. His funeral was last Saturday, August 21st. I contacted Stan through CompuServe in late 1992, to tell him about an idea I had for a computer history club, and he was enthusiastic. In fact, he became my first "member," and the first subscriber to my newsletter. I had hopes of creating a non-profit organization, with the intention of also creating a museum, etc. Jobs, moving, three kids later, etc., and my life has always gotten in the way.
Anyway, it's ironic that I am just now starting down the path to create such a group here in the Atlanta area. I am going to dedicate it to Stan's memory, as he was a very real supporter. I even stayed at their (Stan and his wife Dede's) house one time! He gave me a number of old computers and mementos.
I am going to try much harder to complete the audio version of Stan's book, which he so graciously gave me permission to do. It's a great book, one of my favorites, and more people should know about it.
Here's a link to his obituary, and there is a place where you can leave a message, if you so choose - www.legacy.com/obituaries/floridatoday/obituary.aspx?n=stanley-veit&pid=144676504
Best,
David Greelish, Computer Historian
Classic Computing
The Home of Computer History Nostalgia
Classic Computing Show video podcast
Stan Veit's History of the Personal Computer audio book podcast
www.classiccomputing.com
Classic Computing Expo
(planning / working towards . . . well, soon!)
Anyway, it's ironic that I am just now starting down the path to create such a group here in the Atlanta area. I am going to dedicate it to Stan's memory, as he was a very real supporter. I even stayed at their (Stan and his wife Dede's) house one time! He gave me a number of old computers and mementos.
I am going to try much harder to complete the audio version of Stan's book, which he so graciously gave me permission to do. It's a great book, one of my favorites, and more people should know about it.
Here's a link to his obituary, and there is a place where you can leave a message, if you so choose - www.legacy.com/obituaries/floridatoday/obituary.aspx?n=stanley-veit&pid=144676504
Best,
David Greelish, Computer Historian
Classic Computing
The Home of Computer History Nostalgia
Classic Computing Show video podcast
Stan Veit's History of the Personal Computer audio book podcast
www.classiccomputing.com
Classic Computing Expo
(planning / working towards . . . well, soon!)