August 18, 2009, 19:43
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Adam Smith is dead
It is with great sadness that I inform you that Adam Smith, the Apolyton poster, who contributed to SMAC discussions, independent civ projects (IIUC) and to this off topic forum, passed away, peacefully, at home, this past Sunday morning.
I had the privilege of knowing him in person and working with him, as well as seeing his posts here. He was a good economist, and, more importantly, a fine, kind, humorous human being. The world is diminished by his passing.
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August 18, 2009, 19:45
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Oh, no. What was the matter?
RIP.
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August 18, 2009, 19:46
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My understanding is that he suffered from prostate cancer.
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August 18, 2009, 19:48
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That's a big taker of lives. This bites.
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August 18, 2009, 19:49
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Oh, he was a nice guy.
JM
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August 18, 2009, 19:50
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Crap. That's awful.
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August 18, 2009, 19:52
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A true voice of reason has been lost.
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Blackwidow24 and FemmeAdonis fan club
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August 18, 2009, 19:55
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this is terrible. His posts always reflected a kind, nuanced person. I think you can clearly give our condolences to his family and friends in case you are in any way familiar with them.
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August 18, 2009, 19:59
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I'm so sorry to hear that. I knew he was sick. Up until a couple of months ago there was hope that things would work out for him. Then things took a turn for the worse.
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August 18, 2009, 20:01
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August 18, 2009, 20:03
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Damn.
RIP.
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August 18, 2009, 20:06
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August 18, 2009, 20:10
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Very sad news
RIP
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August 18, 2009, 20:12
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See you up there Adam. You were one of the few people I'll miss here.
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August 18, 2009, 20:14
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Originally Posted by lord of the mark
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It is with great sadness that I inform you that Adam Smith, the Apolyton poster, who contributed to SMAC discussions, independent civ projects (IIUC) and to this off topic forum, passed away, peacefully, at home, this past Sunday morning.
I had the privilege of knowing him in person and working with him, as well as seeing his posts here. He was a good economist, and, more importantly, a fine, kind, humorous human being. The world is diminished by his passing.
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How do you know and how did it happen?
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August 18, 2009, 20:16
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August 18, 2009, 20:22
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August 18, 2009, 20:28
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August 18, 2009, 20:29
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He was a great guy. This is terrible.
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August 18, 2009, 20:31
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Wow, that's very sad. RIP.
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August 18, 2009, 20:33
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Rest in Peace.
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August 18, 2009, 20:40
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condolences to his family, if you are in contact with them.
he was a smart and respectful guy. may he rest in peace.
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August 18, 2009, 21:17
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Originally Posted by Oerdin
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How do you know and how did it happen?
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He and I used to work in the same place. He moved to a different agency about 2 years ago, though I ran into him at a professional conference in January. His wife, apparently informed someone at my agency (his old agency) who sent an email around. We will probably go together to the funeral, which will be on Thursday.
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August 18, 2009, 21:22
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Very, very sorry to hear this. His insight and contributions to this site were always on-point and interesting, and certainly informative. The threads he posted in, and this site in general, were better because of his presence. He'll be missed. My condolences to his friends and family.
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August 18, 2009, 21:28
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Damn. One of these days I gotta get around to picking up that book he recommended. In the meantime, RIP. I'm sorry I didn't know him better.
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August 18, 2009, 21:42
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Oh dear. This is sad news for me even though I didn't know him personally. I can honestly say the world has too few of his intellect and reason. Please pass on my regards (along with those of many others, undoubtedly).
RIP
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August 18, 2009, 21:59
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R.I.P.
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August 18, 2009, 22:33
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Terrible news.
May he rest in peace, and condolences to his family and friends.
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August 18, 2009, 22:48
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A very sad day.
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August 18, 2009, 22:53
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